Does anyone know if a Williams GP7 Shell will fit on a Williams GP 38 chassis
if so would there be any modifications required - thank you for comments/suggestions
Both are pre Bachman Williams if that means anything?
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I've got a Williams GP9 and a WBB GP38. A quick glance and the two have different mounting. The 9 has the hole in the nose for a screw whereas the 38 screws enter from the underside into internal bosses in the shell. I'll check measurements a little later to see if the frames are the same size.
I appreciate the effort - would it be difficult to drill a small hole in GP 9 shell to accept screw from GP38 chassis?
Thank you for the replies
My GP38 shell is approximately 1-1/2" longer than the GP9 shell and from a side view it appears the motor spacing is similarly longer. I'm not sure if the GP7 shell would sufficiently span the electronics and motors, if it does you'll have a larger gap from cab ends to end handrails and the side handrails may not line up with the cab placement. I wish I could be of more help but short of actually trying the swap that's the best I can do.
Coach Joe
really appreciate the effort- also found out thegp38 chassis does not connect to shell st nose and rear so would have to do another modification there
will concentrate on getting a gp7 or gp9 chassis
thank you again - this model railroad community is incredible!
Yes you would need to make an L shaped bracket, fastened to the chassis to accept the nose screws.
