[pcoghlan]

the whole 'may not be advisable' thing relates to him saying that Lone Star use some form of bolt/screw that self threads into the chassis rails and once removed it may not go back in with as much integrity. I dont know Lone Stars so I couldnt agree/disagree with this. From all the posts above it would appear that there is no issue in removing/re-attaching the body.

I understand that there are issues with most replicas in getting IDENTICAL measurements etc. I think that if the accepted wisdom is that the body can pretty much only locate in one place due to design then the alternatives are chassis/wheels/flexing etc in which case I will pursue these other avenues.

On my Gardner Douglas the body sits on the chassis but it is possible for it to sit on it but still be up to an inch out. I am aware of other designs where the body will only sit on the chassis correctly when it is in the right position. I dont know which camp the Lone Star falls into.

Paul