Thanks for the input Johnny. Is there a reason that you think the 6 across arrangement won't effect the chassis dynamics very much? It just seems like a lot of weight to be hanging so far from the center line of the chassis compared to the newer cars. Thanks!
Ok, the next part to this is finding a body that will fit. The rear shock tower bulges on the newer bodies seem to put the wheel wells ahead of where they should be when you drop the body onto the chassis. I was going to try an old Associated Toyota Prerunner body but it's too wide at the wheel flares

Does anyone remember what bodies were used on these kits back in the day? I'm going to head to the LHS tomorrow and see if he's got a few bodies laying around that I can try. Thanks guys!