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Got the track bar installed without glue so far, as well as the axel assembly itself just to make sure it will install properly. I will glue it in as an assembly after I get it painted and hopefully plumbed. Also want to install some chains on each truck arm that they used to limit travel of the axle.

Got the 2 rear shocks installed and removed the tire locating saddles. I just need to add a track bar, and the rear suspension will be finished, and I can get into the priming process for the chassis and all the parts that go on it. Then I can paint the individual parts and assemble them to the chassis. This model will be poseable with body on or off for the final photos just like a lot of Nascar kits are set up to do, which this is not. I still need to repaint the body because I messed it up from all the handling of it during mockups with the chassis. I guess I should have worn plastic gloves. It's surprising how much damage can be done with uncovered hands. Thats okay because I wasn't really happy with it in certain areas like the roof. Too much grit and some brush marks that I knew I would burn through if I tried to sand them too much.

Thanks, Pierre. I kinda surprised myself on this one. Coming out better than I thought it would on the rear end. finding those tiny ref pictures that I blew up really helped. There is really not a lot of info, especially pictures of IROC cars from under the hood or underneath. I had the same problem when I did this Gen2 Camaro a few years ago.

I can already tell this is going to be an awesome one to follow. You guys make resin look like child's play but for me it's a definite no, no.

Started on the shocks. I was able to figure out a way to put 2 shocks in front of the axle housing instead of 4 behind the axle housing. The real car had them split, 2 to the front and 2 to the rear. Tight fit but it will work.

Got the bushings installed on the truck arms. I just need to drill the holes where the rods go through the bushings to hold the truck arms to the frame so I can remove the tire saddles. Then I just need to add shocks and a track rod and the frame should be basically finished. I will have to pair up the shocks on each side behind the axel on the truck arm because there is no room for a shock in front of the axel. The trouble one runs into when trying to change a stock Camaro unibody construction chassis into a Banjo racing chassis. If I hadn't posted the ref picture of the real chassis, nobody but Ray Evernham would have picked up on it, if he ever even sees this model, which I highly doubt will happen. He actually worked on building the 3rd gen IROC Camaro race cars back in the eighty's as one of his first jobs in big time racing as a mechanic. Did a lot of welding on these babies. Who knew his career would skyrocket after that?

Actually, in Texas it would be yep. Whatever, your work is magnifico.

Just think. He might have this livery next week when he wins his first championship. I knew he was good but final 4 is amazing and he doesn't have to worry about Larson wrecking him. But then again, you never know.

Very nice fine detailing there, Andrew. Definitely worth a three-letter word that starts with a y and ends with a p.

I have never heard of gaming magnets. Can someone post a close-up view of them and what is the original reason for their existence. I've had some hoods in the past that this might have been a fix for.

I am so sorry Helmut. it really appeared as if you had finished and gave no warning that you were not. But I am really glad that this magnificent model will be in the under-glass forum. Again, my sincerest apologies to you. Have a great day.

Once I get the rubber bushings on the front of the truck arms, they won't actually be rubber, I can locate the axle in the right spot and remove the tire saddles. I'm going to try to install them with rods so the axle will be operational on the springs. Plus, it allows me to be able to paint the whole assembly before installing it. The shocks will even be operational. If I decide not to, I can always put a little glue on the bushing rods and shock rods that will hold the assembly in one spot. I bought some jewelry chain to put between the truck arm and the roof of the axle compartment like the picture below shows. The chains limited travel of the axel when the car is jacked off the floor.

I still don't understand the magnet thing but really like that the clamshell is operational.

I still can't get over how beautiful that silver is. Looking forward to under glass.

Wow, Pierre. that looks magnificent. You are right. That final coat really made this build pop, and I see no problem with it at all. Smooth as it can be, and the decals are perfectly placed. Can't wait to see all these parts together and in the under glass forum in your usual final photo shoot production that lends so much interest to the model and what the real car was all about.

Finally got the springs where I want them. Not exactly right but close. I can still paint it as an assembly before I install it to the chassis. I still need to do a track bar and two shocks and their mounting points. I have no ref picture how the track bar actually hooks up to the truck arm so I will have to wing it on that. Of course, I have been doing a lot of winging on this build just because of the lack of good ref pictures and the kit I started out with. It's been over a year since I started on this thing and there is no end in sight, but I will finish it before I start on anything else. That is my personal rule about model building and so far, I have stuck to it except for the time I had to wait a couple of months on a Hudson Hornet I built and started out with the wrong kit and had to wait for a model show in Stafford Texas to get the correct kit to finish that build.

Helmut, Helmut, Helmut. I guess this means you will not be posting this excellent build in the Under Glass forum. Too bad, this model should be viewed by people who have not followed the wip. Anyhoo. I love the way you posed it on the book, and you took a very lacking kit and made it into a fabulous build that you should definitely be proud of. I never knew this automobile existed till you posted this build. Thank you.

Having trouble getting the springs with just the right amount of collapse when the car is sitting on the tires. Also to get them to sit straight up and down. I drilled holes in that long box I added, to install the spring jack nuts in.

Andrew it would be sad to cover up those magnificent trunk springs with rubber shielding. Those babies are beautiful. The overall detail on this build is off the chart impressive. You continue to amaze. Also love the battery in its compartment with working door. Now that's modeling at a high level.

Rich, Simply, WOW. What a beautiful clean build . Everything looks perfect.

Thank you for the link, Rich. Going over there right now.

I bet they are fun to watch. Again, great build right there.

Pat, that sure is a cute little bugger. There are tons of those running around here. I never thought they might be used to race. That must be a scary proposition. Seems like if it got over it would roll like a basketball for a mile before it stopped. Excellent build on this one for sure.

Wow, Michael. What an impressive build and the paint is something to behold. I thought that was copper till I read your build notes. Doesn't matter what they call it, it is downright beautiful, and the build is as clean as it gets. You should be very proud of this one for sure.

Thanks, Anton. I appreciate the kind words.