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Here's the first picture of the finished build. Here's the Link to the finished Picture Post - Dale Earnhardt 2001 Daytona 500

Did some more work on this build during the long weekend. Not as much as I wanted, but I don't want to rush this build. Here's what I've done: Detailed the dashboard attached the engine onto the chassis and the tires as well attached the muffler system, rear axle and suspension

Tire Detailed Driver Compartment getting detailed More driver Compartment and chassis detail

Thanks everyone for the kind comments... Well, here's another update: Engine detailed Engine Cabin Chassis detail started

And Here's the finished Body. I really LOVE how it came out looking. Now, to work on the engine and chassis: Also Applied the hood decal: And Mike's Decals do give you decals for the hood pins as well.

Here's another update: Applied the sponsor decals on the B Pillar: Then came the time to apply Dale Earnhardt's signature decal. Applied the decal onto the C Pillar: Then I finally Applied the # 3 decal on the roof of the car.

Then I applied the "SERVICE" and "SNAP-ON" decals. This will help me to properly place the #3 Decal. While I was at it, I also applied the rocker panel decals Then came the big moment... placing the # 3 Decal on the side. Using the decals and the actual picture of Dale's race car, I applied the decal. After I applied the decal I took a moment and admired it. After admiring it for a moment, I carefully applied the other sponsor decals. More to come very soon...

Thanks everyone for your awesome comments!! It's coming out pretty nice so far. Well, here's more update pictures: After putting the front fender sponsor decals, I applied the rear sponsor decals to give me a guide on how the rest of the decals will go on. Then I applied the Goodwrench decal to set up for the rest of the decals. Then applied the "PLUS" decal. Then the "SONIC" decal.

Hi Johnny - I used Testor's Silver Metallic #1246 Spray Can.

Thank you everyone for the great comments!!! This was a fun build and filled with lots of love. And Thank you for compliments on the front shot I took of the model... I was also amazed at how good the picture came out. LOL

Here's the front end again but with all the decals that needed to be on there. Added the front fender sponsor decals. Applied the Good Year fender decals. Applied all the decals for the rear of the car.

Here's my daily driver: 2007 Shelby GT-P Convertible

Added the grille decal and the RCR Racing decal over the driver side headlight. The car is coming along GREAT!!! I'm really having fun applying these decals.

Applied the # 3 on the headlight. Then I applied the red stripe on top of the Silver trim.

After waiting a week for the black paint to dry. I painted the Silver on the rocker panels, front and rear. This was not as bad as I thought it may be. In fact, I'm enjoying building this NASCAR car. After a day to let the Silver paint dry. I started to place the decals. Was not sure where to start, so I just started by applying the headlight decals. I have to say, those Mike's Decals go on very smoothly.

This is going to be my first NASCAR build ever. I always wanted to build Dale Earnhardt's last race car for the last two years. It was not until my friend told me about Mike's Decals website that I finally found the decal markings for Dale's 2001 Daytona 500 Race car. This is going to be a Tribute build for Dale Earnhardt Sr. I'm planning to build a few of his race cars. Plus I'm going to build Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr's 2001 Rolex 24 hours race car. Ok, enough talk and lets go to the WIP pictures: Here's the picture of the actual car in Daytona 500 2001 Here's what I've done so far: Primed and painted the body:

Did some more work on the engine... Here's the picture update on what I've done so far... Finished wiring the engine... Still doing some final touches to it. Detailed the Grille and Rear Bumper

I love Keith Marks Decals... I have bought at least 13 of them. Yes they are thin and you have to cut near the decal to apply, but if you be careful they will go on smoothly and they will look GREAT!!! Here's some of the ones I bought and applied: 1969 Camaro SS DX-1 Decals 1970 Chevy Nova Yenko Deuce Decals Some more... 1969 Camaro ZL-1 Prototype Decals 1969 Camaro Yenko

Here's an update... Engine Block and Transmission Primer in black Attached the Cylinder Heads to Engine Block Attached the Intake Manifold and Oil Pan to Engine Block Painted Engine Block Red Painted the Intake Manifold and Transmission

LOL... It's ok. About the Candy Emerald Green... It actually goes on a bit thin and tends to glob on the edges... Maybe it was because I may of used it incorrectly. I will give it another try some time in the near future.

Thanks everyone for the kind comments... It was a interesting build. I did love working in that engine bay. This is my most detailed engine bay to date.

Finished the build. You can see the finished product on this link: 1964 Chevy Impala SS Here's a quick picture of the finished car:

Finished the 64 Chevy Impala SS Tribute Car. I just hope that I did it justice and my neighbor looks down and approves. Well, here's the finished product:

Frank - A very interesting start you have there. I will have to keep track of this build. You got my curiosity on this one.

Wow, really nice job Josh. The paint job and decals looks great!!