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This is looking great Mark , really like how you did the switches !

Beautiful work Joe , gets nicer every time I check in ! I've used DullCote for white tops before and it will look perfect . Don't fret about spending too much time . . . a bunch of us here do the same thing .

Looks great ! I was gong to ask about the side trim but you say it was already painted . Is this plastic or a Jada diecast ? Reason I ask is because the door gaps look like a diecast and I can see completely thru the gap on the driver's A-pillar .

Oh yeah those work perfectly !

Beautiful 442 and some excellent detailing , well done Randy !

Really sharp looking Nova Tom , those wheels look great on it !

Very nicely done Mario , I've always liked that shade of green on the early 60's GM cars ! Did you open the trunk or was it like that out of the box ?

Nicely done Jeremy , a few decals really make a big difference !

I did a quick mock-up of the engine compartment to make sure everything fits and there's no interference between parts , it's pretty tight but looks like all's okay . I've modified the radiator adding a cap , added dual coils , and added a starter solenoid to the firewall . That's about all I can do before paint so it's time to move on to the interior and chassis .

It should work on the Chargers too . Just remember that lowering the engine will cause the headers to hit the crossmember which is why I made a new one , you could just cut some notches in it to clear the headers . I also filed a flat spot on the transmission and it's crossmember to lower it too , this keeps everything almost level . The driveshaft and exhaust still fit and look normal but the tie-rod will need to be replaced/modified because of the lower oil pan .

Excellent example of a 60's survivor , great save !

Excellent job Mike , best looking JF wagon I've seen in a long time ! Those Astro Supremes really look sharp on this .

Definitely does that , excellent job Gary ! Great to see your work again .

Made a little more progress by modifying the firewall to add an oil tank , battery , and the air intake . And a shot with everything set in place , nothing is glued so it may be a little crooked . The oil tank is just a block of plastic with a couple brackets and fittings added , not 100% accurate but it will barely be seen when it's all finished . The battery is a resin one I had laying around . I think the small piece that joins the air intake to the housing will make a big difference in the appearance of the finished model .

It needed to be fixed I just meant the way I did it was a bit extreme . Thanks Roger !

Lookin' really really good Joe ! Nice job laying that half round down around the body , it's not as easy as it looks !

Absolutely gorgeous , beautiful work Craig ! Seems this kit has always been so-so at best but you've really made it into a winner !

Beautiful Impala Tom , excellent detail and trim work and I love that color !

Thanks I found it , looks like they have some really cool stuff ! I'm wondering if just spraying the Basecoat Rattle Bomb or Pearl Rattle Bomb would give a more in-scale finish , I'm goin to give it a try .

While taking a closer look at modifying the crossmember I found that the engine still wouldn't go any lower because the front header tubes would hit so I chose a more radical option of replacing the entire crossmember . Doing this I can lower the engine and eliminate any chances of interference later on . . . one less thing to worry about . A simple crossmember was fabricated using the front suspension as a guide . The suspension is still removable so everything can be painted . With the engine installed and the body back on another check was done . Plenty of clearance and no other modifications are needed ! And the hood closes just fine . It was probably overkill but in this case I felt it was the best option . If I were to build another one I'd address this while building the engine and save myself a lot of time and headaches .

Thanks Daniel !

I like it just the way it is , great save Jesse ! Leaving it in it's original condition was the right call !

It maybe out of scale but I've seen worse and it looks like it sprayed evenly and laid down pretty smooth , I like it ! I've tried other glitter sprays (Testors & Krylon) , they are never very smooth and need lots of sanding before any clear , plus the nozzles always clog up . For some applications this may be worth trying , where did you find it ?

Now that's imagineering at it's best , definitely looks the part to me ! Awesome work Tony !

Great job Bart ! Excellent paint and detailing !