Bobby Allison # 12 Coca Cola Dodge Charger.

OK, as promised...Rear axle assembly and oil cooler lines Are in place. Would you believe this kit did not come with a panhard bar for the rear axle!? Not going to let that slide!!! Fabbed one up from some brass rod and a few pieces of plastic, along with some nut/bolt details and a little paint.

Next up: I did manage to get some clear on the body, have to let it dry before I can shoot some pics.

that's an awesome update for me, for example i didn't knew about the bar, not even the name of the bar, still need to learn a lot about cars LOL

Thanks Marcos!! Glad you got something out of it! As for the bar...Its also called a track bar. Its purpose is to keep the rear axle centered under the car during hard cornering. If you stop to think about the forces applied to that rear suspension (Even on a street car) Its a wonder domestic auto manufacturers didn't start putting em on production parallel leaf spring suspension cars from the beginning!!!

Glad I could help Marcos. Yeah, not all production cars got em. But race cars that have to turn a corner??? Yeah, research is key Marcos. Especially if its a subject your not well versed in.

This......is looking nothing short of amazing Pete!! Great work all the way around man. You really know how to put on a show with this stuff.

Looks amazing Pete, you will have it ready for the show

OK! Time for the long awaited engine portion of this build (No, I didn't forget about the finished chassis) Have to hash out a few engine issues first. Yes, issues... This kit comes with parts (Heads/rocker covers) to build the LA series small block Mopar engine. The 355 Cube (destroked 360) OR...Yeah, a Hemi. its probably my biggest gripe with this kit. Salvinos tried to appeal to all with this kit, by offering the small block option. Problem is you only get one engine block/trans to build either from. This alone makes the Hemi rather inaccurate. But, yeah, there is more. The rocker covers for the Hemi are sooo wrong shape wise, it isn't even funny!! That and the Bath tub intake (which is a really nice, well done piece) Is to big for the block. It would be great for a 1/24 scale Hemi!! But, I have to make it work, its too nice. So...I am tossing the kits Hemi and going with an old MPC parts box Hemi. I will be using a set of JoHan factory stock Hemi rocker covers since they are some of the most accurate around. Going to have to mod the factory oil pan to work in this generic chassis though. Have to figure out how to mount the engine in the chassis. Then!! mod the trans mount (which does not even fit the kit engine/trans combo) so it works with the parts box Hemi . Then there's all the details to hash out. AND...AND...I have less than 3 weeks to complete it If I want to show it at Fulton this yr

This is worse than misrepresentation on an aircraft model. I mean.....the examples of Hemis are so much more in number and more readily available than aircraft.....yet we have this. Who gets by with this kind of stuff in this day and age? I mean....I know not EVERYTHING can be made accurate but damn....a rocker cover?

I might not have it ready in time Marcos. A lot to do on it yet and.. I refuse to rush any part of a build. Gotta finish up a few items/props that go with the Ford Drag Team ensamble. That's gonna be the jaw dropper this year at the show/s

Managed to make a little progress on this over the last few days. Got the paint cut and buffed and the decals done on the left side of the body. I put the gold numbers and the sponsor stickers on top of the finished paint since they are well...Stickers...Not burying it all under the clear coat tends to throw off the judges LOL!!The sponsor decals were all in a group so that they were one decal. Well two decals for each fender, I cut em all up and separate them so they are individual pieces. More work for sure but...More realistic too when done. Got some goodies for the drivers seat too!!

Next time: More decals and perhaps a finished seat/interior. Stay tuned!!Going to see how far I can get between now and next sunday. If I can finish this without rushing/compromising the build quality...It may go to Fulton along with these!!

Thanks Joe! I would like to have it done for Fulton. Those guys love stock cars and dirt track stuff!!
But, alas...It is not to be. The Fulton show is this Sunday I got my dates mixed up. Got my nuts mixed up to...(That hurt) LOL...Now I have bad dates and mixed nuts...

that is some cool seasy details that make the model pops up a lot more...

Todays installment: As promised! A finished interior and body...Had yesterday off from work, so I could recover from the Fulton road trip. Managed to get a bit done on this.

Also got a good start on a proper Hemi engine for this monster!! Stay tuned!! and thanks for looking/commenting!!!

Glad you like it Marcos!!! Happy to hear its inspired you to go deeper into the details too