Things got a little nuts down in the shop this week. I got the frame set and leveled and comped it together with the body and it set to high for my taste so I redid the suspension to lower it. It was still to high so I took my razor saw and knife to it and cut a 4mm channel the length of the interior box to bring everything down as far as possible. The result was a pile of plastic and I thought I was up for an early exit from the contest but I managed to file and scratch it together so that everything fit fine. I’m pleased with the look I’m getting here.

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The tires are for a mock-up only. A week ago I didn't know the difference between CA and Super Glue and now I have a box full of the stuff. And a release agent...

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This is the rear suspension I wound up with. Every time I work on it it turns into something else.

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I got serious on sanding the body work and had to shower the Bondo dust off. Going for a flat look for the front by filling in all the curves of the stock ’56. I have an interest in making the front end flip up by hinging it at the bumper but I’m worried about cutting a rare kit. As if I haven’t already done so… The tape on the back is to protect the body from any overzealous sanding. Like that never happens...

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Thanks for the time. I'll show you a finished chassis and one big motor next time.

Dale