1/18 custom 3rd Generation Camaro Trans Am racer

[Oldtimer]

Okay, so had a couple of days to work on this one.

First, found a DIY video on YouTube about how to make a mount for a Dremel.  Involves attaching a joist hanger to a board, and drilling a 3/4 inch hole in the joist hanger.  Very ingeneous.



With the Dremel stationary, very easy to fishmouth a piece of tubing.



So I set about reconstructing the cage.  I cut out all the old roll hoop crossbracing, except for the piece holding the shoulder belts, and built a new single crossbrace.

   

These are the first halo bars I formed up (at the front of the car) and the original plastic side protection pieces (which I intend to still use). This is the tubing I will be using.

  

Need to stabilize the roll hoop, so going to bring a bar from the middle of it to the passenger front foot well.

  

And then there will be one rear brace on each side, from the main hoop to the rear spring perch.

  

Then let's check some body fit, just to make sure.









So far, so good.

Going to build the second rear brace today, and go back and revisit the halo, now that I have a little bit more confidence.

Thanks for your support and encouragement!

[Joel_W]

Great job of fabrication of the metal roll bar. And that's one really neat Dremel holder. So simple but so effective.

Joel

[Oldtimer]

Had some new energy and inspiration, so tried to forge ahead yesterday.

Here's where we are in pictures.























Going to sit on this one for a few days (weeks), and let it sink in.  Still not sure I like the halo bars.

Also need to focus on a couple of other projects.

However, stay tuned!

[Joel_W]

Look'in darn good if you ask me.

A rest well deserved.

Joel