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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post May 19 2018, 12:50 PM
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Then, just for fun and practice, I started messing around with fabbing up a front tunnel section, just to get a feel for size and shape.

I do like the way the 1" radius corners match the shape of the longs. Gives things a sorta samey-same design vibe. I'm liking that, at least at this early stage.

That said, I think this it a bit too tall. Again, just an early prototype that I'll likely change up - as if this sub-project would be different from any of the others... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (at myself)


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post May 19 2018, 04:14 PM
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Back to the fire wall. I sorta forgot I need to fab something to finish off the upper portion. I think I'll try and match the design I used everywhere else. Makes sense, no?

Just means more fiddly angles to figure, cut and fit... You'd think I'd be getting better at this. Or at least faster. But no. It takes me a LONG time to work out this sort of thing. It's all good, though. I find it therapeutic, if at times frustrating.

I suspect it's just another way the good Lord is helping me learn patience and perseverance. And that can't be a bad thing.


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post May 25 2018, 12:06 PM
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Geez, now what I'm I doing...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)


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post May 25 2018, 12:08 PM
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Defrosting concrete?
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post May 25 2018, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(Krieger @ May 25 2018, 11:08 AM) *

Defrosting concrete?


Wow, that was fast - you've found me out! I'm going to use 914 defrost rear windows as heat in the floor of my shop!
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post May 25 2018, 01:50 PM
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Defrosting concrete?


Wow, that was fast - you've found me out! I'm going to use 914 defrost rear windows as heat in the floor of my shop!


Hey, is that my window? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post May 25 2018, 02:52 PM
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Do you still want me to bring the spare windows I have for next Saturday? They are just taking up room right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 25 2018, 06:38 PM
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It was an "exhausting" day... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


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post May 25 2018, 06:39 PM
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But worth it! Almost completed the exhaust. A few more seams to close and O2 sensor bungs to add and it'll be done and ready to head to the engine dyno to get its base map set up. Can't hardly wait for that!


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another. An no, it's not symmetrical side to side. I wanted the gaps between the outside edges of the floor and the exhaust to be the same, and that required slightly different angles where the tube drops 90 degrees coming out of the header. Plus, one collector sits farther back.


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post May 25 2018, 06:43 PM
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Tips, we have tips!


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QUOTE(bbrock @ May 25 2018, 12:50 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 25 2018, 12:18 PM) *

QUOTE(Krieger @ May 25 2018, 11:08 AM) *

Defrosting concrete?


Wow, that was fast - you've found me out! I'm going to use 914 defrost rear windows as heat in the floor of my shop!


Hey, is that my window? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


Yes, it is. You think I'd treat my own window like that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post May 25 2018, 06:44 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 25 2018, 01:52 PM) *

Do you still want me to bring the spare windows I have for next Saturday? They are just taking up room right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Andrew - Yes, please! Thanks!
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post May 26 2018, 09:29 AM
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Initial rough fitting the passenger side fire wall main panel.
I'll need to do something to stiffen it and prevent oil canning. I'm thinking of using this side of the firewall to mount the engine computer and the rear slave Infinity Box unit in a recessed box.
As always, we'll see. But it's really gratifying to see that the panel fits well. And I'm happy with how the beading in the frame sets it off and gives the panel edges a nice finish.
And it always nice to see large sections of the car going together vs farther apart.


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This next part of the build should be riveting...


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post May 26 2018, 12:33 PM
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Wha, wha wha... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Punny as it is, the work speaks. Loving it all on every front. Shop guys have to rib each other, that's part of the vibe. Tony just has one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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Jiggin' it and Tiggin' it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

But mostly I'm just diggin' it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)


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I liked the pipes going up better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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Do you have space to move that muffler up? Doesn't look that concealed unless it's just mock position. Love the firewall and the welds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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