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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 23 2019, 01:44 PM
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I really like where this is heading (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 23 2019, 02:08 PM
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QUOTE(AZBanks @ May 23 2019, 12:40 PM) *

Amazing work. I keep coming back to this thread for inspiration.

I am amazed by what you are doing but can't help but feel that you are a a shoe-in to win the 2914 build-off challenge. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)


You think I can be done by then? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Well then, I better get back at it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post May 23 2019, 02:12 PM
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OK, so back at it.
Today is coming up with the side panels for the new lower fire wall design.
First, using some construction paper, I worked out the dimensions and angles as best I could.

Why in the world didn't I plan ahead and do everything in nice, straight lines and 90 degree angles? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Oh, that's right, that would be too easy...


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post May 23 2019, 02:17 PM
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Many hours later, after a bit of swearing, realizing that bend order really is important ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ) and one minor hammering on one of my fingers, here's the part.

Still some final tweaking to get the panels to contact more closely in a couple of the corners but it's looking pretty good.

Now, to duplicate that for the other side. Hopefully, more quickly and with no finger smashing!

Also note that the console will be built forward from this contraption so most all of of what you're seeing here will be hidden.


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post May 23 2019, 02:51 PM
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Aesthetically, I think the bend in the panel looks amazing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 23 2019, 05:05 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 23 2019, 01:51 PM) *

Aesthetically, I think the bend in the panel looks amazing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Thanks Andrew - I like it, too. Plus, unless I wanted to try and reshape that lower panel (again!), I was going to be stuck with a bend or trying to shape a twisted panel to account for where the corners had to land.
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post May 23 2019, 05:12 PM
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Just flip the paper template over and cut the mirror image. No plasma table for these pieces; they were all cut and trimmed by hand. I scribe the lines, rough cut with the band saw or tin snips, then sand to the scribe line with a 3"right angle air grinder.
If I take my time, I can get a nice, straight line.

So here's the part, trimmed and with the first bend in it. LOTS of back and forth, fit, adjust, fit, adjust.


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I won't bore you with the mundane, intermediate levels of completion. Here's the all but finished driver side panel!


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post May 23 2019, 05:16 PM
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Just plain love the craft going into this car. Beautiful work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post May 23 2019, 05:17 PM
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And the engine's view.

Next, it's figuring out the location for the bulkhead fittings for the fuel, brake and clutch lines and the throttle cable.

Geez, it looks like I'm almost ready for the final install of all these firewall pieces!


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Working up a design for the hood vent. The overall shape is the same as the inner support structure. Initial thoughts are that this would be riveted to the outside of the hood as a design element.

The louvers still have to be attached in the design but in the end, they'll be rotated up to an appropriate angle.

Still lots to work out but it's a start.


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post May 24 2019, 11:23 AM
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I like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Did you reference any angles on say the hood or fenders? When I had a hood vent I noticed that since whomever built it didnt reference any body lines it just didnt look right.

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post May 24 2019, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ May 24 2019, 10:23 AM) *

I like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Did you reference any angles on say the hood or fenders? When I had a hood vent I noticed that since whomever built it didnt reference any body lines it just didnt look right.


Yep, the curves are radius matched to the curve at the front of the hood.

I sketched various vent designs on the hood and when I got it to where I liked it, I measured everything it and this is the result.

I was planning to cut a blank and just lay it on to see how it looks and adjust as needed from there.
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Draft cut of the hood vent, just to get a vibe on it in actual position.
I only cut out 1/2 the louvers, again, just to see what I think of the basic shape and size. I'll give it a couple days and see how I settle into it.


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Or maybe I should forgo the louvers - they're so "been there, done that", and go with a bit of doggy style! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


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snoop dogg would approve!
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 24 2019, 04:34 PM) *

Draft cut of the hood vent, just to get a vibe on it in actual position.
I only cut out 1/2 the louvers, again, just to see what I think of the basic shape and size. I'll give it a couple days and see how I settle into it.


Dude, your car will have a nice six pack just like me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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post May 25 2019, 08:47 AM
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I double dog dare you to go doggy style! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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Ha! Looks good! Did you figure any calculations into the size of your arrangment? For the most part I'm just winging my radiator setup.
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post May 25 2019, 12:17 PM
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I am going to say just looking at the pictures, once the louvers are bent up, it will be plenty of exit area.
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