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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Oct 27 2019, 08:47 PM
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Dude! You rolled your car!

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post Oct 28 2019, 06:39 PM
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post Oct 30 2019, 05:31 PM
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I spent some time today and finished up the radiator/condenser mount. Now to work out all the A/C hose routing.


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post Nov 1 2019, 02:01 PM
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Tangerine Racing's raised rear pick up point kit install.

The kit raises the trailing arm pick up points 2". There's also a kit that raises things 3" but I opted for 2".

The reason for all this is to retain proper trailing arm geometry when the car is lowered. In combination with the raised upper shock mounts I already installed, I keep full shock travel and prevent situations where too much toe happens in the upper portion of the suspension travel.
Anyway, here goes...

And right away, there's no turning back!

The things I do for you @914forme


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post Nov 1 2019, 02:10 PM
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I love how instructions can make things seem so simple. In this case, @ChrisFoley offers:

"Step 2: Completely remove the stock inner and outer suspension consoles from the chassis."

OK, let's go! I mean, how hard can that be? Well, let me tell you - HARD. OK, so maybe not "hard", but for sure "time consuming"!

There is a LOT of material in the lower area, particularly where it ties into that support that connects the inner and outer mounts. And it's not easy to get Sawzall blades and cut off wheels in there.

All kidding aside, and to be clear, all of Chris' stuff is awesome, including his instructions!


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post Nov 1 2019, 02:11 PM
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Oh, the carnage!

And fear not, the car is on the rotisserie. Those jack stands and "spacers" are only to help stop it rocking when I'm cutting.


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post Nov 1 2019, 02:17 PM
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Passenger side inner mostly done.


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post Nov 1 2019, 04:07 PM
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I would be scared as hell cutting into my car like that - but I have total confidence in your work! Your car is coming along great.
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post Nov 1 2019, 05:18 PM
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QUOTE(FL 000 @ Nov 1 2019, 03:07 PM) *

I would be scared as hell cutting into my car like that - but I have total confidence in your work! Your car is coming along great.


Truth be told, I am a little scared! It really is a "no going back" sort of moment when you chop off the suspension ear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

The little guy on my shoulder keeps whispering in my ear, "it's only metal..."
Let's hope he knows what he's talking about.
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post Nov 1 2019, 05:18 PM
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Passenger outer essentially ready.


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post Nov 1 2019, 05:21 PM
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The Tangerine kit comes with these two templates - an inner and an outer. You can see that once the suspension points are removed, it exposes those holes in the longs. These templates line up with the holes and indicate where you need to chop into the longs to create the needed clearance for the new pick up point component.


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post Nov 1 2019, 05:21 PM
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Here are the templates in place. You can see that I've Sharpied part of the cut line on the inner.

Note that the picture makes it look like the template holes aren't aligned. It's a camera thing, they do align.


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post Nov 1 2019, 05:22 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Oy, that looks messy. The primed metal underneath looks almost brand new.
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post Nov 1 2019, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Nov 1 2019, 04:22 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Oy, that looks messy. The primed metal underneath looks almost brand new.


@Krieger Andy, you have no idea just how messy. Worst part of the entire build, getting all that metal cut then grinding the flanges away.

But you really should experience it. How about you come down tomorrow and do the driver's side! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 1 2019, 05:29 PM
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Damn Chris! It's going to to be sweet!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 1 2019, 05:32 PM
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I love you Chris, but not that much! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I would be up for the challenge, but I am seriously wrecked from these fires again. We had a very close call on Thursday. About .25 mile from mile house and no time to to really pack. Just watched 3 tankers and 1 helicopter attack.
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post Nov 2 2019, 07:11 AM
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So you've done the easy part. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Cutting off the consoles is still reversible and shouldn't be too scary, but when you cut a big hunk out of the frame... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
Oh, and putting it together correctly will be the hard part. Lots of opportunities to second guess yourself there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 2 2019, 09:23 AM
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Wow! Hope you have one of these to rest those big balls.

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Spooky left over helloween comment,,but I have the kit also ,,got from a guy who couldn't commit... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Nov 2 2019, 04:04 PM
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QUOTE(ChrisFoley @ Nov 2 2019, 06:11 AM) *

So you've done the easy part. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Cutting off the consoles is still reversible and shouldn't be too scary, but when you cut a big hunk out of the frame... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
Oh, and putting it together correctly will be the hard part. Lots of opportunities to second guess yourself there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


@ChrisFoley - Not helping! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
And remember, I have your cell number!

But I do hear you on the 2nd guessing. I'm going to follow all your instructions and leverage the install Jeff Hail posted on his build thread here. It starts on page 25, post #486.
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