BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... Options

[dan10101]

I prefer the original version...
of the song......

but yeah, Chris has this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7JAkM57uIo

[tygaboy]

Well, that's better. Here's the before (left) and after (right) of the engraver offset adjustment. Yes, the cross is supposed to be in the middle. I won't go into what led to this (me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) but it's all better now.

I'm still getting too much of that punch mark so if I can't eliminate it, I'll have to come up with something else or forego the branding.

[Andyrew]

Well, that's better. Here's the before (left) and after (right) of the engraver offset adjustment. Yes, the cross is supposed to be in the middle. I won't go into what led to this (me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) but it's all better now.

I'm still getting too much of that punch mark so if I can't eliminate it, I'll have to come up with something else or forego the branding.

That must have been some wasted metal... and hours... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Glad to see it resolved!

[Mueller]

Hey Chris, something to look into for you logo would be acid etching. Plenty of youtube videos on different processes for etching aluminum.

[tygaboy]

Why do I love 914 World? It's the people! I saw what a great job @jaredmcginness did on his build and was a bit jealous of his SolidWorks door panel. So I PM'd him asking if he'd share or sell me a copy of the file.
In one day, I had his "Sure you can have it" reply and today, at his earliest opportunity, I had the file.

Jared - thanks, thanks, THANKS! I owe you one - probably two! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

And with the file in hand, I stated playing with designs. I want to stamp a suitable pattern into the panel then upholster it so the pattern stands out, or in, as the case may be.

This isn't what the design will be as I need to work it so it "fits" where my door bars are. I also want to build in a bit of a cubby that'll extend into one of the existing openings in the door frame.

Anyway, it's different work from the vents - and I'm ready for a break from those, for sure!

Again, Jared, you da' man! Thanks again.

[Andyrew]

OOoh Metal door cards!!

[jaredmcginness]

That’s what the community is all about!!
Thanks for the comments. Glad that I can help pay it forward, just as so many here have done for me.

Cannot wait to see these upholstered.

[tygaboy]

Public Service Announcement: Think and do research first! Don't be like Tygaboy!

Let's forgo further attempts at humor and get right to it:
My car does come up to temp, the regular ol' thermostat set up works fine, I don't need to get all fancy with ECU controlled water pumps and fans - though I may choose to do that later, just 'cuz.

Turns out SpeedHut temp sensors use a different ohm range than that of GM sensors - even though they use the same f-ing wiring connectors. Totally my fault/lack of knowledge, but still...
Maybe some of you already knew about the specific gauge = specific sensor. If you did, thanks for nothing in terms of letting me know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I stumbled on the following charts about 5 minutes before pulling the entire drive train and going all "high tech solution" to try and resolve my perceived issue. A quick comparo of these charts to the temp behavior I was seeing and I was sure this was it.
Today I installed the correct sensor, fired up the beast and sure enough, it's all good.
It comes up to temp, the fans kick on as expected, etc., etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
Yep, it's another case of "problem solved for $18...".

Anyway, that's a long way around to your lesson for today:
"Determine root cause to be sure you're address the issue, not treating a symptom".

The best news is that this means the vents do, in fact, work just fine! At least as far as I've pushed the car to date, which isn't much. Who wants to come along for a "stress test" drive? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

In all seriousness, maybe this lesson helps someone else avoid the same thing.

[Cairo94507]

Hey Chris - Glad you got that sorted. I would definitely sign-up for the stress test drive.

My brother and I were at Chris' yesterday just to chat. Chris surprised me with a WCR framed poster with his 914 silhouette mounted with it. I am going to hang it in my home office. My wife thought it was cool too. Many thanks.

We didn't take my Six as I was concerned about weather. Big mistake- the weather was good and it would have been a great drive as there was little to no traffic. Got a chance to see the hood vents in person and love Chris' current design.

Right before we left Mark and Robert showed up in Mark's car - I love it with the Fuchs..... It was great seeing them and I wish we could have hung out longer but we had more stuff to do at our homes.

The next time we take a ride to Chris' it will be in the Six.
Cheers,
Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Superhawk996]

Who wants to come along for a "stress test" drive? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Me. Me. Pick Me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Wish I were closer.

[76-914]

Public Service Announcement: Think and do research first! Don't be like Tygaboy!

Let's forgo further attempts at humor and get right to it:
My car does come up to temp, the regular ol' thermostat set up works fine, I don't need to get all fancy with ECU controlled water pumps and fans - though I may choose to do that later, just 'cuz.

Turns out SpeedHut temp sensors use a different ohm range than that of GM sensors - even though they use the same f-ing wiring connectors. Maybe some of you already knew this. If you did, thanks for nothing in terms of letting me know! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Yep, it's another case of "problem solved for $18...".

I stumbled on the following charts about 5 minutes before pulling the entire drive train and going all "high tech solution" to try and resolve my perceived issue. A quick comparo of these charts to the temp behavior I was seeing and I was sure this was it.
Today I installed the correct sensor, fired up the beast and sure enough, it's all good.
It comes up to temp, the fans kick on as expected, etc., etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Anyway, that's a long way around to your lesson for today:
"Determine root cause to be sure you're address the issue, not treating a symptom".

The best news is that this means the vents do, in fact, work just fine! At least as far as I've pushed the car to date, which isn't much. Who wants to come along for a "stress test" drive? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

In all seriousness, maybe this lesson helps someone else avoid the same thing.

Yeah well, in my case, sometimes the "root" cause is buried too deep for my shallow mind to unearth quickly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[johnod]

Always wondered is there any trunk space left with a V8?

[bbrock]

Got a chance to see the hood vents in person and love Chris' current design.

I hope you gave him plenty of constructive criticism on them. I get the feeling Chris would really like more feedback on those than we've been able to provide. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[tygaboy]

Always wondered is there any trunk space left with a V8?

@johnod - There certainly can be. I didn't care too much about that so ended up opting for a silly exhaust and chassis stiffening that pretty much eliminated the trunk. That said, I'll probably be making a removable "liner" that has its own built-in water proof storage. Just something I can toss a small duffel/weekend bag into.

If I was doing my build over again, I think I'd go with the LS but instead of ITBs, use a 4bbl fuel injection setup. With no distributor, you could retain the entire stock trunk sheet metal, be able to stow the top, etc.

[Andyrew]

Always wondered is there any trunk space left with a V8?

@johnod - There certainly can be. I didn't care too much about that so ended up opting for a silly exhaust and chassis stiffening that pretty much eliminated the trunk. That said, I'll probably be making a removable "liner" that has its own built-in water proof storage. Just something I can toss a small duffel/weekend bag into.

If I was doing my build over again, I think I'd go with the LS but instead of ITBs, use a 4bbl fuel injection setup. With no distributor, you could retain the entire stock trunk sheet metal, be able to stow the top, etc.

I had TBFI from Holley on my V8 car and really liked it until the ECU crapped out. Was a fun setup that made TORQUE.

[johnod]

Always wondered is there any trunk space left with a V8?

@johnod - There certainly can be. I didn't care too much about that so ended up opting for a silly exhaust and chassis stiffening that pretty much eliminated the trunk. That said, I'll probably be making a removable "liner" that has its own built-in water proof storage. Just something I can toss a small duffel/weekend bag into.

If I was doing my build over again, I think I'd go with the LS but instead of ITBs, use a 4bbl fuel injection setup. With no distributor, you could retain the entire stock trunk sheet metal, be able to stow the top, etc.

Thanks, I've never been able to tell looking a pictures of various cars.

[NS914]

.....The best news is that this means the vents do, in fact, work just fine! At least as far as I've pushed the car to date, which isn't much. Who wants to come along for a "stress test" drive? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

In all seriousness, maybe this lesson helps someone else avoid the same thing.
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OMG, I wish I lived closer....would love to go for a ride in this beast!!!

thanks again for all of your work posting etc.

Regards,

Grant

[Mueller]

Hey Chris,

Not sure if you have seen this page below. It is from the inventor of the electromagnetic sheet metal bender.


http://aaybee.com.au/Magnabend/Magnabend_Homepage.html

[tygaboy]

Hey Chris,
Not sure if you have seen this page below. It is from the inventor of the electromagnetic sheet metal bender.
http://aaybee.com.au/Magnabend/Magnabend_Homepage.html

@Mueller Hi Mike - Thanks! Yep, I found that video when I was researching those brakes. It does a great job of highlighting what that sort of tool can do.

[tygaboy]

Before: stock window winder
After: GoWesty offset window winders that were treated to some graduated hole lightness, along with a touch of countersink.

And yes, the holes were purposely milled perpendicular to the arm, not the mounting base.
The goal was to try and sorta match the seats' grommet look. Parallel to the base would have left an oval look.

I'm happy with how they turned out. Just imagine how nice they'll look with some zippy door cards!