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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 11 2022, 08:04 AM
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Chris Porsche should hire you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Oct 14 2022, 07:29 PM
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Thanks to all for the compliments. Again, it's nice - and humbling - to hear that others find my design direction attractive.

Time to get after finishing up the winders:
- work out getting them in the lathe (yes, the knob was removed prior to spin)
- use a parting tool clocked at 90 degrees to carve the "trench"
- glue in the helmet visor trim ring
- drop the fastener in, just to see how it'll look (yes, the knob is on the wrong side, just to hold the handle for the pic)
Yet another example of spending a LOT of time on a small detail.

And it turned out just as I'd hoped! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

I wonder if there'd be a market for these? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Oct 15 2022, 07:10 AM
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That looks terrific Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 15 2022, 04:29 PM
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The winders just didn't look finished. So let's cap them off with... a cap!
These press in and capture the fastener, hence the hole. I'm claiming it's just another dimple (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Version II of these trim pieces will likely be an all-in-one trim ring/cap that has the fastener built onto it. The dimples will actually be the receptacles for a small pin wrench for installation and removal. There won't be a center hole or that seam around the cap. THAT will be really stealthy!

But these'll do for now.


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post Oct 15 2022, 05:12 PM
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I realize that it's probably not really "your thing", but I really feel like you have fabricated several items recently that you could easily sell as aftermarket items...specifically, those window cranks, that passenger foot rest, and that center tunnel cover....all really works of art. I've only seen one aftermarket crank I like as much as yours, and the vendor wants $150 a set. Anyhow......great thread...awesome 914!
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post Oct 16 2022, 11:34 PM
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Man those are works of art Chris!!!!

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post Oct 16 2022, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Oct 15 2022, 03:29 PM) *

The winders just didn't look finished. So let's cap them off with... a cap!
These press in and capture the fastener, hence the hole. I'm claiming it's just another dimple (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Version II of these trim pieces will likely be an all-in-one trim ring/cap that has the fastener built onto it. The dimples will actually be the receptacles for a small pin wrench for installation and removal. There won't be a center hole or that seam around the cap. THAT will be really stealthy!

But these'll do for now.


Looks like you're ready to subcontract for NASA! Really well done Chris. T
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post Oct 18 2022, 10:10 AM
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Outstanding work as always. Were my car more of a hot rod look those would be in my car hands down. Beautiful work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 18 2022, 05:48 PM
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The pair done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Note the dimple rings aren't yet glued in so neither is clocked in its final positon, hence the dimples aren't aligned to anything.


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post Oct 21 2022, 02:10 PM
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Reminder to self: Next time, don't wait so long to service the plasma table. Holy moley, I really dropped the ball on this...


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post Oct 21 2022, 04:18 PM
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Window cranks installed. I'm happy with how these turned out.


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post Oct 21 2022, 04:22 PM
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Reminder to self: Next time, don't wait so long to service the plasma table. Holy moley, I really dropped the ball on this...


Looks like ecto-plasma…
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post Oct 21 2022, 05:46 PM
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Here's a close up of the completed assembly with the optional, softer-edged knob. I think it looks more finished and is better in keeping with the look I want.


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post Oct 21 2022, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Oct 21 2022, 06:46 PM) *

Here's a close up of the completed assembly with the optional, softer-edged knob I opted to use. I think it looks more finished and is better in keeping with the look I want.


Looks very nice, Well done!
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post Oct 22 2022, 04:41 PM
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I wish the stock window cranks were that well made. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 22 2022, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Oct 22 2022, 03:41 PM) *

I wish the stock window cranks were that well made. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Maybe if the 914 was a real Porsche. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Sorry, couldn’t resist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 22 2022, 07:18 PM
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Those cranks look really nice - if the price is decent I'd be tempted to snag a few pair. Hell, I bet old-school VW guys - both air-cooled and water-cooled - would find these attractive.
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post Oct 22 2022, 09:27 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Oct 21 2022, 01:10 PM) *

Reminder to self: Next time, don't wait so long to service the plasma table. Holy moley, I really dropped the ball on this...

Don't throw all of that concoction away Chris. I think we can make a good gravy or roux from some that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 28 2022, 10:15 AM
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Took the LS car to Sears Poi... er, Sonoma Raceway for a VALT/Haggerty Cars & Coffee.
A recently made friend brings his Daytona! Once-in-a-lifetime experience that again proves "it's not what, but WHO, you know."
Such an incredible piece of design... the Daytona, I mean! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


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post Dec 2 2022, 10:23 AM
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The end of an era: I've had more than a couple folks comment things like "you do all this work without a lift?" and mention how much easier/better it'd be if I had one.
I'm not willing to sacrifice my "clear span shop life" but I did finally give in.
Merry Christmas to my back and knees! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)


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