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

[tygaboy]

For those of you who thought it'd never happen, well... It's happening!

[markhoward]

Everything has it’s time! Looking great!!

[East coaster]

It deserves it

[Krieger]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) It's going to look really good!

[mgp4591]

For those of you who thought it'd never happen, well... It's happening!

What color are you thinking?

[Cairo94507]

Outstanding Chris. I am looking forward to seeing the progress. Please post the color you are considering when the time is right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[tygaboy]

Lots of interest in what color it'll be. I'm a fan of blue and I want something non-metallic, that leans to the medium/darker/more masculine side that works with wheels that may be silver, bronze or dark grey.
Current contenders include:
- Sonoco Blue
- Albert Blue
- Deep Sea Blue

And in the end, I'm not sure the color matters that much. As long as it's a "good" color, I'm pretty sure it's going to look great.

Back to the wheels. In an upcoming At The Red Barn episode, you'll see that I'm getting more data for the suspension build and I find out the 16x9" Ronals weigh 20 lbs! Same size Fuch Evo (which is what you get when you buy them new) come in at 13.1. So, I'm shopping wheels! And if I decide I want something a bit more unique, I found Augment Wheels who'll build you anything you want (assuming engeneering approval).
The pics are examples of some they've done that appeal to me. More head scratching to go but you get the idea.

[Cairo94507]

@tygaboy - I think Albert Blue is very nice. As for wheels, I really like the middle set, Bobby likes the top set, since more traditional. For me, given your build, I would not shy away from something edgy, like the top ones. Your car is radical and those wheels are very cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[ssstikircr]

I agree… I would go with the second set!!

[DennisV]

The HP Academy article on my LS build is live:
https://www.hpacademy.com/blog/chris-bakers...ed-porsche-914/

I just came across this post on your project article. Nice to see the recognition for your project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I thought your quote was a handy reminder.

Chris’s has three pieces of advice for anyone taking on a big project like this:

1. Always remember, it’s only metal! Or wiring, or whatever. If I screw something up, it’s not the end of the world. I can redo it.
2. It’s your build. Don’t worry about the opinions of others. (so long as you aren’t endangering anyone!)
3. It’s easy to be excited and motivated at the beginning of any build. It gets harder when you run into issues, unknowns or setbacks/disappointments. When this happens, I remind myself that “in six months, this will just be another story about the build…” Then I either get back after it or step away for a bit to clear my head.

I hadn't heard of HP Academy before. I may check out their Fabrication series.

[burton73]

I am digging the second set. Same look as what was, or is called Magnus Walkers Fifteen52 wheels.

Best Bob B

[tygaboy]

Body work progress. This is the first round to get the flares roughed in. But what a difference from how it's looked for all these years.

[KELTY360]

Ahh, the death of a rat rod. It’s going to look awesome! I’m hoping for body color sails and bumpers.

[tygaboy]

Ahh, the death of a rat rod. It’s going to look awesome! I’m hoping for body color sails and bumpers.

@KELTY360 My current thinking is vinyl sails and chrome bumpers but you know me: nothing is final until I've done it 3 times. We'll see!

[KELTY360]

Ahh, the death of a rat rod. It’s going to look awesome! I’m hoping for body color sails and bumpers.

@KELTY360 My current thinking is vinyl sails and chrome bumpers but you know me: nothing is final until I've done it 3 times. We'll see!

Just think about how bad ass it would look in a dark monocolor with some cool dark wheels……914 evilness.

[tygaboy]

5 minutes with AI and my car is painted and has new wheels! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Yes, many weird artifacts but it is an interesting way to very quickly see how things might look.

[Shivers]

That is a great color. Gets my vote

[tazz9924]

5 minutes with AI and my car is painted and has new wheels! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
Yes, many weird artifacts but it is an interesting way to very quickly see how things might look.

What tool did you use for the render?

[tygaboy]

@tazz9924 - I used Copilot and simply typed in what I wanted it to do. Here's one where I asked it to "paint the engine compartment and roll cage Porsche Albert Blue". Again, it messes with some things but IMO, gives me the visual I want.

[Chupee]

Hi World!
Let the games begin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
As the title says, it's a '75 that's getting an LS3 (Cracker's "old" motor - thanks Tony!) and Boxster 6 speed.
Also planned is zippidy doo-dah 911 front suspension with Boxster calipers all around. The rear suspension is getting 911 ebrakes, Tangerine Racing raised pickups and shock towers.
I have plans to stiffen the chassis with a partial cage.

Doesn't that sound like a great plan? I think so, too!

BACKGROUND:
I got this as a roller that was purported to be "dry and accident free". And it was!
Except for all the rust and the place where it was hit. Yeah, yeah... But it's all good. The seller and I worked everything out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

But our little 914s are full of surprises and isn't that half the fun? So, first up is rust repair time! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Let's begin with some pics of what I started with. Wish me luck! Wait, forget the luck, wish me SKILL!!!

DAMMMMMMMMMM!