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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Sep 15 2017, 10:48 AM
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User "drive-ability" here did a reverse opening trunk. He made some great posts on it that might have some useful ideas, but I'm not finding them yet.

Found his youtube video though:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwXNy-zp6ZE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwXNy-zp6ZE
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post Sep 15 2017, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Sep 15 2017, 09:48 AM) *

User "drive-ability" here did a reverse opening trunk. He made some great posts on it that might have some useful ideas, but I'm not finding them yet.

Found his youtube video though:



Rand - Awesome, thanks! I always like to see examples...
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post Sep 15 2017, 05:08 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 15 2017, 12:45 AM) *

Timing is everything...

AND, it's even blue! I think it was meant to be. A bit of modification is needed to make it all work but I'm happy to be able to check off another of the "how should I do this?" items on the to-do list.


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It is like you have a camera in my shop and watching the parts that are coming in for my EG build. I need to make them a bit more stealthy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Keep up the great work Chris, and maybe if you redo it a few times, then I won't have to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Sep 15 2017, 07:23 PM
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BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt end for the 914 rear trunk lid to hinge to the rear. I have some old pics I'll look for them.

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post Sep 15 2017, 08:15 PM
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BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt end for the 914 rear trunk lid to hinge to the rear. I have some old pics I'll look for them.

Bob


Thanks Bob, I'd love to see them!
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post Sep 15 2017, 08:39 PM
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BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt end for the 914 rear trunk lid to hinge to the rear. I have some old pics I'll look for them.

Bob


Thanks Bob, I'd love to see them!
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post Sep 15 2017, 08:50 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Sep 15 2017, 04:08 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 15 2017, 12:45 AM) *

Timing is everything...

AND, it's even blue! I think it was meant to be. A bit of modification is needed to make it all work but I'm happy to be able to check off another of the "how should I do this?" items on the to-do list.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

It is like you have a camera in my shop and watching the parts that are coming in for my EG build. I need to make them a bit more stealthy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Keep up the great work Chris, and maybe if you redo it a few times, then I won't have to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)



You say timing is everything and you are right. Drivability had a small electrical fire in his black 350 with 930 trans and he sold it for, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I think I remember $5,000 and it was gone fast. Like your blue car.

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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 15 2017, 10:39 PM) *

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Sep 15 2017, 06:23 PM) *

BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt end for the 914 rear trunk lid to hinge to the rear. I have some old pics I'll look for them.

Bob


Thanks Bob, I'd love to see them!


Here you go Sweet 914 at GAF
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post Sep 16 2017, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Sep 15 2017, 10:39 PM) *

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Sep 15 2017, 06:23 PM) *

BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt end for the 914 rear trunk lid to hinge to the rear. I have some old pics I'll look for them.

Bob


Thanks Bob, I'd love to see them!


Here you go Sweet 914 at GAF


Bob - Thanks for this. I think I prefer the way the Buick hinge drops the lid down and behind the car, but we'll see as I get to installation. Thanks again!
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post Sep 17 2017, 02:22 PM
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What's going on here...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Sep 17 2017, 02:56 PM
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Oh boy now you are going to make me want to do that. Maybe as i finish up my welding on my car this will be the next project.

You using 20ga? Or 18?
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Hold on now Chris...I thought you were trying to get the car on the ROAD? You just can't help yourself...a different take on ADD!

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post Sep 17 2017, 05:47 PM
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The Dirty Dingo LS low mount A/C kit fits! Using the mini compressor seems like the way to go, given everything else that's happening down there.
The mock up shows no interference, but I do have to get my shift cables thorough there somehow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
And I may decide to move the passenger side firewall upright.


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post Sep 17 2017, 05:53 PM
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Oh boy now you are going to make me want to do that. Maybe as i finish up my welding on my car this will be the next project.

You using 20ga? Or 18?


Ben -
To be honest, that "top" is a practice piece and is actually a 33/34 Ford door skin!
I tossed it up there just to see. But I do now plan to do a steel roof. Having had two skin cancer surgeries on my face has me knowing I'd never have the top off anyway. Plus, it'll be a fun and challenging project.
I plan to use 18ga and have already acquired the materials. I also plan to either clip off the flange that runs around the back of the targa bar or fab steel parts and weld them in to keep the stock dimensions. But either way, I'm losing the stainless trim.
A few folks have done the "cut it off the flange" approach - I was able to see it in person on Krieger's (Andy) car - and I think the "no stainless trim" is just the right look for my RaceRod.

I have lots of planning before I do anything but I'll be sure to post all details and pics.
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Hold on now Chris...I thought you were trying to get the car on the ROAD? You just can't help yourself...a different take on ADD!

Tony


Tony - The good news about this is that it won't prevent me getting the car on the road. And don't worry, I'm staying focused on completing the chassis stiffening then getting it off to media blasting.
In fact, with all my main clearance concerns addresses, today I pulled the drive train in prep for all the final welding and installation of the Tangerine trailing arm "raise 'em up" kit.
I hardly thought about the roof at all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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What's going on here...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Making me jealous!!!

I think thats an awesome way to go.
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And now for something completely different: I'm working on the front of my car!
Spent a good part of today doing the final bending, notching and fitting of the front hoop-to-front suspension chassis bars.

These were tough to fit. A pretty steep angle coming off the front hoop then the bend had to be just right to land it on target. LOTS of fiddling to get them right.

Here's a pic of the first bit of seam welding, prior to tacking in the bar passenger side bar. More will be done. This was just to avoid having to weld under the bar, once it's in.


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One side tacked in. And before you climb all over me for not putting pads down first, this isn't a safety cage, it's for chassis stiffening. There's a fair bit of structure in that tower so for my purposes, I'm good with this approach. I'm also looking at adding some gusseting.
And worst case, if any issues develop, I'll address them at that point.


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Tubular!


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