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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 28 2017, 08:38 AM
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Both front hoop-to-front suspension bars are tacked in.


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post Sep 28 2017, 08:39 AM
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Hoop/front bar intersection. I may add a couple little gussets...


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post Sep 28 2017, 08:45 AM
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Artsy-fartsy shot that might accompany a little ditty that's sung to the tune of "the leg bone's connected to the: knee bone..."

My version goes: "The rear tower's are connected to the: door bars. The door bars connect into the: front hoop..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Hey, it's early here in CA and I'm on serious medication to combat this dang cold that's going around.

The good news is that with final welding of what you see here, the chassis stiffening chapter will be complete! Major milestone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)


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post Sep 28 2017, 08:45 AM
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Don't add "little ones"...you will awaken Rudy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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Hoop/front bar intersection. I may add a couple little gussets...
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post Sep 28 2017, 11:55 AM
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Great work. Congratulations on hitting this milestone! Hope your feeling better soon.
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post Sep 28 2017, 01:21 PM
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Fantastic work Chris as usuall. ..Hmmm I beginning to wonder if you helped design
the Maserati birdcage race cars!
Feel better soon mate.
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post Sep 30 2017, 04:48 PM
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On the rotisserie once again! I pulled all the suspension then spent a bit of time scrapping off that wonderful undercoating.

Everything looks really nice underneath it.


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post Sep 30 2017, 04:50 PM
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It also made it really easy to finish up the last bits of welding and all the metal finishing on the floor. Turned out quite nicely.
I'm going to do a tinted bedliner kind of thing on the underside and that will cover any of the minor imperfections. Should look pretty killer at that point.


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post Sep 30 2017, 04:54 PM
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Now it's on to the rear jack points. The custom lower fire wall means I have a bit of fab work ahead of me before that area is complete.

Access is SOOOOO nice with the chassis up high and able to be spun around to any angle needed.


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post Sep 30 2017, 05:29 PM
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Nice! More inspiration to keep me going!
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post Sep 30 2017, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Sep 30 2017, 04:29 PM) *

Nice! More inspiration to keep me going!


Right back at you, my friend! Your hard work is motivating me to keep at it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Sep 30 2017, 06:08 PM
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And what better way to end the day than with a visit from my friendly UPS guy!

Here they are, in all their glory: the custom SpeedHut gauge set:
Quad gauge with the added oil temp, fuel level in the speedo, etc.

Pardon the "poor perspective" pic. Yes, it's 4" quad and speedo, 4 1/2" tach.

So nice! I LOVE 'em! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)


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post Sep 30 2017, 06:32 PM
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Are you going to need all of that speedo??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Oct 1 2017, 04:24 AM
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Are you going to need all of that speedo??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Or, is it enough (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Cool build. Greate work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Oct 1 2017, 06:07 AM
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Chris looks great.. Mine is about to go back on the rotisserie for the final details as well.
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post Oct 6 2017, 05:01 PM
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Are you going to need all of that speedo??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Damn you, Rob! After looking at that more carefully, I decided 140 does make more sense from a usability perspective. So, back went the speedo. And because I'd customized it (deleted their logo/branding), mine gets a new face and a reprogram.

$40 and that includes shipping! SpeedHut really is great.

So it'll be as pictured. Happy now? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


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post Oct 6 2017, 05:17 PM
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Send it back again (or call in changes)...at least 160! I can attest that YOUR engine in a 914 is good for a bit more... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

PS: A 140 mph speedo is found in like a...Ford Focus. Just sayin...

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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 30 2017, 05:32 PM) *

Are you going to need all of that speedo??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


Damn you, Rob! After looking at that more carefully, I decided 140 does make more sense from a usability perspective. So, back went the speedo. And because I'd customized it (deleted their logo/branding), mine gets a new face and a reprogram.

$40 and that includes shipping! SpeedHut really is great.

So it'll be as pictured. Happy now? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Oct 9 2017, 05:49 PM
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Getting ready to install the Tangerine Racing rear pick up kit. I want all the advantages I can get when it comes to measurement capabilities so I treated myself to a used Spitznagel! (It's more fun to pronounce it with a German accent...)

As I was researching I found that these are claimed to be accurate to 1mm whereas the knock-of versions are only accurate to 3mm. I got this on Ebay for approx. the same price as a shorter length, new knock-off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Once I'm done with my install, I'd be happy to make it available to others in need.
(I'm takin' to you, Dion! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) )


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post Oct 12 2017, 06:06 PM
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Got the rear jack triangles installed today.


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And here's one example of what happens when you build a custom lower firewall:
You end up with a passage way from the engine compartment, under the lower cross bar and right into the passenger compartment!

I'll have to do something about this... but at least I can verify I got good penetration on those welds! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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