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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Dec 16 2017, 07:20 PM
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Your console has "levels"...cool!

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post Dec 17 2017, 09:31 PM
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I mistakenly took my e-brake remnants to Cary's in OR, but he was kind enough to return them! So part of today was figuring where they'd go. The good news is that with a couple correctly angled holes in the lower cross brace, essentially straight below where they're sitting, these'll end up in the same locations as stock!
Love it...


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post Dec 17 2017, 09:34 PM
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Here's the planned location for the e-brake handle. Forward of stock and with no "cut out" but it'll do just fine. And yes, it's rotated forward so once it's welded in, the handle won't touch the floor.

I'll have to lengthen the connection to reach the e-brake cables but that shouldn't be too big a deal.


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post Dec 17 2017, 09:35 PM
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Oh, I also added a small access opening... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


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post Dec 17 2017, 10:15 PM
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It did to occur to me until peering through the access panel but I have had issues with those plastic manifold connectors leaking. I'd suggest moving to proper braided lines...sorry for the late notice. Here is mine...its not pretty but its as tidy as I pull off. Come to think of it...the picture below IS your engine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Dec 17 2017, 10:18 PM
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That is one plain looking water distribution block, it needs some 3D profiling or pockets or something to match the rest of the motor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 17 2017, 10:45 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Dec 17 2017, 08:18 PM) *

That is one plain looking water distribution block, it needs some 3D profiling or pockets or something to match the rest of the motor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


If only I knew someone with a CNC machine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Dec 18 2017, 09:35 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 17 2017, 07:34 PM) *

Here's the planned location for the e-brake handle. Forward of stock and with no "cut out" but it'll do just fine. And yes, it's rotated forward so once it's welded in, the handle won't touch the floor.

I'll have to lengthen the connection to reach the e-brake cables but that shouldn't be too big a deal.



Will you be able to grab that with your back against the seat?
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post Dec 18 2017, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 17 2017, 08:45 PM) *

QUOTE(Mueller @ Dec 17 2017, 08:18 PM) *

That is one plain looking water distribution block, it needs some 3D profiling or pockets or something to match the rest of the motor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


If only I knew someone with a CNC machine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


Or laser etching (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (again, Mueller)
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post Dec 18 2017, 08:28 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) stock hand brake (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) who authorized that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 19 2017, 08:38 PM
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More progress on the "unauthorized" stock e-brake set up... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Next step is to braze them in, just like factory.


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post Dec 19 2017, 08:40 PM
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Then it was on to fab work related to the "inspection cover" area. The first step is to reinforce the area I removed.
So, out comes the roll bender and some 1/8 steel.


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post Dec 19 2017, 08:41 PM
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In place with some holes for rosette welding to the lip of the rear part of the fire wall.


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post Dec 19 2017, 10:00 PM
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You have the coolest toys. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 20 2017, 09:40 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 19 2017, 09:38 PM) *

Next step is to braze them in, just like factory.

Very cool!

Have you ever used the Blue Devil SILBRZ rod? It's a silicon bronze TIG brazing rod-not too expensive and works really well if you don't want to drag out the oxy torches and flux. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Dec 20 2017, 10:18 AM
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QUOTE(jd74914 @ Dec 20 2017, 07:40 AM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Dec 19 2017, 09:38 PM) *

Next step is to braze them in, just like factory.

Very cool!

Have you ever used the Blue Devil SILBRZ rod? It's a silicon bronze TIG brazing rod-not too expensive and works really well if you don't want to drag out the oxy torches and flux. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Yep, just got some bronze rod so will give that a go. Pics soon!
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post Dec 22 2017, 05:55 PM
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First reinforcement piece in place. Let's call this one the "inner" reinforcement...


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post Dec 22 2017, 06:06 PM
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...because here comes the "outer" reinforcement. I want this outer piece to be angled at a particular angle so I can use it as a take off for the removable inspection panel.

So, I started with a paper template. The fun part is to make a flat plate end up at angle but have straight edges, the paper pattern needed to be a curve.

Plus this needs to be roll bent... More fiddly, fiddly.
There was only a little cursing when I screwed up my first attempt. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

But with more, um "experience", Attempt #2 worked!


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And the angle I was after?
The measuring/template making worked! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

(the gap you see is because the vice grips pull it ever so slightly out of position...)

The angle matches the seat back. Silly, I know but there you go...

The real reason I need that angle, or something close to it, is to get the firewall forward enough to clear the fuel lines/fittings.


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post Dec 22 2017, 06:12 PM
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And once this is all welded in, I'll redo the cross bar.
I ended up not liking how much the initial design protruded into the interior space.
This is much cleaner.

And I forgot to mention, I'll plate between the inner and outer reinforcement pieces to tie the whole deal together. In all, it'll be plenty strong for the RaceRod.


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