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| tygaboy |
 Oct 17 2016, 10:56 AM
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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!!! Attached image(s)  
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tygaboy BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3 Oct 17 2016, 10:56 AM
Krieger Those are nice! Will they get the Midas touch... Aug 14 2019, 07:50 AM
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Those are nice! Will they get the Midas touc... Aug 14 2019, 10:39 AM sixnotfour Nice wheels... :beer2: always wanted a set.
I ha... Aug 14 2019, 11:43 AM tygaboy Well that makes a bit of a difference, eh? A bit o... Aug 14 2019, 02:38 PM markhoward
Well that makes a bit of a difference, eh? A bit ... Aug 14 2019, 06:47 PM tygaboy And credit where credit is due: @BuddyV has Rona... Aug 14 2019, 02:43 PM Andyrew
And credit where credit is due: [b]@[url=http://... Aug 14 2019, 03:27 PM tygaboy Today was working on the radiator install. And giv... Aug 15 2019, 05:31 PM tygaboy Main frame fabricated, support brackets installed ... Aug 15 2019, 05:35 PM tygaboy Radiator frame upper supports nearly complete. Aug 16 2019, 02:12 PM Cairo94507 This build is a benchmark build. :beer2: Aug 16 2019, 02:18 PM sixnotfour and a single cleco in the picture.... Nice mount Aug 16 2019, 02:28 PM tygaboy There are so many things to do and I'm all ove... Aug 17 2019, 01:42 PM Andyrew Hows the footroom there?
Not a bad spot assuming... Aug 17 2019, 02:41 PM tygaboy
Hows the footroom there?
Not a bad spot assumin... Aug 21 2019, 10:15 AM tygaboy With the radiator support all done, I started on t... Aug 21 2019, 10:17 AM tygaboy Then, it was the top shroud. Hmmm, looks like I... Aug 21 2019, 10:18 AM tygaboy Do-over #2! :lol:
I think I like this more. ... Aug 21 2019, 10:23 AM Andyrew
Do-over #2! :lol:
I think I like this more.... Aug 21 2019, 01:26 PM 914forme :poke: version three is where you press the piece ... Aug 21 2019, 11:11 AM tygaboy
:poke: version three is where you press the piece... Aug 21 2019, 05:55 PM tygaboy For months, I've been staring at the hole wher... Aug 21 2019, 01:58 PM sixnotfour are you doing drivers side fill..?? Aug 21 2019, 03:36 PM tygaboy
are you doing drivers side fill..??
@sixnotfo... Aug 21 2019, 05:50 PM Cairo94507 I like the new top shroud but agree it needs some ... Aug 21 2019, 03:44 PM Mueller Dig the radiator support, now I want to redo mine... Aug 21 2019, 05:19 PM tygaboy Hard fuel lines competed at the front bulkhead, so... Aug 21 2019, 05:58 PM sixnotfour Damnit,,its been a rough week..... :chair: :stoog... Aug 21 2019, 06:02 PM 914forme I like the drivers side fill, also notice the nice... Aug 22 2019, 12:17 PM tygaboy
I like the drivers side fill, also notice the nic... Aug 22 2019, 09:23 PM Andyrew
[quote name='914forme' post='2740541' date='Aug 2... Aug 23 2019, 03:56 PM tygaboy
Knowing how you are at making things from scrat... Aug 24 2019, 08:45 AM tygaboy Stamped. And yes, I changed the design.
The retain... Aug 22 2019, 05:37 PM Cairo94507 Me likey. :beer2: Aug 22 2019, 05:44 PM 914forme
:beer1: Aug 22 2019, 05:59 PM sixnotfour square cut around trunk latch....just sayin... Aug 22 2019, 06:03 PM Andyrew
square cut around trunk latch....just sayin...
... Aug 22 2019, 06:52 PM Dion
[quote name='sixnotfour' post='274065... Aug 22 2019, 07:04 PM tygaboy
square cut around trunk latch....just sayin...
... Aug 22 2019, 09:41 PM tygaboy Here are the main panel stamping dies:
First the f... Aug 23 2019, 02:42 PM tygaboy The male with the area dies aligned but not bolted... Aug 23 2019, 02:44 PM tygaboy And here's the "edge" stamp I made t... Aug 23 2019, 02:49 PM tygaboy Clamp things together and slide it into the press.... Aug 23 2019, 02:50 PM tygaboy Done.
I'm happy with how it turned out. Aug 23 2019, 02:50 PM sixnotfour :popcorn: :worship: Aug 23 2019, 03:09 PM Cracker Your shroud looks kind of angry...why don't yo... Aug 23 2019, 03:55 PM Cracker Double! Aug 23 2019, 03:59 PM tygaboy
Your shroud looks kind of angry...why don't y... Aug 23 2019, 04:35 PM 914forme Great job Chris, that finished edge really finishe... Aug 23 2019, 06:21 PM Jeff Hail Great progress. Form follows function. I would con... Aug 23 2019, 06:45 PM 914forme No rush for me either, that is one to two car proj... Aug 24 2019, 09:55 AM sixnotfour 4TXGXZ-3BZY Aug 24 2019, 03:53 PM tygaboy
4TXGXZ-3BZY
Multiple skin cancer surgeries to r... Aug 26 2019, 02:51 PM tygaboy Today I completed the tunnel's system lines: f... Aug 26 2019, 02:56 PM sixnotfour
well my 914... Aug 26 2019, 06:51 PM 914forme I really like the line setup, and the Marzall mark... Aug 26 2019, 07:15 PM sixnotfour clear plexi on tunnel..... Aug 26 2019, 07:47 PM tygaboy I had the fuel tank all set to go but after some t... Aug 27 2019, 02:00 PM tygaboy I figured I could do a little better so...
Take on... Aug 27 2019, 02:02 PM tygaboy And instead of making an eyebrow, I opted to try a... Aug 27 2019, 02:09 PM 914forme Looks great, not sure why you ever show us version... Aug 27 2019, 06:31 PM tygaboy
Looks great, not sure why you ever show us versio... Aug 29 2019, 05:36 PM tygaboy I spent yesterday and today finishing the filler p... Aug 29 2019, 05:41 PM tygaboy And in keeping with the "he's making it u... Aug 29 2019, 05:47 PM 914forme I like it better than the factory location as it g... Aug 29 2019, 07:36 PM Andyrew Easy access fuel filter is big with me. I seem to ... Aug 30 2019, 07:04 AM 76-914 Chris, what gasket material did you use? :beer2: Aug 30 2019, 09:41 AM tygaboy
Chris, what gasket material did you use? :beer2:... Aug 30 2019, 10:46 AM 76-914 Looks great. Nice and tidy. Nice kit, too. :beer2... Aug 30 2019, 01:22 PM tygaboy And since I was in the frunk, I figured I ought to... Aug 30 2019, 02:01 PM sixnotfour I want to believe you have something more clever i... Aug 30 2019, 03:03 PM tygaboy As I started fitting the hose plate, I noticed tha... Aug 30 2019, 04:02 PM tygaboy Here it is nearly done. You can see it's flat ... Aug 30 2019, 04:05 PM tygaboy And it wouldn't be a Tygaboy post without some... Aug 30 2019, 04:07 PM tygaboy Planning and mock-up for radiator hard lines. The ... Sep 1 2019, 09:46 AM FL 000
Planning and mock-up for radiator hard lines. The... Sep 1 2019, 04:02 PM tygaboy
Other than yours looking nicer than mine that sou... Sep 1 2019, 05:24 PM burton73 These pictures are of a Subaru conversion that was... Sep 1 2019, 11:25 AM tygaboy @burton73 - Thanks for the input, Bob. I have tha... Sep 1 2019, 01:32 PM burton73
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Sep 1 2019, 03:02 PM Andyrew
I'm no fluid dynamics expert but it sounds l... Sep 1 2019, 09:20 PM jd74914
I'm no fluid dynamics expert but it sounds l... Sep 4 2019, 09:46 AM tygaboy Fabricating and fitting the side shrouding took qu... Sep 1 2019, 01:37 PM tygaboy Fab'd and fit the other side. On to drilling f... Sep 1 2019, 05:27 PM Andyrew
Fab'd and fit the other side. On to drilling ... Sep 1 2019, 09:18 PM Andyrew Hard line looks messy. Lower one is fine, but top ... Sep 1 2019, 09:16 PM tygaboy @Andyrew - I have a Mezier remote, electric water... Sep 3 2019, 02:59 PM Andyrew
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Sep 3 2019, 03:25 PM Curbandgutter Wow, I love the way those hard lines are looking. ... Sep 3 2019, 03:14 PM andys
Wow, I love the way those hard lines are looking.... Sep 3 2019, 03:50 PM tygaboy
Wow, I love the way those hard lines are looking... Sep 3 2019, 04:09 PM Cairo94507 Chris that looks great! Sep 3 2019, 05:08 PM Krieger You've really got a lot of things done recentl... Sep 3 2019, 11:07 PM Andyrew I doubt you'll have any problems with the alum... Sep 4 2019, 06:57 AM 76-914
[b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s... Sep 4 2019, 07:52 AM tygaboy @76-914 [b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/in... Sep 4 2019, 10:01 AM  |
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