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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
tygaboy I made up a new top cross bar because of I totally... Jan 21 2017, 06:00 PM tygaboy Here's the initial version, ready to cut.
The ... Jan 21 2017, 06:02 PM tygaboy Result!
It's like cheating. I could never... Jan 21 2017, 06:05 PM tygaboy Then it's trimming to fit all the inevitable n... Jan 21 2017, 06:14 PM ConeDodger This thing will be epic! :D Jan 21 2017, 06:28 PM Krieger That's friggin awesome looking! Nice work... Jan 21 2017, 06:51 PM Cracker Mee likey...
T Jan 21 2017, 07:21 PM Dion That is a badass intimidating touch! Jan 21 2017, 07:40 PM tygaboy Here's a V2 design. No, I won't be applyin... Jan 22 2017, 09:22 AM tygaboy Details, details. I don't have a dimple die th... Jan 22 2017, 01:20 PM csdilligaf I like the bead rolled edge. Recently saw a video... Jan 22 2017, 01:32 PM
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I like the bead rolled edge. Recently saw a vide... Jan 22 2017, 07:48 PM Cracker Chris - maybe I am looking at this wrong but I wou... Jan 22 2017, 01:38 PM tygaboy
Chris - maybe I am looking at this wrong but I wo... Jan 22 2017, 07:42 PM Krieger I like the second one even better! Jan 22 2017, 02:26 PM tygaboy I did get the shop somewhat cleaned up but the car... Jan 22 2017, 07:30 PM tygaboy Panel design, V2. Maybe some day I'll get this... Jan 24 2017, 04:56 PM jd74914
Panel design, V2. Maybe some day I'll get thi... Jan 24 2017, 09:05 PM Curbandgutter Wow Chris the way you treated that panel was MASTE... Jan 25 2017, 07:22 PM Cracker You two should just "get a room"... :ba... Jan 25 2017, 07:31 PM 914dave Really nice work! I like the details. Jan 26 2017, 10:14 AM tygaboy I changed my mind! (Nothing new there...) I de... Jan 28 2017, 09:13 AM Cracker Chris: Honestly, it looks a little busy (to me). A... Jan 28 2017, 09:17 AM tygaboy
Chris: Honestly, it looks a little busy (to me). ... Jan 28 2017, 09:34 AM Curbandgutter Chris you're doing a great job and you did say... Jan 28 2017, 10:56 AM tygaboy Yep, yep, it'll be simpler. And speaking of th... Jan 28 2017, 11:08 AM Cracker Please make a second copy for my hauler or shop...... Jan 28 2017, 11:14 AM tygaboy I was swamped at work this week so didn't get ... Jan 28 2017, 04:51 PM tygaboy Then it was back to the knock-out punches and dimp... Jan 28 2017, 04:58 PM Cracker Badass - love it!
T Jan 28 2017, 05:00 PM Andyrew The stuff you can do with a plasma cutter...
Look... Jan 28 2017, 05:12 PM tygaboy I, too, think that initial console design is messy... Jan 29 2017, 08:07 PM tygaboy Uh oh, this can't be good...
I think I may ma... Jan 30 2017, 08:26 AM mbseto Love the flourishes. Shows a confident build. Jan 30 2017, 12:02 PM tygaboy
Love the flourishes. Shows a confident build.
... Jan 30 2017, 01:05 PM tygaboy In planning the rear trans mount, I opted not to u... Jan 30 2017, 12:56 PM tygaboy Last night, I cut and folded the rear trans mount.... Jan 31 2017, 12:02 PM tygaboy As long as I had the plasma machine fired up, I fi... Jan 31 2017, 12:10 PM tygaboy another Jan 31 2017, 12:17 PM tygaboy And here's the new rear trans mount design. It... Feb 3 2017, 11:39 AM tygaboy I have most of the rear trunk modification pieces ... Feb 3 2017, 01:23 PM tygaboy I'm bouncing around between the shock towers a... Feb 3 2017, 04:37 PM Andyrew Rear trans mount when you have those beefy side mo... Feb 3 2017, 05:07 PM tygaboy
Rear trans mount when you have those beefy side m... Feb 3 2017, 07:46 PM Curbandgutter Hey Chris I too wonder if that support is required... Feb 3 2017, 07:07 PM Krieger Hey Chris! You fab skills are awesome! I... Feb 3 2017, 07:45 PM tygaboy
Hey Chris! You fab skills are awesome! ... Feb 4 2017, 08:31 AM Krieger So use the one you made at the rear of the trans a... Feb 4 2017, 10:00 AM Krieger You might look at a Boxster spare tire. They are ... Feb 4 2017, 10:12 AM tygaboy Before I can close up the firewall, I need to add ... Feb 5 2017, 11:53 AM Cracker I like the left personally...
T Feb 5 2017, 12:10 PM tomeric914
I like the left personally...
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The ... Feb 5 2017, 01:42 PM Dion I'd go with the left side version as well. Oth... Feb 5 2017, 12:15 PM tygaboy A good buddy of mine brought his new drone (DJI Ma... Feb 5 2017, 06:39 PM matthepcat ^^ Super cool shot!^^ Feb 6 2017, 01:33 AM tygaboy It's a rare event that I get into the shop dur... Feb 6 2017, 10:55 PM 914forme
It's a rare event that I get into the shop du... Feb 7 2017, 02:59 PM tygaboy
It's a rare event that I get into the shop d... Feb 7 2017, 03:12 PM Racer Chris
Man them are short,
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:sawzall: Feb 8 2017, 02:28 PM jd74914 Nice! It's looking great! Symmetrical ... Feb 7 2017, 08:58 AM Cracker Yes. He is using the factory mount locations on th... Feb 7 2017, 09:09 AM jd74914
Yes. He is using the factory mount locations on t... Feb 7 2017, 09:30 AM tygaboy
[quote name='Cracker' post='2452268' date='Feb 7 ... Feb 7 2017, 10:16 AM Amenson
Why do I love this forum? Because people ask qu... Feb 7 2017, 11:15 AM tygaboy
Why do I love this forum? Because people ask q... Feb 7 2017, 11:30 AM jd74914
Given your incredible eye for detail and the skil... Feb 7 2017, 12:23 PM tygaboy
Sorry-didn't mean to open a can of worms.
Yo... Feb 7 2017, 01:44 PM tygaboy Playing with the next iteration design for what I... Feb 8 2017, 01:02 PM Andyrew I like the pink version :) Feb 8 2017, 01:11 PM tygaboy What's with everyone giving me a hard time abo... Feb 8 2017, 07:49 PM Curbandgutter That's the direction I'm going with regard... Feb 9 2017, 09:09 AM Cracker it looks to be ok but just design the interior bit... Feb 9 2017, 09:32 AM jd74914 You could also relocate the damper mounts lower on... Feb 9 2017, 10:26 AM tygaboy
You could also relocate the damper mounts lower o... Feb 9 2017, 11:27 AM tygaboy Hmmm... Not sure I like it now that I see it again... Feb 10 2017, 05:51 PM 914forme :poke: metal roof solves your issue :poke: Feb 10 2017, 07:33 PM AZBanks The door shapes aren't that pleasing to the ey... Feb 10 2017, 09:00 PM tygaboy I can't finalize the console plates until I ge... Feb 12 2017, 12:25 PM Cracker Cool. Are you dropping the floor anywhere?
T Feb 12 2017, 12:32 PM tygaboy
Cool. Are you dropping the floor anywhere?
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H... Feb 12 2017, 06:07 PM tygaboy My seat has a car around it! First time in ove... Feb 12 2017, 05:55 PM tygaboy I love it when a plan comes together. How's th... Feb 12 2017, 05:58 PM tygaboy delete Feb 12 2017, 06:02 PM tygaboy To quote David Bowie: "Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes...... Feb 13 2017, 09:15 PM Cracker I like the holes better...honestly. Its your build... Feb 13 2017, 09:29 PM tygaboy
I like the holes better...honestly. Its your buil... Feb 14 2017, 05:40 PM Curbandgutter
I like the holes better...honestly. Its your buil... Feb 14 2017, 05:43 PM 76-914 I like 'em both. Which one fits the 914 you... Feb 14 2017, 06:09 PM Rand The more I look at your cad/plasma work the more I... Feb 14 2017, 06:11 PM tygaboy
The more I look at your cad/plasma work the more ... Feb 14 2017, 07:05 PM Rand Just keep doing what you're doing and make it ... Feb 14 2017, 07:08 PM Cracker Anything you come up with, and eventually settle o... Feb 14 2017, 07:33 PM Rand
Hey, I am just a guy...and that means multiple-ho... Feb 14 2017, 07:52 PM tygaboy AAAAAAAnnd... into the gutter we go...
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... Feb 14 2017, 08:01 PM Cracker Hey...I was just trying to get Rudy to show up... Feb 14 2017, 08:30 PM Curbandgutter
Hey...I was just trying to get Rudy to show up... Feb 16 2017, 11:30 AM Rand No, please don't. If your mind goes there, I u... Feb 14 2017, 08:25 PM Rand Hah. He'll be here. If there's a good gutt... Feb 14 2017, 08:33 PM tygaboy :wacko: Zoiks, not sure what that was about but l... Feb 17 2017, 03:31 PM tygaboy Measure, slice a suitable chunk from the tube, ben... Feb 17 2017, 03:33 PM  |
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