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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 Oscillate, oscillate, check... oscillate, oscillat... Sep 5 2017, 02:06 PM Rand I'd have run the tube straight. Let it go thro... Sep 5 2017, 02:42 PM
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I'd have run the tube straight. Let it go thr... Sep 5 2017, 03:07 PM Olympic 914 Beautiful work. your fabrication skills are humbli... Sep 5 2017, 03:01 PM Rand I'm not sure that tube would interfere with th... Sep 5 2017, 03:10 PM tygaboy And the payoff is...
The seats now slide all the ... Sep 5 2017, 09:33 PM tygaboy Full frontal. Sep 5 2017, 09:34 PM Andyrew
Full frontal.
That looks really seamless! Y... Sep 5 2017, 10:29 PM jd74914 Wow, that's an awesome look Chris!! Fr... Sep 5 2017, 09:48 PM Cracker ...not bad for beginner. :poke:
Looks great.
T Sep 6 2017, 05:12 AM tygaboy Thanks for the nice compliments, everyone. I admit... Sep 6 2017, 11:42 AM BIGKAT_83
Thanks for the nice compliments, everyone. I admi... Sep 6 2017, 06:05 PM tygaboy
I'm in the middle of my AC install and just ... Sep 7 2017, 08:32 AM Andyrew
I'm in the middle of my AC install and just... Sep 7 2017, 09:05 AM Andyrew Keep the weight down low! Easy access to lines... Sep 6 2017, 12:58 PM andys
Keep the weight down low! Easy access to line... Sep 6 2017, 03:15 PM Garland "I keep wandering back into the shop and just... Sep 7 2017, 08:38 AM tygaboy Timing is everything...
Krieger (Andy) was kind e... Sep 14 2017, 10:45 PM 914forme
Timing is everything...
AND, it's even blue... Sep 15 2017, 05:08 PM burton73
Timing is everything...
AND, it's even blue... Sep 15 2017, 08:50 PM ConeDodger Nice work! I was in the neighborhood and thoug... Sep 14 2017, 10:51 PM Krieger :Qarl: I like it! Sep 15 2017, 12:58 AM Rand User "drive-ability" here did a reverse ... Sep 15 2017, 10:48 AM tygaboy
User "drive-ability" here did a reverse... Sep 15 2017, 11:03 AM BIGKAT_83 BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt ... Sep 15 2017, 07:23 PM tygaboy
BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt... Sep 15 2017, 08:15 PM tygaboy
BMW 320i/325I front hood hinges are almost a bolt... Sep 15 2017, 08:39 PM BIGKAT_83
[quote name='BIGKAT_83' post='2528169' date='Sep ... Sep 16 2017, 12:05 AM tygaboy
[quote name='BIGKAT_83' post='2528169' date='Sep... Sep 16 2017, 10:19 AM tygaboy What's going on here...? :idea: Sep 17 2017, 02:22 PM Andyrew
What's going on here...? :idea:
Making me j... Sep 20 2017, 04:58 AM mb911 Oh boy now you are going to make me want to do tha... Sep 17 2017, 02:56 PM tygaboy
Oh boy now you are going to make me want to do th... Sep 17 2017, 05:53 PM Cracker Hold on now Chris...I thought you were trying to g... Sep 17 2017, 03:01 PM tygaboy
Hold on now Chris...I thought you were trying to ... Sep 17 2017, 06:00 PM tygaboy The Dirty Dingo LS low mount A/C kit fits! Usi... Sep 17 2017, 05:47 PM tygaboy And now for something completely different: I... Sep 23 2017, 05:47 PM tygaboy One side tacked in. And before you climb all over ... Sep 23 2017, 05:53 PM tygaboy Tubular! Sep 23 2017, 05:54 PM tygaboy Upskirt... :lol: Sep 23 2017, 06:04 PM tygaboy Both front hoop-to-front suspension bars are tacke... Sep 28 2017, 08:38 AM tygaboy Hoop/front bar intersection. I may add a couple li... Sep 28 2017, 08:39 AM Cracker Don't add "little ones"...you will a... Sep 28 2017, 08:45 AM tygaboy Artsy-fartsy shot that might accompany a little di... Sep 28 2017, 08:45 AM Matty900 Great work. Congratulations on hitting this milest... Sep 28 2017, 11:55 AM Dion Fantastic work Chris as usuall. ..Hmmm I beginning... Sep 28 2017, 01:21 PM tygaboy On the rotisserie once again! I pulled all the... Sep 30 2017, 04:48 PM tygaboy It also made it really easy to finish up the last ... Sep 30 2017, 04:50 PM tygaboy Now it's on to the rear jack points. The custo... Sep 30 2017, 04:54 PM bbrock Nice! More inspiration to keep me going! Sep 30 2017, 05:29 PM tygaboy
Nice! More inspiration to keep me going... Sep 30 2017, 06:05 PM tygaboy And what better way to end the day than with a vis... Sep 30 2017, 06:08 PM ConeDodger Are you going to need all of that speedo??? :blin... Sep 30 2017, 06:32 PM 914Timo
Are you going to need all of that speedo??? :bli... Oct 1 2017, 04:24 AM tygaboy
Are you going to need all of that speedo??? :bli... Oct 6 2017, 05:01 PM Cracker Send it back again (or call in changes)...at least... Oct 6 2017, 05:17 PM mb911 Chris looks great.. Mine is about to go back on th... Oct 1 2017, 06:07 AM tygaboy Getting ready to install the Tangerine Racing rear... Oct 9 2017, 05:49 PM tygaboy Got the rear jack triangles installed today. Oct 12 2017, 06:06 PM tygaboy And here's one example of what happens when yo... Oct 12 2017, 06:09 PM tygaboy Then I got started on the MadDog Motorsports front... Oct 12 2017, 06:13 PM 914forme Just weld the plate on and use it as your guide. ... Oct 12 2017, 06:51 PM tygaboy Stephen -
Yep, I used Brad's kit on my '7... Oct 12 2017, 07:15 PM tygaboy Before I try and button up things like that gap in... Oct 13 2017, 12:44 PM tygaboy Completed the driver side mock up.
I'll do the... Oct 13 2017, 03:40 PM tygaboy Back to installing the front sway bar mounting poi... Oct 14 2017, 03:46 PM tygaboy That really is a big hole. I'd say anyone thin... Oct 14 2017, 05:31 PM tygaboy Modified passenger reinforcement plate with 1.5... Oct 14 2017, 05:45 PM Morph914
Modified passenger reinforcement plate with 1.5... Oct 14 2017, 09:06 PM Andyrew Thats about the size hole I drilled for my nascar ... Oct 15 2017, 01:26 AM tygaboy Finished all the needed mods and got things positi... Oct 15 2017, 11:36 AM tygaboy Artsy-fartsy shot through one hole looking to the ... Oct 15 2017, 11:37 AM tygaboy Here's the Elephant backer plate, trimmed to w... Oct 15 2017, 11:41 AM tygaboy I have so many things to get to...
I had to move s... Oct 15 2017, 05:19 PM Andyrew Bumper looks good. Should be enough flow, especial... Oct 15 2017, 06:41 PM tygaboy
Bumper looks good. Should be enough flow, especia... Oct 16 2017, 07:48 AM Chris914n6
Bumper looks good. Should be enough flow, especi... Oct 16 2017, 02:10 PM Andyrew I planned for 50% larger. Also when I mean duct I ... Oct 17 2017, 08:31 AM andys My former neighbor, vehicle designer and race car ... Oct 17 2017, 10:42 AM Rand Your car is going to be crazy fast. Is the downfor... Oct 17 2017, 11:24 AM Cracker It will no matter...his speedo only goes to 140... Oct 17 2017, 11:36 AM Rand Tony, you gotta stop going through the extra effor... Oct 17 2017, 11:55 AM tygaboy Sway bar reinforcement all mocked in and ready for... Oct 19 2017, 06:41 PM tygaboy And I couldn't resist putting the bar in. The ... Oct 19 2017, 06:45 PM Cracker It looks really nice Chris...just what every 914 h... Oct 19 2017, 06:48 PM tygaboy
It looks really nice Chris...just what every 914 ... Oct 19 2017, 06:59 PM Andyrew
It looks really nice Chris...just what every 914... Oct 20 2017, 08:57 AM jd74914 That is one pretty sway bar Chris! The blade i... Oct 19 2017, 09:16 PM Cracker $1G Andyrew :D
Tony Oct 20 2017, 11:15 AM Andyrew I know whats what YOU said, I was responding to Ch... Oct 20 2017, 12:47 PM tygaboy This morning started with me final fabricating, ta... Oct 21 2017, 10:47 AM tygaboy Let's mock it in with the seat in place, just ... Oct 21 2017, 10:48 AM tygaboy Slide the seat ALL the way back and...
We have cle... Oct 21 2017, 10:50 AM Chris914n6 Sit and buckle up. I'm not sure the belt is lo... Oct 21 2017, 02:14 PM tygaboy
Sit and buckle up. I'm not sure the belt is l... Oct 21 2017, 02:34 PM tygaboy Martin made time to help me today. You know what t... Oct 21 2017, 02:35 PM tygaboy And the door bar verticals... :wub: :worship: :... Oct 21 2017, 02:37 PM Krieger Nice fit! Lmk if you need them fancy bolts wi... Oct 21 2017, 02:37 PM tygaboy Martin in action :cheer: :headbanger: Oct 21 2017, 02:38 PM bbrock Every time I see your work, I feel like a Neandert... Oct 21 2017, 03:44 PM  |
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