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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Oct 18 2018, 03:38 PM
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And with the split panel.
Nice, relaxed cable position in the 2nd pic.

Oh yea, and that other hole on the upper right side of the main panel? That aligns with an allen head bolt that allows for the alternator belt to be adjusted.

(I can't believe I remembered to account for that that as I was laying out design!)

It'll get a removable plug.


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post Oct 18 2018, 05:48 PM
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Then I finished it off with a reinforcement plate.


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post Oct 18 2018, 05:48 PM
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Earlier fails... or would I feel better calling them prototypes? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Oct 18 2018, 06:17 PM
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I can't believe after all of this you still have stock seat rails and adjusters (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Oct 18 2018, 07:56 PM
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Chris looking real good. Love that shifter!!
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post Oct 19 2018, 11:08 AM
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So much trial and error when building a custom car!

Looking good, those shifter cables are pretty thick and inflexible.

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post Oct 21 2018, 02:07 PM
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QUOTE(FourBlades @ Oct 19 2018, 10:08 AM) *

So much trial and error when building a custom car!

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Oh, I had no idea just how many "one forward, two backs" I'd be doing.
The latest is that with the shifter cables in place, I ran into just how incorrect my earlier assumptions were about how the other systems would route.

So, back to the drawing board. The fuel lines won't be able to route symmetrically so it's off to the driver's side with both of them. Then, I realized I'd need some angle on the throttle cable as it passed through the panel. I fabbed a new die set with the goal that the cable would route through the angled part of the step in the raised section of the panel. It worked great. Add a grommet to seal things up and it's on to the next item on the to-do list.


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post Oct 21 2018, 02:11 PM
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Rear brake and clutch line bulkhead fittings located. Also found a little flush plug for the alternator adjustment access hole.

It's going to get more crowded down there with the supply and return fuel lines but it's coming together pretty well.

At least until I realize I've once again forgotten something! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)


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post Oct 21 2018, 06:52 PM
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Fabulous work as always. It's fun watching you work through these complexities and seeing how plan B, C, or D turns out just as perfect and professional looking as the first idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 21 2018, 07:45 PM
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Chris, a belated congrats! I have been off the grid for a few days in Ireland. I'll have a pint ( or many) of Guinness in celebration of your retirement, and again next time I see you with a proper bottle of vino!
And could you hurry up with the car, I would like a ride this spring when back in Napa.
New mods looking ok I guess... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Cheers,
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post Oct 25 2018, 03:14 PM
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I made another stamping die set and added a raised section to each side of the panel. Then it was trimmed so it can go in and out as I figure out final placement of everything.
I also welded in the cable pass-through.

The nice thing about all this is now that I've worked up all the dies and related plasma files, I can pretty quickly recreate the panels, should I screw up on anything - or change my mind on any aspect of the design. Not that I have a habit of that... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Oct 25 2018, 03:14 PM
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Mocked in place.


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post Oct 28 2018, 06:14 PM
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I started work on locating all the components of the electrical system. Not insignificant in that I'm running the Infinity Box system. While it does eliminate nearly all the wires that would run from the front to the rear of the car, I have to determine where to mount the three (3) magic boxes that make up the system. Plus, I have the Holley ECU.
Then there's the A/C components and the heating system - more on that later...

It drives home just how small these cars are. Or maybe I've been a bit too agressive in what I'm trying to include in this build? We're about to find out.

Anyway, my good buddy Gareth volunteered to come by and help out today. So we designed and fabbed a mounting plate for the Infinity Box "Master Cell". It's the main brain that drives two "Power Cells", one at each end of the car. I'll post details as things start getting mounted.

I'm locating the Master Cell in the approximate location of the stock fuse block. Since this system is programmable, I need to be able to access this and mess with it. So this plate will utilize a hinge system that allows it to fold up to be out of the way and fold down to make it easier to get to, if needed.

A little plasma table, bender, knock out punches and dimple dies and we're all set!


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post Nov 1 2018, 04:08 PM
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I decided to remake the Infinity Box brain tray. It's thinner material (20 ga) and since I'm starting to consider the weight of everything I'm doing, I added some additional lightness to the design.


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Speaking of weight, the upper fire wall design wasn't doing it for me. Too many pieces, lots of fiddly fitting and I wasn't liking any of the designs I came up with for closing in the top area, between the window and the removable cover.

So, now that I'm no longer working a day job (!), I have plenty of time to redesign and fab parts I've already made (at least once already!)

So far, this design is way simpler and gives me a roomier cockpit. Hard to explain but you'll get an idea once the pieces start coming together.


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Looking forward to the seeing the install and programming of the Infinity system.
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Nov 1 2018, 03:14 PM) *

Looking forward to the seeing the install and programming of the Infinity system.


Ha! You and me both! It seems pretty straight forward. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Mostly it's working out where to mount all the electrical system components. And the battery...

Maybe I should make it a single seater! That'd solve lots of the space challenges!
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One seat in the center would be incredible!
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post Nov 2 2018, 05:34 AM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 1 2018, 05:19 PM) *

QUOTE(Mueller @ Nov 1 2018, 03:14 PM) *

Looking forward to the seeing the install and programming of the Infinity system.


Ha! You and me both! It seems pretty straight forward. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Sweet mount!

Do they now have software so you can program yourself, or do you still have to ask them to do it and then flash it at home?
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QUOTE(jd74914 @ Nov 2 2018, 04:34 AM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 1 2018, 05:19 PM) *

QUOTE(Mueller @ Nov 1 2018, 03:14 PM) *

Looking forward to the seeing the install and programming of the Infinity system.


Ha! You and me both! It seems pretty straight forward. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Sweet mount!

Do they now have software so you can program yourself, or do you still have to ask them to do it and then flash it at home?


I haven't even gotten that far! But I think you can "borrow" their programmer. Or you can buy one. That's all TBD, at this point.
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