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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Jun 6 2019, 02:25 PM
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I wasn't happy with the way the lower outer panel edge just ended and how it sorta forced the rivet line to stop. So I made a little extension that I silicone brazed on to the seatbelt recess panel.

I still have a bit of clean up to do but to me, this looks a lot more complete. Of course, this means I now have to do the same thing for the top area. It's always something... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)


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post Jun 6 2019, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Jun 5 2019, 10:12 PM) *

That's an awesome starter switch! It looks like a great fit! Was it a lot of work?


@Krieger - Not too bad. Let me point out that I used an early steering column. I didn't even know there was a difference. Here's a pic of the one that came in my '75. Completely different and if I'd only seen this version, I doubt I would even have thought to try.


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post Jun 6 2019, 02:31 PM
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This is the early column.

The start button unit has locating ridges that run down it's length. Clearance had to be cut for these. A small Dremmel made pretty quick work of this.


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post Jun 6 2019, 02:33 PM
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Then the locating ridges needed to be trimmed to length to allow the unit to fit in the column. But a gap needed to be cut at the upper area of the ridge that the column's removable switch plate/retainer cover would use to hold the start button unit in place.


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post Jun 6 2019, 02:34 PM
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Here's how the retainer plate locates / locks in with the start button unit.


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post Jun 6 2019, 02:36 PM
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Into the column it goes!


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post Jun 6 2019, 02:36 PM
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On goes the retainer.


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post Jun 6 2019, 02:36 PM
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And into the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Jun 6 2019, 05:26 PM
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Let the console fabrication begin! That center trim panel is just a mock up to check dimensions.

I still have some designing to do but at this point, I think I'm going to make most all of this upper console section removable. Maybe do a frame under it to support the shifter and this just becomes a cover. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Decisions, decisions.


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post Jun 6 2019, 09:23 PM
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That looks really nice Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 7 2019, 10:07 PM
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One for the tool whores: Looking to create nice, evenly spaced holes? Forget measuring and get a rivet fan. It makes this almost impossible to screw up.

I scribe a line the distance in from the edge that I want (no less than 3x the rivet diameter) then set the rivet fan to the desired spacing. Lay the fan's holes right on top of the scribe line and poke a Sharpie in the hole. Come back and mark the spots with a spring loaded center punch then drill the holes.

Don't use the fan as a drill guide!


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post Jun 7 2019, 10:08 PM
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Driver side lower outer partially done.


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post Jun 10 2019, 06:26 PM
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I made some pretty good progress on the console today. I've moved to a much simpler design. I think with all the stamping, a fairly plain console works better.

I fabbed the rear supports for the shifter and used them to locate the rear console panels. Then I worked up the front sections. Now it's a simple matter of playing "connect the dots".

Here, the rear panels are in final position - the shifter is bolted down to the rear mounts - and I've set set the other pieces in rough position, just to get a feel for how things fit and look. I like it. It looks much cleaner than the previous version. Easier to paint or cover with carpet, etc.

Note that all this console sheet metal will be removable so I can service the stuff that runs in this new tunnel.

And yes, those are mock up circles for the cup holders! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (rootbeer, that is!)


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post Jun 10 2019, 06:32 PM
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The final version will have a "cover panel" that runs front to back that sits down in the recessed area and is riveted in place.


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post Jun 11 2019, 08:32 AM
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Thats starting to look really nice!!!
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post Jun 11 2019, 02:03 PM
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Awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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post Jun 11 2019, 03:07 PM
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I want to be able to run the car without the console cover so I needed a shifter support stand of some kind. Here's what I came up with.
The console cover sit right on top of it.
Still a little bit of trimming to finish it up.


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post Jun 17 2019, 05:32 PM
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Nearly-major milestone: Almost ready for final install of the fire wall panels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


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post Jun 18 2019, 12:23 PM
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Door bar trim panel, version 2. I added the upper lip / bend. I think it looks more finished than just the upper edge ending in line with the main fire wall panel.


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post Jun 18 2019, 06:08 PM
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Passenger side lower / upper outer added. See post #1701 for a pic of what it looked like before. This looks far more integrated, IMO.

On to the driver side to do the same.


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