BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time... Options

[Andyrew]

Now that's a killer tool!!!

[914forme]

@tygaboy thanks for the link I think - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) 1/2 the price I have seen it for on the other side of the end.

I have a tool itch now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

[tygaboy]

Note to self: Next time, remember to check that the cup holder clears the fuel lines before you get all excited that you got them done... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Yep, had to make new ones with a few fancy bends. We now have clearance, Clarence.

[tygaboy]

I wanted to do away with the hood springs so I needed to come up with a prop rod set up. In looking at what I've seen others do, I didn't like what seemed to be just a rod with a rubber nub on the end. Seems to me that if you were outside and a gust lifted the hood, the rod would fall, the hood would drop, etc.

So I came up with what I think is a neat solution:

I used a pit pin and welded an appropriately deep boss to the fire wall and one to the under hood bracing.

A quick press on the button and the pin pulls out. Swing the rod up and use the same pin to attach the prop rod to the hood.

Windy day at Cars and Coffee? Not a problem for me!

And that's a copper tube over 1/4" aluminum hex. It supports the stock hood with no flex. If I get a composite hood, I can remove the copper and just run the aluminum.

[Andyrew]

Ooh that's clever! The copper rod is going to get confused with wood pretty often. That's a nice looking piece!!

[tygaboy]

I decided to install the inner rockers. Mine had been cut up a bit so I figured now was as good a time as any.
Anyway, it gave me a chance to use the spot welder.

Holy Moley, is this WAAAAY better than drilling and plug welding! No spatter, no temptation to grind, etc. Almost looks factory.

@914forme , @Andyrew - You NEED one of these!

If anyone local to me is planning any repairs that could use this, do yourself a favor and borrow this thing! PM me if you're in need...

[sixnotfour]

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[markhoward]

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[914forme]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) on the list

[db9146]

Tygaboy,

I've never built a V8 powered 914 but I've ridden in one and have a question for you. It always seems that managing the heat from the radiator is a problem that can make the inside of the car a really uncomfortable place, even with some sealing done around the stock openings from the frunk into the cockpit.

What about some sort of insulated panel in between the top of the radiator shrouding and the mid-trunk firewall ahead of the tank to close off the incoming air, now heated by the radiator, and force it out of the openings in the inner fenders? It seems to me that such a panel and some insulation in the frunk area to help contain the heat might help to keep the cockpit from getting so hot. Without such a panel, you only have the seal at the top of the mid-trunk firewall and the underside of the hood to keep all of that heat from coming right up against the thin sheetmetal under the dash.

Something like this.....(I borrowed this pic from FL 000 since his is similar in layout to yours...FL 000, hope you don't mind, certainly no criticism intended![i])


Just a thought......

[914forme]

In reality the better way would be post radiator duct work, to make sure the heat goes where you want it to.

[tygaboy]

In reality the better way would be post radiator duct work, to make sure the heat goes where you want it to.

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I'm no thermal engineer but I don't think another layer of material in the location you're indicating would make that big a difference as most of what you'd be insulating is the hood skin.

[Andyrew]

In reality the better way would be post radiator duct work, to make sure the heat goes where you want it to.

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I'm no thermal engineer but I don't think another layer of material in the location you're indicating would make that big a difference as most of what you'd be insulating is the hood skin.

76-914 found that his radiator setup was considerably cooler (15deg PLUS) with proper ducting from the radiator to his wheel wells.

I've been pushing that for years for good builds as I think it would make a big difference not in performance, but the ability to run a smaller radiator, and make a small useable portion of the front trunk. Its still something on my short list of projects.



Also, Love spot welders, That looks silly good!

[tygaboy]

Nothing like new metal. This after many years of no sill plates. Major milestone!

[tygaboy]

I was about to send a few pieces out to powder coat but, thankfully, remembered I needed to add brackets to the radiator support to attach the A/C condenser.

A few minutes designing and cutting and things are ready to weld.

[ConeDodger]

Did you say cup holders? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[tygaboy]

I sure do get to play with some fun stuff, but boy, does it slow down progress on the 914.

This is an '84 Reynard Formula Ford that was converted to DSR and then to Formula 1000. At this point, it's woefully less than competitive in any of these classes. I'll be helping convert it into something else... More on that as progress is made.

I am making solid headway on the 914. It's back on the rotisserie to ease completion of the rest of the chassis welding, flares, etc.

And @914forme , it looks like I'll be moving ahead with installing the Tangerine rear pick up kit. I'll post details as that happens.

[tygaboy]

Did you say cup holders? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

@ConeDodger - Yes, Rob, cup holders...

[ConeDodger]

Ok, Chris, if you do everything right, you will not be able to reach the cups from your seat(s). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) You’ll be pinned back! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[sixnotfour]

thats the reward...like a cig after.......