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

[Cairo94507]

Wow Chris. I can not wait until the next time I am at your place to check that all out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[tygaboy]

I started on the passenger side since that inner ear was rusty. But before I slice off the driver's side, I figured I'd measure all the bolt hole locations so I can duplicate these distances when the Tangerine stuff goes on.

And here's another one for the tool whores. This is a really nice tram gauge. It has a built in tape measure and measurement marked depth probes. This allows for precise measurement of distance between points when the surfaces are on different planes - like they are in the case of the front and rear suspension mounts.

I can get the distances AND the depths of the stock locations, then add the 2" to the rear Z values and use these numbers as yet another check for accurate install location.

You can see why Mr. Foley poked me about "opportunities for second guessing...".

If anyone is interested in using the tram gauge, PM me. It packs up nicely and should be easy to safely ship. Overstating the obvious, it won't be available until I've completed this phase of work.

[tygaboy]

On to the driver's side - and slice off the inner ear as a first step.

And here I thought I was the only one who left "stragglers" when I MIG. Apparently, so did Dieter! At least when he built this car.

[tygaboy]

If you ever wondered if you should check all the drain holes on your car to be sure they aren't all plugged up, the answer is "Yes".

Here's what happens when you don't.

And we wonder why they rust from the inside out.

[tygaboy]

WHAT WAS THAT? YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP! I HAVE NO EARS!
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I still have to remove all that flange material on the driver side. Once that's done, it's time to level the car and start the Tangerine kit fitment.

[Andyrew]

WHAT WAS THAT? YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP! I HAVE NO EARS!
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Looking good!! .




We won't talk about leftover sticker welds....

[tygaboy]

If you read Jeff Hail's thread and the part where he installs this same Tangerine pick up kit, you'll see he mentions what a deal, cost-wise, it would be to have @ChrisFoley do this. (It's posted on the Tangerine site.)

I've only done the removal of the stock pick up points and based on how much time and the amount of consumables it took to get to this point, I couldn't agree more! To get both sides fully out, flanges and all, it was probably over 12 hours. I wouldn't say I'm the fastest with a Sawzall but you have to be careful and there are a ton of niggly areas with giant weld beads.

This is, without a doubt, the most labor-intensive thing I've done on this build.

OK, show of hands. Who here hates drilling out spot welds?

[tygaboy]

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Driver's side all done! On to fitting the new parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

[Cairo94507]

Simply amazing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[FourBlades]

The way your car rides and handles will make it all worth it.

Nothing like bottoming out your shocks during a high speed corner or going over a curb.

Awesome work as always.

This will be the "Singer" equivalent of a 914 when it is done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

John

[Jeff Hail]

If you read Jeff Hail's thread and the part where he installs this same Tangerine pick up kit, you'll see he mentions what a deal, cost-wise, it would be to have @ChrisFoley do this. (It's posted on the Tangerine site.)

I've only done the removal of the stock pick up points and based on how much time and the amount of consumables it took to get to this point, I couldn't agree more! To get both sides fully out, flanges and all, it was probably over 12 hours. I wouldn't say I'm the fastest with a Sawzall but you have to be careful and there are a ton of niggly areas with giant weld beads.

This is, without a doubt, the most labor-intensive thing I've done on this build.

OK, show of hands. Who here hates drilling out spot welds?

Looking good! Installing the pickups and getting everything located is not too bad -just takes time and lots of measuring, re-measuring etc. Its the un-installing of everything old, prep and clean up that is labor intensive plus the consumables. Some of the factory welds are really rock hard in that area and eat tooling up along the way. Factory used some serious thick and hard wire in there. The tram will help getting the new pickups dialed into position. Chris nailed it when he devised these.

Niggly? That's a new term for the books.

[ConeDodger]

If you read Jeff Hail's thread and the part where he installs this same Tangerine pick up kit, you'll see he mentions what a deal, cost-wise, it would be to have @ChrisFoley do this. (It's posted on the Tangerine site.)

I've only done the removal of the stock pick up points and based on how much time and the amount of consumables it took to get to this point, I couldn't agree more! To get both sides fully out, flanges and all, it was probably over 12 hours. I wouldn't say I'm the fastest with a Sawzall but you have to be careful and there are a ton of niggly areas with giant weld beads.

This is, without a doubt, the most labor-intensive thing I've done on this build.

OK, show of hands. Who here hates drilling out spot welds?

Looking good! Installing the pickups and getting everything located is not too bad -just takes time and lots of measuring, re-measuring etc. Its the un-installing of everything old, prep and clean up that is labor intensive plus the consumables. Some of the factory welds are really rock hard in that area and eat tooling up along the way. Factory used some serious thick and hard wire in there. The tram will help getting the new pickups dialed into position. Chris nailed it when he devised these.

Niggly? That's a new term for the books.

Not a new term at all, but accurate.

[Andyrew]

Chris,

You up for a visit Saturday? I'd love to see your progress and maybe work on a project of my own? I know @Arkitect had something he wanted to make as well.

[tygaboy]

Chris,

You up for a visit Saturday? I'd love to see your progress and maybe work on a project of my own? I know @Arkitect had something he wanted to make as well.

@Andyrew - Party at the Red Barn? Sure! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Saturday, 11/9 works for me.
I've talked w/ @Arkitect and if he can make it, we can get his piece done, too.

I have a few large projects going so let me know what you need and I'll be sure any needed tools are accessible.

What time shall I expect you?

[tygaboy]

The way your car rides and handles will make it all worth it.

Nothing like bottoming out your shocks during a high speed corner or going over a curb.

Awesome work as always.

This will be the "Singer" equivalent of a 914 when it is done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

John

@FourBlades - "Singer". Well, I certainly appreciate your kind words! But I'm afraid I'm not quite in that ball park. Or Zip Code...or county.

[ConeDodger]

I have something that could use your laser table expertise as well, it’s just that that damned mountain between us has snow on it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[tygaboy]

I have something that could use your laser table expertise as well, it’s just that that damned mountain between us has snow on it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

At your convenience, @ConeDodger

[Jeff Hail]

The way your car rides and handles will make it all worth it.

Nothing like bottoming out your shocks during a high speed corner or going over a curb.

Awesome work as always.

This will be the "Singer" equivalent of a 914 when it is done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

John

@FourBlades - "Singer". Well, I certainly appreciate your kind words! But I'm afraid I'm not quite in that ball park. Or Zip Code...or county.

Located a few miles away in North Hollywood. In an unsuspecting building in an alley in dire need of paint.

[tygaboy]

The way your car rides and handles will make it all worth it.

Nothing like bottoming out your shocks during a high speed corner or going over a curb.

Awesome work as always.

This will be the "Singer" equivalent of a 914 when it is done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

John

@FourBlades - "Singer". Well, I certainly appreciate your kind words! But I'm afraid I'm not quite in that ball park. Or Zip Code...or county.

Located a few miles away in North Hollywood. In an unsuspecting building in an alley in dire need of paint.

Well, what do you know! At least I'm in the same STATE! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[tygaboy]

OK, here we go: Car is leveled, resting on stands and still attached to the rotisserie.
It's nice to know that I have two reference surfaces that measure out exactly the same. And it's a bonus that one is from the factory! I will say I did my best to get my lower firewall cross-member welded in at level. Looks like I did!