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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Apr 15 2020, 11:08 PM
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I like the idea of more radius on the back edge. Make it mimic the back edge of the hood.
Great work as always.
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post Apr 16 2020, 05:59 AM
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I like the first (top) one better.
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post Apr 16 2020, 06:07 AM
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Tygaboy is not only a fantastic fabricator, but he has folk obsessing about his hose!
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post Apr 16 2020, 02:49 PM
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I cranked out a set of radiator hose clamps for Dwayne @djway .
Typical me; given these were the 9th - 16th time I've made these, they turned out better than the set on my car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Apr 16 2020, 03:02 PM
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One of the joys of my build is when I start in on another area and realize, "Oh yeah. I totally forgot I'd have to figure something out to deal with this..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Today it was the engine lid. Having cut away all the trunk sheet metal, I also lost the area where the engine lid latch goes.
I was tempted to fab a bracket that welded to the cross bar between the suspension towers but REALLY didn't want some wonky thing hanging out in space and, heaven forbid, spoiling the view of the induction system.

So... How about a Quik Latch on each side?

I have a few lids so I went ahead and gave it go. Location-wise, the cool thing is that all I need to do is add a suitable bracket for the attachment bolts on them there support bars, it should work just fine. And I'll run just one, or neither, of the lid springs so the latch location in the middle of the lid won't be an issue.

I'll likely add them to a GT lid and given everything will be black, these will all but disappear. Should be pretty tidy, IMHO.


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post Apr 16 2020, 05:20 PM
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Cardboard template, measure and draw it up in CAD, CAD to plasma, plasma to part.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. This table makes it feel like I'm cheating.


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post Apr 16 2020, 05:24 PM
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Fold it up and see if it fits... Yep, that'll work! On to the other side.

And a test of these just holding the bracket in place suggests I'll need at least one of the lid springs. I'll tack them in and test tomorrow.

And, if I decided I needed the added security, I can replace these Quick Latch models with a locking version.


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post Apr 16 2020, 06:51 PM
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Glad to see you have a previous owner repair I have run into this on several cars.

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Now for some sort of fancy solution, J-west makes a pretty nice replacement. I am sure you can fabricate a much better backer plate than a couple fender washers and nuts.
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post Apr 16 2020, 06:54 PM
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And yes the Quick-Latch is a great solution, I was planning on using them on my defunded build for the exact same part.
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post Apr 16 2020, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(914forme @ Apr 16 2020, 05:51 PM) *

Glad to see you have a previous owner repair I have run into this on several cars.

Now for some sort of fancy solution, J-west makes a pretty nice replacement. I am sure you can fabricate a much better backer plate than a couple fender washers and nuts.


@914forme - Stephen -
Remember, I have that fancy reverse, flip open trunk hinge set up. I plan on completely removing the stock hinges and mounting brackets. I just haven't gotten to doing that yet.
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post Apr 16 2020, 08:43 PM
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The engine lid latches look cool, but I’m trying to understand how they function.
Is it totally manual? Or is there a piece that I’m not seeing that flips the lid up?
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post Apr 16 2020, 09:22 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 16 2020, 01:49 PM) *

I cranked out a set of radiator hose clamps for Dwayne @djway .
Typical me; given these were the 9th - 16th time I've made these, they turned out better than the set on my car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

The djway abides (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

On the engine cover I am going to use a single small gas strut. You can probably find a nice hidden spot and I am sure you can make a nice bracket.

Send me the early versions of the hosers, it’s all better than what I could ever com close to.

Thanks and Peace ✌️
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post Apr 16 2020, 09:42 PM
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Dammit Chris, it's always rabbit holes. Do I put a strut on the engine lid, or do I just make a lift off? (hint, the latter is fine)
Get this thing driving! Aargh. Can I come help with gruntwork? I want to see this thing drive before I die.
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post Apr 16 2020, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(Dion @ Apr 16 2020, 07:43 PM) *

The engine lid latches look cool, but I’m trying to understand how they function.
Is it totally manual? Or is there a piece that I’m not seeing that flips the lid up?


Hi @Dion - They're just latches. The regular spring set up will lift the lid. It is the case that I'll have to go to both sides of the car to open each one so that's not ideal.
I'll tack the brackets in and test it out before committing but assuming it works, this is what I'll run.
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post Apr 17 2020, 03:55 PM
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It took me two attempts but I got the brackets tacked in. The issue is that I didn't have every fastener cinched down enough and I ended up with enough misalignment that the latches didn't want to release without what I felt was too much force. I popped off the tacks and gave it another go. Par for my course... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

You can see in the video that it does take a bit of effort, which I think is fine. Better that than popping open on their own!

So there you go, @Dion . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C48So7ukcC8
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QUOTE(Rand @ Apr 16 2020, 08:42 PM) *

Dammit Chris, it's always rabbit holes. Do I put a strut on the engine lid, or do I just make a lift off? (hint, the latter is fine)
Get this thing driving! Aargh. Can I come help with gruntwork? I want to see this thing drive before I die.


@Rand - It's true that some of what I'm up to could wait 'til after its running but I really do need to have an engine and trunk lid.
A major factor is that I REALLY want to do all the chassis stuff while it's on the rotisserie and I can far more easily get to the tricky places. The goal is that once it's off, it'll never go back on.
Plus, if you saw some of the stuff I have sitting in the shop, nearly ready for "Version 2" of this build, you'd be proud of me for not heading down those rabbit holes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Apr 17 2020, 02:55 PM) *

It took me two attempts but I got the brackets tacked in. The issue is that I didn't have every fastener cinched down enough and I ended up with enough misalignment that the latches didn't want to release without what I felt was too much force. I popped off the tacks and gave it another go. Par for my course... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

You can see in the video that it does take a bit of effort, which I think is fine. Better that than popping open on their own!

So there you go, @Dion . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C48So7ukcC8


Those are sweet, never seen them before.
Is the brand name Quick Latch?
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Nice quick video.

Might have to look into those as I too have lost the ability to use the factory hold down.
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post Apr 17 2020, 04:48 PM
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@Mueller . PM me your address, I have one I will send your way. Really should only need one of them.
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@Mueller . PM me your address, I have one I will send your way. Really should only need one of them.


@914forme Stephen - If you can mount a single latch inboard as far as the stock latch sits, I'd agree one would do it. In my application (wanting nothing hanging out in that space) I absolutely have to have one on each side.

Note they are available in different sizes, too. I went with the middle sized (model 38).
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