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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 16 2020, 04:16 PM
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Dammn nice work on that shroud!
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post Jun 17 2020, 05:07 PM
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Radiator mount installed. The orange stuff is a stick-on rubber strip that I'm using as sort of a gasket/insulator between the mount and the radiator. The radiator sits on two small pads (you can see one there on the triangular section of the mount) so the lower cross bar of the mount doesn't need the strip.

Pic of the strip's McMaster-Carr part info included, in case you want some. It's available in various widths, non-sticky, etc.

I also used it under areas of the fuel tank as it's just the right thickness to replace the stock material.


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post Jun 18 2020, 10:37 AM
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That thing fits like a glove, color me impressed! Looks really good, as with every other detail on this thing of course. Gonna be one awesome 914 when you are done.
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post Jun 18 2020, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Jun 18 2020, 08:37 AM) *

Gonna be one awesome 914 when you are done.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Yeah, like that’s gonna happen.
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post Jun 18 2020, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Jun 18 2020, 10:40 AM) *

QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Jun 18 2020, 08:37 AM) *

Gonna be one awesome 914 when you are done.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Yeah, like that’s gonna happen.


Hey I gotta be nice to him still, he's cutting out some exhaust flanges for me with his plasma table (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 18 2020, 01:29 PM
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QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Jun 18 2020, 11:58 AM) *

QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Jun 18 2020, 10:40 AM) *

QUOTE(Nogoodwithusernames @ Jun 18 2020, 08:37 AM) *

Gonna be one awesome 914 when you are done.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Yeah, like that’s gonna happen.


Hey I gotta be nice to him still, he's cutting out some exhaust flanges for me with his plasma table (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I could finish if I wasn't making stuff for other folks... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


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post Jun 18 2020, 05:06 PM
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Let's get back to MY build, shall we? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Another do-over. The move to using my custom water collector means the battery has to move. I need to fit a bunch of stuff in this general area:
- battery
- water collector/thermostat ( @Andyrew , I decided to allow for one, even if I opt to run without)
- AC compressor and lines
- ECU
- engine harness - This large-ish harness needs room to exit the ECU, get to the fire wall, turn left and route under the battery box.

Here's the first effort at the 2nd mock up. Wait... what? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
It moves the battery up but this seems the best I can do, given the requirements.

In this configuration, it looks like everything fits. And yes, I still have to make a couple braces for the rear-most edge of the battery box.


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post Jun 18 2020, 05:09 PM
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I wish I had the $$$$ for you to build me a custom 914......Just amazing skills. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 18 2020, 05:21 PM
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Same!!!

He's been putting the rest of us to shame since day one!!
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post Jun 18 2020, 11:51 PM
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Perfect!
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post Jun 19 2020, 09:51 AM
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A bit off topic but fellow tool whores will likely enjoy:

A 914 World member asked if I could make a panel with a few beads rolled into it. I figured why not try and copy the factory's reinforcement rib, at least as best I could with the beading dies I have.

I don't have a stepping die set but I was betting I could do some mix/match to get close. You can see the curved die's match on the bench.
So, here's the die set up I used, as well as a quick video of a test roll to prove out the setting needed to get the desired result.

Note I was videoing with one hand, and guiding the panel with the other so no comments about accuracy!

Also, this was a scrap/test piece and I curved the bead only to miss that cut area in the panel - but it gives you an idea of the sorts of details that bead rollers can add.

Could this be done by hand? Yes. By me? No. Yet another example of "the right tool for the job".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf9Dw42XqaA


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post Jun 19 2020, 12:57 PM
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I have seen the quality of Chris's work in person. And it is real and it is spectacular.
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post Jun 19 2020, 12:58 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jun 19 2020, 08:51 AM) *

A bit off topic but fellow tool whores will likely enjoy:

A 914 World member asked if I could make a panel with a few beads rolled into it. I figured why not try and copy the factory's reinforcement rib, at least as best I could with the beading dies I have.

I don't have a stepping die set but I was betting I could do some mix/match to get close. You can see the curved die's match on the bench.
So, here's the die set up I used, as well as a quick video of a test roll to prove out the setting needed to get the desired result.

Note I was videoing with one hand, and guiding the panel with the other so no comments about accuracy!

Also, this was a scrap/test piece and I curved the bead only to miss that cut area in the panel - but it gives you an idea of the sorts of details that bead rollers can add.

Could this be done by hand? Yes. By me? No. Yet another example of "the right tool for the job".



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I need a bigger garage
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post Jun 20 2020, 09:21 AM
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@Cairo94507 @Andyrew @Nogoodwithusernames @willieg @Krieger

Thank you. I'm humbled by your kind words.
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post Jun 20 2020, 10:05 AM
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Wow!!! We're gonna have to talk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
That bead is perfect for what I'm looking for for my rear trunk firewall!
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Wow!!! We're gonna have to talk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
That bead is perfect for what I'm looking for for my rear trunk firewall!

@Andyrew - give me a call at your convenience. The bead roller is still set up to roll that detail...
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post Jun 20 2020, 11:20 AM
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So cool that Chris shares. You peeps who live in his area have a huge blessing.
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post Jun 20 2020, 05:05 PM
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First attempt at the rear battery tray support brace. It has a stiffening flange running up the left side that snugs up against and locates it against the engine mount's flange. Style points for the triangular cut out that echos the fire wall stamping design.

I'll use a couple bolts to secure this brace to the engine mount and either bolt it or spot weld it to the battery tray. Again, the whole contraption has to be removable to allow for servicing other components in this area.

I'll remake the battery tray, too. Now that it won't be sitting on those two braces (which will be removed), I need to relocate the speed holes.

In all, I think I like this brace design - it just needs a few tweaks.


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post Jun 21 2020, 02:23 PM
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New version of the rear brace attached to the engine mount and updated battery tray design fabbed. Next, it's weld the front support bracket to the chassis and spot weld the tray to the brace.


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post Jun 21 2020, 03:25 PM
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As mentioned, even though I could control the electric water pump on/off based on temp via the ECU, I decided to allow for an in-line thermostat so I don't HAVE to do that. I like the option, @Andyrew .
Anyway, Martin again comes through with killer TIG skills. It's a shame this isn't more visible, once installed.


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