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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Aug 25 2020, 01:45 PM
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I realized I'd probably want the engine inspection cover to be in place ahead of getting it running. As with the radiator shroud, the final version of the cover will need painting before I bond in the carbon panels.
So I dug out V1 of the cover, cut some suitably shaped steel panels, placed them in from the back side and spot welded them in place. From a distance, they almost look like the stamped pieces.
Not the most attractive, but I now have a serviceable and reasonably fire proof fire wall.


not to be overlooked, those seats are great, what brand?do they mount on stock seat sliders?


@DRPHIL914 - They are GT Classics, LeMans model. Specially for the 914 and yes, they bolt right to the stock brackets. I added heat, the grommets and their "oval" headrests.
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post Aug 25 2020, 04:56 PM
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Those are nice seats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 25 2020, 05:44 PM
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Heaven forbid not being able to achieve WOT in this thing...


Do you have a special diaper picked out to wear when you do it? You are going to need it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t2.gif)
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post Aug 25 2020, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Aug 25 2020, 04:44 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Aug 25 2020, 12:38 PM) *

Heaven forbid not being able to achieve WOT in this thing...


Do you have a special diaper picked out to wear when you do it? You are going to need it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t2.gif)


Well, @bbrock , it Depends... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

And for those who may care, @markhoward and @buddyV are coming to the Red Barn tomorrow at 4:00 PM to man the fire extinguishers while I attempt the first start!
My lovely wife will handle video duties to capture the moment for posterity.
Wish me luck!
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post Aug 25 2020, 06:51 PM
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Darn. I was hoping to be able to be there when it breathed its first breath in the car. Well I know you will document it and post the video.

It will start on the first crank and run like it has been running in the car forever. But the fire extinguisher is handy and smart as well as making sure you roll it out into the driveway before firing it. That way the neighbors can appreciate it better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 25 2020, 07:05 PM
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And for those who may care, @markhoward and @buddyV are coming to the Red Barn tomorrow at 4:00 PM to man the fire extinguishers while I attempt the first start!
My lovely wife will handle video duties to capture the moment for posterity.
Wish me luck!



Do Mark and Robert know how to use a fire extinguisher? Just remember PASS - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (at the base of the fire)! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Probably nobody would notice a bit of extra smoke in the air.... Wish I could be there to see this moment, but I'm looking forward to the video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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post Aug 25 2020, 07:05 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) BTDT, watched the mushroom cloud drift towards the ceiling. Fast blip of the throttle took car of the fire, but still made my wife's eyes go really big.

Roll the car out. Once it fires give you a good reason to slap some old rubber on it, and do an epic set of 11s.

This car does have an LSD right? A smokey 1 is not cool. Oh hell, even if it does not start it is still cool as hell. Enjoy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Aug 25 2020, 07:52 PM
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Come on man, it should be your tricked out on board fire suppression system that handles any contingencies! Knowing your engineering it would quench all the wild fires in the region too.
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post Aug 26 2020, 10:24 AM
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Looking forward to a video tonight! Good luck!
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post Aug 26 2020, 10:37 AM
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Amazing! You must be on cloud nine man. I can't wait to hear it and see a drive.
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post Aug 26 2020, 04:11 PM
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OK, here we go. I said I would document the whole thing so this is ~56 seconds of your life you'll never get back but it's f-ing excitingly nerve-wracking for me!

Yes. it's just a video of me putting gas in the tank. I won't be hurt if you skip it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

This is the first time my car has had fuel in it since I've owned it. Remember, I did a bunch of welding on this tank so I figured I'd be sure it was good to go in time to let @markhoward and @buddyv know if there was any change of plans.
No leaks!

Onward!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocQVGdQA9KI
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post Aug 26 2020, 04:19 PM
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Hook up the battery, ECU NOT PLUGGED IN.
I just wanted to verify that what was working before was still working. But at the end, I couldn't resist verification that it would crank over.
Again, this is the first time power has been put to many areas of the harness I assembled.
Did I say I was nervous?

So far, so good. Now, it's wait for the crew to get here to see if she'll start. Fingers crossed!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8stvsAE69Zk
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post Aug 26 2020, 04:27 PM
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OK, I have time to go grab a bite to eat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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From my best Top Gear voice, "It is said the Pucker Factor was so great a Ten Penny nail could not be hammered in his butt with a Sledge Hammer". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Best of luck Chris. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Was “red rain “ an intentional choice?
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post Aug 26 2020, 06:49 PM
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Was “red rain “ an intentional choice?


@djway - good catch. I was thinking maybe I should wait for the next track!
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Well, this is a bit disappointing...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D50W24OscY
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