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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post May 2 2022, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(preach @ May 2 2022, 07:39 AM) *

No teasing of the other engine swap potential here? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

@preach - I started another thread for the Ferrari build.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=359314
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post May 2 2022, 01:31 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 2 2022, 10:48 AM) *

QUOTE(preach @ May 2 2022, 07:39 AM) *

No teasing of the other engine swap potential here? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

@preach - I started another thread for the Ferrari build.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=359314


Well you sunk the hook again on me.

Keep up the awesome work!
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post May 2 2022, 05:33 PM
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Both rear corner braces fabbed, fitted and ready to install. Maybe kinda looking like 911 engine mounts, as someone pointed out to me.
Gotta say, it's hard to focus on the braces with that drive train sitting there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)


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post May 2 2022, 06:59 PM
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Nice. Even the gussets. Is gusset-envy a thing...
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post May 4 2022, 05:18 PM
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Who says you can't use a Ferrari 360 engine cover/rear hatch release as the lever to actuate your 914 GT headlights? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
This will most likely get used on the other build as the trunk release latch but I had to give it a go, just for fun. Good news is it worked.


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post May 4 2022, 07:20 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 4 2022, 05:18 PM) *

Who says you can't use a Ferrari 360 engine cover/rear hatch release as the lever to actuate your 914 GT headlights? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
This will most likely get used on the other build as the trunk release latch but I had to give it a go, just for fun. Good news is it worked.


Bonus points if you alter the silhouette to a proper 914 with lights up.
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post May 10 2022, 04:38 PM
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Today was contorting myself into the foot well to replace the clutch master cylinder. It was a 7/8" bore which, while great for track use, ends up being WAY too heavy and essentially an On/Off switch. It was replaced with a 3/4", as recommend in a quick call with Renegade. Should be a greatly improved driving experience.

Then I spoke with CMS about the updates to the Boxster trans. I mentioned it's getting the 3.0 ring and pinion (down from the factory 3.44 ratio) and an LSD.

I allowed myself to be talked into adding their billet side plate and a fix to prevent the dreaded "popping out of 2nd", which mine wasn't doing. But easier to prevent now than address later, should it have happened. Exciting pics, I know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Finally, they're prepping the case for a trans cooler and temp sensor.
It should be done and back to me in a couple/few weeks.


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post May 10 2022, 05:54 PM
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Progress and new parts are always exciting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 12 2022, 01:07 PM
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Our foster kitties are doing great! They celebrated their 7 week birthday on Weds, 5/11.
Left to right, that's Twist, JitterBug, Hula and Disco. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
A nice distraction from the car projects, that for sure.


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post May 13 2022, 08:41 AM
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I swear, I'm trying to add more 914-realted content to this build thread. Just look at what I was trying to do when the kitty cuddle puddle ended up in my lap!


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post May 14 2022, 08:34 AM
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Incredibly cute
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post May 17 2022, 08:57 AM
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Waiting for the transmission allowed me to focus on a couple items I've wanted to redo.
One was my hood prop. Cool as I think it was, I completely overlooked the fact that the pit pin handle would get hot, what with being a foot from the radiator! Not fun when you go for a refuel...
Here's an early version of that set up, but you get the idea.


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post May 17 2022, 09:04 AM
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So I ordered the Camp914 hood strut kit - and then realized I'd removed my hood spring brackets. What to do?

First, I removed the strut ball pins from the bracket that bolts to the hood, reversed it and welded it back on. This moves the strut outboard. Now all I needed to do was fab a bracket for the other ball pin, worked out where it needed to be and weld it to the chassis. Done!


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post May 17 2022, 09:06 AM
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All done here. Repeat on the other side and, she's complete.
On to removing / repairing all the mounting points for that original hood prop and looking forward to uneventful refueling!


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post May 17 2022, 09:07 AM
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Oh, and to a hinge update, thanks to @ValcoOscar ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)


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Very nice job with the struts and the Oscar hinges will look perfect. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 27 2022, 05:40 PM
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I'm getting a lot of the little projects done. Today it was working up a solution for the GT headlight pull. That Ferrari lever is way too big for what I wanted, plus it didn't really fit anywhere that I liked.
I wanted something a bit stealth and I ended up sourcing a domestic hood release latch ( Amazon ~ $10).
A bit of rummaging in the parts stash and a quick muttering of, "I swear I have one of those 90 degree throttle cable routing tubes..." Bingo!
Then I cut a mounting tab and removable mounting plate. Pay no attention to the mismatched fasteners - I need a specifically sized shoulder bolt and these were all I had laying around. I'll get matching ones, I promise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
Now, where am I going to mount this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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I love it when the stars align. Who'd have guessed that a randomly selected latch would fit perfectly in the lower dash pad indent under the steering column? Well, it does! And really nicely.

And just for fun, I applied a spare wireless steering wheel button sticker. Not sure I like it as lowers the stealth value. I may end up removing it. We'll see after it's fully installed and I can experience it with the car back together.

Now to weld on the tab and check this off the to-do list.


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post May 28 2022, 11:39 AM
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It took a bit of welding upside down while contorted in the footwell, using my shoulder to work the pedal... but with that fun session of "stunt welding" out of the way, the headlight release is fitted under the steering column.


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QUOTE(tygaboy @ May 4 2022, 05:18 PM) *

Who says you can't use a Ferrari 360 engine cover/rear hatch release as the lever to actuate your 914 GT headlights? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
This will most likely get used on the other build as the trunk release latch but I had to give it a go, just for fun. Good news is it worked.

Talk about a great stash of parts to pick from!
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