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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 7 2023, 09:08 AM
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@tygaboy Hi Chris - Sorry for the confusion; I was by no means inferring you were not welcome on Saturday. I was talking to sb914. I look forward to seeing you on the 29th- hopefully parked next to us. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

@Cairo94507 Michael - No worries, I didn't take it that way. I was/am confused about the water/air days, too. Maybe it's my car's "air-cooled radiator"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Apr 8 2023, 08:31 AM
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A bit of composite repair work on the driver side carbon fiber long panel then I cover it with carpet. Hidden carbon fiber. Just one more thing my car has in common with a Singer. No wonder it got accepted for Luft! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
Hope you enjoy the jazzy music vibe during the time-lapse segments.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Jdah07Itc
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post Apr 9 2023, 04:25 PM
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Randy Pobst replied to a question @Andyrew @Dan10101 Dan / Andrew posted on my video of Randy driving my LS car.

Gotta say, it's pretty gratifying when a pro racer says nice things about your build.


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post Apr 13 2023, 05:13 PM
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Getting this thing "ready" for Luft is like putting a band-aid on a bullet hole.
The car isn't even painted, but hey, it's now got carpeting under the seats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


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post Apr 14 2023, 05:34 AM
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That looks nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 14 2023, 10:31 AM
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So custom and wonderfully finished. Looks like Porsche would've built a one-off that was fabricated to that level.... except, of course, for the Chevy engine midship. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 14 2023, 10:47 AM
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As clean as I have ever seen!

I cannot say enough about your level of work. True art in many materials.

Congratulations on keeping up with this ultra-high level of work.

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post Apr 25 2023, 09:48 PM
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One last thing I may be able to complete for Luft: rough fitting a simple set of boxed rockers. My brake can't do a piece this long so I spec'd it and Van Bebber Bros, my local metal supply place, bent up the aluminum for me.
I'll trim them to length then add returns that match the shape of the return on the flares.
I think it's cool, the way they came with purple arrows already painted on them. Seems pretty "full race" looking to me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Apr 26 2023, 04:23 PM
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The rear is closed off and all but finished.


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post Apr 26 2023, 04:25 PM
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Playing with how I might close the front. The very bottom of the flare and the return will be tuned to tidy up how they look with the rocker covers in place.


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post Apr 26 2023, 04:26 PM
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Almost there on the first side. The car will be sporting at least one cover for Luft! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Apr 27 2023, 05:21 PM
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Everything wrapped up and treated to a little SEM Trim Black. Well, the first side, anyway.
I think they look pretty good from most angles. If there's a V2, I'll go with a very slightly rolled face (like the factory covers) and slightly larger corner radii - even though these are essentially the same as the factory corners.
What I didn't take in to consideration is that with the stock covers, you can't really see the upper radius since it tucks in under the door a bit. Plus, they angle inward more steeply than mine. making my lower radius appear sharper than the factory piece.

Just more lessons learned on the never ending journey that is this build.


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post Apr 28 2023, 05:58 PM
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Man - amazing build for sure.

I'm about to dive in - hopefully picking up a rust free '72 shell+ in a few weeks. I am definitely using your build as a reference!

And if you still have those spacers to move the engine and trans forward, I might be interested (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Cheers!

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post May 2 2023, 05:59 PM
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Luft 9, April 29, 2023. Matt Farah and his "The Smoking Tire" podcast picks my car as his "favorite so far". Are you f-ing kidding me... Worth watching the whole thing but the section mentioning my car starts about 1:03:30.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqMRJPrzDQ0


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post May 3 2023, 06:13 AM
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Congratulations Chris. Well deserved recognition. Your work is top-flight and the overall car just speaks to doing it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 4 2023, 12:00 PM
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And now, the LS car gets a spot in an on-line Road & Track article on Luft 9. My 15 minutes really seems like it's getting closer to 17... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

https://www.roadandtrack.com/photos/g437830...nHtiAD5OVH8gbWA


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well deserved Chris!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post May 13 2023, 07:08 AM
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The latest LS car video is up. I prep for Luft 9, go to the show, and forget to get any footage of the event! You don't want to miss this one.


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post May 15 2023, 06:31 PM
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Forget Luft. Everyone knows the people we REALLY need/want to impress are the folks who're headed to WCR in a couple weeks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

That pressure means I need to be sure the LS car is looking its best. So, a quick viewing of @iankarr Ian's "How to Restore the Dashboard" YouTube instructional video and my dash is looking pretty nice. Big thanks, Ian!

And another shout out "Thanks!" to @buddyv Robert for directing me to JoAnn's Fabrics where I picked up the foam pad and lovely vinyl. ~$25 and, wow. So. Much. Better!

Gotta say, it's the people on this site that make all the difference! Thanks guys.


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