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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Jul 26 2023, 10:13 AM
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Nice!!
Your car and ideas are my inspiration/motivation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)
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post Jul 26 2023, 03:00 PM
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@buddyv @rmarx @Krieger @roundtwo @East coaster @Superhawk996 @Burton73 @mikey63 @Cairo94507 Wow, thanks for all the wonderful compliments. I'm humbled when all you other very capable folks say such nice things about my build...

So back to it:
I fabbed a little plate that fastens to the base of the solenoid mount and locates the cable guide. It's pointed a bit backward as I plan to route the cable through the same holes/path as the tail light harness.

I've sourced a cable and hope to have this ready to go tomorrow.


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post Jul 27 2023, 10:12 AM
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I did something very similar, make sure you make a cover plate for the mechanism in the trunk! Mine is currently stuck closed because a camp chair shifted while driving and has blocked the lever arm from being pulled down to release the catch... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Also where are you running the cable to? I 3D printed a copy of the OEM engine cover knob and placed it right above said knob in the cab. Let me know if you want those files?
*EDIT* Just went back a page to catch up and saw the slick little release lever you found. Sweet!
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post Jul 27 2023, 10:17 AM
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post Jul 27 2023, 05:59 PM
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post Jul 27 2023, 08:14 PM
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Super slick!
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post Jul 29 2023, 08:18 AM
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And for those interested, here's the whole project, including another example of why it's important to "Measure twice, cut once". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Alr_AWY9B9I
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post Jul 30 2023, 04:49 PM
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With the new latch, I have no need for the trunk button. That means I need to work up a new rear panel. @buddyv Robert happened to stop in and we got to talking about it. He offered his usual great suggestions about style and I decided to strike while the iron was hot and get after finishing this part of the latch upgrade project.
First up was: Which sort of material? I had been running some engine grill mesh but it was very two-dimensional, even if it did match the lid. Robert had previously brought by some perforated AL (with round holes) and I had some finer hex mesh laying around.
Let's start the mock up and head scratching on which I prefer... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


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post Jul 30 2023, 04:53 PM
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I decided I like the "lighter" and more see-through look of the hex mesh. Time to get to work on adding some style points in the form of embossing the mesh so it pushes through the panel vs just laying flat behind it.
I tested it by clamping the old panel to the bench and just hammering the mesh along the edge of the opening. It worked a treat! Then a quick test fit in the car to verify I still like this idea.

I do! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) This looks so much better and give things a much more sophisticated feel. It's subtle, but you notice it.


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post Jul 30 2023, 04:56 PM
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The it was off to the plasma table to cut a new panel - this time in aluminum. Along with eliminating the button, I decided to narrow the center band because, why not?

2nd pic shows the embossing. Yep, this is the way forward!


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post Jul 30 2023, 05:00 PM
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Work up the other side's mesh, a lick of SEM trim black and some rivets and...

Super cool new rear panel complete. Yes, you can see the latch panel and yes, you could stick a screw driver through the mesh and open the trunk. So next on the list is adding a blacked out "block off" panel to address that.


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post Jul 30 2023, 05:02 PM
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Before and after. It's AFTER FOR THE WIN! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


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post Jul 30 2023, 05:12 PM
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That looks great.
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post Jul 30 2023, 05:19 PM
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That looks very nice - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 30 2023, 05:25 PM
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I also fabbed and welded on a latch bracket. This "add a latch, delete a button" project was a fairly quick little project but what a difference. It's an update that I think is a far better match to the vibe of the build. I'm really happy with this one.


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Very nice! All the little details are adding up to be quite a unique one of a kind 914...
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post Jul 31 2023, 03:47 PM
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Hmmm... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Here, hold my beer. I gots me a idea! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


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What are you up to now?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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Very reminiscent of a '70s style Edelbrock Tarantula intake I ran on a hyped LT1 small block (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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A little port injection with the throttle body for a MAF for some further style points?
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