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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Nov 23 2017, 12:52 AM
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With both pedal sets inside it looks like your building a dual control car? That is a great idea for long drives or when you have an instructor for time trialing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 23 2017, 02:41 PM
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Playing with console layout ideas. I like this height for the shift tower. Now I need to determine if I want to tie it into the front hoop, as pictured, or flip the tubes and have the whole thing "stay low", more like the stock tunnel.

Either way, I'll have other tubes tie in higher up on the firewall.

Decisions, decisions...


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post Nov 23 2017, 04:14 PM
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Tie it into the hoop as pictured. Kinda gives it that modern Porsche look.
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post Nov 24 2017, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(tomeric914 @ Nov 23 2017, 02:14 PM) *

Tie it into the hoop as pictured. Kinda gives it that modern Porsche look.


I agree that it's a more modern look and after thinking on it, I decided to go "low".
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post Nov 24 2017, 05:56 PM
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So, low it is. Here's the main top section. I still have to tie in the front to that plate that's rosetted to the front fire wall. I'm thinking two horizontals should do it.

Then I'll figure out something to tie in the rear fire wall. Still noodling on a couple different ideas.

Pics are out of time sequence. The 2nd one is pre having added the cross braces. It's the same height and all that...


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post Nov 24 2017, 07:45 PM
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Are you going to build it so it has any storage space? (What can I say, I've gotten spoiled driving newer vehicles with center console storage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )
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post Nov 25 2017, 12:21 PM
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Are you going to build it so it has any storage space? (What can I say, I've gotten spoiled driving newer vehicles with center console storage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )


Yep, I plan a small cubbie at the rear and cup holders ahead of the shift tower.
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post Nov 25 2017, 12:25 PM
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Mocked in the shifter mounting bosses and had to try in out.
The tunnel isn't welded in yet and the shift cable aren't adjusted so pardon the noises, but man, this thing is snick, snick and SOOOOO positive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEJe2BXhvtY
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post Nov 25 2017, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 25 2017, 10:25 AM) *

Mocked in the shifter mounting bosses and had to try in out.
The tunnel isn't welded in yet and the shift cable aren't adjusted so pardon the noises, but man, this thing is snick, snick and SOOOOO positive.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEJe2BXhvtY



Needs more vroom, vroom engine sounds!
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post Nov 26 2017, 11:30 AM
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Continuing work on the console. The rear section will become the cubbie/storage area.


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post Nov 26 2017, 11:34 AM
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That looks great, don't you ever sleep? Too productive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 26 2017, 11:34 AM
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With all the time I've put into the chassis stiffening/roadster cage and now this console, I've decided to name this part of the build "Jail Time". Why?

I've spent a lot of time behind bars! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

And yes, I spent time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) to get the angle of the rear part of the console to match the angle of the door bars. Details, details...


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post Nov 26 2017, 02:07 PM
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A couple requisite artsy-fartsy shots...

I'm happy with how this is turning out.


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post Nov 26 2017, 02:18 PM
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Wow! Gotta get down there! You hit the hyperspace button! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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I like it! Kinda the idea I had for mine! I like tying it into the front hoop though.

But this makes it easier to put the finishing touches on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 26 2017, 06:22 PM
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Finished today by getting started on the pedal mount. First step is to level out that area. This piece gets me started.


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post Nov 26 2017, 06:50 PM
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How ate you attaching the plate to the floor...or is there a second plate as well? If there is not, I believe you might find that is too small Chris.

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Finished today by getting started on the pedal mount. First step is to level out that area. This piece gets me started.
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post Nov 26 2017, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE(Cracker @ Nov 26 2017, 04:50 PM) *

How ate you attaching the plate to the floor...or is there a second plate as well? If there is not, I believe you might find that is too small Chris.

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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Nov 26 2017, 07:22 PM) *

Finished today by getting started on the pedal mount. First step is to level out that area. This piece gets me started.



Good point - that's the "filler plate" that gets me to level, then I plan a larger plate that'll give me a bit larger footprint, will tie into the console and further back toward the seat and closer to the driver long.
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post Dec 1 2017, 07:05 PM
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Fabbing the last few pieces of the console/tunnel. I'll probably triangulate down the passenger side but I have a neat little thing planned for the driver side...


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post Dec 1 2017, 09:33 PM
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I am a top supporter of your work. At some risk I can't help asking... Why the spaghetti? It's very noodley. I LOVE curves, mind you, I'm just feeling too much of them. WOW, now THAT's something I'd never hear myself saying.

Less metal for same function?
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