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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Tygaboy's '75 LS3, It seemed a good idea at the time...
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post Dec 27 2017, 07:39 PM
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Console all welded. Looks like this is the design I'll be sticking with...


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post Dec 27 2017, 07:45 PM
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...well the shifter certainly won't break free! Looks really great Chris!

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post Dec 27 2017, 09:22 PM
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post Dec 28 2017, 09:17 AM
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Console all welded. Looks like this is the design I'll be sticking with...

I like it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 28 2017, 01:11 PM
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After thinking about how I want the access cover to work, and things like routing fuel lines into the engine compartment, I rethought the rear of the console.
- the 1" square frame will serve as the "landing zone" for the front base of the access cover (easier to seal against a flat surface)
- the space within it will be plated and serve as the mounting area for the bulkhead fittings for the fuel lines (and possibly the rear brake line and throttle cable) as they move from inside the console to inside the engine compartment. Should work nicely.

If only I had the entire plan in my head vs making it up as I go, I wonder how much farther along I'd be... Ah, well.


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post Jan 15 2018, 04:28 PM
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As I'm working to fabricate the fire wall access panel and looking at the other sheet metal work I have to do, I realized I don't yet have the skills I need to get the results at the level of quality I want.

So the project is going on a "sorta hold" while I practice. To help speed this along, I've signed up to take a 4-day coach building course from Wray Schelin (Pro Shaper) in MA.

http://www.proshaper.com/

In the meantime, here's a small hood scoop practice project I did. It turned out nicely but it just feels like much of it was luck. So, off to school I go...


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post Jan 15 2018, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jan 15 2018, 05:28 PM) *

As I'm working to fabricate the fire wall access panel and looking at the other sheet metal work I have to do, I realized I don't yet have the skills I need to get the results at the level of quality I want.

So the project is going on a "sorta hold" while I practice. To help speed this along, I've signed up to take a 4-day coach building course from Wray Schelin (Pro Shaper) in MA.

http://www.proshaper.com/

In the meantime, here's a small hood scoop practice project I did. It turned out nicely but it just feel like much of it was luck. So, off to school I go...

Well then you sure are lucky. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 15 2018, 04:59 PM
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Chris that looks like fun but wow a long schedule.. 9 am to 10pm each day?? I would be pretty worn out. I am sure I could get my work to pay for it though..
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post Jan 15 2018, 05:04 PM
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I've been meaning to say something about your lack of skills, but wanted to be polite. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Man, I would kill for your lack of skills! That coach building class should be a blast. Can't wait to see what you build when you come back!
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post Jan 15 2018, 05:25 PM
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Chris - You never cease to amaze me!

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post Jan 15 2018, 06:49 PM
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jan 15 2018, 03:04 PM) *

I've been meaning to say something about your lack of skills, but wanted to be polite. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Man, I would kill for your lack of skills! That coach building class should be a blast. Can't wait to see what you build when you come back!


Well, you are too kind. But don't kid yourself; your repairs are looking super!

Stuff I want to do as I build the metal shaping skills (tho I'll probably focus first on getting the car is road worthy):
- aluminum console cover
- steel roof
- aluminum doors, hood and trunk
- aluminum fuel tank

Don't hold your breath...
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post Jan 15 2018, 07:26 PM
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Enjoy Chris. Can’t wait to see the next chapter of this project.
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post Jan 15 2018, 08:29 PM
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Great work, well though out, detailed.
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post Jan 15 2018, 09:05 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jan 15 2018, 06:28 PM) *

As I'm working to fabricate the fire wall access panel and looking at the other sheet metal work I have to do, I realized I don't yet have the skills I need to get the results at the level of quality I want.

So the project is going on a "sorta hold" while I practice. To help speed this along, I've signed up to take a 4-day coach building course from Wray Schelin (Pro Shaper) in MA.

http://www.proshaper.com/

In the meantime, here's a small hood scoop practice project I did. It turned out nicely but it just feel like much of it was luck. So, off to school I go...

You better find time to visit my shop when you come to take Wray's course!
I think he's only half an hour or so away.
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post Jan 15 2018, 10:36 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You're pretty close. I live right around there too and would love to meet.

When is the class? So jealous!!
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post Jan 16 2018, 12:06 AM
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Dad, can I go with you? That looks really cool.
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post Jan 16 2018, 07:59 AM
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My dad took a one week course from Fay Butler, also in western Mass. when he started his airplane restoration. He also took me to visit Fay one time to talk about which Pulmax to look for. His shop was in a very old building in the middle of no-where.
I bought some sheet metal from Wray a few years ago when his shop was still in CT.
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post Jan 16 2018, 12:34 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 15 2018, 07:05 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jan 15 2018, 06:28 PM) *

As I'm working to fabricate the fire wall access panel and looking at the other sheet metal work I have to do, I realized I don't yet have the skills I need to get the results at the level of quality I want.

So the project is going on a "sorta hold" while I practice. To help speed this along, I've signed up to take a 4-day coach building course from Wray Schelin (Pro Shaper) in MA.

http://www.proshaper.com/

In the meantime, here's a small hood scoop practice project I did. It turned out nicely but it just feel like much of it was luck. So, off to school I go...

You better find time to visit my shop when you come to take Wray's course!
I think he's only half an hour or so away.


PM sent. Looking forward to meeting you in person!
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post Jan 16 2018, 12:37 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You're pretty close. I live right around there too and would love to meet.

When is the class? So jealous!!


Jim - It'd be great to meet up!
I'm taking the April 6-9 session and plan to travel home late afternoon of the 10th.
I'm hoping to swing by Tangerine Racing that morning so we could meet up on the 10th or maybe meet for dinner one night during class. We get a whopping 1.5 hours to eat between 5:30 - 7:00 each evening.
Let me know what works and we'll get it on calendar.
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post Jan 26 2018, 01:47 PM
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Some of you know I do "yard art", decorative gates and the like, as another hobby/business. That makes it a little easier to justify some of the things I do. One upcoming project I have is to make a large, sheet metal fire place surround. Given that, and all the sheet metal stuff I want to do on the RaceRod, I treated myself to a magnetic brake.

Haven't even plugged it in but expect to road test it this weekend.

If any of you local guys need metal bent, please feel free to come on over!


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