914 GT 3.6 Ferrari Build, - Mechanicals coming along, electronics soon! Options

[tygaboy]

Well, if they weren't mad yet, this should do it.

[cali914]

Well, if they weren't mad yet, this should do it.

Love it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Rleog]

Hopefully one of these will clearly be visible beneath the rear bumper.


http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-...-1671574855.jpg

[nivekdodge]

A guy had me do a Harley circle emblem with "Honda Motorcycles". This may be the first I've said it

But the Cradle needs to be silver or Chromed because it looks "mavelous" peeking out under there

[tygaboy]

Need a fabrication fix? Want to see the mighty, mighty bender in action? Wonder how I spend all my time? Your wait is over! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
I feel like I'm making pretty good progress but there's still a loooooong way to go.
Thanks for watching and please like, subscribe and share?

https://youtu.be/IJwi7pNtPik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJwi7pNtPik

[tygaboy]

What I like about the video medium is it provides a glimpse into what really happens as progress is made.
As I've always said: It's about the journey, not the destination. Hope you enjoy.
Let me know what you think?

https://youtu.be/XvVZP4Dc_D0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvVZP4Dc_D0

[mb911]

What I like about the video medium is it provides a glimpse into what really happens as progress is made.
As I've always said: It's about the journey, not the destination. Hope you enjoy.
Let me know what you think?

https://youtu.be/XvVZP4Dc_D0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvVZP4Dc_D0

I really like the videos Chris. Also enjoy all your fabrication over the years. One quick tip from a 30 year industry aircraft fabricator and welding instructor. Tacks like what you were doing under the car could have easily be done with MiG and then when your happy final tack with TIG on the bench and a quick grind off the MIG weld. Saves the hassle with the arch nemesis of a wood block from messing with you.

[tygaboy]

I really like the videos Chris. Also enjoy all your fabrication over the years. One quick tip from a 30 year industry aircraft fabricator and welding instructor. Tacks like what you were doing under the car could have easily be done with MiG and then when your happy final tack with TIG on the bench and a quick grind off the MIG weld. Saves the hassle with the arch nemesis of a wood block from messing with you.

@mb911 Ben - I totally agree! That said, I've been reading up on the process of how to improve at any skill. One common technique is to operate outside your comfort zone as a way to force an improved mind/body connection and help get to another level.

So I've made the (questionable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) decision to always use TIG as a way to force myself to improve, even at the cost of time and convenience. It's not like I've ever been effecient on any part of my builds!

[mb911]

I really like the videos Chris. Also enjoy all your fabrication over the years. One quick tip from a 30 year industry aircraft fabricator and welding instructor. Tacks like what you were doing under the car could have easily be done with MiG and then when your happy final tack with TIG on the bench and a quick grind off the MIG weld. Saves the hassle with the arch nemesis of a wood block from messing with you.

@mb911 Ben - I totally agree! That said, I've been reading up on the process of how to improve at any skill. One common technique is to operate outside your comfort zone as a way to force an improved mind/body connection and help get to another level.

So I've made the (questionable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) decision to always use TIG as a way to force myself to improve, even at the cost of time and convenience. It's not like I've ever been effecient on any part of my builds!

I get that. I do some of that as well. I have to be proficient in all welding processes including pipe welding for my day job. Gotta keep going until you master it.

[tygaboy]

Some boring ol' pics of progress. Today was working up a set of tabs for the lower trans mount. I'll join them across the top with a plate. Once the skid plate gets attached to that hoop and the struts are final welded and bolted in up top, that lower mount should be all set.

[tygaboy]

GT40s get a "bundle of snakes". The 914 Ferrari gets a "bowl of spaghetti".
Here's Part I:

https://youtu.be/Ge9GNMK-0hE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge9GNMK-0hE

[Cairo94507]

@tygaboy - Really looking forward to seeing the headers begin to emerge from the pieces. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[tygaboy]

The next couple video episodes will cover building the entire rear cradle and this trans mount... in excruciating detail. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Actually, anyone who likes fabrication stuff will probably enjoy them. Until then, enjoy these teaser pics.

[Mayne]

Nice! I’m enjoying the videos, and of course your bonkers vision and workmanship.

[tygaboy]

First effort with the header modeling kit from Icengine Works.
Each primary is 21" long, same as the factory length of the Ferrari primaries.
I doubt this will be the final design as I'm learning as I go and I think I can go a tidier job. But what a cool way to work out a design!

[Krieger]

Header modeling kit? Like Lego tubing? How does that work?

[Van B]

Header modeling kit? Like Lego tubing? How does that work?

Oh but you have to tune in to find out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[tygaboy]

Header modeling kit? Like Lego tubing? How does that work?

@Krieger Andy - Yep, like Legos - they snap together. Each piece is a 1" centerline length in either straight, 2", 3" or 4" radius, just like mandrel-bent exhaust tubing. Use the same number of pieces in each primary and you get equal length headers - assuming that's the goal. If not, you just work out a design that fits.
Each piece has alignment marks (and the kit has a "build sheet" to record how the pieces align with each other) so once the design is finalized, you disassemble the logical sections, cut the exhaust tubing to match, replace the plastic pieces with tubing and weld it up.
It's pretty slick.

And yes, it'll all be featured in an upcoming video on "At The Red Barn". You won't want to miss it!

[Krieger]

Header modeling kit? Like Lego tubing? How does that work?

@Krieger Andy - Yep, like Legos - they snap together. Each piece is a 1" centerline length in either straight, 2", 3" or 4" radius, just like mandrel-bent exhaust tubing. Use the same number of pieces in each primary and you get equal length headers - assuming that's the goal. If not, you just work out a design that fits.
Each piece has alignment marks (and the kit has a "build sheet" to record how the pieces align with each other) so once the design is finalized, you disassemble the logical sections, cut the exhaust tubing to match, replace the plastic pieces with tubing and weld it up.
It's pretty slick.

And yes, it'll all be featured in an upcoming video on "At The Red Barn". You won't want to miss it!

That is soooo cool! I wonder how Enzo would react seeing Legos in his motor?

[horizontally-opposed]

Chris is moving from coolest firewall to coolest engine bay…

The fabrication work on the cradle continues to amaze, and I cannot wait to see the real headers…they're gonna be super cool.