Z0wner

Date: 5/3/06 Time Spent: 15 minutes Parts: - Blast Media x 3 bags Cost: $20 What was done: So the sandblaster was sitting in the garage with some useless media (it clogged). I decided to go find some finer media that would not clog the blaster. Well, I found some media and bought three bags. It was actually cheaper than the stuff that was clogging! So, first I decided to test it on the gokart... and, well... one thing led to another and before I knew it I was having at it with the passenger side wheel well of the Z. The feeling was great but it only lasted for a moment. I wanted more, so I decided to try blasting the battery tray area. Well, all was going good when it hits me like a brick wall. The pressurized media tank ran out of blast media. I wanted to cry because I had bags of media sitting across the garage, but I knew I needed to stop myself. I was shouting to myself in my head, "CONTROL YOURSELF! CONTROL YOURSELF!" After being possessed I was able to regain control of my body and put the blaster away. Next time I might not be as lucky! So I pickleX (ed) it and decided I could show some pics. I was extremely impressed by the results. Still haven't used the aluminum oxide; I'll be saving that for later. Problems: - NO Rotisserie! (yet) - some pits left from removed rust! (easily fixed) Pictures: New (and improved) blast media Picture of Passenger side wheel well. Essentially what driver side looked like. Overall pictures of the work (black/brown/yellowish isn't rust. It is undercoat and zinc metal/paint) Close up (battery tray on right) *NEW SECTION* Hi-Res Pictures_ this section will feature pictures that I feel you must see in high resolution to appreciate. They will be featured in both my standard format and high resolution so those without broad-band will not miss out. High Resolution Pictures: Link: NONE Thanks for your time, Z0wner

What airdam is that?

got my z on ebay!

250 sounds a little high 160-190 more likely

as with most v8 z videos I am left... wanting more

Hmm... musta sucked because IT SURE wasn't inappropriate Host this somewhere else. I have been dying to see this all day!

Let us know what happens you hear

yeah, floor boards will need some work.. Not sure about the rails though. (actually I wouldn't even know how to check the rails other than looking at em from inside the engine bay I don't want Bondo brand. I want some high quality stuff (the word bondo makes me cringe)

finally some replies! check the link in my sig All my progress (or lack of) is in there Well... Most panels are pretty good. Some rust Some dings But Pretty Darn Clean Yes I have a compressor I plan on a rotisserie which will be approximately 400$ to build STEEL IS EXPENSIVE (unless you can find me some cheaper)! and then comes the 1000$ What body work can be done? How much for HIGH quality (i hate saying the next word) BONDO? How much for a decent airdam? How much for some fairlady flares? WHERE DO I BUY THESE?! me so stupid me love datsun long time

Alright after working forever... I finally have 1 grand to put towards my car Its already in shell form... see my worklog I want to return it to stock form except for a front airdam and a fairlady flares. How far will 1000$ stretch? i have -sand blaster -mig welder

though I haven't used this company... I wanted to show you an example a steel house would be pretty cool, I always thought http://www.heritagebuildings.com/steel_homes/augusta/index.asp Check it out

DUDE... TOTALLY INTERESTED IN ONE OF THOSE DASHES!!! full dash, of course

Man... searching for tips on google for sandblasting and guess what i get http://www.texasracingscene.com/showthread.php?t=22220 BLOZ UP http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/what-kind-sand-do-i-need-sandblaster-40114.html TIM240z MEMBERS OF HYBRIDZ!!! ROFL Hmmm.. I'll post more if someone else comes up

I don't know... after a little research it looks fairly shoddy I guess only time will tell

hmm... good swap candidate... IF true

I feel your pain... and this almost happened to me I being a bright guy decided to lift the rear end of a chevette... with my back to the bumper. Well, got it up a couple of times and my back burned and stung like crazy. Well next day it wasn't so bad so i continued my normal routine. I lift weights, so I was doing that. It was my back day and I was doing deadlifts with a straight bar. What a mistake. I heard a few things go pop and my back killed for the longest while. Walking hurt my lower back. Sitting hurt my lower back. So eventually I went to a chiropractor (SP... too late) and he x-rayed my back. Ended up having a bulged disk. He said had I continued lifting / etc. I would have ruptured a disc. So, about 4 months later I am still facing some problems with my back. I'll keep you in prayer, as I can only imagine how much pain you are going through.

Date: 4/23/06 Time Spent: 4 hours Parts: - Clark sandblaster Unit - Spools of wire x 2 - Welder tips x 4 - Black Diamond Blast Media x 2 - Aluminum Oxide Blast Media - 75/25 shielding gas and tank - Cheap welding mask x 2 Cost: $250 What was done: Alright, been awhile since the last update. Again, not much has been done to the vehicle, but preparations are being made. We have been buying the tools and parts needed to get the actual project started. The welder was up and running for the first time today, it will take some time to actually get used to welding. Did some testing and found that there are some kinks to work out. We did try the blaster out on an old go kart though. The media kept plugging the gun so we gave up on it. We’ll try it later with the new aluminum oxide media. The aluminum oxide stuff is ridiculously expensive $25 a small container. Problems: - blast media is plugging, have not tried the aluminum oxide - have to work with the welder more, not enough practice or time under my belt Pictures: (hmm... couldn't help but to take pictures:rolleyesg:lol:) sand-blaster Welding mask The Blast media (black diamond and its results) (aluminum oxide stuff, haven't tried it yet with a size comparison) The shielding gas tank Link: NONE Thanks for your time, Z0wner

Sorry, but I do not know what that is did look up the conversion numbers of yen though 150 150 Japanese yen = 1 280.3786 U.S. dollars :eek2::eek2:

beautiful:shock: I really like the color and shaved rear rims are not my type, but still look pretty good (must be the z)

I looked into the engine stands, and so far it doesn't seem like to bad of an option. I am looking for a welder mask. Something that isn't more than 100 dollars. Does anyone have any suggestions?

This is what I hope to do with my z's rear end. as in the picture of the silver and red car... I personally prefer that look to a chrome bumper.

I'm not sure if its ignorance or what, but I will probably be doing another project car after this one, which may not be a Z-car (shame, shame, but it depends on my brother). I could probably do the engine stand, but I think I would personally feel a little more safe with a actual rotisserie. Plus, I can use this little project as practice for my welder. $200 for a couple engine stands modified does not sound to bad though. If you have a link I may take a look at it. We'll have to wait before anything final is actually done. Whether to build a rotisserie or go ghetto with some engine stands.

Date: 4/16/06 --HAPPY EASTER-- Time Spent: 2 hr Parts: -100' 10g wire for the welder -steel pipe for welder outlet -welder plugs: male x 1 female x 1 -wall plug -circuit breaker -50' 10g extension cable for welder Cost: $120 What was done: Again, nothing was done specifically to the vehicle. We did wire up the welder. Running cable 60ft from one side of the house to the other is a pain in the rear. Hopefully, this will be the last time. Maybe next week we I'll get a mask for the welder or buy the steel required for the rotisserie. It looks like it will cost approximately $400 for cut steel. Still looking around though. Problems: -None Pictures: Do you really want pictures of a outlet mounted on a wall? Thanks for your time, Z0wner

This guy built his own car in his garage http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1587268 pretty neat

I like the car... The swap But man... You don't share very much info at all, discouraging the swap for others. Which I guess from your point of view is a good thing. But, I mean, seriously this is a community and why can't some info be shared other than some blatantly obvious facts? I guess we all have our reasons, so I respect you. BTW. I really like the car, its so pretty.