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    Just bought a '71 240z...

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Hey BLOZ UP, nice buy!I just bought my 71 in October for $250,and I started with pretty much the same problem areas!:shock: You might want to check out my photos in the members gallery(along with alot of the other members,huge amounts of info)since I'm just getting into it myself.Good luck with the Z!:rockon:

    Painting Hood Hinges

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    I was wondering the same as well.The door hinges too.I took the hood hinges off the body(3 bolts each side,have to compress the hinge a little to get the last bolt)and was thinking of taking them apart,getting the pieces sandblasted,painting them black,(powdercoating would be ideal)piece them back together,grease,and put them back in the body.That's the plan at least.Just would be tougher IMO to coat on the paint,compress,coat on the paint,compress,etc,to get paint semi-evenly,to all areas.Still wondering about the door hinges,since you can't take them apart.Hope someone else chimes in with a good process,photos,and/or good results........

    Got my car back today, pics!!

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Looks real nice.What I really dig,is the satin black on the trim and the handles.:cool:

    What process did you go with over the chrome?

    Call me craZy,but I think that Z would look Mad Max tough with that paint color,and same satin black finish on those panasports..........

    Body panel welding question

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    I've got the same welder,and I'd invest the $ and get the Argon tank/hookup especially for the thin stuff.So much easier and a cleaner weld.Make sure the kit comes with the .025 spool,(No flux core)tips,and shielding nozzle.Read the instructions,(label on inside door of welder)you have to switch the leads inside,as well.All's I have to say is practice,practice,practice.Get some scrap the same thickness and practice on that to adjust your heat before going for it.Good luck!:rockon:

    New Toy-No Worky

    in Trouble Shooting / General Engine

    Posted

    I'd probably start by doing tons of research,planning,and expectations,for starters.You definately came to the right site.Check out the members galleries for ideas,and use the Search key up top for any Z question you can possibly have,because believe me,It's stocked with useful information that will help you each step of the way.I bought mine in October 05,and I started with gutting the car completely,and working on fixing structural rust,and frame strengthening.Check out my photos in the members gallery.The front suspension is almost complete,minus a couple of setbacks,but I think working from the front to the rear,is a pretty good basic start.IMO.I've been a member for a little while,and I've got to tell you,if it wasn't for this site,My Z wouldn't be a 1/4 as badass as it's going to be.Good luck,and have fun!:rockon:

    *grown man bawling here* looks like my 240ZT is sold....

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Take a look in my member gallery,and my 71 Z (BTW my first)is in a million pieces scattered thought my garage,and house!But,the first time I rode in one,I was and forever will be hooked.My friends think I'm crazy,my girlfriend thinks it's a waste of time and money,but it's all about the love for the Z,and building something yourself.I'm surprised your going to sell it,but to each is own,I suppose.I owned an 87 Trans Am GTA for 11 years,lowered 1.5 in.,insanley fast,just an all around nice,fun car.I sold it a couple years ago,cried,bought a 6cyl. Jeep Grand Cherokee(it's named "My Chrysler Product")kicked myself in the ***,cried harder,and stumbled on my Z in Oct.I've always loved the lines,the ride,and for some reason,when your sitting in it,not only do you feel like your in a gocart,but the two big,recessed gauges in the dash,I've always thought were the coolest.Anyway,hopefully the new owner will take good care of her.Long live the Z!:burnout:

    Questions for members w/ adj. LCA's

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    I've got adjustable LCA's and adjustable T/C's.Question is,in regaurds to the stock LCA,the pivot point at the crossmember was offset towards the rear of the vehicle.When getting new spacer bushings for the heim,should I get one smaller,one larger to have the heim closer to the stock location?Or should I center the heim between the crossmember with two of the same sized spacer bushings,and adjust when I get closer to getting the car being on the ground?Material and measurements would also be handy.Aluminum?Steel?Any closup photos would be appreciated as well.Thanks!

    1971 240Z Front strut assembly S.O.S.

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    Thanks for taking the time,everyone.I thought I was in for a serious setback,but I was surprised,and relieved,for one,those strut housings are fairly cheap and available,and two,the members here at HybridZ are truly a great group of people.I've been a member only a short time,been guilty of asking silly questions without searching,started my project in Oct.,and is knowingly,and willingly,unfortunately not going to see the road for at least a year,as you can see by my progress photos in the gallery.But the inspiration from this site,and from the knowledge and graciousness of it's members,I owe a great deal of gratitude.I appreciate it.

    Brett

    1971 240Z Front strut assembly S.O.S.

    in Brakes, Wheels, Suspension and Chassis

    Posted

    This is definately a sad day for the Z.My local race shop called today to say that my front struts were finished being sectioned,so I sped over there straight from work to find they totally F-ed them up.The guy who did the welding didn't bother to read my detailed,with many pictures,instructions and decided to slip a thick *** piece of pipe over the original housing above the perch and weld the crap out of it,to try and hide the fact that he took out at least an 1/4in. too much out of one of the struts.I noticed it when I looked down the tubes because he must have dropped one,because the threads to hold the strut inside had a huge dent in one of them,so badly I couldn't even think about getting the nut to start.Regaurdless,after I saw him get one of the most brutally honest *** chewings of my life,his boss and I decided to try and source some replacements.This is my first stop,and I'm praying that someone here has got an extra set.Either that,or know of someone who may.Anyway,I've got to call the area junkyards right after I finish ballin my eyes out,so if anyone has any info whatsoever,please PM me.Thanks HybridZ - Brett-

    Wheel wells, paint, undercoat?

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    I prepped with about a thousand grinding pads,a cheap sand blaster that hooks up to my compressor for the corners and crevices,Naval jelly,two coats of Rust Bullet,brushable seam sealer,and three coats of Herculiner.Anywhere I used this method is totally sealed from elements,is tough as nails,and easily touched up.A time eating amount of work,but turned out awesome,IMO.I live in the Chicago area,so the weather can get pretty nasty once in a while,and after spending hours in clouds of rust dust,the last thing I want to see is rust formation.Wear a respirator,because those products are pretty friggin' toxic,especially the polyurethane Herculiner.Strong stuff.And whatever you do don't get it on your hands........:eek:

    W/C T-5 trans mounting question

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    Thanks for the info fellas,I'm going to go with wheelman's set up since it looks like a stock setup,not to mention a lot stronger in terms of the mounting of the crossmember versus the JTR style,IMO.A little more work,but a lot nicer,I think.Also it looks like you can easily squeeze dual 2 1/2" exaust if not 3" if you wanted to,and still be above the framerails.If you've got the time Wheelman,snap a couple photos,I'd like to see the setup.You're using the stock clutch pedal assembly I would assume?Other than the bigger master,any mods to that?

    W/C T-5 trans mounting question

    in Drivetrain

    Posted

    It looks real good,almost 'stock'.did you have to modify the original crossmember other than the slotting?Also,does the T-5 normally sit off to the passenger side?Any mods to the clutch linkage?If possible,could you give me a quick rundown on your parts list,master cyl.,slave cyl.,fittings?My 71 Z came with an auto trans.:(JTR doesent really specify.

    Spent some time wetsanding...

    in Body Kits & Paint

    Posted

    Looks sweet,Austin!:rockon:That black hood on the blue really sets it off,apart from the rest IMO.Actually I hate to switch the subject,but I caught your short video,and I've got to ask you about your opinion about the ride with those suspension mods.Harsh?Smooth?Tight?How are those T/C rods holding up?I'm quite a ways from my Z being on the road,but I'm using a few of your upgrades,and It would be cool for a short overview.Anyway,again,sorry to hyjack,and gotta say again it looks killer!

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