JSM

http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php Take some time and surf around the site some. I gave you the the link above. From the home page it is at the very bottom.

Where would you recommned getting some decent arbors from? Is it bad to glass bead blast the aluminum first if it is really pitted? Does HRE do any polishing on the side?

Roye, instead of a die grinder what would work good for the home hobbiest that would have the HP to really buff?

So insurance totalled it out and you bought it back? What did you pay for it from the insurance? 20% of the total pay out?

Not yet. I may get all the stock electronics on it to test it all out and then sell it all off as a kit. I'm in the aquiring parts phase now and will just use the block when done. My NA car is pretty quick now, to me at least, so i've got something to drive.

Nice thing about the 280 also is the A/C systems came factory. Much easier to improve upon. I like the 240, but there are advantages to both. Buy them both!

Not sure if this will apply but see if you can match up your number to one of these listed. http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/transmissions-drivetrain/444098-t5-faq-everything-we.html#post3633811

I miss read, but here are some mounted to the motor:

The tape is such a nice touch!

I like what Jeffer949 did on his car 74 260z w/Turbo swap. He left the lines all stock and mounted a surge tank in the front of the car. Then mounted the highpressure pump in the front right off the surge tank. Much cheaper route.

My vote would go to Paul (Braap) for consistancy and niceness.

I've got a whole 280zxt Oil cooler set up for $100 if you want it.

I disagree on your comments bjhines. I just recently watched some of the BEST drivers on Speed channel on a closed BMW course attempt to drift around a wet circle. Almost all of them had problems until they practiced. I understand your point, but there are always variables that YOU as a driver have no control over. (Fresh rain, drivers in your way, oily road etc.) How do you know the exact piece of pavement that he slid on didn't receive some sort of oil spill or accident earlier that day? I experienced a very similar situation on a Fresh rain day, doing about the same speed, but in my front wheel drive Dodge neon. I changed one lane and the backend just slipped right out. I was shocked, but was able to save it. (Tires where almost new). Additionally, Jeff may have not stated everything accurately, nor do you know his skills or background. It's easy to say (think) one thing and type something else on the internet.

Great question. I just started trying this myself w/ the same issues. I bought the car w/the trim missing and windshield was already installed.

I had American Collectors Car insurance. Now I have Hagerty's. I paid 125 on the first and now 150 for the second but get some monthy magazine. Both have a 3000 mile limit per year. I'll have to call state farm again. I did not know they had this service.

Just drive it like that forever. Then when you beat people you can say, "You should see what happened to the other guy!"

Them flares will come in handy now! Nice thing is, if there is such a statement during these times, is most of the parts are simply swapable.

You forgot the "Fun" part of the story! I'm just glad you're okay!

Well said. Someone here in Orlando got Car Jacked. Thief jumped into the car to drive it, but it was stick. Could only drive automatic. Thief shot the guy in the head and the owner didn't make it.

Thanks guys! I know there was a post awhile back about it but I counldn't find it. Thanks!

I've searched and scanned hundreds of post to find nada. Someone posted awhile back about replacing the black factory front bumper rubber w/ something. What is the something? I've searched "Bumper Trim", "Bumper Rubber", "Bumper Guard", "Bumper Plastic", "front bumper", "Bumper filler" Ug!

Here are four threads with the similar question, happy reading: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=108620&highlight=Jeep+swap http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=106473&highlight=Jeep+swap http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=89676&highlight=Jeep+swap http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=78025&highlight=Jeep+swap