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  1. hwvigo
    No problem Keith glad to have a little something I made on your car. Mine are going in this week I hope.
  2. hwvigo
    Looking great
  3. hwvigo
    We now have a finshed the finshed product a 5/8 bolt with lock pin slot!
  4. hwvigo
    The over all design looks very sound, I am with Seattle on the thinness of the tube I would say use 120 wall dom. but i'm all about over building.
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    The weather man was right, it was a beautiful Sunday and I got a good bit done on the Z. Got the RT mount in place and the diff put back in. This did not go as smooth as I hoped due to my jack not wanting to work. But I was able to man handle it in place and get it done. Also got the rlca bushings in and wow getting those old inserts out is fun . After getting those little bundles of joy out I went to clean up the bore a bit and found some scaring and did my best to get everything all nice before the install. Taking the advice of many threads on here I lubed the hell out of the bushing surface before installed them. I also got the dog legs and bone installed before I ran out of sun light. I am so glad spring is here. RT and mustache installed Diff in place Legs and bone in Out with the old All cleaned up before and after PS: dose anyone know were I could pick up a new bolt kit for the rear end?
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    Nice 280 sir sounds like you have set some very reasonable goals. And should be a fun little build.
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    It has been a very busy week here at work, and I did not get as much done is I would of like on the rear strut bar but some progress has been made. Some plasma cutting action pics. Rough cut out De slaged and cleaned up Big jump in progress I got excited and did not take pics drilled all holes test fit and bent uprights. Test fit on car with and without strut cover. Reviewing the design I decided it needed gussets for support . Rough up of the gussets that are going to get welded next week. More to come next week ,and the good news is the the weather this weekend looks perfect for doing some work on the rear end. Will S.
  8. hwvigo
    Just a few things I have used fo far to help with my build. Hope it helps a few others. I found both diff mounts on google so if anyone knows who to give proper credit to please let me know. Ron_tyler_diff_mount_diag duel hole by: unknown at this time RT mount (Dimensions bt : White Wolf Wire Works 280z strut brace mount plate by: hwvigo
  9. hwvigo
    Lets face one fact, removing the spindle pins from your Z is a right of passage for any Z enthusiast.
  10. hwvigo
    Looking great so far keep it up, And I love those wheels.
  11. hwvigo
    Working on a little something just for fun. Having access to just about any metal and metal working tool has its advantages. So I decided to make my own rear strut brace. And this is we're I am at as of now. 1 inch solid cold roll steel bar for center bar. Cardboard templet using strut tower cover as guide. Have the center and holes marked. Wings for holding hime joint Center hole cut out. Traced on to plate ready for plasma tomorrow.
  12. hwvigo
    The reason I am looking in to this is to give people that are in a pinch another option to get them buy but could be safe enough to use for a while if needed. And yes I have a horrible urge to tinker, but I also know we here at this sight have a great pool of knowledge to feed off of. I felt like there was a small gap in the knowledge pool when it came to this thought and took it upon my self to find a good option for the people how need it. Thank you Will S.
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    If you use Google Chrome it will work IE and Firefox have trouble sharing vids to this sight.
  14. hwvigo
    Look what came in the mail. MSA lowering springs and entegry suspension master bushing kit. Now some of the fun work begins. The back should drop a good bit with the springs and the shorter top hats. And the new poly bushings are much needed change from 38 year old rubber. And if anyone out there has a 280z with the shorter top hats and lowering springs on I would very much would like to see a pic of the hide hight just to know what to look forward to. Thanks Will S.
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    I was having a similar thought, and am currently investigating some options on locking the bolt. And will post my findings soon I hope I am ordering a second set to test on and see what works best. I work at a manufacturing facility and have access to a full machine shop and they are currently working on notching the first set for stock lock pins. And the second set we are kicking around ideas on how to lock the pin safely only using tool most have at home. I will let you guys know what we come up with, and please keep the input coming we need ideas. Thanks Will S.
  16. hwvigo
    Just read the whole page im in love with that fuel tank and you love for detail. Good luck with the rest of the build can not wait for more updates.
  17. hwvigo
    Wow I just read the whole build and love the car and the work you have done.I have had the chance to ride in a ls1 fd but it was not turboed and it was quick. Can not wait to see more
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    Woke her up from her winter hibernation, and she sound good. And started very easy two pumps of the pedal and boom started right up.
  20. hwvigo
    Off to a good start, good luck with the build and have fun.
  21. hwvigo
    Ever thought of large band saws? http://www.hemsaw.com/
  22. hwvigo
    Being able to walk and bend move now I have been working on the Z as much as the freezing winter has let me. With the strut assembly dissembled I am going through the same refinishing steps as I have on all the rear end parts to make sure that she stays looking good. I also had the funds to finial buy my master bushing kit and found a great deal on a set of MSA lowering springs through a member on the forum. While waiting on the parts to come in a set off to finish my R/T z style diff mount. It needed a bit of tweaking o get it just right and I went a little over board with the thickness of the cross brace but it came out very nice, and got finished the same gold as the mustache bar and sway bar. At this same time I came to the realization that my spindle pins were shot they lived a good long life and have been removed many times and still were good but after this last time they were done. I messed up the threads very bad on removal. After doing much Google fu and measuring I decided to go with a 5/8 bolt swap for ease of removal for future work. (Full write up of 5/8 bolt info can be found here) I realize I have never posted a interior shot of her I love the way she looks. Ready for some love A bit of over kill on the cross brace on the R/T z diff braket. Post wielding ready for some primer and gold paint. All painted and installed. (bad pic )
  23. hwvigo
    Having pulled my spindle pins three times in the past few years and somehow managing to save them. On my last attempt I finials messed up the threads to the point were replacement was going to be a must. Having done some digging around I decided to go the 5/8 bolt route There are many people who say do not do this but if you look at the techno tuning toys rear lower control arms. Granted they are using a hime joint they use a 5/8 bolt. On these grounds I set off to find the right bolt for the job and this is what I came up with. From Fastenal a 5/8-11 x11 yz8 haven taken many measurements and driving the people at Fastenal crazy we decided that this was the best bolt for the job at hand. I hope this helps for anyone considering doing this swap and any info on pros or cons would be appreciated. And here are a few photos of the bolt I will be using. And they cost only $12.90 each . Fastenal part #15335
  24. hwvigo
    Hope this helps. http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/111508-video-how-to-install-rear-disk-brakes-into-your-z-car/?hl=%2Brear+%2Bdisk
  25. hwvigo
    While waiting to build up some funds to buy the bushings and odds and ends I needed I decided to tackle some little stuff on the Z. I was very unhappy with the condition of the undercoat of the car so I decided to start there. I pulled the right rear strut and went after the 38 year old under coat in the wheel well with a wire brush on a drill and it cleaned up very nice. After a little more work with a torch and a scraper and afterwards some solvent I had the right side all clean and ready for paint. I sprayed it with two coats of black rust inhibiting prier, then after it way dry I sprayed it with two coats of rubberized undercoat spray, and was very happy with the result. After I had that one side done I had my first new parts arrive. Rear top hats off a 240z they were a little dirty so I gave them the same treatment I gave the rest of the suspension components. Then the next day is where my build gets its title. I woke up the next morning and it was a beautiful September Sunday, so I grabbed my skateboard and headed to the park close to my house to just do a little riding around. But things did not go as planned I went to do a turn at the top of the ramp and my foot slipped off my board and caught on the lip of the ramp and SNAP broke my tibia were it goes in to the knee. And after all the fuss of along hospital stay and two surgeries my leg is all fixed, with a nice big plate and quite a few pins. But at this point they said I would not be walking for 3 months. So for three long months I was stuck inside with this forum to keep my Z building sprits up. I must say you guys did not fail me at all. So January rolls around and I get the clear to walk and go back to work. As soon as I get back to my apartment I head straight for my garage and open the door and there she is just like I left her not a thing moved and I was ready to get back to work on my Z. Through all this I learned that life can take an unexpected swing at you at any time and all you can do is roll with the punches and get back up. And try not to let things get you down and stop you from completing something you love. (At this point I must give some major love for my bride to be. When this happened I thought about selling the Z to cover some of the medical costs. And she got very upset at me for even mentioning it she said that “You have a connection to that car that money is no replacement for and I will not let you sell itâ€. Ya guys she is a keeper) fender well looking all nasty Fender well all clenaed and redone New top hats all painted sitting next to old tall ones And now the break and repair Just how i left her
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