HoustonZ

We're definitely looking to get it done ASAP. If I can get 10 people interested to buy, we could have it ready in 2 weeks. Are you guys wanting these parts annodized any particular color, or should I not bother?

We're looking at $200, very max, for the kit that Sparky described.

So who is interested in a CNC'ed Exhaust flange for the L28? They are going to be made of 3/8 steel. It will be waterjet cut, so there will be no heat distortion around the edges. We're looking at a price between $50-$75. This is very dependent on how many people are interested. The shop gives price breaks at 25, and 50. I can pass along all the savings, as long as we have the people to do it. Thanks, Andrew

Good news, it actually cranked back up! The seal made a world of difference, the old one must have been leaking everywhere. On to the carpet and painting the dashboard! I've got it in my mind that a bedliner would look decent on the dash. I've seen some pics of blueovalz's homeade dash coated in Autozone bedliner and it looked great. What I'm uncertain about is how it will look on the bondo'd stocker. There really are too many imperfections for a flat black paint, but the thicker consistency of the bedliner should solve that nicely.

If taking those bolts off was hard, getting them back on is 2x more difficult.

Well this would explain something!

I'm halfway through the process of replacing the intake/exhaust manifold seal. In the process I've found that my PCV tubing on the bottom side is bad. Where would I find a replacement for this?

After 4 hours of sanding, reapplying, sanding, reapplying, I've almost finished the dash. It's coming out very nicely. Hopefully the whole repair will be seamless by the time I'm done with it.

Hehehehe. I promise I will before I take apart the engine.

2 grand, inlcluding all the spare parts and the transportation to Houston from Dallas. I even got a spare hood and hatch!

Let the madness begin... 3 months ago I found out that a good friend of mine in Dallas was selling a 280z. I didn't think too much of it at the time because I had my heart set on a RX7 (don't flame:twisted:). However after a visit in person, I was absolutely sold on the Z. 2 months go by as we work out the details of payment and transportation. Eventually we decide that I'll fly up and we'll tow it back. This is due to the fact that I'm 17 and do not have my license..... So I finally get it back to Houston, along with the TRUCKLOAD of spare parts that he had for it. There is literally a whole new butterscotch interior, along with seconds for an incredible number of engine parts. Who needs 3 complete extra sets of gauges, or 4 steering wheels? Anyway, I managed to stuff all that stuff into one side of my parents garage. Once I actually get the Z in the garage it was time to strip it down. The dash was the first thing to be removed. It had some massive cracks in it, as most of them do. The goal this week is to get it fiberglassed and repainted. Any tips on what I should use for paint?http://forums.hybridz.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=1123&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1155866120 The engine itself is in good running order except for a few minor details. The intake manifold seal needs replacing. Since I've never taken apart an engine before, this will be an adventure. I've been studying the manual and asking Tom, the previous owner, lots of questions. Any advice from you guys before I attempt this? More to come soon...