310z

Thank you for all of your comments.

Thanks for the thumbs up. The springs are Tokeico Touring springs from about 22 yr. ago when I purchased them. I do not know the spring rates but they did drop the car 1.5 inches. Struts are Tokeico Illumina. Polyurathane bushings throughout.

Thanks Man.

Being picky, and knowing what you want can be expensive. Searching for parts for years is fun, especally as you find that special part that is rare and it will set your car apart from the others. Time also helps spread out the payments as you go from acquiring parts to the build phase. There are certain aspects that you have to have the money prior to starting. Like when the metal is bare. The car needs to go directly to the body and paint guy. I had well over $10,000 and possibly near $15,000 between the media blaster and the body and paint shops just to give you some dollar figures to keep in mind. Then the project can slow down and sections can be completed as money allows. PS. DO NOT let your wife know how much you are spinding. Trust me on this. Spreading those payments out can make sure you get to enjoy the ride.

The kick pannels are covered in a carbon weave vinyl as is the rest of the interior. However the speaker cones in the kick pannels and the 6x9 are carbon fiber. The stereo install was done by Keith at CustomWorks.com He is located in Chico on the west side of town on HWY-32 behind Pettersen Motorsports. The rest of the car was built by Steve at Pettersen Motorworks. I grew up and have spent 30 yr. in the Lake Almanor area. The roads were built for a Z, except in winter.

Thanks for the complament. I am in Far North Eastern California, Susanville. The media blasting was done in Sacramento CA. at American Stripping. You want to look for a shop with a good reputation that body shop/restoration shops recomend. One of the best things about a Z is their light weight which is acheived through using thin gage metal. The thin gage metal is easy to warp if a blaster is not careful. Know who is going to paint the car prior to blasting. The blaster will want to primer the car when done. The painter may not want someone else putting primer on the car he is painting and the painter may not be willing to warranty the job. You need to be able to rapidly transfer the car once the metal is bare to the body shop/painter. Everything needs to be cordinated.

Thanks for the complaments guys. I enjoy showing it off.

Your car looks awsome. I was there at MSA. I pulled up behind you in line in a Tundra pulling my 1972 240Z that had 2 miles on it since a bare metal restoration. You informed me were to park the truck. I checked out your car and thought that the motor looked like a factory install. The way the car should have been available from the factory. Great job. Enjoyed checking your car out. I thought it was the most interesting car there, beautiful, purposful.

ROVdriver, Wow that is amazing looking. The colors go togather. My hat is off to you and who ever did the work.

280zjoel, Thanks for the complament.

I am in Susanville Ca. a cupple hundred miles south of you and we got the left over snow flurries from your storm. I heard that it was comming and went out yesterday. I added Sta-Bil to the fuel to keep from gumming up the fuel system over the winter and topped off the tank. Winterizing the boat is next.

They are Recaro XL they came as an option in BMW M3 and some other cars. There is one model higher that has an adjustable shoulder support. They are hard to find and can look really ugly prior to refinishing. Make sure the seats are complete, ugly can be fixed and BMW dealers can order parts. Yes these seats are comfortable and supportive. I have driven for hours in the mountains, Navada boarder to the Pacific Ocean and I do not want to get out of them. The stereo does make amazingly clear and loud sounds 1900 watts, I am partial to classic rock. But the sounds that I cant get enough of is the sound of the motor, there is a resinator prior to the Borla muffler. The motor can almost dround out the stereo while in the drivers seat and the two togather will flat out hurt your head.

I had both front ends painted originally and wanted to use the BRE. The other one is a back up incase the BRE got torn off or something. Then I purchased the BBS Wheels and they came with a set of new 225-50-16. The tires when turning came aproximatly 0.030 in. from rubbing the lower front valence. So, I had the other front end and just put it on. Some day I may trim the lower front valence and re paint it then reinstall it. I do like the BRE.

MOMO petals, MOMO Carbon/aluminum shift knob, console and matching Recaro seats with Simpson racing harneses. Lots of pictures hope everyone enjoys the tour, as I enjoy the ride.

MOMO Champion steering wheel. Eclipse 5000CD with Polk MOMO Carbon Series amps and Polk MOMO speakers.

My Mom who found the car and arranged the purchase. Builder Steve Pettersen The Z GURU himself of Pettersen Motorworks and me Jim Daniels owner. The first showing Saturday, The Solvang Roadster show 2009. Then on to The West Coast Z Nationals in Orange on Sunday. Then some other Z car at Steves shop.

Borla muffler 2.5 in. and 45 degree slash cut tip, like the original. Car is in driveable condition.

Original Fairlady fender mirrors customized to fit on the doors. Original optional equiptment new out of the box headlamp covers Riv Nutted to the fenders priot to paint. Carbon fiber bumpers from MSA

BBS magneisum race wheels 16x8 -0 offset. According to BBS America these wheels were never imported into America. They are between 25 and 30 years old. The wheels did not have the proper bolt pattern for a Z. Prior to me purchasing them the wheels were drilled for a Z. They were Gold. I spent 13 Hr. bead blasting them. They were then sealed and painted with BBS silver, which is "Wurth", Silver Wheel Paint.

Some of motor details. Carbon fiber air box hand laied by Keith at CustomWorks.com

Webber 45 with heat sheild

L-6 3100cc of Pettersen Motorworks. Pace Setter Header. 125 amp Altinator from 93 Maxima.

R-200 3.70 Limited slip. L half shaft shortened 10 mm, Dash stock, Head E-88 lots of work there.