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  1. jkelly
    Front bumper, crash bar, and front rubber bumpers are sold.
  2. jkelly
    Bump. Price dropped on the N47 head again. I also have shipping estimates for bumpers now. Waiting to hear back from original posters.
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    Got it. I'll let you know. I'm waiting to get my new bumper box from the body shop so I can measure dimensions and get 1978280z5spd a quote
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    Back in town now. Will follow up on this. Also, priced reduced on the N47 head above.
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    My apologies, but I won't be able to get to any request until after the New Year. Work is sending me on a trip all week and then I'm out of town for the holidays. When I get back I'll touch base with everyone and get the shipping estimates requested.
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    Thanks! Thank you!
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    I'll get you a quote tomorrow when I can properly weigh the bumper at work and estimate a box size.
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    240z seat. Comes with all hardware and tracks $50 '78 280z Auto Transmission with replaced seals $50 Price drop on the N47 head!!! HEAD IS SOLD. Located in Tehachapi CA. Local pick up in the area accepted, otherwise all prices do not include shipping. I had this head rebuilt years ago and only ran it at idle a few times before pulling the motor again. It's ready to put on your motor. Head specs: 1978 N47 Resurfaced head Resurfaced rockers 3-angle valve job 300ZX springs Schneider Stage 1 Cam (260/260 duration, 0.460" lift)  Asking $750 $650 $575 $500 240z front and rear bumpers. Front bumper has damage. Rear bumper is in good condition. Front bumper: $25 Rear bumper: $50 '78 N47 Stock NA Header in fresh VHT Ceramic Coating $100
  9. jkelly
    The 240z is in paint! Heavily influenced by Safari Gold I went with a metallic gold.
  10. jkelly
    Thanks I'll try that. Out of curiosity what head are people looking for these days? P90?
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    Anyone?
  12. jkelly
    I had this head rebuilt years ago and only ran it a few times before pulling the motor again. Head specs: 1978 N47 Resurfaced head Resurfaced rockers 3-angle valve job 300ZX springs Schneider Stage 1 Cam (260/260 duration, 0.460" lift) I'm strongly considering going turbo since I have a rebuilt P90 sitting on my bench. If I can help pay for the turbo build using this head that would be great. What do you guys think I could get for it? Thanks,
  13. jkelly
    I'm looking to buy a 280zx 5 speed transmission for my L28. Thanks,
  14. jkelly
    Awesome! Count me in.
  15. jkelly
    Hey guys, I'm curious what my best option here would be regarding cam selection for a NA motor that will be eventually upgraded to a turbo. Current motor specs: Block: N42 from a NA L28 Pistons: Flat tops at 0.50mm oversize Head: Rebuilt N42 with a Schneider Cam (260 exhaust, 260 intake, 36 degrees of valve overlap, and 300ZX springs) Options: I have a freshly rebuilt P90 head with a 'B' grind original cam ready to go. P90 cam specs: 240 deg intake, 248 deg exhaust, 26 degrees of valve overlap Now my question is would I be better off changing the P90 'B' cam out for the Schneider cam given the amount of extra valve overlap the Schneider has? What are the pros and cons from a performance perspective? I'd like to put the P90 on the N42 block and run that either way at about 8.6:1 CR and run it naturally aspirated while tuning my megasquirt and be one step closer to a turbo. Other engine build option suggestions are certainly welcome. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!
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    I've been working on the new dash gauges. I got all new Speedhut gauges in 4.5" and 2 5/8" -- GPS speedometer with fuel gauge, tachometer, oil pressure, water temp, and voltage. I was able to re-use the original housings for the 2 5/8" gauges with some modifications.
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    I had the majority of the original hardware cadmium plated. Here's a picture of some of it. Most of it came out nice.
  18. jkelly
    Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoy going through it. I'm really enjoying going back and posting all these photos because it reminds me how far this car has come.
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    I ordered all new badges from a variety of different places. I ended up completely disassembling the steering column and refreshing the top and bottom bearings with new balls. I also added a couple extra balls to the bearing to tighten up the steering a bit, hopefully. Also, a new glove box badge. I was also able to find a replacement for the needle bearing in the bottom of the column. I ordered new leather upholstery kit from Interior Innovations, including seat covers and new foam. The cardboard glove box was beginning to deteriorate so I did a 1-ply carbon fiber lay up all the way around it to reinforce it. It's not pretty, but no one will ever see it! And it should last much longer now. I reassembled the car, aligned all the panels, shot new primer, and then brought it to a body shop to finish it up. I just couldn't bring myself to risk screwing up the paint on it after putting so much time and effort into it. Here it is at the body shop getting the primer blocked down and getting new primer in preparation for wet sanding. I ordered a new dash from Vintage Dashes. It ended up being pretty nice. I'm currently in the process of installing all new Speedhut gauges and re-wiring the dash.
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    I've been doing a lot of miscellaneous stuff when I get the chance. I purchased a relay box from ebay that I think I'm going to use instead of the OEM relays. Also purchased all new Vintage Connectors and an EZ Wiring harness. I went ahead and mounted the bullet mirrors. One of the fresh air duct vents was completely destroyed so I used the good one as a tool to make a fiberglass one. I laid up the glass on a teflon tape wrapped vent and it came out pretty nice, but was a little flimsy, so I did another lay up with one ply of carbon fiber. I dynamatted the inside of the car.
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    I haven't posted in a while, but I've doing a lot of work on the Z. I stripped the entire shell and all panels down to bare metal and shot epoxy primer on everything. I then sprayed a high build primer. Bare metal shell with some seam sealer masking. All in epoxy Interior in in a light coat of the base color. I sprayed this over epoxy in the recoat window. The body panels getting extra coats of high build. Some things still needed metal work. I replaced part of the passenger side door jamb, welded in new dog legs, and welded in a new tailgate panel. The front fender bottom fastener nuts that are welded inside the frame broke loose. I ended up cutting them out and welding new sheet metal and nuts in their place. I previously cut out the fresh air duct to repair a lot of the rust around it. This is re-installing it. I bonded it in instead of trying to weld it.
  22. jkelly
    I didnt put the holes there. The previous owner did and I welded them closed. They looked pretty bad but I'm sure you could make it look less bad
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    From their instagram:
  24. jkelly
    All great ideas guys. I might start adding your ideas to the original post and link to each post. Did you end up going with an aftermarket wiring harness? Great idea! Does the original weatherstripping (or replacement) weatherstripping cover that extra 4" piece like picture or did you have to buy a different piece of weatherstripping?
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    Hey guys, I'm trying to make a list of potential modifications for my 240z that I might consider doing and would be beneficial to do while I have the car stripped to the shell instead of going back after I re-assemble it. Modifications can be personal preference, technology improvements, performance improvements, etc. I'm looking for any ideas from you guys. I'm also doing a L28 NA to turbo conversion. Are there any modifications associated with that specific conversion that would be easier to do now? For example here are some of the things I'm considering while I have the car torn apart: New dash gauges Aftermarket seats Seat heaters Blower motor upgrade Air conditioner upgrades Any modifications to accommodate a stereo system Double DIN stereo Any bracket fabrication for Megasquirt component mounting Car alarm Battery switch Keyless entry Putting wire mesh under the cowl so debris doesn't collect in cowl area
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