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This is my 3rd attempt at repairing my dash and hopefully the last. This time I have a go at flocking.
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10 hours ago, G-Tech said:
great job!!, i enjoyed watching. it was actually refreshing to see you be honest and point out a flaw here and there. you couldve just not shown those parts and lead us to believe it was "perfect" like most would do. i was restoring my car along the same time and it helped to see that you can try to make things perfect but there is going to be something along the way out of your control that makes it just off perfect and thats ok. my name is jeff too so it was great purchasing your shirts so i have shirts that say "home built by jeff"
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anyway, great job. ill look for what you have to rebuild next...
Thanks mate. I had fun building this and I learned a whole lot on the way. It is great to now be driving it around and enjoying it.
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It was a long build, but my Datsun 240z affectionately know as the 680g is done. Here is the whole build from start to finish.
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The 680g is finally registered and in this episode I get to take it out on the road. Spoiler, it sounds awesome!
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4 hours ago, cgsheen said:
Just under 2 tons! Cool...
HAHA. Only 940kgs under 🤣
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I finally have my meeting with the engineer to see if he is happy to sign off on all of my modifications. Fingers crossed.
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Now the car is running I just have a few bits and pieces to sort out before I can get it registered.
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6 hours ago, cgsheen said:
We've found that most stock L28's dyno about 110 or less depending on condition. 150 RWHP in a Z makes a fun driver. Get it out on the road and enjoy it!
Thanks mate. It was built as a fun street car, and I think it will deliver.
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I finally sort out the running issues and no surprises it was my fault. We then tune it up on the dyno and get that final figure.
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In this episode I delve a bit deeper into the tuning issues on the 680G.
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Many of you have been asking me what is happening and I finally have an update for you, and some info on where I am planning to go in the future.
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It is finally time to do something a bit more permanent about my spray booth.
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5 hours ago, gogriz91 said:
Congratulations Jeff, long time coming, car looks fantastic.
Thanks mate
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After 18 long months of tinkering in the garage, I finally get to drive the 680G.
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12 hours ago, winstonusmc said:
The hazard switch on the LHD 240z is to the right of the steering wheel, so I would assume it's to the left on the RHD. It is one of two holes, the other is the cig lighter.
I have indents there, but no holes. I have been informed since that Aussie cars didn't have hazard lights. Or cigarette lighters for that matter, which is weird as they have an ash tray?
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In this episode I sort out my timing issues and tune the car using the colour tune.
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In this episode I fit a 123 distributor to the 680g to hopefully get it running properly once and for all.
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In this episode I revisit replacing the wheel studs and fit the sway bar and bushings.
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In this episode I fail to fit new wheel studs, but I swap in the new fuel filler and some other bits.
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In this episode I retrim the seats to match the rest of the trim in the 680g.
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In this episode I make up a complete carpet kit for the 680g
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I finally get it started!!! Wooo Hooo!. I had to cobble some bits together, but it starts and runs!
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In this episode I finish off painting the last of the bits of the 680g.
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6 hours ago, SH4DY said:
Jeff,
I've been following your channel since the DIY mandrel pipe bender. Always good stuff. Your Z has come a long way from the time it rolled into your shop. Definitely inspiration for the days when I want to give up on mine.
Glad it can give you some inspiration and hopefully you can learn from my mistakes.
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Home Built Z 'Full video build'
in S30 Series - 240z, 260z, 280z
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Yes, the 680G is officially For Sale. After 2 years building it, I unfortunately need to move it on to keep plowing ahead with the Alfarrari and 911 builds. In this video I do the final few touches to finish it off.