[260Z 2+2 1974 Project +1000hp]

Inspirational project for sure, keep it up!

 

-Nung

 

Thailand

[Skyline Tailights]

I digg it

[Garage for guys who love cars pictures]

I'd also definitly recommend some sort of ventilation that can move air around. I'd definitly make sure to put up nice insulation in the garage too. A/C is going to be expensive though because it's going to have to constantly be fighting the terrible insulation factor of the garage door, and that when you open up the door, a ton of heat will come rushing in.

 

Not too expensive if you insulate the hell out of the garage during the build

 

That is what I'm thinking as well, insulation part might cost some serious $$$ I will talk to my builder and see whats up. But I kind of lean toward the ECO/Fans system style that you had mentioned, maybe it worth the research. Back to the drawing board Thx again!

[Garage for guys who love cars pictures]

Thank you so much guys, questions!

 

1) Should I install AC in my garage? I lived in Houston, Texas and during Summer, it is killer here. Anybody have AC garage? How was it? If AC is too expensive, which I think it is. I'm thinking about install bunch of fans for ventilation.

 

2) Should I do Epoxy Paint floor or Race Deck? This is the part I'm willing to spend a bit more money for eye candy. I also wanted to know how practical they were when it comes to cleaning the floor from oil/dust.

 

Thanks again for all the inputs cheers!

 

-v

[Garage for guys who love cars pictures]

Hey there,

 

I'm in the process of building my house and I would love to fix up my garage so I can build my Z. Can someone please post picture of your garage for the inspiration.

 

Do and Don't or Best Practice advices always welcome as well.

 

Thanks again!

 

-V

[Crazyoctopus 1972 240z build up (long first post)]

Totally enjoyed your post/work awesome mate!

[B210 dresssed up for Halloween...]

So I was scooping Craigslist for new parts I found this....

 

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1443083037.html

 

 

 

EPIC FAILED?

[Whats your Favorite color for the S30?]

 

This dark red..hummmm...yumm.....

 

Also this Gemballa Orange as well Hmmmmm yum@!

[Sublime green times two?]

OH man, such a beautiful car

[Progress pics - JDM Z32 tails on my S130; could use some photoshop help as well]

Interesting, What was very interesting was that I had the same idea as your but when I did my photo shop on the rear of my car it looked so bad ass but guest what...the scale was wrong.

 

Now I see you put it on and they were quiet big...I'm not so sure anymore if I like it. 50/50 at the moment.

 

I may have to look into other tail light.

[Welp.. Im building a Rotisserie from Engine Stands.. **Pics**]

ohhhhh Beautiful!!

 

How hard to roll it side way?

[post me some questions]

Hello Grumpy

 

I'm planning to put 2JZ engine in to my Datsun 240z, I only have a rolling chassis for the Z and the question was, what kind of wiring harness do I need to get my car running?

 

Is this ok?

 

http://stores.ez2wire.com/-strse-37773/AMC-Jeep-Chevy-Chevrolet/Detail.bok

 

-Voravit

[Welp.. Im building a Rotisserie from Engine Stands.. **Pics**]

I built my rotisserie from scratch using scrap from a reclamation yard. I bought all the materials, including castors, for about 50 bucks. It looks similar to the engine stand setup you have there except my heads slide up and down the uprights so you can adjust the height of the car.

It looks like you are on the right track but you will find that when you put the weight of the car on it, the stands will want to tip inwards at both ends, putting all the weight on the inner wheels and lifting the outer wheels off the ground. This can also bend the mounting areas. You need to tie the two stands together with a long section of square tubing connecting the bottom of the stands. I would weld a piece of square tubing (about a foot long)on top of each stand, and then thread a long piece through them and bolt it up so it can take a very considerable amount of tension.

 

Got pic on the rear mount?

[What Gear Ratio do you have???]

Thank you for creating this thread, since I had been looking into 300zx TT LSD, the CV shaft are so hard to find and very expensive if find one, so with these info, it will help me decide what to pick and maybe I should be ok with R200 300zx N/A as well.

 

*Edited*

 

What do you guys about what LSD I should get? I'm planning to put 2JZ TT to my car and will be around 460 HP, street car. thanks for the input.

[Welp.. Im building a Rotisserie from Engine Stands.. **Pics**]

interesting post, I'm sure once i got my engine stand I will have to go through the samething

['71 240z +2JZ Long Term Project]

It was nice weekend so I took my wife and kid to Dallas for little adventure. We drove from Houston to Dallas Aquarium and also visited Fossil Rim State wild life state park.

 

 

Upon my returned from the trip...packages had arrived waiting for me!!

 

Air Drill

Air Chissel

Air Sander

Air Cutter

Metal sheet Scale

200 pieces Auto Hand tools by Stanley (Snap On)

 

SWEET!

[How to build a rotisserie for your Z]

Thanks for the info.!

 

Just ordered 2 x 1000lbs engine stands for 109 dollars from harborfreight.com

 

I can't believed they charged me 9 dollars for shipping, what a great deal!!

[Another Z Painted]

I love the colour, I had the same idea but after several hours of debating I have decided to go with red instead just for the fact that I don't want to attract too much attention to law enforcement

[How to build a rotisserie for your Z]

Thank you mate! After I read the forum that you had provided, I was able to secure some nice Engine Stands for about 50 dollars each on craiglist.

 

Welding next!

[How to build a rotisserie for your Z]

wow.. how about 2 qty of the harbor freight engine stands..

 

thats $120 =)

 

 

 

How are you going to hoist? And where? I always open to new idea and safety and save $$$

 

Got pictures?

[1974 260Z track car. Ground Up.]

I did use chemical stripper and let me tell you....it is AWESOME. O

 

Wearing a proper cloth and protection is very important Oh and just like previous poster stated that it hurts like a %^&&(# when the drop of chemical got your skin...well they ain't lying.

 

Being from Thailand, I used to get bitten by one of this

 

If you can't handle it, I dont recommended because I guaranteed, no matter how good your protective cloth that you are wearing, 1 drop gonna get into your skin...happened to me couple times and it's not pretty lol

 

-Voravit

[How to build a rotisserie for your Z]

Got my quote what do you guys think? It seems like a good deal.

 

 

Trm ****CASH**** Qtd 13Aug09 Qte Ref

Frt WILL CALL Via 530U FOB

Tel 000-000-0000 Fax 000 000-0000 Ctc -------------------------

Slp MICHAEL WESTERMEYER

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Q U O T A T I O N QT No: HOU RS-363300

1 SQUARE TUBING A500 GR B 2 PCS 172 LBS

2 X 2 X .188 X 20'

MATERIAL 2 PCS @ 59.6600 EA 119.32

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2 SQUARE TUBING A500 GR B 1 PCS 112 LBS

2-1/2 X 2-1/2 X .188 X 20'

MATERIAL 1 PCS @ 77.3800 EA 77.38

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3 ANGLE A-36 1 PCS 23 LBS

1" X 1" X 3/16" X 20'

MATERIAL 1 PCS @ 15.2400 EA 15.24

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4 HOT ROLLED STRIP COMMERCIAL QUALITY 1 PCS 19 LBS

3/16 X 1 1/2 X 20' 20 FT

MATERIAL 20 FT @ .5700 FT 11.40

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5 HOT ROLLED STRIP COMMERCIAL QUALITY 1 PCS 19 LBS

3/16 X 1 1/2 X 20'

MATERIAL 1 PCS @ 11.3100 EA 11.31

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6 HOT ROLLED STRIP COMMERCIAL QUALITY 1 PCS 26 LBS

3/16 X 2 X 20'

MATERIAL 1 PCS @ 16.3500 EA 16.35

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UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL QUOTATIONS ARE GOOD

FOR 7 DAYS. ALL MATERIALS ARE SUBJECT TO

AVAILABILITY AND PRIOR SALE.

Order Totals: 6 Items 371 LBS

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Material Processing Freight Other Taxes ORDER AMT

251.00 20.67 271.67

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Taxes: TX1 15.69 TXHO 2.49 TXHOMT 2.49 0.00

[280zx vs 280z fender extension retro fit?]

Guys,

 

Quick question, I had tried searches but can't seem to find an answer.

 

Does headlight fender extension for S130 fits S30?

 

Thanks a lot.

 

I bought one from eBay (S130) to fit my S30 and the seller told me its the same thing, I just wanted to make sure.

 

-Voravit

 

*Edited*

 

Never mind, it does not fit.

[How to build a rotisserie for your Z]

Thanks for the clarification.

 

One question, I just noticed...how do I attach the rear mount? Through the hatch? or under the body? I don't see where I could attach bolt to the rotisserie from the rear.

 

hummmmmmm...

 

Edited*

 

Ok found a picture from the member, how did he mounted like this? He drilled/weld on the bumper?

 

['71 240z +2JZ Long Term Project]

DON'T Buy this weaksauce paint strip...I thought it was the same...ITS NOT!

 

 

BUY THIS

 

 

I will take picture later on, the differences between two type is VERY noticeable...best combo to strip the paint is to use it with paint removal disc attached to air tools.