Zerrari GTO

Yep, can get the V/R kit for a hardtop version and yes a call is always better than an email. Thunder Ranch Office: (619) 444-1006. These guys get a lot of dreamers emailing about kits so call to discuss things.

Did you call or email Thunder Ranch?

Thunder Ranch http://www.thunderranch.com/ is still around....I thought

Cool! Thanks 74 5.0L Z, that is exactly the information I was looking for.

I need some advice about skimming the trunk lid of my Velo Rossa kit. I will need to build it up around 3/16" in a couple of places and wanted some recommendations on which body filler to use on fiberglass. I also wanted to know if I can apply it right on top of the jelcoat. Thanks!

Sounds like Enzo's boys made him an offer he couldn't refuse!

I bought the Alpha style dash but it will take much work to make it look/fit the way I want it to. After I get the fitment right and put in ac/heat vents, it will be covered in leather or neoprene material (UV, water resistant).

Many of you fellow V/R builders have probably noticed that there is a long span of unsupported fiberglass where the rear tub crosses the back strut towers. I fabbed a brace with 4 levelers that bolts to the rear strut tower brace. The deck is curved so I needed something that would adjust to this shape. I'm sure there are several solutions to this but I wanted to post some pics of what I came up with for reference. Rear deck unsupported. Brace with levelers. Brace bolted on to strut tower brace. Brace with rear tub on body As everybody knows...these kits are a bit of learning while you go! I hope this helps someone along the way.

Saaaweeet! Nice clean install!

How much was it?

They are about $100 apiece. That's a little pricey for this kid.

Do you have the stock 280Z fuel tank? I installed a RX7 tank so I could run the exhaust on either side and locate the mufflers above the suspension level. I also modified my front differential cross member like Pete's http://alteredz.com/exhaust.htm. It can be quite a chore making the exhaust fit on a lowered Z chasis.

I agree with Bartman. If your rear tires look good/fit right in the rear wheel wells you need to raise the exhaust. Otherwise you will be jacking up the car too high and it will not look right.

I'm really sorry to see him go and it's a tough loss for Hybrid Z. I found his post informative, helpful and my project has benefited as a result. Too bad a few chickensh!t punks ran him off.

Thanks again!

I forgot to ask; what are the dimensions of that weatherstrip? Can you give me height and width? Thanks.

Thanks for the pics, I'll order some now. You are really saving me some "trial and error time"; I appreciate your help!

Thanks Staledale, please let me know how it works. I'm a little concerned about how the D shape will bend in the corners; I don't want it to crease. I was looking at this stuff too: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2008663/p-2008663/N-111+10201+600003824/c-10101

Hey Velo Rossa Builders, I need to get some trunk weatherstrip for my V/R and I wanted to know if anyone could advise before I go through the trial and error thing of ordering various molding(s) until I find one that works. It needs o be flexible enough to bend in the tight inner radius at the corners. Please help! Thanks.