[where can i get smaller bumpers for my 280z?]

You could paint it with this stuff

 

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/mirrachrome/mirra_show.htm

[Black stuff on the floor panels ???]

I used a Pneumatic air gasket scraper

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3309

 

It was about 65 degrees out, ( works better when cold )

 

did the whole cockpit in about 30 minutes.

[Miata mirrors or other mirror options?]

I'm looking around for door mirrors , Mike C said he used 70's camaro/firebird mirrors, These have peaked my interest, but I can't seem to find any pictures of these installed on a Z. Does anyone have pictures they can post of these installed?

 

Thanks

[Subframe installation idea]

Ok I know there is a ton of info on this. (cause I just read it all )

 

There are also opinions on using jack stands or a rotisserie when installing subframe connectors, I just put my 280 back on the Rotisserie last night, So I’m going that route, But here is my question, What if I Install them with the car upside-down, This way if there is any sag that it would be in preload, and when upright and weight added (reassembled car and my mass) that it would be straight at load.

(sort of like a semi trailer )

 

Or is this pointless and the body is stiff enough not to worry about it,

Oh and its a bare shell.

 

Any opinions?

[updated pics of my shaved doors/markers]

Not true, you can remove the trim easily , if you are replacing the rubber just take a razor blade and trim the small lip off the rubber seal that holds the trim in on both sides . be careful removing it it may have weatherstrip adhesive holding it in in places, it will bend very easily so take your time and be gentle, polish it up and you can reinstall it in your new window gasket after the window is installed in the car.

[LS1 Fuel Tank]

Thanks for the Pic's , nice work, looks like ill be going the same route as you guys

[LS1 Fuel Tank]

Nice job on the install , nice info.

 

Did ya get some pictures of the ls1 filler neck installed, I'm very interested in this setup.

 

thanks

[chrysler shoulda designed the 350z]

IMHO this is basically what the 350z shoulda looked like. Id change a few things but it just screams Gen 1 Z.

 

 

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/chrysler_firepower.asp

[frame rail dimension]

I did this about a year ago to my 280z After seeing how Pete did his,

I modeled it in CAD. posted drawings in PDF form in this post,

Remember to weld nuts in for the tow brackets and sway bar mounting holes.

 

http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=94710

 

 

 

 

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[Need LT1 Help.]

Check this out .

 

http://www.msdignition.com/2005/2005_9.htm

[Check out this 240Z w a Porsche front valance......]

Reminds me of Jay Lenos Head.

[Operation Save a Zee]

Update:

 

Well I cant stop cutting , I have a couple dozen more 3" cutting discs left

so no metal is safe till there gone.

 

Took off the rear panel, the whole left rear is next...... I am content in knowing I have lost my mind , and press on...........

 

 

Anyone have a good set of inner rear quarters, Or maybe I'll just fab some from sheet .

[Operation Save a Zee]

I know what you mean, I'm gonna put the doors, hatch and fenders and hood on before I weld anything and make sure everything lines up.

[Its been a while!.. trying to get back in the saddle..]

Hey Myron , Dont know if you remember me ( I am Hybrid on the RCgroup forum) Never did build my wing yet but I have been hittin the Z hard.

 

Good to hear your gonna get working your Z, Post lotsa Pictures

[Operation Save a Zee]

Update: I have the rear end that I am replacing removed from the donor car , I have to clean the mating surfaces up and general cleanup and trimming , then I remove the same section from the car.

 

 

 

then fit everything back together , measure a million times, and weld.

 

piece of cake.

[Well...it's begun]

Yea that would be helpful

 

And how about some details on your accesory brackets?

 

I'd like to do the same setup.

[Great Link Page]

I dont know if link had been posted before (probably has), But it has alot of great links. (has Hybridz URL listed so it has to be good)

 

http://www.hpsalvage.com/links.htm

[Operation Save a Zee]

Thx

 

UPDATE: Well I finally stopped thinking about it and grabbed a cutoff wheel and hacked it off. Its Do or Die now. I think I have a plan on fixing it now that I see how it was put together,I think it will be easier to replace the outer fenderwell,quarter panel and rear subframe as a unit, instead of piecing it together.

 

 

 

The saga continues..............

[Fun on two wheels...some Hospitalization content]

HA its sorta fun to watch Natural Selection in action.

[Custom Wheel Adapters...]

check out these links

 

http://www.wheelmart.com/spinon.htm

 

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[Operation Save a Zee]

Update:

 

Got help turning the car around , and started work on the rear, The guy who worked on this car must have had stock in the Bondo company, The quarter was totally covered in Bondo, up to 1/2 inch thick. These are after I took a DA sander, then a wire wheel to it,

 

DUST EVERYWHERE!

 

I was hopeing not to have to replace the quarter, but this ones trash, so

off it will come. I have a donor quarter but it is damaged at the tailight, but

not as bad as the one on the car, so I hope to graphed a good section onto it and use it as a replacement. dont look like it will be back on the wheels as soon as i'd hoped.

 

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This is the Donor Panel ..

 

Ordered A Spot weld drill bit and a bunch of cutting wheels...

Operation "SAVE A ZEE" continues..............

[240Z Smashed Hard....Pic...]

Got a Pic from the front?

[Operation Save a Zee]

Thats Kewl , Get yer boys car going first

 

Just shoot me an Email on how much $ ya need and how to get it to ya.

 

Now for the Update : The Front end is solid again. all welded up , fenders fit much better now and the hood lines up well. Feels good to finally get something completed, as opposed to ripping things apart.

 

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[in car pc]

Go Here: http://www.mp3car.com/

 

On the Forum you'll find all your answers.

[Operation Save a Zee]

Update:

 

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Just about there, Put the fenders and hood on and off about a dozen times,

a few more small adjustments and I sould have it welded up by the weekend.

 

Then Its off to fix the rear..........