Slopoke

Thanks guys! Going to start on body work soon.

I finally got some good photo's of the car thanks to a buddy of mine down here in ABQ. Let me know what you guys think. Full images at http://www.flickr.com/erikbjork One with a little bit of photoshop

Good, That'll look great with some tires and when it's on the ground. I love that color green with the gold. Good choice

I'm thinking for some XXR wheels... either 002, 501, or 513's for my 280Z build.

One of my ex's wanted to drive my 77 around a couple years back. I made the mistake of letting her drive it on the dirt road going to her house... I've never cringed so much in my life everytime she hit a bump or my exhaust scraped. I kinda like when they don't like my car, so they never want to drive it

Hey guys, I finally started to tear my 77 apart. As far as what motor I want to use... I have no idea. I would really love to go turbo, since I've already gone SBC on my 260. Here are some pics of how it sits as of right now in my garage. My best friend comes home from Japan in a couple of weeks and this is our project car. Once she's home, we'll start tearing it apart. I'll post more pics, with more progress.

All I can say, is I hope I get a wifey as supportive as yours! A roll of the eyes every once in a while is necessary... we're guys... you're doing something wrong if you don't get the eyes rolled from the significant other.

When I was fifteen my dad told me he'd help me get a car. I originally wanted a Jeep cherokee 4-wheel drive, white, minor lift... Just needed emissions. Took it to Jiffy Lube to get the E-test... the thing smoked so much it flooded 3 bays with white smoke... they looked at me and handed me the keys, they didn't even have to tell me it didn't pass. On the way back to the owners home, I passed a street and my dad told me "There's a 280Z for sell". Turned around, bought it that night. Have had it ever since... and it sure has gotten me in alot of trouble... But it didn't stop me. I bought a 240Z, put a small block in it, totalled it. Got ahold of a 260 and did another swap. They both sit in the garage and get money dumped into them.

I have fender mirrors. PM me if you're interested!!

Looks good man. I'm lazy and just went with the covers. But those guages are what really grabbed my attention, I'll might have to look into getting me some of those.

No, but the one JSM posted is.

Beautiful car!!

Miley Cyrus is HOT... I hope I can't get in trouble for saying that and her only being 17... but it's the truth. Those legs in that video, and the fact she gets out of a TA...

I have done both of these.... I adjust it all the way out and it still wont adjust, I try to pull it all the way in, and the pedal goes to the floor.... I've bled my system several times, hours at a time... I have NO IDEA what I did wrong. But I'm about to pull it out and shove a stock clutch in and see if that makes any difference. I've heard it sounds like a pressure plate issue as well??

Mine is doing the same thing with the Centerforce clutch. And I also tried the longer push rod which did not work. Tried swapping the tranny's (several times). And tried to bleed the system for several hours straight. I was talking to a friend of mine and he was telling me it sounds like a TOB problem. He says go to Nissan and get the OEM TOB... even though the aftermarket ones are "OEM spec" they aren't what they should be. I still have yet to try it... My 280 is buried under a bunch of parts from the other Z... Hopefully can get to it within the next couple of weeks. If you find out anything let me know.

Man, words can't even explain how I'd feel if my pride and joy was stolen! People really have nothing better to do?! I'm glad you got the car back, but sorry to see it was stripped man!

That's awesome!! One of my really close friends is actually a girl. She helped me and my buddy pull off the turbo manifold, radiator, turbo and bolt up a new O2 dump on his Evo... After dropping several bolts on her face (which I felt horrible about) all in all she text me after she left saying " Can I help work on the cars more often, it's fun" ... OH how I wish I could find a girl to date like that!!!

Is that even possible?!

My buddy had his like that on his V8 Datsun. We just put a plastic bag over the air cleaner whenever it rained. Looked kind of mean.

I agree with you that balance is the key. Mine gets frustrated when I talk about stuff with my friends, she gives me this look that she is trying to figure out what we are talking about, and occasionally asks what is what... especially when parts come in huge boxes on the front porch! I love the non-materialistic girls! They're the best!!!

Hope to see more pics of the build! Have fun with it!

Awesome project man. I wish i could get my hands on a 2JZ for cheap. Seems like you're having fun eh?

Ah ok!! That's awesome man. Wish I could fabricate.

Seems pretty sweet. I'd love to see more pics of how you're going to set it up under the car. Call me dumb, but I cant figure out exactly how you're going to do it by the pics. The one has writing on it, but it's too small for me to read.

I must have something wrong with mine. I've never been able to stop as well as i've heard they should in either my 240, 260, or 280. I honestly don't remember what pads I have, I think maybe a pad swap could be in use. But even with brand new pads they've been a little iffy. I've had some close calls.