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Awesome. Thanks guys. The gas tank renumerated dealer in houston was one of the two $400 quotes. I know it's a judgment call but any feed on what I should be looking for as an absolute "you must have this restored" situation?

I've struggled to find a detailed breakdown on when to restore a gas tank and when it's ok to leave as it is. I found this: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/111396-gas-tank-restoration/?hl=%2Btank+%2Bgood ...but it's pretty obvious that this one need work. And the googles has been pretty blank on the topic. The tank in question was pulled off ten year ago as part of a rotisserie build...everything stopped after primer...then I bought the whole setup. Fortunately, the owner was pretty meticulous and wrapped up the tank pretty well. Here's what I'm working with: I've talked to two shops here about restore and both costs are quoted around 4 hundo...not ideal...then there's always the DIY approach that's much less costly but I'm not even sure if I need it. To the average guy it seems fine in there. The exterior is pretty dirty but the interior looks good. I could use some help on the yay/nay on whether this is fine as is or needs work or any input that's helps solve this. Thanks

So, I've been waiting on a suspension setup for about two months now. Realizing that the tokico/eibach setup I was going to go with was going to be particularly difficult with the distributor-bankruptcy-then-long-backorder thing on the tokicos...I decided to go with BC Racings new setup thinking they'd get here sooner...and they're coilovers. Pretty excited about it but still waiting. They sent the 240z's last week which are 4mm narrower so now I'm waiting on the correct ones. Bummer... In the meantime back in the kill room I decide to tackle cleaning up the remaining suspension pieces. Pretty nice bang for the buck I think and not a lot of effort to cleanup and repaint.

Super helpful. Thanks guys. If anyone has a 240 bumper they could measure it would probably solve this. Or if someone knows what's being done to get the tight fitment discussed

LanceVance- 61" at the outside edges

HaHA! ...Finally got all of the body and primer stuff done...block sanding be damned.

Much appreciated. I'll do it when I get home tonight Hmmm...that's interesting. This is a 280z conversion to 240z bumpers so I didn't have the reference. What's interesting is that I've seen quite a few z's with the fitment that appears to attach directly to the body. Still a little bit of space but by no means what I have. Any ideas on how they're doing that? Hacking up the option I have, perhaps?

I like the look. No other reason.

Looking for a little feedback. Turns out it's a MSA fiberglass bumper. Pics below. Again asked by ZCCJDM to "try and bolt up". Those that have this bumper...did you have similar fitment issues? They've appropriately offered a return but curious if I am going to get the same thing elsewhere?

Much appreciated phantom. I think I may have been talked in the 17s but it's taken me away from the rota grid v setup I liked. Back to the drawing board on which wheels...but that's kinda fun

No not really. I've assumed fitment, etc would be a little easier plus I kinda like the smaller wheel. Should I?

Ecch...16's it is

Any thoughts on the brake swap causing trouble with the wheel setup?

I'm having trouble with the bumper not the airdam but good luck with it.

It's Brian with ZCCJDM.com. I don't disagree...but as a business owner myself I feel like they should have the opportunity to make it right. He noted a possible manufacturing defect...stuff happens. Should they make it right, that should be part of the commentary.

It was billed as a 240z bumper. I'm rocking a 280z...I didn't think that would be different. They indicated it wouldn't matter.

Diameter it is...muchas gracias. I assume I'd measure from the ground to...just inside the zgs?

Most likely...I want to give them an opportunity to make it right before I do anything.

That kinda what I was thinking

I purchased a 240z style front fiberglass bumper. It get's here but the fitment is off. It seems to be about 2 inches too wide. The manufacturer is implying that bending a little bit won't be a problem but I'm concerned that the long-term tension may cause problems with the paint or the structure itself. Is it ok to bend fiberglass like this or will it cause problems?

I've been working on my ride for a bit... http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/119428-redux-z-76-280zt/ ...and was hoping you guys could take a quick glance at what I'm doing on the Wheels/Tires/Brakes/Etc. to make sure I am not missing anything. I've researched thoroughly in the forums and elsewhere and think where I'm headed will work but I've never worked on a car and there have already been a couple wish I would have known that obscure, poorly document thing sooner moments. Here's what I have purchased (waiting on the Rota's and tires for this fact-finding): BC Racing Coilovers Toyota & Maxima Brake conversions Standard 2.5 inch ZG flares Rota Grid-V 15's or 16's staggered. Tires? Where I'm getting a little concerned is the wheel fitment of the Rota's with the brake conversion and the tire sizing to fill up the well. Regarding the wheels, I used the recommended watanabe fitment: 15's= F: 15-8.5 -6 R: 15-9.5 -19 16's= F 16-8.5 -6 R 16-9.0 -13 Tire recommendation= F:225/50 R 245/45 ...to back into getting the Rota 15x8's in the front with a 0 offset and a 5mm spacer and 15x9's in the rear with -15 offset and a 5mm spacer. I'm sure this goes without saying but I'd like to get the largest wheel tire combo without hitting the brakes/other or rubbing. 16's seem to be a good option as well as they would fill up the well a little better. Any thoughts? or landmines I'm walking into with this setup? Tire recommendations? Thanks in advance.

The block sanding is neat in it's on way...but pretty damn tedious. (And I got my air dam in...test fitted it for a quick glance at what she'll look like) I think I prefer tinkering with the suspension/engine/etc. Good thing this phase is close to being finished.

A little epoxy primer... White's not a bad look. Then on to the high-build...

The filler portion was little tougher than expected. Apparently there is a little art to this whole body work thing and I'm no artist. So, rinse and repeat until it's right seems to be the trick. Oh, and the cream hardener...make sure you have enough when mixing. It's a lot better to have the filler harden too quickly than to spend a weekend sanding off the gooey under-cured filler. A good lesson.

And the RB25DET has arrived!!!!