jimmyjones000 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Adding a small update while I wait for the Arizona Z goodies. What is the worst thing to do on a Z? ....wait for it..... Paint stripper and a scrapper, haha. Is there an easier way of stripping a car? I've always used the Jasco stuff, but it would take 2-3 coats to get to bare metal. This time i tried a aircraft stripper, but really its still takes around 2-3 separate coats to through the primer. Any advice? Edited May 21, 2012 by jimmyjones000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 She is finally back on her wheels . I ended up just rebuilding the original suspension and will be using the Arizona z stuff for my other 240z. This was a long process for me, haha. Ended up stripping all the parts down to metal and using primer/Eastwoods extreme chassis black paint. All the bolts were in the tumbler for 8+ hour, this made them shiny and new ( triangle media / water / Purple Power degreaser ), then in walnuts + metal polish for 8 hours. New vented rotors, Porterfield brake pads, rebuilt calipers, and all new poly bushings ( these make a huge difference ) Stainless steel brake lines and Eibach Lowering Springs She looks like hell, but she runs Lowering springs didn't really do much, but i guess they are only rated to lower 1-1.5" inches. These are 15x6 rims w/ 205 60 15 tires. I have some XXR 531's on order (16x8 +0), any suggestions on tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 These bad boys.... Should I do 225/50/16 or 205/50/16? I guess whatever one won't rub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snailed Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 You polished plain steel bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Yep, wanted to keep all the original bolts/clips. All new bolts cost too much, but I did replace the lock washers. A tumbler makes the bolts almost brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 This is when you know you have to much Datsun crap. I started to clean out my garage to start my other 240z project. Looking to do a full frame off restore. When you lay everything out, it seems to take up a lot more space. Here's a little sneak peak of "Vuk". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Forgot to add this pic. This is how i found her. Covered in dust and hadn't been moved in 30+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Found an early "2400" cover and polished it up today. I'm still sportin' the L28 though I wanted to route the cables along side the block to clean up the looks a little, but #5&6 are too short. I wonder if they make long ones? or could I flip the cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Any concern for cross firing when using zip ties to organize wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Any concern for cross firing when using zip ties to organize wires? I wasn't really to concerned at first, but after firing her back up, shes started running a little sloppy. I'm thinking it might be a fuel issue though ( damn Mikuni's and secretive tuning haha ). I've seen a bunch of guys zip tie the cables, so I'm thinking it should be fine. You think it's a bad idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snailed Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Needs more cable ties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Needs more cable ties This was a good idea, thanks @Snailed. While I was fixin' up the cables today, I decided to paint the block. Had to take off the header anyways to weld in an o2 bung, so I figured i'd clean everything up while its off. Ended up just using Chevy Blue Duplicolor, as I didn't want to wait for the custom Datsun color rattle-can to ship out. Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Well, I figure out why she started running bad today......broken and mangled pilot screws on the Mikuni's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Picked up some XXR 531 rims ( 15x8 0 offset w/ 205-60-15 tires ) for the Datsun. Im only running the lowering springs, so the next step are some coil overs, so i can get about 1-2" more inches of drop to fill out the wheel area. Added on some Muteki Lugs Edited October 25, 2012 by jimmyjones000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_X_ Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hello I dont know if you still need to do any sanding work. Ive tried air craft stripper and it always leaves a mess. I just use a dewalt variable speed orbital sander and 80 grit sand pads. You can probably still use the air craft stripper for complex contour areas though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Gotta thank Gabriel & Gia over at Technotoytuning.com. I pick up some of there pre-assembled coilover's with 200 pound springs in the front and decided to stick with the stock top hats for now though, as I really don't want to cut into the frame. Seem like there would be a few options out there for billet top hats that don't require you to cut into the wheel wells thought. I thinking about getting a few of them machined, has anybody had any luck with this? Hopefully its gonna look like this after its done with a little bit of fender rolling ( photoshop ). Also, busted out the rattle can primer, its more of a "ratsun" now i guess hahah The last item on the list i picked up was a NRG steering wheel and the thin profile quick release. This is gonna be good ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 So I installed the coil-overs this weekend....and it seems that going with the stock top hats really doesn't leave much room for lowering ...BOOOOOO. ----- All you really need to do to use the stock hats is to drill out the center so they will fit on the new illumina dampers as they are to big and aren't slotted. Then place the supplied washers and bolt them up. Pretty easy... With coil adjustments this high the car is like a lifted monster truck, haha. With around 3-4 inches of spaces between the fenders and tire but it has almost full travel. If i go this low in the adjustments, I get around 1-1.5 inches of space, but it leaves me with almost no damper travel...argggggg My goal is to get a really nice tight fit between the fenders and tires ( maybe a little roll ) while still maintaining full travel, so it looks like im gonna have to pick some camber plates next week, hopefully that will give me an extra 2 inches of clearance/travel for a perfect fit. Should i go TechnoToy plates or Ground control? ( 15x8s +0 with 205/60/15 tires ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 A quick update: Installed my Christmas presents from the wife, a Momo adapter and a NRG 330mm steering wheel. I also have a NRG 2.5 quick release coming in a few days. The new wheel makes a huge difference from the old one, and the depth is pretty similar, but I'm not sure how its gonna feel with the added length of the the quick release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 If you go to DP camber plates from betamotorsports.com, you will replace your stock insulator and lower the car about an inch and a half. You could open up your travel a little. DP camber plates bolt right in. I have them and love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjones000 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) If you go to DP camber plates from betamotorsports.com, you will replace your stock insulator and lower the car about an inch and a half. You could open up your travel a little. DP camber plates bolt right in. I have them and love them. Looks like they are no longer available?..argg. Just wondering how much they cost when they were around? Thanks for the info though Edited December 28, 2012 by jimmyjones000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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