robbs70z Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 So I am back at it again finally. Got all the suspension out of the car so now the car is a bare shell except the steering colum is still in. Built most of the front head for the rotisserie tonight. Turned out really good. Enjoy And a little shot of the new wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR280z Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 So that`s what the inside of an old z car fender section looks like after so many years. Rust from the inside out! Did you treat that inside fender section since that would have been the perfect opportunity to take care of that situation before it gets worse? Nice build you have...Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 It's only surface rust. But yes I am stripping the whole body and then POR all the areas of the car that are covered and also the whole under carage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Well its official. Got the car on the rotisserie. Here are some pics. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 Started building new frame rails tonight. Got the pass side floor all prepped and ready for the new floor pans and frame rails I am building from scratch. The frame rails connect into the rear sub frame. So should be a nice stiff chassis once I am done. Here are some pics. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Well the holidays kinda put a hold on things bug got me a change to get a few things for my arsenal to get the Z done. My awesome family all chipped on and bought me a 60 gal air compressor. Then I also picked up a metal brake, an air ram for my tube bender, & a nice vise. Started building the floor pans last night. Will take some pics later of those was too dark to get good pics. Here are some pics of the tools!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surpip Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) If you ever want to sell your RT when you’re done with it let me know! Awesome build so far giving me lots of inspiration. Edited January 10, 2012 by surpip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 wow! thats a serious rotisserie!! super super super heavy duty mounts!! puts mine to shame! Excellent work on the car so far!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I am the kind of guy that's says good big or go home!! LOL!! I get steel at wholesale and if figured if my big butt is going to be crawling around in side the z while building the cage go overkill I have only $250 into the rotisserie w/ casters and about 4 hours of build time. Going to hopefully get the pass side floor done tonight. Then I will get some pics posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 So got the pass floor half way done. Turned ok pretty good. Nice a and flat and nice and tight. Just need to pull it out one more time to pull measurements to build the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Got the pass side floor all done. It's ready to be welded in. Started doing the drivers side. Here's a few pics of the pass side Oh yea I almost forgot. I got all my 1 1/2 .095 wall Dom in today too Got it for a steal of a price 144' worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Started welding in the pass side floor pan I fabed up. Nice tight fit and smooth. I used 18ga cold roll sheet steel. And 1x3 .080 wall tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surpip Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 wow that looks great, i might do this as well, but leave the stock rails in? would be too much of a pain to remove. are you going to do anything elce to tie the end of the rail into where it ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Yea I am going to box in the rear to attach the rear subframe in and also the front as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Almost finished up the pass side floor last night. Still have s little welding in the transmission tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Got the drivers side floor cut out today. It wasn't in nearly as bad of shape as the pass side. So a lot less work involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark240z Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 what size box section are you using to do the rails??? looks good keep up the good work my man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 (edited) I am using 3"x1" .080 wall tube. It's light but very strong. Once I get the floors done then I will box the rails in at the TC and rear subframe. Then add 1/4" plate to a couple spots to give me some good jack points Edited January 24, 2012 by robbs70z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzgoten Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Right now going to be doing the NCRC open track days to get the time behind the wheel. Just had my first track day on Sept 23. Had a blast Used my buddies car It's a 73 240z with a f54 block w/ flat tops, P79 head, all stock. Triple 44 mikuni's header and lightened flywheel. Here's the vid Please let me know if you do a NCRC event with your Z (when it's done). I would love to see your car in person. My buddies and I try to do as many NCRC events as we can a year. Would be a pleasure to meet you and see the car. Great build so far.. SUBSCRIBED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbs70z Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Well Johnny you know the car in the Vid. It's bills car just me driving it. I bought bills spare car from him and as you can see going crazy with it. It work have the crazy power yours does but will still be fun. Can't wait to see you out there either. This build should be done by August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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