1969honda Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 That looks awesome! Maybe I'll have to pick up a z32 down the road.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Big shout out to my body shop wizard Greg Howard for getting the chassis painted over the holiday weekend! These pictures were taken right after the clear was sprayed. It still needs to be wet sanded and buffed. Pictures do not do the paint justice, it is absolutely insane in person! Can't wait to start putting it together! Ford "Gotta Have It Green" Metallic Pearl Tri-stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 The tail lights have been all cleaned up and painted, and the entire car has been buffed. The front bumper is just about ready to be painted, then time for her to come home! So excited to get to work on something other than the body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Progress at the machine shop. Engine is bored +.5mm and ready for honing! I'll be bringing home the Z from the paint shop this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Alright guys! I brought my Z home from the body shop this weekend. Here are some pictures with the bumper placed on the front splitter. Not bolted up, but I had to see what she was going to look like! Enjoy! Started to remove the body harness so I can start fresh. Still have a long road ahead of me. Getting the project to this point has really brought back my motivation. More updates to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Awesome progress! Can't wait to hear this run, love Nissan v8 power!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 I took an old set of Z tail harnesses and spliced them into the R32 tail light harness. I had to test them out! Now working on the interior harness, wire by wire. Removing anything I don't want or need. I am not sure about anyone else, but wiring is very relaxing for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Finished up the rear body harness, now on to the front body harness and then the dash harness. It is annoying trying to trace the SB kickdown signal wire from the driver side front harness to the passenger side harness then into the passenger side dash harness to the gas pedal! Talk about the long way around! Anyways, it is very nice to see all of the automatic transmission wiring removed from the vehicle as well as many other unnecessary systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Wiring update! So for the past week I've been going through the wiring and removing anything that I didn't want/need. Systems/Modules Removed: -E.C.C.S. -Automatic Transmission/Shift Lock -Power Steering -Cruise Control -Air Conditioning -Seat Belts -Fuel Pump Module -Rear Wiper/Washer -Fog Lights -Rear Power Antenna (I'm sure I'm missing others) I was able to finish the front body harness, and I am about 90% complete with the dash harness. I hope to have all of the harnesses complete by this week. Then install the new carpet and start going back together with the interior! Here's a picture of what all was removed... I am so glad I did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Updates! I made some great progress. The harnesses are almost all complete, some odd's n ends that I need to straighten out but nothing major. I started putting the dash back together & added some insulation to keep some of the heat away from my feet. Then started the roll bar install. I decided to go with a Jegsters 4PT kit from a fox body mustang. It fit quite nicely after some measuring and cutting. Painted and ready for install: Works perfectly with the rear panels. I am going to recover all the plastic panels in the back eventually. I just want to get everything back together for now. Next I will be tackling the new carpet, and re-upholstering the OEM seats. WISH ME LUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Roll bar turned out nice! Hoop looks like it follows the interior lines pretty well. Good luck with the upholstery Edited February 23, 2016 by 1969honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Thanks 1969honda! Yes, I was very surprised/happy with how the entire roll bar fit. It was by no means a walk in the park though lol! Some more progress. I removed the old material from the door panels. It was a bit of work but ended beautifully. All the original foam stayed in place. Now time to shave the seat belt holes and then install the new material! I've been searching around for 3" Stainless universal X-Pipes and I stumbled upon brand new Melrose C5 3" 304 X-Pipe on eBay $75 shipped. Most budget friendly purchases made for this project to date! Not quite ready to put it on but I'm always looking out for deals I'll need in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 That's a pretty piece of pipe right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 That's a pretty piece of pipe right there. Isn't it always that way though? You want to show stuff off on the bottom of your car, but unless you roll it , or get a shot underneath while it's going off a jump, nobody ends up seeing those nice shiny bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969honda Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 At least they'll hear that one though! Suspension parts and brakes and things usually go unnoticed, but exhaust gives everyone the tingles when it's done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Haha yeah, hopefully a rollover isn't in my future!! Made some progress this weekend with the interior pieces, I also started installing the new carpet. What a pain! The rear trim pieces are all notched out for the roll bar and strut brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 This weekend was a big step in the right direction! My buddy came over and installed the windshield, hatch and quarter glass. It's really starting to look like a car again! Once the glass was in, I finished installing all the rear trunk and hatch panels. Then I rebuilt the T-Tops. I am hoping to pick up the engine & MS3 Goldbox ECU this week. Next up is reassembly of the doors and installing the new door glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 It's funny how the things that take a ton of time don't look like much, then you start putting 'minor' things like glass back in and it looks like you're making HUGE progress all of a sudden... Keep it up, we're watching....waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 I completely agree, installing the glass was a huge step in the right direction. Motivation is at an all time high! Started recovering the interior panels. It's slow, tedious work. I hope it turns out OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerformanceVH Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 I finished up installing the new door glass, door gasket, handle, mirror. Next will be the driver side. Everything is going together quite nicely. I am picking up my MS3 Goldbox ECU and harness tomorrow. Engine should be done soon, and I should be getting my engine paint this week. Things are quickly coming together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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