AkRev Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looks good! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thank AkRev! Wheels arrived from Japan this week. RS Watanabe 16"-8.5J and 16"-9.5J Some goodies came with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Those wats... B-E-A-U-tiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 No way, you're making me jealous, Takashi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Did you purchase the proper clutch slave + clutch master cylinder for a 75 280Z? I believe they do differ depending on whether you have a 5 speed or 4 speed, as there are different throw out bearing lengths (inside transmission bell housing). The 4 speed and 5 speed slave cylinders are the same, or at the very least they can be used interchangeably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks Leon, Andy. I was luck that RS Watanabe had seasonal bargain sale:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 The 4 speed and 5 speed slave cylinders are the same, or at the very least they can be used interchangeably. Thank for your input. Yeah. When I measure and compare the length and it turned out the difference is not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Working on Power Lock and Power Window. I purchased SPAL Two-Door Power Lock Kit 37000148 and switch. Also, I purchase power window kit VPA-80127C from local guy @ craigslist. It's old model, but it's brand new. First, I cleaned up and paint center console. Cut the hole for the power window switches. Try to avoid breaking nut hole of the ashtray holding screw. The SPAL kit comes with paper model to easily to place and make a hole. I need to trim a bit of the actuator since it grinding window frame. Also, the holding parts of of the rod is not wide enough hole. I need to make it bigger hole. and installed! Edited April 21, 2014 by tamo3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terse Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 awesome build tamo! i will be following along intently. what paint did you use for spraying your interior center console? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hi terse, I used SEM Landau Black 15013 spary for all interior. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/SEM2/15013/N0477.oap?ck=Search_N0477_-1_-1&pt=N0477&ppt=C0171 My original interior panel was brown and I wanted change to black interior. First of all, wash and cleaned up with TSP. Then, spray SEM 38363 Sand Free http://www.amazon.com/Products-38363-Sand-Free-Aerosol/dp/B00B3HXM6I While the paint is still wet, I spray the SEM Landau Black 2-3 coating. This paint is stink! But once it get dry, it beautiful flat (egg shell) black. You can paint it vinyl surface too. You can see the difference of the cheap black paint on the dash panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terse Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 awesome thanks tamo! i think i'll be painting some of my interior parts instead of buying new pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'm glad to hear that. It's easy project and it become better than 40 years old original finish for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terse Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 quick question, did you add a clear coat to prevent chipping afterwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Share Posted April 23, 2014 No. You don't need clear coat since I apply SEM Sand free. It's adhesion promoter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terse Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 any updates on your build tamo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 It's been busy after starting new job few weeks ago. I started working on fixing crack of my dash. I need to remove dash in order to install side trim interior anyway before install from windshield. I removed dash carefully not to add more crack damage. Some of the gauge is harder to remove due to the deform of the dash. So, I follow typical instruction to fill "Gap Remover" from HomeDepot. Then Bumper repair. I can't find NAPA's bumper repair anywhere @ eBay, I used JB Weld instead after 1st sanding. Sanding, new crack show up ,JB Weld to fill, Sanding, new crack show up ,JB Weld to fill, Sanding, new crack show up ,JB Weld to fill, .... I kept repeating several times... Try & error, Oversanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect240z Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Nice Man! Are you going to have to cut the fenders to get those Wats to fit or use spacers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamo3 Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hi Perfect240z, I already cut the fenders to fit those big tires:-) I kept using JB Weld to fix the dash, but it causes another crack while sanding.... Got better bondo. And Primer Bumper texture. I paint too close distance. a lot of dripping... A bit too shiny. Final flat black interior paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattlejester Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Dang looks good man, keep up the work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terse Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Tamo, a few quick questions about your body work. What kind of primer did you use after you put a coat of epoxy primer on? Did you sand the epoxy primer as well? I didn't see much from your body/paint posts, but could you describe a bit more in detail your whole process from bare metal to final paint and clear coat? Your thread has been super helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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