NgoZ Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Mine is slowly starting to form, I received almost everything I need, I just need to find the time now. My wedding is in a few months so been helping the misses with that, and I don't mention car stuff too much or she gives me that look. Rob let me know if you need a hand with something, always happy to help on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I can't bring myself to cut my perfectly good AC panel to mount the knobs. I am hoping I can get some sandwich action going on with a piece of metal wrapped around the back and a piece of ABS wedging in from the front, with the threaded knobs applying the squeeze to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I kind of got over the fear of cutting up the car when I cut out the tyranny cross member for the JCI kit. Now, I'm doing flares. I'm so over that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd428 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I would never cut up my car...................well maybe I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I still keep looking at my almost perfect fenders and am so on the fence about it. I think overfenders look good from a distance but crap up close. If the were just a little longer and began and ended at body lines i would be a little better with them. Supposedly the Japanese ones fit better but it looks like they like to run 15 inch wheels that are stretched. My worry about thise is that you would have to slide them up for the larger tires and then they wouldn't start where I want them to. if these 245s dont hit I'm not cutting. If they do hit then I'll get out the cut off wheel and they will have to say hello to my little friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skerry Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I can't bring myself to cut my perfectly good AC panel to mount the knobs. I am hoping I can get some sandwich action going on with a piece of metal wrapped around the back and a piece of ABS wedging in from the front, with the threaded knobs applying the squeeze to it. I have a busted up panel that I'll trade for your good one if that will make it easier on you. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 What an offer! I think I have 2 broken ones I got from junkyards to scavenge enough parts to make a complete unbroken one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Here are the 245-17s. They are close in the back but not touching anything. The car is not aligned though so they may move in the direction I don't want them to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey303LSZ Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Socorob... yes mine is the Vintage Air Mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Here's how I decided to mount speedhut gauges into the Datsun Z. I used a 4" PVC sewer cap from Ace hardware since it was flat on the end. I just cut a hole with a hole saw and grinded the knobs off the lock ring and it fit tight inside the cap. The cap is only about 1/16 smaller than the gauge pod so it all fit together easily. The hole saw was about 1/8" larger than the gauge, but since the locking ring with the nubs grinded off is exactly the same size as the inside of the cap, that keeps it centered. Edited April 4, 2014 by socorob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Here's how I decided to mount speedhut gauges into the Datsun Z. I used a 4" sewer cap from Ace hardware since it was flat on the end. I just cut a hole with a hole saw and grinded the knobs off the lock ring and it fit tight inside the cap. The cap is only about 1/16 smaller than the gauge pod so it all fit together easily. Looking good . Here's an easier method and cheaper . http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/112178-another-method-to-install-speedhut-gauge/ Edited April 4, 2014 by Domzs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 I already had 1 cap laying on my table in the garage when I was taking the old gauges apart and thought that looks about the right size. Happy accident. I had to go buy one more cap, borrowed the right size hole saw, so this project cost me $2.86.I drilled small holes in the sides of the cap and used the 4 screws that held the original one in to screw this in the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 You just have to make sure you push it tightly all the way forward when you tighten the mounting screws so that angled oval piece of plexiglass in the Datsun pod doesn't rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archull Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Man, surprised at how many Louisiana boys are on here. Checking in from Lafayette, however my brother in law lives in New Orleans like most of you and he finished up his 280zx ls swap project awhile back. My friend and I are about to start working on a pair of 280z LS3 swapped cars for street/track use. Nice progress on your build. Good luck on getting everything buttoned up, I may poke in from time to time to pick your brain on an issue when we run into one. Quick question, were you satisfied with the JCI swap parts? I was originally planning to use their mounts but I have been hearing good things about the Hawk Gen Three mounts they are just starting to offer. If you were to do it over again, would you use the same parts and venders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I would use the mounts again, but not the radiator hoses or AC stuff. Maybe just the AC bracket and compressor to keep from having to make your own mounts, but I would get the hoses,drier, and the rest of the AC system from vintage Air. I wasn't happy that he uses an AC compressor that's made in China. I'm hoping a sanden will bolt into the same place when this one fails. The JTR headers fit well. I am mostly pleased with everything I used so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skerry Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Socorob, you going to have this thing ready for Z car day at Price Leblanc in Gonzalez this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) I wish! I have to finish up the fuel system, all of the exhaust, all wiring , put body panels back on, interior back in, and paint. My goal is to be able to at least start it by July1. Plus we have a crawfish boil to go to this weekend. Edited April 8, 2014 by socorob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Fuel system is finished except for a short piece of return hose and 4 clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) I would use the mounts again, but not the radiator hoses or AC stuff. Maybe just the AC bracket and compressor to keep from having to make your own mounts, but I would get the hoses,drier, and the rest of the AC system from vintage Air. I wasn't happy that he uses an AC compressor that's made in China. I'm hoping a sanden will bolt into the same place when this one fails. The JTR headers fit well. I am mostly pleased with everything I used so far.FWIW - Here is a photo of the AC compressor that JCI installed in my car in 2004. It is still working great. Hope it helps. Here's a link to a website that sells them. http://www.techchoiceparts.com/inventory Edited April 20, 2014 by Phantom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 The new ones he sends are made in china from a company called omega. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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