jmarsh Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 A little introduction: My dad and I bought a 1972 240Z in late July 2012. He was retiring from 35 years in the Army, as well as 13 years after that. It was to be a Grandfather (him), father (me) and son (Ryker) project. When I was younger, my dad had a 280x 2+2. So, I knew we liked the car. I wanted a 1972, as that was the year I was born. This particular car was the 1st one we looked at, and we bought it within 24 hours of test driving it. The previous owner had repainted it the factory orange, but it is a pretty poor paint job. That's ok. He did, however put in a L28. A little extra for the 240z.... Unfortunately, My Dad passed away in early August. We had only made a few plans for the car. I wanted to change the motor. He wanted to keep the L28. We are keeping the L28....but will add a turbo. My son, Ryker, 5, has named the car Roz, from the movie Monsters University. Now, onto the madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndyAndTheSea Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Sorry to hear about your Dad, I lost mine two years ago. Very unfortunate. It's great that your keeping his spirit alive in the project though! Welcome, and I look forward to your progress. Best of luck to you and your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Roz is in the right place, welcome to the Z addiction rehab center Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquick260 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Welcome, family project fun. Sorry for the loss, glad you are keeping his wishes in the car. This addiction is hard to wane, so good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jmarsh Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 The interior and the motor as they were when I got the car. It came with an L28 from the previous owner. Brake lines went on as soon as I got the car home. The Z does not stop anywhere as good as my VW Passat....that will change in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 A few more parts came in over the past few days. A few chrome bits and some gaskets. Then these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Got a bit of help earlier this week removing some of the gasketing as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 A few updates this week....just more parts coming in. First is the 8point rollcage from S&W Race cars. The price was right, shipped fast, and I don't mind welding a bit. I am not sure that I will put in the front 2 bars, but that will be decided on later. This is a driver, not a track car, but I still wanted the safety of the bar. Next is the BRE carbon Fiber front spoiler with ducting. This came in from MSA with a lot of replacement rubber/gasket/molding....no pics of the gaskets, as they are kind of boring. Also in yesterday was the carbon Fiber hood from Seibon. I hope to get it test fitted later today.....maybe. Anyone looking for a good stock hood? I just might have one for sale soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Let us know how that roll cage works for you. I'm thinking about getting one for some added safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) A few more parts came in.... Tial wastegate .8 bar Wilwood 1". I polished it myself. Front lower control arms and spacers from Datsun Parts, LLC. Carbon Fiber headlight buckets. T3 Rear lower control arms Synapse blow off valve. Edited February 25, 2014 by jmarsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Interested in how the DP LLC parts fit and work. Looks like they centered the inner mounting points of the link, where the stock configuration has offset bushings. Seems like they gave the option of using the stock TC rod also. They look very adjustable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammed_s30 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Also interested in seeing how that cage works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 More parts arrived today: Snow Performance Water-Methanol injection kit ARP head stud kit. The steering wheel I will be using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarsh Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 A few more parts to show.... Retro Spec Carbon Fiber rear finish panel. This took a while to get, but they kept me informed during the process, so I didn't mind. Worth the wait, IMO. Autometer gauges, Carbon Fiber series. I have a new Speedo, Tach, boost, oil pressure, and fuel level. I also have an AEM wideband, but no picture of it. Wilwood 4-piston front brake setup. I also have the 2-piston for the rears. And finally.... Precision Turbo PT6262 ball bearing turbo charger. More later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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