RPMS Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm gobsmacked by how lovely that car is. It's nice to see someone giving one of these cars the top-notch treatment it deserves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'm gobsmacked by how lovely that car is. It's nice to see someone giving one of these cars the top-notch treatment it deserves! Wow! Thanks RPMS. It's a real pleasure to put all the planning and work into one of these gems and have others appreciate it. It's going a little slow now but I should have more progress to post in 2 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 THe color is fantastic. The interior work is beyond my expectations. Keep posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetsaz Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I LOOOVE the interior work. Keep it up. Will be subbing to see where the build goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuD 91gt Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Looks great! Loving the progress thus far. Sometimes take way longer as I'm experiencing now. Keep up the good work and dedication! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 THe color is fantastic. The interior work is beyond my expectations. Keep posting That color is Lamborghini's Arancio Argos Pearl. Fantastic in the sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 After a long 4 weeks wait the project is moving along again. Had to play with the placement of the power window motors so there would be minimal torsion on the belt mechanism in order to get the best speed in the window movement. The pics show where we finally mounted the motors and that it's almost a straight line to the window crank. I was surprised by how quiet the motors are and the speed is similar to an OEM system. Switches went in the center console behind the shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) The remaining body pieces that still need painting are prepped and going in the booth today for that shot of orange. Hopefully these will go on the car tomorrow . Edited October 23, 2015 by dmoralesbello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Fresh three stage paint on the remaining body pieces went on today. Took lots of pics just to remember how labor intensive this whole process is BUT it sure is worth it when you see the final result. Edited October 23, 2015 by dmoralesbello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 A few more shots of the airdam prep and paint: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 An update on the lengthened headlight bucket mod that we came up with in order to fit the longer LED bulbs and ballasts: OEM buckets were cut transversely at the base and a 3 inch metal strip was tack welded between the parts. A "pocket" was created to fit the ballast and tack welded as well: The modified buckets were then finished off with All Metal filler, sanded and given a couple of coats of zinc paint: and then 2 coats of black undercoating: Will update again with final assembly with LED bulbs and headlamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Video of the front air dam freshly painted in Lamborghini's Arancio Argos Pearl. This is a 3 stage process (base color, pearl, clear coat) and coincidentally the base color is virtually identical to the original Datsun 110 code paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) We decided to coat the area underneath the windshield wiper cowl (that was half ass painted grey at the factory) with textured anti-corrosive black. Should give a nice background contrast once the cowl is installed again. PS: Sorry I can't seem to flip the upside down pic. Edited November 15, 2015 by dmoralesbello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdmanone Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 You are doing a great job on this car. My first car was a 78 280z I bought when I was in the Marine Corps. 23 years later I just pick up a 74 260z. Fun cars to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 You are doing a great job on this car. My first car was a 78 280z I bought when I was in the Marine Corps. 23 years later I just pick up a 74 260z. Fun cars to play with. I'm certainly enjoying the ride! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) It's been very frustrating waiting for things to happen with my 280Z. The paint shop has been really busy and it seems like they're giving new projects preference over my "old Z". Anyway, the undercoating is finished so the build should advance further this week. I will keep posting. The material used for the undercoating was : 3M Body Schutz Rubberized Coating Black 08864 and 3M™ Scotchgard™ Autobody Coating,7277. Here are the links for the products: http://3mcollision.com/3m-body-schutz-rubberized-coating-black-8864.html http://3mcollision.com/3m-scotchgard-autobody-coating-7277.html Edited December 14, 2019 by dmoralesbello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 After buying 2 sets of mirrors (OEM black plastic and Vitaloni black plastic as well) I finally decided to mount these stainless steel bullet mirrors from the UK. I will also be swapping my original 280Z black windshield wipers for a nice set of earlier Z silver "wire" wipers. The idea is to eliminate all the black accents of the later Z for the more vintage silver/chrome look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Here's an update on the headlight bucket extension mod that we started a while back but are only now in the process of installing. A 3"extension was welded in and a "pocket" for the LED ballast was incorporated into the back of the bucket. After finishing off with black anticorrosive paint a 0.5" hole was drilled on the engine side of each bucket, fitted with a rubber grommet, the OEM wires were fed through and the LED ballast placed in its pocket and held with 3M double stick trim tape. The Autopal headliamp with the LED light installed has the cooling fins protruding from the back plus the ballast but fits nicely into the modified extended bucket. The remaining installation is SOP. The intensity, quality and focus of the light emanating from the LED bulbs is excellent and the final look is very close to stock. Edited November 12, 2016 by dmoralesbello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoralesbello Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 Painted black the inside of the airdam last night in preparation for installing it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevvinG Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Great build!! I'm amazed at the condition you got that Z in! Quick question: Did you need to roll the rear fenders to get those 16x8's to fit without rubbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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