jkelly Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) 33 minutes ago, grannyknot said: That's excellent work you are doing, it's a pleasure to go through your thread. Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoy going through it. I'm really enjoying going back and posting all these photos because it reminds me how far this car has come. Edited November 15, 2018 by jkelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 I had the majority of the original hardware cadmium plated. Here's a picture of some of it. Most of it came out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 I've been working on the new dash gauges. I got all new Speedhut gauges in 4.5" and 2 5/8" -- GPS speedometer with fuel gauge, tachometer, oil pressure, water temp, and voltage. I was able to re-use the original housings for the 2 5/8" gauges with some modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 The 240z is in paint! Heavily influenced by Safari Gold I went with a metallic gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiftsurfer Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Everything looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmdowning Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Amazing work. Awesome job and dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 4:16 AM, swiftsurfer said: Everything looks great! Thanks! 3 hours ago, mmmdowning said: Amazing work. Awesome job and dedication. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Wow it's been a long time since I've posted. I've been working hard on the Megasquirt 3 with COP and full sequential. I've also been working on the interior, dash, etc. Here's a quick break down of what I've done since the last update: New VintageDash Dash is assembled with SpeedHut gauges Bored the engine to 87mm Moly coated JE Forged pistons with contact reduction and accumulator grooves ARP rod, main, and head bolts/studs installed New timing components installed Turbo oil pump installed T3/T04E Garret Turbo 50Trim 0.63A/R. Ceramic coated. Ceramic coated exhaust header with external wastegate piping TiAL BOV and Wastegate install Treadstone Intercooler install Champion 4-row radiator installed Twin 12" electric fan install 3" stainless steel exhaust from turbo back. Custom welded. Wideband O2 installed in exhaust DG508 coils installed Palnet fuel rail installed RRFPR installed Gas tank installed Fuel surge tank installed Carter P4070 lift pump and Walbro GSL39 primary fuel pump installed Classic Tube stainless steel fuel hardlines installed from Classic Tube stainless steel brake lines installed Custom fabricated braided SS brake lines Installed brake booster Installed brake master cylinder Installed clutch master cylinder Installed E-brake cable Engine run at idle on full sequential and COP Reflectix heat shield installed on interior Leather diamond stiched vinyl installed 20190909_200433_1.mp4 20190703_194045.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Recently I put in a new headliner. This wasn't as difficult as it seemed at first, but it certainly helps having two people there. I also started putting in new window header vinyl. This took a few tries to get it smooth. I'll upload final pics of this tonight or tomorrow. I also rebuilt the quarter windows with new inner and outer weatherstripping. These were pretty hard to get back into the car because the weatherstripping doesn't like to compress. I found using longer M4 screws helps to grab the screw hole threads and pull it in. This would have been easier with two people -- one person pushing on the window while another threads in the four screws. I also started laying down the interior vinyl (transmission tunnel, strut towers, inner-rockers, wheel-wells, etc. I went with 15" graphite Konig Rewinds for wheels. I put these on and over the the course of just 48 hours the car settled and the tire/fender gap looks great now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 On 11/15/2018 at 2:38 PM, jkelly said: ... I ended up completely disassembling the steering column and refreshing the top and bottom bearings with new balls. I also added a couple extra balls to the bearing to tighten up the steering a bit, hopefully. Also, a new glove box badge. I was also able to find a replacement for the needle bearing in the bottom of the column. .... Wow!!! Very impressive build. Clearly a labor of love. I'm currently in the 12th year of my 260Z to Velo Rossa project. Been away from it for a few years as life keeps getting in the way. But I'm finally back at it and I'm currently in the middle of converting to an electric power steering unit from a Saturn Vue. My steering column bearings are in bad shape and I haven't seen any replacements sold anywhere. I was hoping you could expand on exactly how you refreshed yours. How did you remove them without damage? Where would I get more ball bearings? What size balls? Etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Hey, thanks! I know how the delays go. I'm 4+ years in now, but almost there. That last 10% takes twice as long as the rest. I can't recall how I got the bearings out, but I imagine I used a pipe of some sort to hammer them out. Maybe even a PVC pipe. I will go back through my pictures and see if I have some that show that. Also, I would not recommend removing the needle bearing in the end of the steering column. It's not meant to be removed and I did destroy part of it. It's a needle bearing surrounded by a rubber bushing and encased in a metal sleeve. I damaged the sleeve and need to machine a new one. I was able to find a replacement bearing, but not replacement rubber isolator and metal casing. The other bearings, though, are 1/8". https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PQLP9S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 On 1/23/2020 at 8:39 PM, Fauxre said: Wow!!! Very impressive build. Clearly a labor of love. I'm currently in the 12th year of my 260Z to Velo Rossa project. Been away from it for a few years as life keeps getting in the way. But I'm finally back at it and I'm currently in the middle of converting to an electric power steering unit from a Saturn Vue. My steering column bearings are in bad shape and I haven't seen any replacements sold anywhere. I was hoping you could expand on exactly how you refreshed yours. How did you remove them without damage? Where would I get more ball bearings? What size balls? Etc.. There's this forum post that kind of describes the process: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/240z-280zxt-s30-s130-tech-tips-275/steering-column-fix-15966/ Also this manual that has some decent diagrams that might help: http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/AUTOMOBILE/NISSAN/240z/1973/ST Steering.pdf This post talks about the process in good detail, too. Try searching for "bearing" in this post: http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/forum/forum/garages/datsun-nissan-garage/4020-project-s30z-my-swiss-datsun-240z-1972/page40 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Thanks jKelly for those links. Looks like you've covered everything. 1 hour ago, jkelly said: .... Also, I would not recommend removing the needle bearing in the end of the steering column. It's not meant to be removed and I did destroy part of it. It's a needle bearing surrounded by a rubber bushing and encased in a metal sleeve. I damaged the sleeve and need to machine a new one. I was able to find a replacement bearing, but not replacement rubber isolator and metal casing... I don't need the lower portion of the steering column for my conversion. I didn't find a needle bearing at the bottom, although I did find a rubber seal that is not meant to be removed, just the same bearing as the top. I was able to remove the bottom bearing without any damage by using a 3/4 inch pvc coupler and a length of copper pipe. I'll try to do the same with the top after I have every thing lined up and tacked in their final positions. I should be able to cobble together one good bearing from the pieces of both. BTW, I like your wheel choice. I went with a similar look, Roto RB's ,17"x9.5 rear and 17x9 front... hence the need for power steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 9:34 PM, Fauxre said: Thanks jKelly for those links. Looks like you've covered everything. I don't need the lower portion of the steering column for my conversion. I didn't find a needle bearing at the bottom, although I did find a rubber seal that is not meant to be removed, just the same bearing as the top. I was able to remove the bottom bearing without any damage by using a 3/4 inch pvc coupler and a length of copper pipe. I'll try to do the same with the top after I have every thing lined up and tacked in their final positions. I should be able to cobble together one good bearing from the pieces of both. BTW, I like your wheel choice. I went with a similar look, Roto RB's ,17"x9.5 rear and 17x9 front... hence the need for power steering. Excellent. Glad you got the bearing out without damage. If you want some new 1/8" balls shoot me a PM and I'll send them your way free of charge. I bought 100 of them after all. What body kit is that? It looks far out. Gotta make room for those wheels. I'm on Konig Rewind 15"x 7s. What's your tire size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fauxre Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) Hey thanks for the offer. I'll certainly take you up on it if I lose any during the cleanup. The body kit is a Velo Rossa. It's styled after the early 60's Ferrari 250 GTO. John Washington of ZTrix.com makes it. Tires are 245/45/17's up front and 275/40/17's in the rear. Had to do some minor surgery to those fenders to get them under. My build is here, Velo Rossa Build, if you're interested. Edited February 8, 2020 by Fauxre fix spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) On 2/3/2020 at 3:29 PM, Fauxre said: The body kit is a Velo Rossa. It's styled after the early 60's Ferrari 250 GTO. John Washington of ZTrix.com makes it. Tires are 245/45/17's up front and 275/40/17's in the rear. Had to do some minor surgery to those fenders to get them under. My build is here, Velo Rossa Build, if you're interested. Very cool. I'll check that out. I finally assembled the steering column. I had to machine a new end bearing sleeve for the needle bearing in the end of the steering column. Everything went back together great and the column feels sweet. No freeplay or binding. Shooting for a maiden voyage of the car this weekend. 4+ years coming! The old broken sleeve and needle bearing. The sleeve I machined, the rubber isolator, and the needle bearing. Bonus doggo. Edited February 21, 2020 by jkelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkelly Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 Installed the steering column and steering coupler. The steering coupler shaft interferes with my turbo oil drain, so I ordered 90" 3/4" barb for the drain that should solve the problem. Hoping for a maiden voyage this weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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