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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.

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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.

 

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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

 

 

 

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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. 

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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.

 

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I also started laying down the interior vinyl (transmission tunnel, strut towers, inner-rockers, wheel-wells, etc.

 

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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!

 

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On 11/15/2018 at 2:38 PM, jkelly said:

 

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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.

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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..

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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

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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!

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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.:wacko:

 

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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.:wacko:

 

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?

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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.

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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.

 

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The sleeve I machined, the rubber isolator, and the needle bearing.

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Bonus doggo.

 

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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!

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