Home Built by Jeff Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 This week I finally finish the roll cage. I also start aligning all of the panels on the Z getting it ready for paint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs8r-OfKO7c&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torynich Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 My 10 year old son and I are loving your videos. His vote is for a rear bumper but I'm liking your metal work skills and think you should go the shaved bum route... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Glad you guys are enjoying it. That is one of the reasons I don't swear in these, as lots of guys watch it with their kids. I think I am going to go somewhere inbetween, and keep the bumper but make it sit a bit tighter and smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 IMO the rear end is a little too plain without a bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 This week I get stuck back into repairing the bonnet and then spend a heap of time trying to get the front bar lined up. https://youtu.be/6fjH2aVIhK8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetsaz Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I'd keep the rear bumper on. Only reason not to is for heavily modified cars or those that don't use the front. Weirdly enough, some of the cars from Star Road that have the full length front grill and bumper deletes are still using the rear bumper. I think it looks unbalanced. As far as the bonnet is concerned, for the cost of a new original one you could have one from carbon fiber. Of course some people have complained about small fitment issues with those as well, so it depends on what you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 27 minutes ago, Zetsaz said: As far as the bonnet is concerned, for the cost of a new original one you could have one from carbon fiber. Of course some people have complained about small fitment issues with those as well, so it depends on what you're after. That is one of the main reasons I am sticking with the one I have. I think the CF bonnet look is getting old these days and I would spend just as much time getting to fit properly (life the FG one on my 911). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetsaz Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Home Built by Jeff said: That is one of the main reasons I am sticking with the one I have. I think the CF bonnet look is getting old these days and I would spend just as much time getting to fit properly (life the FG one on my 911). That's the same reason I go back and forth on it in the future. If I did buy something like that in carbon, I would try to get a carbon or fiberglass hatch as well and match them to whatever paint I had on the rest of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 This week I manage to do some home built frame pulling and then I rebuild the spray booth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5iZq18gmu4&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softopz Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Your front bumper actually looked normal Like mine when I installed it. I believe your suppose to have the bracket loose ( the 2 main in the middle) mount the corners then go back and tighten it all. I could be wrong buts thats how I did it altough you wanted to tuck yours in a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 1 hour ago, softopz said: Your front bumper actually looked normal Like mine when I installed it. I believe your suppose to have the bracket loose ( the 2 main in the middle) mount the corners then go back and tighten it all. I could be wrong buts thats how I did it altough you wanted to tuck yours in a bit more. I have tried adjusting it every which way. It was more the issue of the front end not being straight rather than adjusting the mounts. It is getting there now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softopz Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 23 hours ago, Home Built by Jeff said: I have tried adjusting it every which way. It was more the issue of the front end not being straight rather than adjusting the mounts. It is getting there now though. Yes I spoke to soon I noticed later in the video. However these zeds have so much adjusting it's nuts. Keep up the videos I do enjoy watching the progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 This week's adventure was finishing up the booth lighting. I then moved on to rust treating the whole car and painting the epoxy primer. https://youtu.be/NUitHBWySDk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) This week I planned on painting the epoxy on the inside of all the panels, but I ended up getting side tracked by more panel beating and trying to fit a really dodgy wing. Edited February 16, 2018 by Home Built by Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 (edited) This week I get to see how my wing came out, and it was not as great as I hoped. Edited February 23, 2018 by Home Built by Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) This week I have finally gotten to primer the inside of all the panels, and I get on to tackle the fuel flap. Edited March 2, 2018 by Home Built by Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) This week is all about the rear end and who doesn't like a nice rear end https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKZUX48vs-c Edited March 9, 2018 by Home Built by Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Thanks for doing these videos, I really enjoy all of them, especially the Porsche 911. I have a little bit of regret with that marque, I had a friend give me an old 911 he ran on the track, it was in bad shape, but instead of repairing the engine and body, I parted it out and used the funds on my 280Z. I probably could not have afforded it, Zs are so much cheaper, but I feel like I missed a chance to drive one of those machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Parts for Z's are generally reasonable. Parts for Porsche's are insane, I originally thought I would build my 911 as a track/street car, but I soon learned I couldn't afford the maintenance costs. That said, I have even looked at getting an MX5 as a track car, as they are much more affordable than Z's now, and you can trash the hell out of it without worrying if you break it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home Built by Jeff Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 The Datsun engine is back!! This week I give body work a rest and I get stuck into porting the head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajBXF5x7Dfc&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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