A to Z Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 07-01-2023 UPDATE: I decided to do a little engine work first, by swapping out my old distributor for a new, in box one I bought from a guy online. I also connected up the radiator hose and poured the coolant back in. I went to start, and everything spins over great, but no fuel to the fuel filter.....so the electric fuel pump I bought will be going on. I will do a quick wireup and bypass to see if that fixes it. So, at that point, I closed the hood and went back to sanding. After sanding the hood and hatch, I turned my attention to the roof sides at the rain gutters. I was able to get the left (driver's) side done, and the right side is about 75% there. I tried the wire wheel attachment on the side stickers, and it 50% removes them, 50% smears them. But after that and then using the orbital sander and 80 grit sandpaper, it takes them all off and down to smooth metal. So, forward progress on getting her ready to go to the painter's. PICS: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 240Z. Sunroof removal. Before and after pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Even in Sanded condition, the difference is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) 07-02-2023 UPDATE: I spent a few hours in the garage......I went ahead and mounted up the K&N Electric Fuel Pump and Filter I had, and I rigged it up and tested it, pushes plenty of fuel. Engine still won't start....I fiddled with it a bit, figured out it was electic, and decided to give it some thought, and pressed forward on body prep. I removed the flares, the front bumper, front blinkers, and then cut strips of metal out and then bonded them to the inside of the fenders where the side parking lamps holes were. I also covered the antenna hole. Once dried, I will use all metal filler and then Glaze with hardener to block sand them smooth. PICS: Edited July 3, 2023 by A to Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 07-08-2023 UPDATE: Sanding continues. I have it about 80-90% done now. I decided to try the Caramel Wheel I got, it actually takes the side stripes off better than wire wheel! I have been going panel by panel with my orbital sander, first I use 80 grit on it to get it all roughed up, then 320 to smooth it out. I work on that panel until ready to go, then move to the next. Using A LOT of 320 grit sanding discs! I am glad I bought a bunch of them online. VERY dusty, but not real hard. Some panels took awhile, as I kept at them until they were done, then moved on as I said. Here are a few pics. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 07-09-2023 UPDATE. Car is sanded! I got the car all sanded and ready. Needs a bath and taping, and goes to the painter ASAP. I still have to sand and do some trimming on my flares, but progress. My plan is to have the flares painted gloss black, or a charcoal grey metallic. Such a dusty thankless job. Pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share Posted July 12, 2023 07-11-2023 UPDATE: Z car went to the body and paint shop today. It sure was nice to see her out in the sunlight again. Pics : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 You didn't even remove the side mirrors, door handles or locks? Yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 No Sir. Tape and Paint. Works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 07-14-2023 UPDATE: Rob is finding a lot of "bulls eyes" in the primer, so he is sanding /blocking and working on it. He is a hard worker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dat73z Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Did they paint it in the prep bay with all of the trim on it? Just constructive feedback but I'm surprised you paid to paint it like that after you spent so many hours painting it in your garage. It's only a few hours to pull the trim and glass, certainly less than a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calZ Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 The ad says it's $1000 for prep and paint, so I think a consistent color is more of his concern rather than the fine details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) I made the decision to leave some things on. It won't be a problem. So, "the blame" falls on me. I acted like it was my car and my decision. The painting I had done previously, was flaking off and didnt work out very well. Edited July 16, 2023 by A to Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 (edited) 07-15-2023 UPDATE: Knowing the Z was being delivered back from the painter today, I went out to the garage to keep prepping the garage and some of the items so that I could immediaelty start putting the stuff back on. I glued some rubber washers on to the ends of the bumpers where they meet the body when tightened down, and 2 rubber washers under the rear spoiler. I then added a 240Z sticker to the back. polished out my tailight lenses and then my Z car showed up. Once it was in the garage I started putting the exterior items back on and God willing will do more tomorrow. 5 day turnaround at the painters is great! Pics follow. Edited July 16, 2023 by A to Z trump 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57GMC Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 12 hours ago, A to Z said: 07-15-2023 UPDATE: Knowing the Z was being delivered back from the painter today, I went out to the garage to keep prepping the garage and some of the items so that I could immediaelty start putting the stuff back on. I glued some rubber washers on to the ends of the bumpers where they meet the body when tightened down, and 2 rubber washers under the rear spoiler. I then added a 240Z sticker to the back. polished out my tailight lenses and then my Z car showed up. Once it was in the garage I started putting the exterior items back on and God willing will do more tomorrow. 5 day turnaround at the painters is great! Pics follow. Nice Joe..... Keep up the photos on your fun project... On 7/14/2023 at 1:57 PM, A to Z said: more: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoBrother Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 It looks really great! I bet you will be happy with a pro-paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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