A to Z Posted Friday at 07:35 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 07:35 PM On the hood for my 260Z project. I will give some clarification. It is meant to be a picture frame. I want an open engine compartment. no hood at all looks unfinished. this is mean to close off the stuff that is mundane and let the engine shine through. black but blue underneath and a fully polished out engine. So, maybe once done you will understand what I am going for. The Behemoth at Z Car Garage has the same deal.....but the blue engine compartment, shaved, will really contrast with the black picture frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted Saturday at 01:52 AM Author Share Posted Saturday at 01:52 AM ready for installation: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFloridian Posted Saturday at 02:27 PM Share Posted Saturday at 02:27 PM 12 hours ago, A to Z said: ready for installation: Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted Saturday at 05:05 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 05:05 PM thanks. It's a very expensive hobby I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A to Z Posted yesterday at 01:12 AM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:12 AM 12-06-2025. I have boxes and boxes of stuff I have bought for the car, and today was the day to start throwing all the stuff on and make some room back! First, I had the mobile welder stop by and weld my radiator support back in, and while here, I had a thick steel plate welded on to the top. It is stronger now than it ever was. Then it was time to start installing parts on the engine, getting the hood on, rear suspension back in and all 4 new wheels. I took the dash down from the rafters so I could start on it on very cold days indoors, and it is a lot heavier than I remember......I am going to swiss cheese the frame and lighten it up a bit......I don't need that weight! Pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAT26OZ Posted 17 hours ago Share Posted 17 hours ago (edited) At Harbor Freight they have carbon stipping discs for the angle grinder. It takes the paint off like nothing and does not damage the panels at all. it actually polishes the metal so don't forget to hit with some 80 grit to get the mechanical bond back. I also have the drum sander version from HF also and it strips paint like nothing!! https://www.harborfreight.com/4-12-in-non-woven-paint-and-strip-abrasive-wheel-70419.html great job on the progress! Edited 17 hours ago by DAT26OZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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