toolman Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) This 260Z Build for the 2026 SEMA SHOW comes all the way from Great Britain. Yorkshire Car Restoration is performing a Wild Build with a complete Liberty Walk Body Kit, Mercedes V8 Motor and featuring Gull Wing Doors. This company is well known car restoration companies in Europe. Since the car will represent them at a SEMA SHOW, you bet they will go all out. I seen some of their previous restoration work and their workmanship is excellent. The 260Z Project Car is from California and is pretty good shape. The body seems to have relative only minor corrosion problems( even the floor pans probably don't need to be replaced. https://youtu.be/QsBzrxPXM2c Use this Link________________________________________ Edited February 25 by toolman link connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatout Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 love how European shops are so full. lots of nice tools and cars all stuffed in a small "shed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 (edited) PART 2- Working on Gull Wing Doors Demonstrating the process of converting old door shell into the Gull Wing Door. Fabricating new door frame from scratch is something to be hold. The craftsmanship is excellent. Their equipment is First Class and expensive. Most body shops don"t have access to scuh expensive equipment but work can duplicate by regular metal working tools but taking more labor and time. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGEWDhsnRoE for video Edited February 3 by toolman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 (edited) Part-3 The Whole Plan is explained in this Video, Liberty Walk Body Kit and other exterior modifications are exposed. But Time is the greatest enemy as the Sema Show is now less than a year away. go to ======https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Merq9wrCZns Edited February 3 by toolman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 (edited) Part 4-Fixing the Gull Wing Doors and create special Interior design work Finding a mistake costs a lot of correction time but when you doing a one of a kind project that is to be expected. Go to---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itN99F8VKbQ Edited February 3 by toolman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 (edited) 10 hours ago, toolman said: Part 5-Major Problems in the build -time may run out before the car is finished. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcXWWiwmGSI Edited February 3 by toolman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 (edited) Part 6-Major Problem delays SEMA PROJECT A major problem occurred in using a late model 370z suspension into this SEMA SHOW car. Its wider size and different mounting points created a major obstacle in this construction, Time is the Real Problem so this build will be exciting to watch. https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=EY6HaMiWFE48t=1686s Edited March 7 by toolman text correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 (edited) Part 7-More work on the Rear of the Hatch area to install the 370 Rear Suspension Subframe. The Entire Rear Deck and Frame must be removed to make it fit. The Workmanship is excellent and the Shop High Tech Equipment makes this big job alot easier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v-EY6HaMiWFE48&t37s ---- Edited March 7 by toolman text correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 (edited) Part 8-The Roll Cage is now installed so the Roof Area is being prepared for the Gull Wing Door Build. A Major Obstacle that I foresee the Transmission Tunnel and Firewall may have to cut open because of the Huge Mercedes Motor and Transmission. But if they are willing to Eliminating the Tunnel and Widening the Firewall Opening, they should not be a Big Problem. Edited March 17 by toolman text correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 PART 9- ROLL BAR WELDED IN AND FABRICATING SQUARE TUBING INTERMEDIATE FRAME Thing are really moving along now. The Roll BAR is welded in and a frame connecting the existing front and rear frame rails is being fabricated. Excellent metal fabrication is demonstrated. i can for see that the original Transmission Tunnel will have to be removed to provide clearance for the Mercedes transmission. e Firewall probably have to be widen also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolman Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Part 9-Middle Connection Frame Rails are fabricated and installed. In this this video, the Frame Rails connecting the Front and Rear Frame is being constructed and installed. It is pretty heave duty but besides acting as a regular Body Frame, it must also support those Gull Wing Doors. As the Roof will have be cut out for the doors too, extra support must be provided for door operation and replace the roof structure. I imagine the roll cage have a strong Center Roll Bar Section to accomplish this task. The Doors will be a major problem with sealing and allowing adjustment of the Gull Wing Doors; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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