pparaska Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 ...in the Z! I put some pics (it's not completed, but close) HERE . She said she never thought the day would come...can't blame her - it was 11 YEARS. The ride is a bit stiff, but not bad, IMO. The engine (carb, I think) needs ALOT of help. I'll post elsewhere about that. It was a lot of fun though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Pete, that is great...The car looks wonderfull. Nice clean execution. I really love that paint.... So did she enjoy the ride??? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 very cool! congrats on the first drive in a beautiful car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Thats AWESOME Pete!.. the car looks great. My wife was scared to death to get into my car! You have actually come a long way since the Hybridz site was established.. I know it feels really good to get car finally out onto the street. And it is going to be even more fun after a litlle break in and tuning when you can "air it out".... Gongrats. Keep us posted Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Congrats!!! I know its been a long time waiting on your first drive. The car looks GREAT!!! Way to go!!!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fast Frog Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Pete! Your ride really looks great! Good job all the around!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Very cool Pete, I'm really really happy the day finally came. I'm sure she was blown away when you said 'Lets take the Z' Congrats man, that is so super. Regards, Lone Ps: I think my car still has knuckle marks on the door handle and a indentation where a passenger brake would be the last time she rode in the Z. (I only wish I had scared her worse if I had known what she was going to do down the road). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 WOOHOO! Congrats on the car, and I know the wife enjoyed going out on the weekend and not have you working on the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 congrats to pete!! im glad that you finally got to go out on your z. i bet you had a grin from ear to ear the whole time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Alright!!! Shes on the road! Did the wife like it? Your car looks great. When ever my wife rides in my Z, she says "only if you take it easy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Whoo Hooo! Looks great. Did you give the keys to the valet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utvolman99 Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Wow Pete, it looks so sweet! I do have one question, where did you find window molding without chrome? Ive been looking for that for a while now! Car looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Congrats. Do not leave us hanging too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyMIz Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 WOW...... is about all i can say Very nice very nice......WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Way to go Pete! I hope it was worth the trouble and wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Pete, You're a godd@m marvel to modern science. Thanks for blessing my desktop background awesome! -980mak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Pete you're stylin'! Did you coat the bumpers too or are those fiberglass? Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted July 1, 2002 Author Share Posted July 1, 2002 Thanks, guys. Owen, I took the 240Z center section, cut 3/4" out of the for/aft "depth" of it, and made some ends that taper/curve down to a point against the body at the edge. Since the stock bumper is only 16 or 18 gage steel, I just used 18 gage steel. I welded them on, and had the body guy do the putty thing to smooth it out. I also made new heavy duty mounts (steel, 1/4" angle, flat stock) to mimic the stock brackets, and between them welded a length of slightly curved 1" black pipe. So the bumper you see is just a bumper cover, and the pipe will transfer the loads to the stock Z body (which I left stock, but should have beefed up in retrospect - they're kind of flimsy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 CONGRATS!! I can't wait to see some more detailed pics. Really good to hear that you got it on the road. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted July 1, 2002 Share Posted July 1, 2002 Pete, Stunning car, it all goes together perfectly. I love those wheels and the color is very catching. Congrats on a pro-ride Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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