BIGJIM Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 The old inline 6 is history, and im ready to pressure wash, scuff and paint the engine bay. Ill have to make the nessesary changes to the engine compartment as well. I still have a ton of crap to buy, drive shaft, shifter, etc etc. I hope to have it up and running by october. That includes the full drive train ready to roll, body and paint, all new weatherstrip and all new interior. I have alot of work but was fortunate to have found a rust free body to work with. Here are some pics to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 thats alot of work in a few short months! good luck and keep up with the pics i too am working on the engine compartment.what color are you going to paint yours?(engine compartment) v8dats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGJIM Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 Nothing special under the hood, just a satin black. The exterior will be painted bright orange with dupont 2 stage then color sanded and buffed till its like a mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I was there not too long ago, but your schedule seems awfully ambitious. I removed the entire front suspension while I was at it, and replaced the tie rods, ball joints, installed all new eurethane bushings, and upgraded brakes. It took a lot of work to clean up the engine bay and get it ready for paint. http://home.earthlink.net/~570z/images/before.JPG Here you can see what it looks like after cleaning up, painting and installing an LT1. http://home.earthlink.net/~570z/images/finishedEngine1.JPG I still have the interior to finish as well as exterior body and paint, and I doubt if I will be done before October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGJIM Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 LOL, seems like everyone thinks its impossible. Ive built a few z cars and more chevys and know i can knock this thing out pretty quick. I wont be doing alot of while im at its, so im sure i can do it, just wish me luck guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I think it is very possible to be done by October, plenty of time. Just don't fall into the while I'm at it trap. Good Luck on your Z, keep posting on the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Hey cool swap! May I ask what kind of seats are those? They look like leather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGJIM Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 They are simulated leather, much much cheaper than real leather, and they are of excellent quality. Only $99.99 each at kragen auto parts, hurry the sale ends soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 My first Hybrid Z went together mechanically, during one football season. My wife is a big fan or I would have been served divorce papers! Supercharged 4.3 V6, No JTR or Hybrid Z site to rely on back then. I'm in the fortunate position of just enjoying the V8 car now for many years with zero maintenance other than gas and oil changes. Promise, it will be worth it. You'll be way ahead with a good body. Good luck and keep us posted. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Be sure to check that battery tray area over very thoroughly, it looks like there's quite a bit of rust in there. I had to totally remove that area and replace it and also found a couple small rust holes in the driver footwell while removing the sound/heat insulation on the interior. If you don't deal with it now you'll have to at some later time so do it while the engine is out. What Bartman said is also a good thing to consider while the drive train is removed. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportZ2 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Don't waste time power spraying and scuffing the engine bay. In less then two hours you can have the whole thing stripped to bare metal by using Klean Strip Aircraft Remover. Make sure to buy the gallon can and not the spray can stuff. I used two coats and it was finished. Be sure to use a good vent mask and gloves up to your elbows. Any problems in the enigne compartment will defintely be seen after doing this and primer adheres to bare metal nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGJIM Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 The tray area is rusty, but all surface rust, no rot through at all and very solid still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Sandblasting(sand) or even better mediablasting(plastic)are options too.Primer adheres to the texture well,if you don't mind not having a smooth finish.Do a search on products like POR-15 and the like for prevention.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awd92gsx Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Sadly, has put his V8 swap on indefinite hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGJIM Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 I decided to go in another direction. Im just WAY to busy with my job to build a car anytime son. I sold everything to a local guy here in las vegas. I recomended this site to him so he can learn more about the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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