Hollywoodman Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 This is my first time tackleing a restoration project. I have a 78 280z and i am looking for any kind of info on how to start the full custom restoration. I don't know if it is easier to start with one thing or the other and then the following steps. Like when to do the engine or paint and interior. I am located in Northern Los Angeles and if anyone knows of any good shops i could take it to, it would be much appreciated. Thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Hey Brian, There is a book, written by Wick Humble (RESTORING YOU DATSUN Z) that covers all that you are interested in. I may not have the title worded correctly but, its very similar. I purchased mine from Motorsports Auto. You might give it a go! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 very close Tom. I'm at work getting payed for doing nothing and being bored so... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931128022/sr=8-1/qid=1149710712/ref=sr_1_1/002-4924584-9509604?%5Fencoding=UTF8 and for all the related books: http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=br_ss_hs/002-4924584-9509604?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dblended&keywords=how+to+restore+your+datsun and ebay: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=How+to+Restore+Your+Datsun+Z-Car+ Yes, I am very bored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywoodman Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 thank you. I will give these some looking at. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thanks for the clarification! I came pretty close though, considering I have CRS (Can't remember sh_ _). Just one of those old guy things....hell, I feel good that I came that close, and I have the book.....just haven't looked at it in over four years! Tom very close Tom. I'm at work getting payed for doing nothing and being bored so... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931128022/sr=8-1/qid=1149710712/ref=sr_1_1/002-4924584-9509604?%5Fencoding=UTF8 and for all the related books: http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=br_ss_hs/002-4924584-9509604?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dblended&keywords=how+to+restore+your+datsun and ebay: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=How+to+Restore+Your+Datsun+Z-Car+ Yes' date=' I am very bored![/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Thanks for the clarification! No Problem. I'm realizing more and more that CRS increases with age. I never could really remember names, but was always good with numbers. I still remember the phone number of the first house I lived in once I moved to Texas, back in 1984. Now it's getting to the point of remembering most numbers and a name every once in awhile. Weird how that works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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