glogan Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Hey I live in Temecula, just bought a 71 240z and this is such a great post to read... Hope you guys in the IE can help with my restoration... Wicki let us know when it's finish so we can mabe head out and see... oh, and if you can please hook me up with your painter I'd appreciate it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 i just finished updating the SU's throttle linkage to cable throttle cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Very nice!!! My Z's is also white and I was wondering what it would look like with the black fender flares. Got my answer, looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mull Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 This is insane... Looks like your carbs could use some bling though : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 how did you find the rust bullet holding up? I got a can of it in my house, and I'm thinking of using it in as many areas as possible for my build before laying down a bed liner of any sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 The rust bullet works great. I would suggest that if you put some in the engine bay that you use a spray gun instead of a brush since yuo can see the brush strokes. Also were a mask with the carbon filters lots of fumes from the paint. Wear some gloves if you get the paint in your skin and it dries your going to be wearing that paint for a week not even scrubbing works. Im going to be using it again on my dads 1964 Ford galaxie restoration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 great! they also have a blak-kote which is an automotive undercarriage protectant, like the bed liner, but not as rough. the person who sold me the rust bullet is one of the only distributors in Canada, and he actually used to work for the POR company, and switched sides after he came in contact with Silver Bullet while doing chemical research on various protectant paints and armour coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnjayb Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 im speachless.. never knew there were sooo many Zs in the I.E. im in moreno valley. We should have a meet someday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poortecher Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 This thing is looking killer man. I can't wait until I can start putting mine back together! On a side note, x2 on the rust bullet recommendation. Awesome stuff for sure. I found out the hard way on the brush strokes, though. I did my engine compartment first, and now I'm gonna have to smooth it out and repaint with a top coat. Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see it finished!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 I just picked up a new 280zx radiator for $180 bucks. That thing is nice its bigger than the stock 240z radiator i think is about 2inches taller the radiator, width is the same. Also It comes out off the bottom about 1 1/2. Here are some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted November 11, 2007 Author Share Posted November 11, 2007 Here are some pictures of the headliner and side panels, I went with all black.I will be ordering some Fatmat extreme liner next week so i can start doing the carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 I just purchase some 120 sq.ft of RAAMmat BXT for $237.01 total. Its a butyl base with asphalt for thickness. I was going to go with Fatmat extreme rattle trap which is cheaper thicker but it is asphalt base which i don't want the smell.. Im going to cover all of the inside of the car i want it as quite as possible. also i just got some carpet padding which is about 1/2 thick and some new auto carpet at $27.00 a yard it should be good. Since this is going to be a daily driver I want to be comfortable as possible. I also order a few weeks back ROSS 240z Aluminum Hubs with 0 offset with a custom chevy bolt pattern 5x4.75 i cant wait to receive them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 DAMN you are crusin on that thing.......If I wasn't married I would be able to pour money into my 240 but there is something about 5'7" standing in my way..........It is looking sweet. I have for the longest time been trying to decide betwen white or orange for my repaint but I think you have me leaning to white again..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 I just finished upholstering one of the sunvisors on the 240z I decided to used some left over headliner since it has 1/4 foam backing. I used cardboard panel auto upholstery supplies stores have them. I cut 2 cardboard panels I used the sunvisor metal frame as a pattern. I upholster one of them with the sunvisor frame attached and the other panel I sew by hand. Here are the original pictures of the sunvisor and after pictures. headliner is black. bottom sunvisor is the new one. VVV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 good work, but why didn't you sand and paint the rusty arm, or is it just the photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Regarding the rust on the arm its not done yet im going to paint them and going to buy bigger screws cause the ones i have are to short.I also receive the RAAMmat BXT I got 2 rolls of 60sq.ft. I just finished the other sunvisor i also finish sewing the rear wheel vinyl covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickiewicked240z Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Here are some before and after pictures of the installation on the RAAMmat. So far I have not finished my first roll which is about 60 sq. ft.,im going to double the mat in some areas.I still need to do the doors and rear quarter panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 The only thing that I can suggest it that you nee dto remember where all of your holes are for your screws and other attachments. I would try to seal up or cover evry piece of metal that you can. the Cieling and the roof make a HUGE differance. See if you can get a sound deadener spray from Stinger , use that to spray the door skins......This stuff makes the car feel more solid by a long shot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 wikie, i think you're doing an amazing job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 how much weight do you think the sound deadner will add? obviously your going for the comfortable (i.e. quiet) ride, just wondering thats all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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