MadMaxDallas Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Firm, I am in Dallas area too. Awhile back, I purchased a 2+2 turbo for parts from craigs list, for my Turbo car (spares) and son's N/T. It was white and red interior. I took out almost everything. I was planning on keeping the turbo motor to rebuild and build out next year, and swap out my Turbo motor (runs good) but wanted to build a fresh motor for it with some performance mod's. My point is. I have a complete 83 wiring harness, complete turbo dash, and all the stuff that goes on it. I am pretty new to the forums too here, and have enjoyed all the information. But I plan on joining the local Dallas Z club, just so I can get together face to face with other Z lovers. I am sure its a great place to get together and find sources for items we want, or get suggestions on projects and who has done what, and actually get a chance to look at the results. They meet once a month, I didn't get a chance to go last month due to working out of town. Maybe catch ya there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firm Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 That's a cool shot man...car looks good. 1500 a month is a pretty good budget, should come together quickly! Thanks bud. I wish I could've had the chance to get that shot a bit more clear, but there was a security guard rolling up at the time and I was using an ancient point and shoot on a fence.. All those things combined equals a blurry pic that could've come out much better. As for the $1500/month, Yessir.. I'm looking forward to it for sure. The only thing is that now they're talking about moving my shift from mornings to nights, which means that I might have to spend all my free time applying for other jobs to keep the z budget up as I'm a full time student @ night.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firm Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 They meet once a month, I didn't get a chance to go last month due to working out of town. Maybe catch ya there? Are you talking about the meet out off of 20 in Arlington at the pizza joint? If so I've only been out there once, but I figured that I wouldn't head back out there until I had made more progress on my car. It might be silly, but when I got out there and saw how great some of the cars looked I felt kind of left out, lol. My main thing now is I know that I need to replace my rack & pinion, but after that I don't know what to do. There are a ton of things that needs to be done, I just don't know exactly what to do first. I guess I'll figure it all out here in a bit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMaxDallas Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Are you talking about the meet out off of 20 in Arlington at the pizza joint? If so I've only been out there once, but I figured that I wouldn't head back out there until I had made more progress on my car. It might be silly, but when I got out there and saw how great some of the cars looked I felt kind of left out, lol. My main thing now is I know that I need to replace my rack & pinion, but after that I don't know what to do. There are a ton of things that needs to be done, I just don't know exactly what to do first. I guess I'll figure it all out here in a bit though. Don't know if it's the same, but I do have the complete front end from underneath the 2+2 (as in the whole enchalada). Looks like it could use some new seals in the power stearing unit, and boot's for that. But it might be easier to rebuild and then swap out. Leave me a message and I will send you my phone number. Na I was talking about the club that meets in Carrollton at the Buffet. (http://www.zcluboftexas.org/) I am not a member yet, December is big expense time for me, but plan on maybe joining in Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxman69 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Edz280zx, that is a nice z you have there. If you decide you want to go back to fuel injection I can help you out with some ITB's to fit that manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edz280zx Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Edz280zx, that is a nice z you have there. If you decide you want to go back to fuel injection I can help you out with some ITB's to fit that manifold. Thanks for the compliment! As far a fuel injection with ITB's, I plan to someday...just a matter of $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatblack_83 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 heres mine, '82 ttop 5spd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Here is my latest addition: black/gold AE http://www.cardomain.com/ride/721840/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cville_280zxt Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 My trailer queen A running 1983 ZXT I got for $100. It burned oil like there's no tomorrow and has the floor pans of the flintstone-mobile. I've rebuilt the motor, rebuilt the steering rack, replaced the ball joints, inner and outer tie rods ends, bearings and rebuilt the door hinges. In the spring I start on the body work and drop the rear end and clean it up. Maybe work on the tranny. I might be done in 10 years or so at this rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zx 2by2 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 how did you get the head that clean? looks brand new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cville_280zxt Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The machinist who I took my head to for work threw in a free bead blasting. He's a former-racer-turned-machine-shop who has a soft spot for old Z's. I liked the results so much I bought an el-cheapo blasting cabinet (background) and a bag of glass bead to finish up all the other little little aluminum pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zx 2by2 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 i bought a pos blaster from harbor freight and suprizingly it didn't live up to my expectations... funny that that there was a sandblaster right in the background and i didnt notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cville_280zxt Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 POS is right. It works but you'll notice all the blast media all over the place. 'Fit and finish' apparently doesn't translate to Chinese hehehe. I'm glad the 60gal 175psi compressor I got from them does work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niku-Sama Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 some harbor freight stuff is alright, some is complete crap. my pop and i got a regular wire welder and its ok for what we paid for it ($100) but the drill press is crap, any resistance and the belts will slip like mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal-s130 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I need a motor so I can drive around and piss people like you guys off with my tires that don't fit. ye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I need a motor so I can drive around and piss people like you guys off with my tires that don't fit. ye. WOW! Umm, uhhh, how...why....really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal-s130 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Are you mad? Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsk8ter Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 WOW! Umm, uhhh, how...why....really? also look at the angle on the rear tires wtf wow i hope this is a work in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I hope this is photo shopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edz280zx Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 The wheel/tire combo doesn't bother me as much as the exhaust...but to each they're own. Guess he's going for the Bozuku look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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