EvilC Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks Joe for the links. Adam I hope ot have something for you guys within the next few weeks. It should be painted in a week or two. I am going to the body shop this weekend to go take a look. I am going to borrow a friends Z to use for track day in June so I don't have to rush to get this car back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfriend Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Looking forward to it. I am hoping to have my Z back together within a week, but I can't find a freakin stud for my turbo anywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Looking forward to it. I am hoping to have my Z back together within a week, but I can't find a freakin stud for my turbo anywhere! Not sure what size and pitch you are looking for but I get all my turbo stuff here: http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=tp&Category_Code=FST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 I posted this in the paint section but thought it should be here also in this thread. The plan is....well.....put her back together!! Glad I got the motor back in first before I painted it. I have to pull the LS6 intake and TB off for Paul (Braap) and I need to swap pulleys. After that, let the wiring begin! Yay! Man does it look better than I thought it would. One slight oops taking the car off the trailer, front wheels rub the corner of the fender...made a slight bend in the pasn side fender...easy fix. The fender needs to be trimmed some more. That will take place once I get the front air dam on and more test fitting. Bad dog frame rails were welded on and lots of welding of new sheet metal. So "new" rust free fenders were used in the fronts and tabco was used in the rear to fix that mess I had. Enough of me talking....some pics! Just getting back to NY: Front View: Rear View: Rear Pasnside: Rear Driverside @ the house: As far as the rear, the ride height will be lowered....so I will post some pics once I get the flares mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I like! I have to go check the car out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidrain088 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 gorgeous i cant wait to see it with the flares and going again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 gorgeous i cant wait to see it with the flares and going again Thanks Adam....I can't wait also. I really can't wait to see what else you do to yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Ok, I owe you guys some pics. Car has now been pushed into the corner or Joe's garage but IS being worked on. As of last night, door panels are back on, door seals and quarter windows. Also made a new hole in the firewall to start dealing with the wiring nightmare to follow. Also took the head light units apart to sand blast them and painted them flat black...also blacked out the trim ring which looks great! Joe did me a huge favor and got the wiper motor back in the car (under the cowl). I ordered a few parts from Nissan and waiting for them to come. I am planning on having a hood and hatch painted for now since I really want to drive this thing in a few weeks. CF part are expensive I will change to them down the road. Today I purchased a relay kit for the head lights and marker lights that way I don't burn up my combo switch. Also going to order rear wheel bearings and prep my extra set up 280 stubs to be installed. I want to double check what I did two years ago. I hope to have the car started in lets say a month. Joe laughing at my harness nightmare: But by the end of the night: Top right is the factory harness that has been stripped of unused wires and re-taped. The grommet you see there is a zx harness cut down to size and looks great imo. The hole to the left was made by me to put the LS1 harness through. Tomorrow will finish up that grommet job. Harnesses in the bay: Where she sleeps until started again: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misturmoneybags Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 since the gearbox doesn't line up correctly, what do you plan to do? Sorry if this is a silly question, but I always wanted to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 since the gearbox doesn't line up correctly, what do you plan to do? Sorry if this is a silly question, but I always wanted to know. I just plan to trim the tunnel opening forward, not that big of a deal. Will take a pic when I get to that stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames_187 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 lookin good man! I know the feeling of having to move a million cars to work on the Z...lol These Indy driveways are a tad thin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 lookin good man! I know the feeling of having to move a million cars to work on the Z...lol These Indy driveways are a tad thin... And actually you are only seeing half of the cars that need to be moved. There is also a black pearl in the garage then the G35 and the wifes car that need to be moved to clear a work area for Clive's car. Tonight, when the dash and dash harness come out of the basement to be installed, I'll be behind the camera to show the man himself in action! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Took these photos tonight at Joe's garage. GOT TIRE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyfriend Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 That's just too bad....there's gotta be only like 60 combined horsepower in that garage That's why Clive has his head all down in that engine bay; he is searching for where all of his power went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 That's just too bad....there's gotta be only like 60 combined horsepower in that garage That's why Clive has his head all down in that engine bay; he is searching for where all of his power went. Lol, I need to swap the lsx out for a l28et Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshark123 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Took these photos tonight at Joe's garage. GOT TIRE? Got wheelgap? LOL jk. Can't wait to see how it looks like with the flares on. You are extremely lucky you have a friend like Joe to lend you garage space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Funny how the little things take up so much time. Anyway today was able to remove the old crank pulley (you need a 3-arm puller to remove it) and installed the UD pulley. A note on that, the stock GM pulley has no key way on it but the UD pulley does...don't worry about it, you can install the UD pull as is. I used the old crank pulley to tap on the new pulley and finally used the bolt to draw it in the rest of the way. I am now cleaning up the heater core box so I can install it before the dash goes back in. I have a new water valve and need to order hoses and paint it. Also thinking of upgrading to the Honda blower motor...any feelings about that? Small updated pic from last night: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Yeah, get all the small crap finished or there will be no dash install for you when I get back from vacation! Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S30TRBO Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 +1 on the Honda motor swap Clive, it's done in my Z. How's the heater core itself or you just replacing the valve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 The heater core is in nice shape, I got it from David. I also bought a new valve from Nissan. I need to get some hoses and that is all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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