Ivan280zt Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) So time finally came to get my dash redone. Really good friend of mine Kris has been doing custome stereo work for over 25 years and he really knows his shit when it comes to this kind of work. I just told him what I wanted done with the dash and he did his witchcraft. This is what he came up with. Starting point one very fucked up "dash" I was hoping that he would make a cake but instead I got this shit (he blocked every hole with backing plate before he filled them up) First test fit of the Race Pak Bondo work Edited March 21, 2013 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Fiberglass resin (I think that this was before bondo work) All done and coated with wrinkle black finish Sparco seats and 5 point harness installed on both seats Edited March 21, 2013 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Small clip of the dash display sorry about video quality I took them with my phone[video=youtube;LtG4s1fSQ80]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtG4s1fSQ80Bleeding cooling system[video=youtube;mp469oQFPQI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp469oQFPQI Edited January 27, 2014 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Man that's going to be one screamer of a Z. Nice !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Awesome, getting close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datz44 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Heart attack!! I am so hooked cant wait for the finale. I adore the brake system set up and valve cover color match with engine bay "Nutty"(nt the toyota emblem). Soo inspired to continue my project too (73 240z). Thumbs up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Well done mate, dash looks great. I love the white/black/silver of the engine bay, looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Did he put any fiberglass cloth on the dash, or just resin straight on the old plastic? Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsundr280 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Sir we need to talk haha. I currently own a 93.5 toyota supra and a 1978 z car that has a small block 350 which I am considering combining the two. I literally spent 5yrs tearing my z down and making the same modifications that you have done over your build so I can completely relate. I would love to share some tips of what I did with mine and know more about the specifics of what it took to get the 2jz to fit. Feel free to message me or call (570) 237-7483. By the way awesome job car is gunna be amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Its always fun to see what your up to. Iove what you did with the dash! Are you going to hit the dyno soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Did he put any fiberglass cloth on the dash, or just resin straight on the old plastic? Wow!! He put bondo on first where it was needed then he put the resin on. Sir we need to talk haha. I currently own a 93.5 toyota supra and a 1978 z car that has a small block 350 which I am considering combining the two. I literally spent 5yrs tearing my z down and making the same modifications that you have done over your build so I can completely relate. I would love to share some tips of what I did with mine and know more about the specifics of what it took to get the 2jz to fit. Feel free to message me or call (570) 237-7483. By the way awesome job car is gunna be amazing!!! To be honest everything about my swap is in this build thread I find myself going back just to remind myself what was done and how I did it lol. Its always fun to see what your up to. Iove what you did with the dash! Are you going to hit the dyno soon? Not any time soon man. I got new house so last month and next two months are nothing but house and garage work... When house work is done I have to finish exhaust, fill up trans/connect torque convertor/check for leaks, alignment, and chassy wiring harness... So still ways to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Any progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Any progress? Man to be honest this is first time in last few months that I even got chance to log in here and see whats going on... Lets see as of month ago I moved in my new house spent every last dime on remodeling and furnishing house for last 6 months. Garage is all done as far as floor, walls, ceiling, and lights go. Last coat of clear for the floor went on few days ago and today I removed everything that was taped up... Z is sitting at my buddies house every two or so weeks I go by there and spin motor few good times. Oh yeah I had to get turbo rebuild (something got caught up in both oil seals and messed everything up) and it ended up being cheaper to get whole new center section. I still have to get cabinets installed in garage and move my tool box from parents house than I can get Z back and start working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) It only took six years for rear wheels to move under their own power! http://youtu.be/sLt9-BajwzA Edited January 27, 2014 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sounds absolutely wicked. Also, you've pretty much done what I want to do as far as the colors.. Original red with black accents (flares etc). Awesome build, I wish I had a 1/10th of the talent you have displayed with this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nice build you beat me.by 5 years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Looks great. I've been following your build. What rear tire and who's flare is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Nice build you beat me.by 5 years . Nah man still got at least five more years to go before its clean as your Z! Looks great. I've been following your build. What rear tire and who's flare is that? Dont remember flare brand they should be somewhere in this thread. Rear tires are 275/50-15 MT drag radials. Sounds absolutely wicked. Also, you've pretty much done what I want to do as far as the colors.. Original red with black accents (flares etc). Awesome build, I wish I had a 1/10th of the talent you have displayed with this build. I was just in right places at right times. Most important I got some good experince working for AMS in Chicago and had alot of help from very talented friends! Edited January 28, 2014 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Just spent the last few hours reading this whole thread and I must say this is hands down one of the best builds i have read . This makes me what to go more in depth with the build of my 75 280 ( wife will not be happy ) and I must tip my hat to you and your friends who have helped you . Very good fab work and paint and dash work , I now plan on keeping up with this page . and congrats on the house and on the wheels turning under their power . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haniel20 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 They have a blue 280z in miami with a 2jz and its putting out 900hp and a 240z with a v8 with I think 1100 or more hp!!!theres youtube videos of it running, its mean as hell.he could rarely get traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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