GrtRat1 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Wow man, you've come aloong way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) Wow man, you've come aloong way... ...and long way to go. LoL Worked on my rear suspension last night and got these guys put together: 250lbs hypercoil springs, five way adjustable struts, good used 280z strut tops, and brand new 5" coil over sleeve/nut from A-1 Racing All together I really like this picture Front end suspension is next on the list. Edited July 22, 2011 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 What is holding the threaded sleeve onto the strut? Is it just sitting on there, or do you eventually weld it on? What would happen at full extension of your suspension? (Though I don't expect that would be too much of an issue in this car, not using it for rally etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 they usually just rest on the steel ring hes welded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerashy Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Ivan, I'm really liking the finish on your suspension parts that you say have been powder coated black, is the 'stipple' effect is a result of the blasting giving the pieces a textured surface? Any details on what colour the powder coater used etc would be very appreciated, if you can coax the information out of him, the pieces done like that look PERFECT in my opinion, certainly a lot nicer than gloss. Any details would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 What is holding the threaded sleeve onto the strut? Is it just sitting on there, or do you eventually weld it on? What would happen at full extension of your suspension? (Though I don't expect that would be too much of an issue in this car, not using it for rally etc). Factory weld that used to hold factory spring pearch is whats preventing sleeve from going down any further. Ivan, I'm really liking the finish on your suspension parts that you say have been powder coated black, is the 'stipple' effect is a result of the blasting giving the pieces a textured surface? Any details on what colour the powder coater used etc would be very appreciated, if you can coax the information out of him, the pieces done like that look PERFECT in my opinion, certainly a lot nicer than gloss. Any details would be much appreciated. What my powder coating guy is using is eastwood texture finish black powder coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 What is stopping it going up though? Other then length of strut and spring. I guess my real question is, is the spring long enough that at full extension of the strut the spring is still on its perch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nevermind, Just had a look at the photo of your strut installed and it is clear that the spring is on the perch at full extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Nevermind, Just had a look at the photo of your strut installed and it is clear that the spring is on the perch at full extension. Sorry about that yes the spring is at full extension as it sits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Car is looking great buddy. How many years has this thing been down now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Car is looking great buddy. How many years has this thing been down now? Evan, Hey bud not really sure how long it has been down but I would say somewhere since mid to late 2007. I have been working on it on and off since mid 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Worth every minute. Your detail work is very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezDan51 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Beautiful car! Will the R200 diff be man enough for the power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) Beautiful car! Will the R200 diff be man enough for the power? It should be good enough for a while. Since engine bay is not done yet I have some pics of short block coming together just to keep this thread going to keep myself motivated... This is short block after about 2-3 hours worth of cleaning with paint stripper, wire brush, brake clean, and map gas torch lol then 3 coats of high temp semi gloss black paint. Block looks much better in person picture just came out like poop because of the flash. Got these parts powdercaoted in wrinkle black and cast aluminum and they are soooo clean in person. Arp rod bolts ready to go in. Rod bearings and crank jorunals all look great. Arp rod bolts all in. All brand new oem parts: water pump, TT oil pump,timing belt tensioner/pulley, TT crank pulley with trigger wheel, all new bolts and nuts, TRD 160deg thermostat. Eagle electric 200amp alternator. Wrapped up until engine bay gets done. Edited September 11, 2011 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) For the better part of the past month my buddy Richard has been working on my engine bay. From start to the finish of the whole engine bay shave job there is easily 100-120 hours of labor between two of us. Richard really outdid himself guy is just pure perfectionist! Here are pictures of his work. Starting to bondo and sand down whole engine bay. Here is everything with light coat of etching primer so that surface would not rust. Then some more sanding... Z wrapped up to prevent overspray. Thats it for tonight I will post part two in day or so. Edited September 19, 2011 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Here is Richard mixing up same base primer. First coat of primer going on. YAY more sanding! 2K primer going on. More sanding,sanding,sanding,and priming coming up... Edited September 20, 2011 by Ivan280zt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Looking great man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 You're my hero... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan280zt Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 You're my hero... No sir your truck bumper is my hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Amazing work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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