Blakt Out Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Sexy color too! May I steal? Thanks guys. Steal? You can't steal the car, but you can steal the color. It's just the basic lime from 72. But it happens to be the best PPG paint mixed to that color that money can buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badeagle Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 You have a beautiful car. Hopefully mine will come out that nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260Zz Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 nice car keep us posted. yeah im dissapointed i stripped out all that moisture infested tar crap inside the car and realized in the secret compartments under the hatch carpet they cut it out and put speakers in mine and im going to refab that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakt Out Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks fellas. Yeah. I got lucky on this one. Bought it sight unseen and it was in this good of shape. Whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnySlippers Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 The car looks great, it really does. Good work. Between my 78 and this one, I have owned 12 OTHER Zs! I'm on my way to catching you. I've had 4 Z31's and still have one, and a '75 280Z now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan1 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 If you dont mind me asking how much will this restoration/modification end up costing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I believe he has posted his rough estimates a few times now. Check this thread or his other thread in the 4-cylinder section instead of making him post it again when he'd rather not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draft.phunk.amd Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm just close to getting my 280z running, after that i'll need to save up while driving it as my dd, until I can get the whole thig repainted and have the rust patched up. then ai'll have to save up some more money, and get 2 5 lug axels, then save up, then those sweet suspensions and brakes from arizona z caar! after that, i plan to swap for an rb25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g9m3c Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Amazing build! I can't say that I would go the same route as you on a lot of things if I had an unlimited budget, but hey, if we all built the same cars, we'd have quite a boring hobby. Can't wait to see more progress on your gorgeous car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Z Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 any progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakt Out Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Amazing build! I can't say that I would go the same route as you on a lot of things if I had an unlimited budget, but hey, if we all built the same cars, we'd have quite a boring hobby. Can't wait to see more progress on your gorgeous car! Thank you. I agree. While I don't want people to build a car just like mine, I must say that I am convinced that I have put at least as much quality into this car that anyone has ever, ever done. Secondly, why put a heavier engine in a car that's already nose heavy? I chose the smallest, lightest (that could be built to at least 400 reliable HP with minimal lag) engine to start with and took it from there. Other than for bragging rights, I see no good argument for why this is not the best choice. I love to debate this. I think that RB26DETT and 1JZ and big ass V8s are cool... but anything more than 450 or so in this chassis, and it's worthless unless you're building a drag car. Just my 2 cents back atcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakt Out Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Updates? Sure. We finally have some. Here goes. She's up on the lift... The fabrication of the downpipe has gone well. The brake proportioning valve is in the way of the wastegate... So we're moving it to this location... The dispersal tube is routing in between the subframe and body, and is recirculating to the downpipe in interest of noise level reduction and engine bay/under chassis cleanliness. Working on the cold-side charge pipe routing. This is going to come out great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Holy crap I just soiled myself. Is that the azcar roadrace assembly even? B.A. Barackus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakt Out Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Which assembly? It's the diff mount and control arms, but with Modern Motorsports hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Yeah I meant the a-arms. and the mustache bar of course. The roadrace assembly is next on my list as I also have the r200 kit. That and a 4.11 helical, but I digress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rguanlao Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Holly crap! This is the most inspiring build i've ever seen!! Thanks for taking the time and sharing your build with us. BTW...this is my first post on the this forum and many more. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetterben Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 annnnnnnnnd bump for updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunKing1 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Fantastic Z, it's great to keep these on the road I love this build, car looks great!! Best of luck! DK1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 annnnnnnnnd bump for updates.I don't think bumping it will get you an update any quicker than when he's ready. He's been great about updating us fully and in a timely manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunDon Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Beautiful job. I am basically doing the same thing with an RB26. I have two questions if you can help. The brake master, what year booster fits, I have the same master, not installed? The AZC coilovers, my shocks stick through too high. I could put a steel bushing below to lower them, what did you do, if anything? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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