jkgts1 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Okay the pics that I have from my build are on the large side and I guess I am limited on space on this forum. So I set up some links to my photo bucket album. Let me tell you a bit about the project. This is a 74 260z (early) that I bought 3 years ago for $1,700 in Moreno Valley CA. I started taking the car apart with no intension of doing a full restoration, but that is what ended up happening. Anyway long story short, found rust, had to fix it. I have so far done 100% of the work myself, never done it before, and I am still flying by the seat of my pants. All the knowledge I have gained from this project have been from the terrific people on this forum. Any questions feel free to ask and I will try to answer the best I can. Sorry some of the images are out of sequence, but you can still get the jist. original engine the beginning the beginning patch panel patch panel sub frame connectors patch panel patch panel patch panel patch panel patch panel patch panel rust rust another patch under coating on rotisserie new engine frame rails rotisserie engine frame rails My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link My link Edited February 26, 2010 by jkgts1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Okay the pics that I have from my build are on the large side and I guess I am limited on space on this forum. So I set up some links to my photo bucket album. Let me tell you a bit about the project. This is a 74 260z (early) that I bought 3 years ago for $1,700 in Moreno Valley CA. I started taking the car apart with no intension of doing a full restoration, but that is what ended up happening. Anyway long story short, found rust, had to fix it. I have so far done 100% of the work myself, never done it before, and I am still flying by the seat of my pants. All the knowledge I have gained from this project have been from the terrific people on this forum. Any questions feel free to ask and I will try to answer the best I can. Sorry some of the images are out of sequence, but you can still get the jist. Looks like an awesome project so far. 2JZ was a good choice of powerplant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Wow. I love the raised "DATSUN". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks for the views and the kind words. Its been a long journey, and I still have a long way to go. I'm sure in the end it will all be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2jzed Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Very interesting to see your approach to a similar project to what I have going...i was interested in if you started fabricating any type of motor mounts or how you are going to approach it...i am currently weighing my options...thinking about two seperate mounts that bolt to the engine bay fraim rails instead of the $400 crossmember made by beta motorsports...let me know if you have any ideas thanks Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) I decided to do the Betamotorsports route, I know it's expensive but saved me the headache. I believe some of the images show the mount, it is already welded in and painted. I fabed up a tranny mount on my own, R154 tranny. Edited March 3, 2010 by jkgts1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sq_creations Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I just went through all your links. very nice progress. I love the datsun in the rear! What is that off of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 I just went through all your links. very nice progress. I love the datsun in the rear! What is that off of? Thanks I have been working on this as much as possible, then when winter came I had to hold off on painting, because it was not warm enough. A member on the forum here was having them made and was selling them. I think it was like $35 shipped or something like that. Try to do a search and see if he is still selling them, if you are interested in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 (edited) So, some people were askin to see more pics of the flares. I still need to put some rubber around the edges to fill the gaps. These are extended ZG flares that I got from a past member, zforce, most know who he is. Enjoy. Edited March 5, 2010 by jkgts1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Well threw on the control arms and coilovers on this weekend. I am just fitting them on to see how it is going to sit. I still have to powdercoat the strut housings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Well picked this up on friday for $80 and started to powercoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 Front brakes are mounted withe new wheel bearings next is to plumb the brake lines. I tried using the standard flaring tools, to double flare the lines but they turned out like crap. I am even using Fedhill lines which are supposed to be easier to flare. So, I'm getting a better flaring tool. Hopefully this will work and not leak. Seems like I spend just as much money on tools as I do on parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublez Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 What did you use for a powdercoating gun? I've been looking into it as a way to finish parts, but I'm not sure yet. Do you recommend powder or paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 What did you use for a powdercoating gun? I've been looking into it as a way to finish parts, but I'm not sure yet. Do you recommend powder or paint? PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgts1 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Got my wheels back from powdercoat, metallic bronze with a matte clear, but the clear looks a bit glossy. Oh well good enough. Now I need to get these mounted with tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtikyle Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesecakepiebar Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Updates? +1 I have loved following this build. It gave me the motivation for my own project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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