NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
09-19-2010, 03:06 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
How about getting rid of those horrible wheels first?
Oh and your wife needs to get back in the kitchen.
Oh and your wife needs to get back in the kitchen.
09-19-2010, 03:08 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
Wheel suggestions?
09-19-2010, 05:31 PM
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09-19-2010, 05:32 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
you seen those grids offroad on the guy from hybrid? those look great. i also love the CCW wheels but those are out of most people's price range. plus there is HRE and the everpresent mustang conversions.
edit, that is exactly who i was talking about
edit, that is exactly who i was talking about
09-19-2010, 08:25 PM
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09-19-2010, 10:26 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
But it's under Appearance and Cosmetic.
I guess I won't be making a build thread on HT for the Miata.
Very well, carry on.
I guess I won't be making a build thread on HT for the Miata.
Very well, carry on.
09-20-2010, 11:57 AM
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Just spent a few minutes browsing the thread. I'm loving the build.
As far as wheels go, I like Libra's. It has a nice vintage look, and it isn't a Panasport.
Libra's on my heap.
(Uno momento por favore.)
Sorry, it's not a great picture for the wheels, but it's the best I have.
As far as wheels go, I like Libra's. It has a nice vintage look, and it isn't a Panasport.
Libra's on my heap.
(Uno momento por favore.)
Sorry, it's not a great picture for the wheels, but it's the best I have.
10-02-2010, 02:20 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
UPDATE!
The L28 currently in the Z has been SOLD!
The best part of the deal is that I'll be installing it in the buyers Z, funding 90% of the engine swap!
Engine will be coming out and going into his Z over the next two weeks, meanwhile it's time to buy a 2jzgte swap.
The L28 currently in the Z has been SOLD!
The best part of the deal is that I'll be installing it in the buyers Z, funding 90% of the engine swap!
Engine will be coming out and going into his Z over the next two weeks, meanwhile it's time to buy a 2jzgte swap.
10-07-2010, 06:17 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
MEGA UPDATE!
Sure is nice have a day off during the week. (I work four 10 hour days
So this morning I did a brake upgrade on my customers V6 mr2 (1997 mr2 turbo JDM spec front brakes). Took about 2 hours he was very happy.
Then I pulled the motor out of the Z! OMG easiest car to work on ever. Took about an hour to have it out :D
Then I headed over to my local JDM parts imported and took a look at what he had. He didn't have any 2jzgte motors, but he had 2jzge and 1jzgte motors. I expected to go home motor-less but he offered me a deal I couldn't refuse.
I got the complete swap with EVERYTHING I need for over $500 less that I expected to pay for JUST a 2jzgte engine.
FREE DELIVERY! The owner of the engine importer lives 2 blocks from me!
1jzgte complete swap with r154 trans
Drive shaft, worth over $100!
Power steering reservoir (again worth a lot) - Yes this Z will get power steering eventually, and AC!
A bunch of aluminum intercooler pipes and silicone couplers and even a ARC BOV! (worth like $200)
And a cold air intake that came in it's toyota soarer clip
AND the radiator fan shroud from the soarer which should fit my mkiv supra. I've been looking for a good condition shroud for awhile and the are hard to find and expensive.
ALL of this for $500 LESS than I spend on my last engine only swap that took too months to arrive.
PICS PICS PICS!
Engine coming out:
Pressure washed and primered engine bay. No more bare metal! Will probably paint factory orange in here... maybe. Don't really care. It's my daily!
The guys over at Venus Automotive in Sacramento have everything you need, are friendly, will make you a deal no problem. They did the compression test right in front of me. HIGHLY recommended! That's the owner and forklift master getting my 1jz from it's proud top shelf storage
Here the engine sits, waiting to turn the Z into a rocket ship. The Z looks a little concerned.
The supra looks interested, but knows she's my TRUE love :D
Sure is nice have a day off during the week. (I work four 10 hour days
So this morning I did a brake upgrade on my customers V6 mr2 (1997 mr2 turbo JDM spec front brakes). Took about 2 hours he was very happy.
Then I pulled the motor out of the Z! OMG easiest car to work on ever. Took about an hour to have it out :D
Then I headed over to my local JDM parts imported and took a look at what he had. He didn't have any 2jzgte motors, but he had 2jzge and 1jzgte motors. I expected to go home motor-less but he offered me a deal I couldn't refuse.
I got the complete swap with EVERYTHING I need for over $500 less that I expected to pay for JUST a 2jzgte engine.
FREE DELIVERY! The owner of the engine importer lives 2 blocks from me!
1jzgte complete swap with r154 trans
Drive shaft, worth over $100!
Power steering reservoir (again worth a lot) - Yes this Z will get power steering eventually, and AC!
A bunch of aluminum intercooler pipes and silicone couplers and even a ARC BOV! (worth like $200)
And a cold air intake that came in it's toyota soarer clip
AND the radiator fan shroud from the soarer which should fit my mkiv supra. I've been looking for a good condition shroud for awhile and the are hard to find and expensive.
ALL of this for $500 LESS than I spend on my last engine only swap that took too months to arrive.
PICS PICS PICS!
Engine coming out:
Pressure washed and primered engine bay. No more bare metal! Will probably paint factory orange in here... maybe. Don't really care. It's my daily!
The guys over at Venus Automotive in Sacramento have everything you need, are friendly, will make you a deal no problem. They did the compression test right in front of me. HIGHLY recommended! That's the owner and forklift master getting my 1jz from it's proud top shelf storage
Here the engine sits, waiting to turn the Z into a rocket ship. The Z looks a little concerned.
The supra looks interested, but knows she's my TRUE love :D
10-10-2010, 06:33 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
PROGRESS!
Spent 90% of my weekend in the garage.
Mounts done, starting circuit done, power circuit done, and started mocking up charge pipes.
nice!
Close to the firewall
Very close! Should have good weight distribution.
Shifter lines up great. Still a lot of wiring to do.
Sweet JDM shift **** that came with my swap.... I kinda dig it! Nice to be able to row through 5 gears on the Z
Supra getting jealous from all the attention being given to the Z.
That it for this weekend. I'll get some more work done next weekend and maybe some weeknights.
Spent 90% of my weekend in the garage.
Mounts done, starting circuit done, power circuit done, and started mocking up charge pipes.
nice!
Close to the firewall
Very close! Should have good weight distribution.
Shifter lines up great. Still a lot of wiring to do.
Sweet JDM shift **** that came with my swap.... I kinda dig it! Nice to be able to row through 5 gears on the Z
Supra getting jealous from all the attention being given to the Z.
That it for this weekend. I'll get some more work done next weekend and maybe some weeknights.
10-14-2010, 09:39 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
UPDATE:
So I've been putting in about an hour or two on the car after work and spent my entire day off on it today.
Cooling system is done except for a single heater hose
Drive shaft done
Charge pipes hooked up (will refine the set up later)
Fuel pump in and working (Walbro 255)
Fuel lines routed
Clutch line done
Custom V belt done for no AC or PS pumps (40 inches, thanks Napa!)
Charging system wired up
Start up video. This is the second start, but it started right up on the first try.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwe0qL27mY
Still need to do a lot of wiring, figure out one heater hose, make an exhaust, fill trans fluid, bleed clutch, test cooling system and complete throttle cable before I can drive it.
I'll definitely be driving it this weekend though. Pretty excited!
So I've been putting in about an hour or two on the car after work and spent my entire day off on it today.
Cooling system is done except for a single heater hose
Drive shaft done
Charge pipes hooked up (will refine the set up later)
Fuel pump in and working (Walbro 255)
Fuel lines routed
Clutch line done
Custom V belt done for no AC or PS pumps (40 inches, thanks Napa!)
Charging system wired up
Start up video. This is the second start, but it started right up on the first try.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwe0qL27mY
Still need to do a lot of wiring, figure out one heater hose, make an exhaust, fill trans fluid, bleed clutch, test cooling system and complete throttle cable before I can drive it.
I'll definitely be driving it this weekend though. Pretty excited!