NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
10-29-2009, 07:58 AM
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10-29-2009, 09:24 AM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
the tach gets the signal directly from the negative side of the coil. I'll trace the wiring and test the tach. it's probably completely dead... but it might just be stuck or not getting the signal
10-29-2009, 06:10 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
Got new plates for the car and took care of the registration. Total cost $114.
no smog test required
Ran into my first fellow Z owner at the DMV parking lot. He had a very clean 91 280zx... it was funny cause we were both putting on new plates and staring at each others cars
no smog test required
Ran into my first fellow Z owner at the DMV parking lot. He had a very clean 91 280zx... it was funny cause we were both putting on new plates and staring at each others cars
10-29-2009, 06:11 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
Got new plates for the car and took care of the registration. Total cost $114.
no smog test required
Ran into my first fellow Z owner at the DMV parking lot. He had a very clean 91 280zx... it was funny cause we were both putting on new plates and staring at each others cars
no smog test required
Ran into my first fellow Z owner at the DMV parking lot. He had a very clean 91 280zx... it was funny cause we were both putting on new plates and staring at each others cars
10-29-2009, 11:24 PM
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10-29-2009, 11:25 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
I wish I had a set of the old blue/yellow CA plates. Would be more authentic/period correct 
10-29-2009, 11:31 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
WOOT!
I hooked up my wideband and realized that it was running super lean! hence the popping bad fires and general bs.
I took a very close look at the air flow meter and it seems that someone adjusted it some time in the past.... So, using my wideband I dialed it in at idle. Needed almost a full quarter turn spring tension adjustment to settle out. Took it for a spin and it runs smooth from idle to redline! AFR is a little rich but what do you expect with a 75 FI engine with no O2 sensors!
Time to move on to other stuff. So many things to fix! :D
I hooked up my wideband and realized that it was running super lean! hence the popping bad fires and general bs.
I took a very close look at the air flow meter and it seems that someone adjusted it some time in the past.... So, using my wideband I dialed it in at idle. Needed almost a full quarter turn spring tension adjustment to settle out. Took it for a spin and it runs smooth from idle to redline! AFR is a little rich but what do you expect with a 75 FI engine with no O2 sensors!
Time to move on to other stuff. So many things to fix! :D
i was gonna use it on my CRX first, then thought about using it with my turbo L28 but i think i might just keep SUs.
you can use it and be happy.
10-30-2009, 03:50 AM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
did anyone see the new mini microsquirt v2.2 they came out with??
mmm $250 and small enough to fit inside pretty much anywhere.
mmm $250 and small enough to fit inside pretty much anywhere.
10-30-2009, 05:42 AM
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10-30-2009, 04:32 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
New trans and diff fluids
Jesus christ monkey *****! The diff fluid was disgusting! It was like dark muddy water lol...
trans fluid was pretty bad too, but not like the diff. That diff fluid was probably factory 1975 oil :D
The right front brake caliper was sticking a little bit. got it mostly unstuck today but went ahead and ordered some rebuilt calipers. Don't wanna mess around when it comes to the brakes...
Also the tie rods ends are amazingly loose. Doing an alignment would be pointless. New tie rod ends on the way.
Discovered some rust issues, will need to replace part of the right side frame rail, shouldn't be too hard for me
Jesus christ monkey *****! The diff fluid was disgusting! It was like dark muddy water lol...
trans fluid was pretty bad too, but not like the diff. That diff fluid was probably factory 1975 oil :D
The right front brake caliper was sticking a little bit. got it mostly unstuck today but went ahead and ordered some rebuilt calipers. Don't wanna mess around when it comes to the brakes...
Also the tie rods ends are amazingly loose. Doing an alignment would be pointless. New tie rod ends on the way.
Discovered some rust issues, will need to replace part of the right side frame rail, shouldn't be too hard for me
10-30-2009, 05:26 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
Damn my mom had a 81 fastback that my dad converted to automatic cuz he didnt want to get rid of it. I loved that car, i remember looking through the rear shades as a kid riding in the backseat.
10-30-2009, 05:30 PM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
when did they stop making the black plates with yellow lettering? My buddy just got his registered for his '69 Mach 1. Doubt they were around when your car was made?
11-02-2009, 09:59 AM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
WHEEL POLISHING IS A BITCH!
I don't think they have seen more than soap and water in 35 years
One kinda done after a couple hours (no joke!) lots of imperfections but my hands hurt. This is hard work!
BEFORE
been cleaning up inside a bit... lots more will be done in here later
whats going on in your garage?
I don't think they have seen more than soap and water in 35 years
One kinda done after a couple hours (no joke!) lots of imperfections but my hands hurt. This is hard work!
BEFORE
been cleaning up inside a bit... lots more will be done in here later
whats going on in your garage?
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11-02-2009, 10:01 AM
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Re: NEW PROJECT!! 1975 280z restoration :D
lookin good man 
When you do the suspension rebuild are you going with poly bushings? I use them on my cars and IMO they're much much better than standard rubber.
When you do the suspension rebuild are you going with poly bushings? I use them on my cars and IMO they're much much better than standard rubber.
11-02-2009, 10:03 AM
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