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Just wait until it needs tyres Oh wait, can you put commercial tyres on that?

Ready for show season would be nice but I have a little more pressure than that, it's booked out for a wedding in June

They are straight out the car & I haven't touched them yet, they are in pretty good condition, the drivers side could do with some new foam though It's all available for the old Datsun's. Not sure where in the UK but found this US site as an example. Link: http://www.zcarsourc...0z_8_77928.html Yes plenty of parts still available, Although I've not been having much fun with parts lately, after recently spending over $5k with the zstore I'm not impressed with the company what so ever, it took them 10days from the point of order to even raise an invoice & then a further 4weeks to dispatch it (that said I did have a custom interior manufactured so shouldn't grumble) then upon receiving the delivery I found that I had items missing (all the gaskets & oil seals) so I got in touch with them only to be ignored (4 e-mails & 5days) I ended up having to raise a claim with paypal, which thankfully has been quickly resolved. Although I'm annoyed that the items were missing, but I can appreciate that mistakes happen, I just find it dam right rude to be ignored, especially after spending a decent amount with them & potentially the same again in the near future. I have since been in touch with Zcarsource, who are not only better priced, but the service so far has been nothing but exceptional, I'm now hoping that they ship all the items that I have ordered. Rant over Got a few more bits off the car, wiper assembly Bonnet, lower valence & wings Also having a spit made for the car as I can't be bothered to build one myself & it will take up to much valuable time

They are straight out the car & I haven't touched them yet, they are in pretty good condition, the drivers side could do with some new foam though

I'm sure it will be fine, I was avoiding using the surrender smiley you're a nutter tackling that! It will be fine, see I'm all organised & I know exactly here everything goes

From what I have read into primers I think the best way to go for longevity is the epoxy route, self etching zinc rich primers seem to be quicker as they act as a surfacer aswell but don't let you re-work the panel (add fillers) I've been using a self etching primer for the engine bay parts, it works well for them as its a one coat, high build & I haven't needed to add filler to anything. But when it comes to the bodywork I'll certainly be using an epoxy primer - followed by a surfacer primer.

Bennet don't worry we installed them all with rubbing compound to assist the break in procedure Can I ask what you reason for PC was? I'm planning on going with an etch or epoxy primer, then a high build underbody/stone chip paint followed by a Black base coat & clear top coat. The reason being is that when the parts get hit with debris they will be much more resilient to exposing bare metal. PC is tough, yes but if it gets chipped the bare metal is then exposed allowing the corrosion process to start

Will send Adrian round, he's good at polishing big ends & likes a tight ring

I'm sure it will be fine,

So I'll continue where Pappa Crank left off After Adrian had secured his stallions to the fence he set to work on saving & cleaning the crankshaft caps before they disappeared, So before we removed & cleaned the block & crankshaft it looked something like this: covered in oil to keep the moisture off of the raw iron. Then within 2hours of being cleaned & immediately sprayed with silicone looked like this: Good work mate So whilst Pappa crank installed the crank with all the new shells, me & Adrian set about installing the recently gapped rings Then prepared the new corned shells Then timed the ring gaps 120' from one another Then the pistons were installed Unfortunately I managed to break the ring compressor so we then improvised with an offset jubilee clip to pull the rings in caps were then fitted & everything torqued up Unfortunately someone forgot to put the gasket & seal kit in the box, so thats about as far as we could go on the engine without any gaskets or oil seals

Horses???? Raging stallions on E whilst smoking crack more like!!! I had a little go in the car earlier & oh my it made every pain staking hour we have put into the car all so worth it. The car is an absolute beauty to drive. In drive, it drives just like stock & handles the power very well when the throttle is squeezed. Then when in manual it just becomes INSANE! Power whatever revs your at & handles it very well with all the SPL & KW parts thats not to mention the noise Unfortunately the video cannot be posted as there was a lot of swearing going on. I can honestly say that the car is in my top 3 most exciting drives!!!

Nice to see you today Pappa Crank, thanks again for all your help, Also a big thanks to Sir Octet for your help & letting me loose in your monster of a car, wow what an experience that was. I'll post up tomorrow the update of everything achieved today

I dunno if you noticed but he has moved 3 times in the last year each time he gets a bit closer - can't wait 'till the house next door comes up for sale I thought he was just trying to avoid the ta xman or something

I can highly recommend CZP, excellent pricing & beyond excellent service

As papa said, speak to SMD or Ken

Nice wheels Ian, I may have a buyer for the LM GT4's, would be nice to have them back in my garage

Well if a jobs worth doing, ...it's worth doing right. Exactly!

It was broken on the dyno @ Abbey

Also there are a few other parts missing from the recent purchases, I have also got some fire retardant insulating foam for the bulkhead & transmission tunnel, replacement vinyl for the cills & overhead finishings, including the sun visors. But thats all tucked away for when I'm nearly finished

I'm actually gutted about it, really wanted to get the engine back together as it's taking up so much space being stripped down with parts all over the place. The list didn't have to be that long, but I want to do the job properly, I want the car to be better than new when I'm finished, if it's not 110% or more I'm not happy. Anyone who knows me will vouch for that, OCD is an understatement

Thanks for the heads up Leon, thats quite concerning, I thought it was bad enough having to source the valvoline mineral oil with a high zinc content to protect my valves, now I can't even fill it with v-power without doing damage

I'm hoping to drive it tomorrow

So the last couple of weeks have been quiet on the zed front, managed to remove the remainder of the wiring loom & thats about it. Then I had a delivery today, it's only taken 6 weeks Switch, Reverse Light, 70-83 Z/ZX Non Turbo Dowel Plug, 70-83 Z/ZX Head Alignment Dowel, 70-83 Z/ZX Eibach Progressive Spring Kit, 70-8/74 240Z-260Z Coupe Connecting Rod Bearing, Standard Size, 70-83 Z/ZX Front Wheel Bearing, Inner, 70-89 Z/ZX Front Wheel Bearing, Outer, 70-89 Z/ZX Wheel Bearing Seal, Front, 70-83 Z/ZX 27-Piece Weatherstrip Kit, 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z Coupe Engine Overhaul Gasket Set, 75-76 280Z Oil Pump, 70-83 Z/ZX Non-Turbo Classic European Air Dam, 70-8/74 240Z-260Z, Euro 260Z* BRE Style Rear Spoiler, Fiberglass, Coupe, 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z Main Bearing Set, Standard Size, 70-83 Z/ZX Piston Ring Set, Standard Size, 75-80 280Z-280ZX Chromed Engine Bolt Bundle, 75-78 280Z Brake Light Switch, 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z Water Pump, 70-83 Z/ZX KYB Gas Struts, 70-8/74 240Z-260Z Coupe Rear (pair) Head Bolt, Short, 70-83 Z/ZX Non-Turbo Head Bolt, Long, 70-83 Z/ZX Non-Turbo Manifold Nut & Stud Kit, 70-74* 240Z-260Z Fuel Pump Gasket, 70-74 240Z-260Z S.U. Carb Mounting Gasket, 70-72 240Z S.U. Carburetor Float Bowl Gasket, 70-72 240Z Interior Vinyl Replacement Kit, White, 70-73 240Z Deck Lid Panel, White, 71.5-73 240Z Coupe Seat Belt, Retractable Lap & Shoulder, Both Sides, 70-73 240Z Oil Pump Gasket, 70-83 Z/ZX Timing chain tensioner & runners I was all excited as I unpacked, thinking I'll be building an engine this weekend, to find that the gasket & seal kit was missing So I'm not a happy boy

Michelin & Shell Shares have just gone up 20 points Finally it's done, now you can come & help me with the pumpkin

Is your SC kit going to arrive before my engine parts? just trying to plan my weekends in December