HoundDog Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Wow This will be an amazing project can't wait to watch the progress reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Iv seen some nice colours on 240/260Zs but I think you should keep this colour on yours it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Should be very nice. Ref the humidity, the humidity stat was reading 89% at first in the garage, now down to a manageable 50%. It was filling a bucket a day for the first couple of days! I was advised by the bodyshop guys not to waxoyl (or similar) until after all the paintwork as it plays havoc with it for them. Edited July 22, 2014 by leonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 Well quick update, had a couple of hours on the car this evening so tackled the left side starting with the broken exhaust hanger drilled out the broken studs & pop riveted it back onto the chassis in a sandwich of etch primer Then welded the bugger as I didn't think the rivets would hold out very long Ground off the slag quick seal with some primer Then a top coat of underseal Re- attached the exhaust hanger Just a quick temporary fix to get it through the MOT, will be taking it all off again when I fully strip the car Next on the agender was the split steering rack gator, got a pair of new ones (205 GTI) removed the track-rod slid the new one on & re-attached the track rod, then filled with grease Then I decided to start on the UK light conversion. So removed the old sealed beam light Old one is on the right, new on the left has sidelight bulb fitting & H4 high & dipped beam. Jiggled around with the wiring, took the power from the side marker & plumbed it into the sidelight, then took the power from the indicator & plumbed it into the side marker to make it an indicator. Next thing I knew it was dark & I was ready for a rest. Hopefully I'll get the right hand side done tomorrow 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Loving that interior Darren. Never had you down for restoring, more the tinkering power and performance. Is it an age thing? Hats off though matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks Ian, It's going to be a lot of work & I may need a few bits polished if your interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well young Darren. I now know that you have spent too much time drinking and eating in my dinning room. It must have subliminally got to you. Look forward to seeing her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Nice work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Great project . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyZed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I just wanted to swing by and say- I LOVE IT!!!!! aaaahhh so happy you still have a Zed, this is TOO cool Daz!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks Ian, It's going to be a lot of work & I may need a few bits polished if your interested? Just let me know when you're ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Dazza you are my hero! First dibs when you want rid of it😇😇😜 I need to come a see this sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 love the 240, classic but can be made to look modern Not sure about the bus steering wheel though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 What are your eventual intentions with the bodywork, will you take it all back to bare metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 What are your eventual intentions with the bodywork, will you take it all back to bare metal?first post says back to metal Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Dazza you are my hero! First dibs when you want rid of ití ½í¸‡í ½í¸‡í ½í¸œ I need to come a see this sometime. I know mate, I've been keeping you on your feet for years, without me EVERYTHING would be upside down We do need a catchup soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 love the 240, classic but can be made to look modern Not sure about the bus steering wheel though I don't want it to look to modern, the 240z IMO looks great standard, although I will be going for some ROTA RB's at some point & possibly the BRE rear boot lip. Will also be re-wiring the whole car with a complete custom loom & introducing a few relays for the higher powered bits. What are your eventual intentions with the bodywork, will you take it all back to bare metal? Yep, this is not going to be a half hearted attempt, everything will be stripped & restored or replaced like new 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 What are your eventual intentions with the bodywork, will you take it all back to bare metal?first post says back to metal Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Sorry, read that, what I meant was is it going to be back to a bare shell, and bare metal? Windows out, everything. Up most respect either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You beat me to it! Brilliant, look forward,as mentioned the rotisserie has been a godsend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Quick update for today, only had just over 2hours as I left work late removed the wing mirrors the other day. There not original but are staying for a while, they only had flat mirror in them so the view angle was utterly crap. So removed the glass Got a couple of convex mirrors from halfrauds of all places Used the original as a template Then cut down to size & re-fitted to the surrounding Next was the re-wire of the RHS lights, so removed the wheel & old sealed light Found plenty of desert dust Fitted the new headlamp unit & rewired the indicator & side lights. I now have a UK legal 240z (well the front lights anyway) sidelights on Dipped Headlights Then I quickly swapped out the RHS steering gator which wasn't damaged but thought I may as well do the pair. Had an update from the company supplying my rear euro/jdm taillights, they were shipped today & should be with me tuesday I feel an MOT coming along very soon Edited July 24, 2014 by Darren-B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Nice work mate. Sent from my Zed using Nangkang tyres front, RE040's rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Really good to see you've got a few things moving on this Darren, even if it's just for the MOT. I think it's going to be amazing when you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 EVERYTHING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Well I think all that remains for the MOT are the rear lights. But there are a few other bits I'm going to tinker with while I wait for the registration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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