glrnet Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 I've told Steph to hurry up with the adoption papers. You're adopting SMD!!! ? Quote
Will370z Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 Clarkie (White Zed) sent me to this very thread to sign up. I've just bought a 240z and undertaking a very similar project! I'll be watching with interest! Mines a stock 1970 240z 4 speed manual cali import. Welcome and let's see some pics Quote
Darren-B Posted August 3, 2014 Author Posted August 3, 2014 Clarkie (White Zed) sent me to this very thread to sign up. I've just bought a 240z and undertaking a very similar project! I'll be watching with interest! Mines a stock 1970 240z 4 speed manual cali import. Welcome along are you a member on the Zclub? How do you know Pete? Would be nice to see your car. Do you have it UK registered yet? Quote
monsween Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 Clarkie (White Zed) sent me to this very thread to sign up. I've just bought a 240z and undertaking a very similar project! I'll be watching with interest! Mines a stock 1970 240z 4 speed manual cali import. Welcome along are you a member on the Zclub? How do you know Pete? Would be nice to see your car. Do you have it UK registered yet? I'm an Aberdeen car friend, i'll start a new thread in here so I dont clog your thread up Quote
Darren-B Posted August 4, 2014 Author Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) So whilst waiting for my mate to arrive in his broken Astra I pulled the rear Z badges off to see what it was going to take to clean them up Got the electric toothbrush out & a couple of mins later it looked like this Boom.....didn't even need paint or polish Then that was Z time over, my mate turned up in his Astra making an almighty racket. Another gearbox job for me the weekend Edited August 4, 2014 by Darren-B 1 Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted August 5, 2014 Posted August 5, 2014 I've been reading this from the start but just realised I haven't posted yet. I'm very jealous of these 240/260z projects as it's something I've wanted to do for a long time. The first car I ever fell in love with was my Dad's '78 260z when I was a nipper. Without doubt, that was made me a petrolhead. Good to see your doing one Darren, as others have said, you'll do it right and do it justice I'm sure. 1 Quote
Darren-B Posted August 5, 2014 Author Posted August 5, 2014 It does seem that everyone is jumping on the 240z wagon, must be my fan club Quote
Darren-B Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 My euro/Jdm lights finally arrived after nearly 3weeks :woohoo: 1 Quote
Darren-B Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks guys, Just ordered a load more parts from the US this evening Also have now received most of the electrical bits & pieces ready for the re-wire next year & on the hunt for a half decent used MIG but they seem to be selling at nigh on new prices, so will probably bite the bullet & get a new one. Quote
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 ... on the hunt for a half decent used MIG but they seem to be selling at nigh on new prices, so will probably bite the bullet & get a new one. Here's one for sale: http://www.raptoraviation.com/aircraft%20spec%20pages/Mig29.html Quote
Will370z Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Will have to pop down and take a look Darren Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Will have to pop down and take a look Darren Ditto, I think a Kent Zed Shed meet is in order 1 Quote
Darren-B Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 Pop over today if you like Will/Dave (not the whole forum Quote
Darren-B Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 ... on the hunt for a half decent used MIG but they seem to be selling at nigh on new prices, so will probably bite the bullet & get a new one. Here's one for sale: http://www.raptoravi...ages/Mig29.html Adrian your a genius, why didn't I think of some thing like this before Max Speed Hi 2.4 Mach Range 1100 miles Quote
Darren-B Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 Then again I think the MIG Welder might be a little more affordable http://www.migtigarc.co.uk/MIG_Welder/SWP_MIG_220/swp_mig_220.html Quote
leonk Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Remember not to skimp on the helmet as well. Auto dimming with fast reaction time and adjustable delay. Quote
Darren-B Posted August 9, 2014 Author Posted August 9, 2014 Remember not to skimp on the helmet as well. Auto dimming with fast reaction time and adjustable delay. Already have all the gear but not a very powerful MIG, it's fine for thin repair stuff but has a low duty cycle when you crank up the amperage Quote
Will370z Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Pop over today if you like Will/Dave (not the whole forum Would love to but up playing with my nephew this weekend. Knackered already Will sort a visit out soon though Quote
spursmaddave Posted August 10, 2014 Posted August 10, 2014 Pop over today if you like Will/Dave (not the whole forum Sorry mate was at the footy yesterday... Quote
Darren-B Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 Quick update: So stripped out the rear interior the other day Looking a bit yellow & discoloured with age So after a gentle rub down & clean with some alcohol based solvent I gave them a refresh Before & after Need to make a replacement panel for the boot lid as it's warped & has a tear in the vinyl. Need to re-fix the chrome strips & awaiting for some new white panel rivets (blinking hard to come by) Still a bit disappointed that I haven't found any rust holes yet Quote
Darren-B Posted August 13, 2014 Author Posted August 13, 2014 Can anyone advise me on how I can restore the seat belts backs to White?? Quote
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