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240Z: Visiting the bodyshop and Diff strap mounts assembled
Last post of the year. Nothing huge, but wanted to share the progress. This week i visited the bodyshop to pick up some unused parts and had a look at t he latest work: The rear quarter panel is in, as is the inner arch. The outer arch has ben reshaped to fit the original bodylines. The repair panels have a different “softer” shape, compared to the original lines. but only visible if you know the details. Currently he’s reworking the think soft “edge” (where the black line is). Most of owners probably haven’t even noticed there’s an edge. but my bodyshop guy is a perfectionist. that’s why it takes …
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SOLD: 240Z / 260Z / 280Z ZG Fender flares, rear corner valances, Frame rails, Transmission crossmember bushings
Here we go. I have some parts for sale which i don’t need for my project: 1) A set of zeddfindings (USA) Frame rails (rear section, area under the floor pans). This area is prone to rust, these have to be exchanged in most restaurations. New, never used! see original manufacturer here: https://www.datsunzparts.com/products.html Original price (Pair): 100 USD (+ shipping & Import) UPDATE: This item has been sold already! Rest of the parts are still available if not mentioned differently! 2) A Set of TABCO USA rear lower corner valances 240Z, 260Z, 280Z. New, never used! See here: https://tabcoparts.com/16752.html and description here: https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic02o03c/30-7331 Update: 2019.01.05: ITEM has been sold and…
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OTHER: Parts Tumblering knowledge & How-to.
I didn’t invent it, but im probably one of a few using a parts-tumbler to clean small car parts. But what is it? I often get asked how to use the procedure properly, so here’s a little description. 1. ABOUT I first came across this procedure when i was looking for a procedure to clean all those special-bolts on the Z, that cannot just be easy replaced with a standard screw. I found Mr. Maurers Ford Model A Restauration website, describing the procedure (german). see here: https://www.maurer-markus.ch/ford_a/tipps_vibrations_tumbler.html The Case tumbler aka Stone tumbler, Spirator, Vibrator, Deburr, etc., can be used for various things, but the main reason i know is…
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OTHER: Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
So it’s this time of the year again. Time to recap a little bit. Due to other life-projects the progress was a bit slow on my projects this year, but somehow i feel like it’s more of an assembly than rework currently. I have many small bits and pieces restored and ready for final installation. I just need to find the time to get it done. I Hope the bodyshop will be able to get some work done too soon. It’s still a long way to go, but i’m very excited. Nevertheless, I wanted to thank all my readers, followers, fans, haters and all the friends and supports for your…
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240Z: Project u Brake pads and NOS Sumitomo MK63 brake pistons
Christmas comes one day early this year 🙂 After a four-week long wait, a little Box from Japan finally arrived here with some Parts for my MK63 brakes: 1) Project u MK63 Solid disk type NS street brake pads: 2) NOS Nissan Sumitomo MK63 Brake pistons I think i have everything ready now for assembling the Brakes over the holidays 🙂
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240Z: Inspection Lamp refurbishment, rework, assembly
Today i was finally able to complete a little project on which i’ve been working over the past few weeks. I completely reworked the Inspection Lamp. Remember a few weeks ago when i posted this pic? This is how it all started. Rusty, Painted over a few times, and in bad shape. didn’t even work: Of course started to disassembly everything first Then had the housing tubmlered to remove old paint, dirt and rust (picture has other parts included as well, which don’t belong to the inspection lamp): And got it zinc-replated and yellow passivated to get back the origina look. Then started to source the missing parts. Even if…
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SOLD: Civic EG6 / EK4 / EK9 Sergeant-RD (Japan) Aluminum radiator piping kit
Update 23.02.2018: Item has been sold and is not for sale anymore. thanks. Now have something rare for sale: A set of Sergeant racing development (Sergeant-RD) Aluminum Radiator hardpiping kit. It’s a three piece design with additional thread for a temperature sensor. It came from Japan with blue samco hoses, but added neutral black hoses myself. Has been laying in my shelves for a while. Was never installed. Price new was more than 320.- USD including import and taxes. They’re much lighter than the OEM rubber piping and look really cool! Includes all the hose-clamps and both sets of hoses as well as the three piece aluminum piping kit. See…
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240Z: News from the bodyshop: rear quarter panel radius finished
I’ve been super busy with dozens of small 240Z projects, but unfortunately it’s two steps forward and one back at the moment so i haven’t really completed anything noteworthy to post here. Nevertheless i left some parts at the paint-stripping company today and should be able to pick them up early next year. And then suddenly i got a picture from my Panelbeater with a small update: The outer radius on the Tabco rear quarter panel has been corrected to give it the factory-like sharp edges (the tabco is a bit too soft) and the welds have been cleaned. Hope to have more updates soon. really working on a few…
