I'm finally rolling up my sleeves and starting a "right proper" restoration.

 

I'll be calling on all of you for guidance, information and support.... especially Mr Arnett.... and of course parts!

 

Here is ground zero... coming into Canada a few years ago:

 

 

 

Photos of the drive home from Maine to Nova Scotia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 11, 201511 yr by Blue

History:

 

Dec 1971       Japan   Birthday

1972-????     Florida  Owner #1

????-????     Maine   Owner #2

????-2012     Maine   Owner #3

2012-Present  N.S.      Me (86,500mi)

Edited August 18, 201511 yr by Blue

Parts Needed:

 

Air Box Sourced Aug 24 2014 (Thanks Grannyknot)

Hubcaps & Rims  Sourced Aug 24 2015

Drivers Mirror

Seat Covers

Bridgestone 175HR14 Tires (probably still on old spares)

Edited August 26, 201511 yr by Blue

Restoration Plan:

 

0. Disassemble and inspect everything.

1. Refresh as much as possible.

2. Measure, photograph, catalogue every nut, bolt, washer.

3. Plate all hardware

4. Plate all chrome

5. Take body to bare metal

6. Paint

8. Engine refresh (new seals, bearings, hone)

9. New rubber/seals where needed

10. Finish in less than a year for ZCON 2016

Edited August 18, 201511 yr by Blue

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Yeah! Toronto. I love it.

Looks like a great starting point. I will enjoy following this build.

Blue - good on ya - an ambitious goal but I'm sure you can get 'er done in time. I'm looking forward to seeing you on my home turf for ZCON 2016. Our local Z Club is looking forward to hosting this great event.

cheers

Dan, did you ever get a chrome ring?  I had another good look at our barn storage but no luck.

 

I have just one for vin 147 but that resto will be 3 down the road so I can send that to you if you still need one.

Hank, are you heading this way this summer?  Looking forward to seeing you again.