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Had to take a break from the Z - I'm driving the X1/9 to Carlisle Import Show tomorrow, so yesterday I changed the oil & filter (been about 500 miles since the rebuild) and swapped out the wheels & tires for the new Federal 595's on Rota TBTs

Well if this works I’ll follow suit because my car smells of exhaust in the cabin pretty bad . I’m sure I’m getting mild carbon monoxide poisoning to some degree. I do have an extra gas mask from when I was in the military maybe I can just drive around with that on the meantime [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Maybe try without the tape first. Otherwise you wont know if the seal and peel actually worked

Z artwork on BAT. Six piece collection auction for charity. No Reserve: Six-Piece Collection of Original Paintings by Nicolas Hunziker for Charity for sale on BaT Auctions - ending May 17 (Lot #107,455) | Bring a Trailer No way I can afford to bid but I DID but a T-shirt.

I'm sure they are hardened. The description on the website says: "Heavy duty inner and outer rollers are made from H11 tool steel to be used on stainless steel applications." Who in their right mind would make those dies out of tool steel and then not harden them afterwards? Who I ask would be so foolish???? OK... Who besides me?

Those are American Racing wheels. 15x7, 0 offset. This online seller has them, $273 each. https://www.andysautosport.com/products/american_racing_wheels__VNA695748.html

This is my 260Z

Racer X, I will look into this at Andy's Auto Zone. Many thanks!

You may have already gone down this road, but, since your door cards are custom, here is a thought. https://www.google.com/search?q=custom+upholstery+peel+and+stick+chrome+accent+strips&client=safari&hl=en-us&ei=vxtdZKbeMpGqqtsP3sGFqAY&ved=0ahUKEwjmua_F2-3-AhURlWoFHd5gAWUQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=custom+upholstery+peel+and+stick+chrome+accent+strips&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCAAQogQyCAgAEIkFEKIEMggIABCJBRCiBDIFCAAQogQ6CggAEEcQ1gQQsANKBAhBGABKBQhAEgExUNoXWM9FYMZQaAFwAXgAgAGEAYgBjQmSAQM1LjaYAQCgAQHIAQfAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

I'll just use my nose. If I still smell it I'll seal it with tape and if that doesn't work I'll see if my friend can borrow the smoke machine again.

Sooo, i'm thrilled to bring you finally a *drumroll* update from the Bodyshop! After 1,5 weeks i thought it's about time to give them a visit and see if they made any progress. I didn't get a lot of updates so i was a bit worried if anything had been done. But turns out they rather focus on working than sending me messages. When i arrived the guys were working in full swing: After thinking about only replacing the rotten parts, they quickly realized it makes more sense to replace the whole panels, since i had those completely NOS items on hand. Like the air channel Or the frame rails: They also discovered this nasty bend, which i never realized. It must have got a hard hit at one point, which made the whole area move a bit. They also started to replace the firewall lower are with the KFV Panels and so far the feedback was that those panely fit like the OEM ones! They forgot to send me the pictures, but they made some and had them on the computer to show me. This is how the car looks with the complete front inner fender and the upper air channels removed: And including the frame-rail also gone: New frame rail in and primered: Inner fender in, primered, and the welding area sanded down again (they use a special welding primer there): They also removed the replacement roof skin from the frame. It was in very good condition when i bought it. Unfortunately i gave it to a guy who wanted to use it as a template to make a carbon roof. While removing the mold from the roof, he applied pressurized air and then the roof bent inwards completely. He brought it to a panelbeater to have it fixed, but he left a lot of dents on the roof. The new guys will fix it, but it's again a lot of additional and unplanned work... After all i'm quite happy. One corner was done quickly. I also brought them many panels from the right side, so they will be able to rework what the previous bodyshop did. It's a bit of a bummer and i'm not happy with it, but now is the time to get it done right, so yeah. Also yesterday i got this Exedy / Daikin OE replacement clutch kit, which i ordered a few days ago: You may ask why, when i have most of the original clutch Parts in NOS condition in stock? First of all they seem lighter (i still have to compare them), secondly they come with all the installtion tools required (centering tool, bearing, grease, etc) and last, i just thought the materials used might be a tad more modern and advanced, and maybe less harmfull then the ones used in the original 70ies production clutch. Since you won't notice anything from the outside, i thougth this is a good upgrade and easy to revert to original setup if required at a later point. That's it for today. I hope for more updates from the bodyshop soon 🙂

Graham Tool Co - Medium Tube Beading Tool Not cheap by any stretch, however I'll need to do a fair amount of tube bead rolling on the V8-into-Volvo-Pickup that I have underway

So inquiring minds want to know make and model of the bead roller...

I was wondering when someone was going to mention that stuff. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTQ67X9

Might be able to use the gooey door plastic `3m 08578` that is used to get the plastic liners behind the door-cards to stick... I should do this on my car, i was feeling loopy the other night driving around.

So, something more like this?

I think he may be talking about applying a sealant similar to windshield adhesive to the new gasket.

I thought your tolerance for no A/C got depleted that year you tried to ice bath yourself while driving. Wasn't there some goofy thing with umbilical cords to a cooler of ice water and a pump?