wheee!

Is it just my 76 Bosch fuel pump that sounds like an overworked drill pump or do all pumps make this much noise? Rubber insulator is intact and pump is isolated from the frame. I will try and get a video of it soon.

The 78 is a little different but the premise is the same. All the fusible links start with a hot from battery positive. I took a fuse block and fed each circuit to one of the fuses from the hot common. I also added relays for the headlights, horn and starter to keep current out of the dash.

Finally got the 280Z up on the lift and did a mechanical inspection... couldn't resist taking some pictures too!

, I have both kinds but the Interpart Louvers are on the car. They mount under the glass trim.

A bit of a milestone last night. Got the rear bumper mounted and the hatch spoiler finished. I did the spoiler same as the taillight panels, matte graphite. I’m pretty happy with the look! The tall hatch seals spoil the overall finish but I hope they will settle in.

Should look like this without the additional prop valve.

That is your prop valve. The safety valve is under the MC on the driver side.

I’m hoping for some relaxation of the seals but really don’t want to start replacing everything already… but I may have to.

I had not... but anything is possible! I would like a hat with the same logo in black and chrome with the silver thread... The rising sun image I used is the one from my hood design (which I paid copyright to use) I do not have permission to use it for other advertising, so that's why I would like to do a line art version of my own in black and chrome...

In case anyone has been wondering if I dropped off the face of the earth, I have not! With COVID restrictions on car meets and stuff, I haven't had the car out of the garage yet. I am still finishing up some small areas of the car, like the rear spoiler, which should be finished this weekend. I installed new side window glass for driver and passenger (Thanks @zKars!). Mine had some moderate scratches so I took advantage of the like new used parts from Jim. I also have been working on getting the doors to close properly without slamming, but have been having very little luck. I am hoping it is just the seals that need to compress and form properly, as this is not a good feeling having to slam a door three times to close it! I also pulled the power window motors out of the doors, as I cannot get them to fully go up or down without issue. I am sure it is an issue with the strength of the motor (no they are not SPAL brand but a knockoff). So in the meantime I will revert back to manual windows. I will order a newer set of window motors from Blaupunkt which seem sturdier. Otherwise, I will get the car onto the hoist and inspect all the bolt torques, readjust the coil overs for even ride height, tighten up the fittings and lines (I have small coolant leak somewhere and a small brake line leak) and make sure its safe for its first trip down the road! Insurance and registration are complete. Here's a fun fact: a 45 year old car that was last registered 13 years ago (same province) does not require a safety inspection in Alberta! Insurance and registration took minutes without any hassles. Love this province! But then again, I am scared of all the unscrupulous car owners out there that don't look after their cars! PS: What do you think of my idea for a hood logo? I was thinking of making it in black and chrome: Thicker chrome ring, white lines are black, red lines and sun are chrome with a slightly raised chrome Z on top!

Wow! Truly amazing build with such incredible detail. Best of luck with the sale when done, as this will truly pull the market higher! Great work!!

More good news. The 370Z is lowered but still clears the centre jack and ramps with no rubbing!

Such a fast and quality restoration!

Finished the front garage this weekend. Got the four post lift installed. Canadian Automotive Equipment brand, 8000lb extended height lift. I can walk underneath it and open the hood on the 370 without touching.

Great stuff!

Super good news brother!!

What is your sensor voltage? ~.05 volts?

I have had both versions of the CAS. I have the 23-1 in the car now. It works perfect.

My mistake. Yes, 24-1 is your setting. Second version. Your using the D pin for signal or C? I use D as per Tim and that works for a good clean signal. I also use a sensor ground from the Haltech instead of the ground pin on the CAS.

You have the old version obviously too.

Add 360 degrees to the timing. You might be on exhaust stroke.

I regret teasing my father about taking seven years to finish his Mini Cooper....

Completed restoring the Interpart louvers. Year ago I bought a mounting kit that was NOS from @zKars Years later I found a set of the louvers in the states missing the mounting hardware. So I decided now was a good time to start the restoration. I stripped the louvers down to bare metal and then used etching primer to seal them up. Then I applied the duplicolor Graphite wheel paint to match the rear taillight panel. The trusts are very good and they look great!

The wife was pretty happy. She hasn’t really seen the car since I started working on it years ago. She loves the colour.

Still needs a little work but it will be on the road this summer.