Everything posted by wheee!
- 280Z differences (Timeline)
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1976 280Z Restoration Project
Six hours in the shop yesterday.... Got some more media blasting done and then took a break to blow off a lot of the dust and have a look at the progress. Looks good, some small stuff still to do but getting there. I will have to wire wheel some spots where there's is some rubber residue etc. decided to tackle removing the seat mounts. Wasn't looking forward to this as the floors had been rewelded by the PO and it wasn't going to be pretty. I was right. I ended up destroying a lot of the good sheet metal on the driver side trans tunnel removing the seat mounts. The passenger side fought less and came out a little easier. The spot weld cutters were a joke, both of them burnt out or broke on one side. Ended up using a small and large drill bit to do the rest. By the time I was done, I had a drill, grinder, air wheel cutter, sawzall, air chisel and hammer laying on the floor beside me. Let's just say I didn't feel like taking pictures of my work yesterday.... But they're out! And the metal can be replaced so it is still progress!!
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
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DIY Alignment -- Did I do it right?
Very important on high HP/Tq vehicles. My 370Z was checked at 0.00" of thrust angle and 0.01" of negative toe. Under hard acceleration things can get squirrelly fast if you're not aligned. I'm not sure if it is as critical on the 280 though... Recommended I'm sure.
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1976 280Z Restoration Project
Almost forgot about the stuff I found a week ago too! I picked up a set of tail lights and two spare valve covers plus some of the tail light surround molding from local 280Z owner. Mostly just spares for the shelf but I will try and experiment a bit with the valve covers. I would like to TIG weld up the top valve case vent and relocate it to the back of the cover against the firewall, also remove the bossings for the spark plug wires and then either polish it or ceramic powder coat it. Maybe paint another valve core the same as the body colour with polished lettering on top. Will have to see!
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
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Just got a 280z for free
I have a set waiting to go in. Awesome quality and best value. Add the bad dog reinforcement frame rails (over the zeddfindings patch rails) and you have a forever solution.
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Just got a 280z for free
Zeddfindings will provide replacement panels. Best way to go by far. New floors equals piece of mind for the long run.
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
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Just got a 280z for free
Gas tank looks good. That's important. Easier to find unicorns...
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
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Rotisserie advice
Price on front section shipped...
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Finally replica door panels for 77-78 z's
Those are pretty nice!
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Any ideas?
Just thinking out loud but would the 4 spd adapter plate fit the 5 spd? Same bearings and positions?
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Fitting 240Z bumpers and Valences to a 280Z
Looking forward to seeing these in person! Now to order the bumpers....
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Saw this 73 240 on the way home...
If it was on my street I'd buy it.... Hard to find a decent Z car up here
- Diagnosing fuel system issue
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project
- 1976 280Z Restoration Project