240Z_au Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks Jeff. Lots of work ahead. Hope to have a nice Z after all of the pain to enjoy for a very long time. gav240z and CBR Jeff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm working on the same premis. Do it well do it once keep it a long time. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Yeah, just looked at your post again. You are really doing a great job there. Hope to meet up with you one day. Edited November 20, 2015 by 240Z_au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Loving this and looking forward to seeing how it looks after it's long bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) This is not for the faint hearted. Getting prepped for 2nd acid deep. Where in doubt, blow torch it! (stubborn sound deadening) Edited November 24, 2015 by 240Z_au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted November 24, 2015 Administrators Share Posted November 24, 2015 On the topic of sound deadener, has anyone figured out how to replicate the factory sound deadener material and finish? I am going to rip mine up on HS30 00150 to do some rust repairs on my floors but want to retain the original look again. Not sure how the original stuff was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted November 24, 2015 Moderators Share Posted November 24, 2015 On the topic of sound deadener, has anyone figured out how to replicate the factory sound deadener material and finish? I am going to rip mine up on HS30 00150 to do some rust repairs on my floors but want to retain the original look again. Not sure how the original stuff was done. Hi Gav I am pretty sure the original stuff was somewhat flexible and adhesive backed. Over time it both it and the adhesive have just gone rock hard. Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 I will be replicating this, so stay tuned. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) This is the product that I used. From the states basically like dynamat but the thicker product. It is quite easy to install just lay it down and warm it with a heat gun then push it down with a rag. It sticks very well and adds a waterproof layer to the inside of the car instead of the old product being like a sponge. It is a new build why not use new products. Your car will be spot on when done. As they say it is all in the prep. Keep up the good work. Edited November 25, 2015 by red76z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thank you. Saw many materials like this, they are amazingly versatile. Picked up the rotisserie today (thanks Pater!). Saw a mammoth Ferrari replica build based on S30 chassis. I feel like my project is actually walk in a park by comparison. Get it all done Peter, time to live is now! GongZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 OK, shell picked up and delivered to body shop. Wont start till after the new year and I'm of OS for 2 weeks anyway, so will just have to sit tight. The shell is in a very good nick. The only visible rust was in the dog leg section which of course we'll cut out and weld in new panels. Other than that, doors, guards, hatch, etc, all nice and solid. mother240 and gav240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 Meanwhile, I was getting some inspiration earlier today...Nice 1957 356 A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 That's a good outcome. Very clean and solid That is a great starting point. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Wow....thats an incredibly good shell....well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicman Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Looking good Andrew! You and I are going to have to meet up for a drive when both cars are done :-) I suppose I'm going to have to change my Avatar now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted December 15, 2015 Administrators Share Posted December 15, 2015 Yeah that's the difference between a flogged and worn out 240z shell and a good shell. I am not sure if I missed it, but after dipping the car obviously bare metal is exposed. Not just on the outside but inside also where you can't see the metal (say behind quarter panels) and inside frame rails etc.. Will the car be dipped in a rust proofing solution to address this? Since these cars rust from the inside out I'm curious what your approach will be? I've seen wands you can get to spray rust proofing into gaps and hard to reach areas, Eastwoods in the US sell them. http://www.eastwood.com/rustproofing-and-undercoating-system.html Not sure if you have something similar in mind? By the way was the rocker panel bogged up? I'm not surprised you found some rust there, all S30z's no matter how good seem to go in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted December 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hi Andrew That is one very neat starting point. You don't often see Z's come out of dipping looking that solid. Can't wait to see the next steps. Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 That dipping has saved you months of sanding,grinding and paint stripping good work. Use a cavity wax sicka product with a under body gun 360deg spray pattern with flex hose for those hard to get to spots ask your local auto paint supplier about these items. That will seal the inside hard to get spots. Mask all areas that require repairs and etch prime the rest of the shell to prevent surface rust straight away. Remove the tape on repair areas when you are about to work on it and there's no need for any surface prep as it is already done from the tank dip. This will save you hours and $$$. Look forward to the progress pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Hi Guys..Thank so much for all fo the positive comments. Sorry I was unable to reply earlier as I was "switched off" during holidays. Getting back into it now starting with a custom plating system for my bits and pieces and start on the shell. Will keep you posted. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 OK, she is ready for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Had few calls etc re this project..Unfortunately for the Z, I managed to push 2 other projects in front of it which took priority, so a the moment we are on hold. Hoping to finish my other thing by the end of this year, so the Z can be pushed forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Details and links to other said projects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z_au Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Unfortunately not a Z - and I would be bragging more than I have to talking about that here.. Edited October 8, 2016 by 240Z_au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Please dont tease like that Andrew! I'm genuinely keen to see what you are doing irrespective of what brand/mdel it is, PM me the details if you fell like keeping it confidential. Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterAllen Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Andrew. PM sent regarding the rotisserie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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