Hi from Perth

[Matt]

Heya guys,

 

Picked up a 260z 2seater last week so thought i'd join in the fun 

 

Late car, very minor rust, mostly complete, l28,240z carbs, yellow with stripes. the yellow i dont mind but the stripes kinda kill it.

Car has alot of potential in my eye's and i'll be heading for the typical and overdone jdm look.

 

Probably paid too much for it but really couldn't help myself once i saw the condition, so use to repairing rust buckets.

I have been a panel beater for about 13 years so i like to think i know what i'm looking at too.

 

Will be a slow and steady build but i have a clear goal in mind, hope to be here for the long haul.

 

Matt

[PB260Z]

Gidday Matt

 

Welcome to Auszcar, any chance of posting up a few photo's of the Yellow Z.

 

If you are looking for fun you will find it here, although some of the humour is a bit "off centre" 

 

Good luck with the project.

 

Cheers

 

PB

[boyblunda]

Hi Matt and welcome

 

Whenever we hear of someone getting a Zed it is a relief to see that they are aware of and know about rust and body repairs as this is probably the biggest single issue that new owners have with their vehicles. If you are on top of that issue then the joy of owning and driving a Zed is all before you as the options you have with regard to restoration / modification are boundless.

 

Looking forward to seeing your car project with pics when you are ready. We are already thirsting for details of car history, how you came to buy it, your intentions, and details as they unfold.

 

I appreciate  the 260Z for the refinements it received ands note that you have already got a vehicle taken further with the round top carb swap, and L28.

 

The local WA Zed guys are a good bunch - see the WAZ Register to register your car details if so inclined. The next event that I am aware of is the Albany event on the June long weekend - always well supported by the Zed guys.

 

The local guys are also on the lookout for good panel and paint providers so let us know if you are in the game to provide this service.

 

Give us some more details and pics when ready.

 

Regards

Dave

[Matt]

cheers for the welcome, will start my slow build thread eventually.

 

car's been up on stands a couple of weeks now trying to sort the steering rack, parts proving difficult.

once its driving again i'll take some snaps as everyone has seen a Z in progress.

 

later, Matt

[Luni260z]

Welcome mate,

 

Good to see someone else from Perth on here.

 

Repairing rust buckets you say .. ?

 

I'm calling dibbs on you coming to look at my car.

 

go on, you know you want to.

 

 

Sam.

 

 

[Luni260z]

oh dear.

I think I may have scared him off.

 

My bad.

[Whittie]

Welcome Matt,

 

For parts, get in touch with the local zed guru/mobile mechanic/wrecker

 

Tuneright

Martin Falconer

0417 953 329

[Matt]

oh dear.

I think I may have scared him off.

 

My bad.

 

lol, been going thru alot of forums digging up info and pricing parts up.

got a fair bit of stuff in the post, surely more to come.

will be interested in a few odd bits for the car too, love wreckers and their treasure troves.

 

 

trying to find koni's to suit the later 76 struts, they have a larger OD but ID is only like a mm wider.

looking for clarity on the swap, so i can try and do the whole swap in a day. maybe a little longer finding the right spot for coilover perch.

been going over it so much i can remember the part numbers..

 

so if i was to order 4x Koni 8610-1437 and 4x gland nuts (73.25.01.007.1)

section front and rear strut tubes ~2inch

space the rear the rest on the length

drill out the stock top hat to suit the 5/8 shaft

 

would this work? or would i need to sleeve/replace the strut tube for a firmer fit? or replace the upper mounts with a different item?

 

Please say it'll work perfect...

 

Cheers

 

[Matt]

well after a few more hours of forum flicking it seems you can use 240 inserts in the larger housings, just pack it tightly and add some oil.

 

guess i'll have specifics when i attempt it, just wing it

 

got 1 thing in the mail today too 

decent quality and fit front lip, just makes it perfect