Dave's Custom 280zx

[Dave280z]

Hi Guys, This is a bit of a run down of my now almost completed 280zx, i first bought her 7 months ago for $900 in fairly good condition, straightish body, she ran and drove but needed attention body and engine wise... so the fun began.

 

At first this car was going to be an exterior respray job and a fun second car to play around with.... This didn't last long.

 

Here's her when i first got her. only a rear shot but you get the point... stock standard, white with Burgandy interior

[Dave280z]

Then came the fun part of getting her to bare metal.. using Septol and poly abraisive discs for the tough spots i managed to get the bulk done to see just how she looked under all that old paint.

[Dave280z]

After i fitted all the lights back in off she went to a mates panel shop for a lot of custom work to get her to look how i wanted.

[Dave280z]

We removed the rear wiper, boot release and antenna to make way for a more clean rear end. The front was also modified to be a shorter cleaner, but roadworthy passable look. It will change again soon. Then it was time for paint.

[Dave280z]

once assembled it was time for an exhaust.. just like the sketches i did in the beginning it turned out how i wanted... twin 2.5'' pipes

[Dave280z]

I will post more photos and updates soon, appologies for the poor quality photo's which make the color a bit hard to pick... my iphone is in a bad way.

 

Thanks to Simon and Ian for your help on the Phone at such short notice to help me out with a few things... She goes in for roadworthy tomorrow so fingers crossed i can drive her anytime, anywhere legally . This is really just the beginning, i am building another engine, working on the suspension and all the countless other items as we speak.

 

Like i said at first this is just a quick run down, i hope to meet you all at the next meetup day !

[luvemfast]

Looking the goods Dave. Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

What are your plans for the interior?

[Dave280z]

Complete overhaul mate... but to be honest with the stress of getting her ready for tomorrow's roadworthy i haven't put too much thought into it yet. Time for a breather while my bank account fills up again...

[Agno]

The front end looks pretty schmick Dave. I like it!

[Dave280z]

Quick update guys, she's passed her RWC in one hit. I will see you all at the next meetup.

[Gordo]

You've do a great job putting the zx together Dave .And to get it back on the road so quick. Now you can enjoy as you make a few more mods to the interior .might see you at the Xmas BBQ in December . Cheers.

[260DET]

Good work, it's scrubbed up well.

[imackz]

Looking the goods Dave. Can't wait to see it in the flesh.

What are your plans for the interior?

 

Ditto .. looking good Dave & glad to help anytime, be good to see it on the road.

[Dave280z]

Update, All registered and Roadworthy. Driven around 1500kms and no issues at all! .

 

Loving every minute, Next items are Wheels, Coilovers and to continue rebuilding my spare L28.

 

- note last two photos are ones that i am currently editing, it's a photo of a photo hence the quality haha.

 

Thanks for all the Z car boys for the support and help

 

[luvemfast]

Diggin the rear.

Something about Dat ass 

[Dave280z]

Haha thanks simo, I'll be around soon to pickup those headers of yours too. I haven't forgotten . Most likely next weekend

[Scoota G]

Stalker!

[Dave280z]

Hahahaha couldn't resist pulling up to see who owned that V8 Z!

 

 

[luvemfast]

Was it a complete random meet?

I thought it must have been planned.

[Dave280z]

Completely random mate, I had a car full of wheels and was coming through ballarat and passed a matte black Z .... I just pulled up and asked him about it lol. Thought it was rare to see a Z in ballarat!. Even after stalking him he was kind enough to give me a hand cleaning up my new wheels. Top bloke

 

[gav240z]

Always great to meet another Z head with a common interest. I've met quite a few randomly out on the streets over the years. It makes my day when I see 1 driving on the road.