Vorn's 920 Gold 240Z

[jeff43]

I have done bugger all on Vorn's car really, I just like going over to look at his car because it is so much further alone in the resto process than mine. It gives me my motivation.

 

Cheers Jeff

[gav240z]

Too modest, haha.

 

It is starting to really take shape made. Thanks for sharing your mistakes so far, I'll try and keep these in mind when it comes my turn to get to this stage.

[vorn70]

Well the day had finally arrived that the zed would be painted, the deal was to load her up on Friday and get her off to a paint booth for my mate Derek to paint. I was lucky enough to  get the use of a paint booth for free, the only condition, no photos, and no disclosure of the location. So after a very long day on Friday to prep and tape up the car it was ready to go. As we left very early Saturday morning to finish off the last of the taping my wife said she had never seen me with such excited /nervousness since we had our last child. I said it only takes 9 months to make a baby, and lets face it the work the bloke does is fun then all you have to do is have your had squeezed and offer encouragement. But this was nearly 3 years of blood sweat and Beers. No more blocking down, if it wasn't right it was my fault, and I would have to live with it. As I watch my car transform into my dream in around two hours. I was so excited and could picture my self driving it. All I had to do now was sit back and let it bake. The following night we put the wheels back on the car and loaded her up for home. I'm so happy with the colour and finish of the car. The wife even said the colour looks good in real life. So with a big thanks to Derek, here she is. I will follow up with some more photo's soon as I start the fun part of putting her back together. 

[gav240z]

Looks fantastic, can't wait to get mine back to this condition. The side profile lighting with the 920 gold is amazing. Should look very period correct .

[George]

It's hard not to share in your joy. Well done and the car looks mint!

[Riceburner]

Great job Vorn, you certainly did an excellent job on the body work 

[Zedman240®]

Looks great! So straight and glossy..

Best thing now is take off every panel and hang out of the way until its ready to drive out the door.

[CroS13]

hey buddy great to see it get some paint! your build has been the one i look at to keep me motivated with mine, love seeing when the cars get to this stage, all downhill from here!

 

Looking forward to the updates

 

Rudolf.

[vorn70]

hey buddy great to see it get some paint! your build has been the one i look at to keep me motivated with mine, love seeing when the cars get to this stage, all downhill from here!

 

Looking forward to the updates

 

Rudolf.

thanks mate I'm glad your enjoying the build.

Great job Vorn, you certainly did an excellent job on the body work 

i had a lot of help from my mate Derek. He is a big Ford fan but his love of the zed grew as we worked away. I helped him with his XC ute I thought zed were rusty until I started dork on his XC falcon.

Thanks again for all the positive comments from everyone . They really help to keep me motivated

[KatoKid]

Bloody brilliant Vorn!

 

I'm biased but I reckon 920 looks great.

 

Must be a great feeling to get to this stage, keep it up.

[vorn70]

Bloody brilliant Vorn!

 

I'm biased but I reckon 920 looks great.

 

Must be a great feeling to get to this stage, keep it up.

thanks Kato. When I was getting the paint the paint mixer told me  only 30% of people would say it looked good and 20% were only saying that to be nice. But I think it has been mainly positive.

That's what I love about this forum we have blokes putting BMW (love your work esp that new exhaust) & Merc  engines in, late model jap stuff, and trick PMC L6 motors, building all different cars for different reasons  with fabricators engine builders offering help and support.

[PB260Z]

Looks absolutely stunning Vorn, well done.

[Scoota G]

Reply to this post with +1 for more Pictures from Vorn. 

[vorn70]

Looks absolutely stunning Vorn, well done.

Reply to this post with +1 for more Pictures from Vorn. 

thanks guys. It should get easier now but it is also the stage where everything cost money. I Have some stuff already but those last few bits can add up. I have got the dash back from dash original and it looks a good as new. I have put all the instrumentation, ducting & wiring back in and that will go in as soon as the glass is in. I,m getting a professional to put the front and rear in and I will do the rest I got my full rubber kit from MSA when the dollar was good so I'm ready to go. It should be all down hill from here as long as I don't scratch it.

[PB260Z]

It should be all down hill from here as long as I don't scratch it.

 

The tricky part as you approach the finish is wanting to rush when you need to do the exact reverse.

Go slowly and carefully so as not to scratch or mark anything.

 

I learnt that one the hard way  :'(

[vorn70]

The tricky part as you approach the finish is wanting to rush when you need to do the exact reverse.

Go slowly and carefully so as not to scratch or mark anything.

 

I learnt that one the hard way  :'(

your right PB I just need to keep a lid on things. If things are not going to plan I will walk away, and go back to things later

[vorn70]

Well the rebuild phase has started. I started with the 1/4 windows. They were a little hard to get back in, it's hard to know how hard to hit them to get them into position with the new rubbers. I wanted them in to help me align the door frames. While I was sticking in the new felt for the door glass guides I managed to fit the petrol tank even with a hoist it was a real bitch to get back in by myself. I should of just waited for my mate to come around, but I got there in the end. I made up some new rubber for the straps and it sit and looks good. Now I can move on with the door build up.

[vorn70]

I got the filler neck all sorted out and I made up some rubber for the filler and got the door back on. I had a new front screen fitted and the old glass was fitted to the hatch. I had this done, I was too scared to do this myself, he did a great job and the chrome trim went in well. It all sits nice and snug. Now I can put the dash back in.

[PB260Z]

I got the filler neck all sorted out and I made up some rubber for the filler and got the door back on. I had a new front screen fitted and the old glass was fitted to the hatch. I had this done, I was too scared to do this myself, he did a great job and the chrome trim went in well. It all sits nice and snug. Now I can put the dash back in.

Gidday

 

Having the screens back in makes it look so much more complete.

+1 on getting a pro to do screens, that is one job that easy to stuff up.

 

Good luck with the dash.

 

Cheers

 

PB

[vorn70]

Gidday

 

Having the screens back in makes it look so much more complete.

+1 on getting a pro to do screens, that is one job that easy to stuff up.

 

Good luck with the dash.

 

Cheers

 

PB

thanks PB . I have built up the dash and have all of the instruments fitted now so it is all ready to go. I won't get much done over Easter as I will be away for most of it but I will try and sneak out to the shed when I get back.

[vorn70]

Well with some help from my dad I was able to get the dash in. This was much easier than I though it would be, but after the trouble of putting the dash back together it was nice for this to go smooth. I just hope it all works when I hook up power.

[vorn70]

Well after scrubbing up my old door trims they looked good enough to refit so on they went I put some Dynamatt down first so that should help with the noise in the car. I fitted the steering wheel just to see what it would look like after giving it a bit of a refurbish.

It's time to get on the the motor now. I have now stripped it all down so it's off for a re-bore and crank grind then I can get it back and put it all together. 

[vorn70]

This is my ITB L28 I got from Jason last year. I have stripped it all down, it need a re bore and a crank grind. I am putting it back together fairly standard as I need to stay in budget. I have spent a fair amount on brakes and body components and I still need seats. If I feel the need later I will build, or have built a L28 with all the fruit. I'm not racing or hill climbing so as long as it get me around the road OK I will be happy.

[George]

Mmm ITB.

 

How long do you estimate before we get to hear it fire up?

[vorn70]

Mmm ITB.

 

How long do you estimate before we get to hear it fire up?

I hope in around 5 weeks. My wife has been away with work so with 3 young boys I have had limited time to get things done, but I'm not too far away. Here is a shot from the rear that I took the other night. I sat at the kitchen table at night watching Fast & Loud polishing up the tail lights they looked good so I have fitted them.