Joel's 260z 2+2

[Mr260z]

Well I picked up my Zed last night so thought I'd better get the build journal going.

I am determined to have this zed fully registered by April 2014, why? Because if I don't set a goal it's just gonna sit in the shed like all my other projects

A lot of work has been done on this car by previous owner, Shanan who has a build thread on here for the car. It's got a fuel injected l28 which needs a little sorting

Coil overs fitted

Rear disc brake conversion

Has has a new centre console fitted

Dash has been reconditioned

Much of the interior has been done with only seats really needing a retrim.

Many of the rubbers have been done.

 

What needs doing.

Rust needs to be repaired ( not as bad as my last zed I hope)

Car will then need a respray but I'm gonna keep it the original gold as its grown on me .

New wheels fitted. I havnt decided on size and style yet

Seats retrimmed

Electrics finished off

Engine sorted out and maybe some goodies for a bit more go ( currently seems to be running on five cylinders so the extra cylinder may be all the go I need)

Brakes need sorting , there's currently no hand brake and front right caliper seems to have ceased.

 

Sounds easy, so why would I finish this project when I havnt finished any if the others?

For starters I'm not gonna think about the cost

And out of the many many cars I have owned I have never loved driving anything as much as a zed.

So I call on everyone to push me along and I'm sure to be asking for much help along the way.

 

[Scoota G]

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So I call on everyone to push me along and I'm sure to be asking for much help along the way.

 

Post up some pics and i'll prep the cat o nine tails. Get some!

 

[KatoKid]

Good stuff hillbilly!

 

Like Scoota says...photos must

[Mr260z]

So I finally got a chance to play with the zed for a bit today.

I took all the wheels off and had a muck around with the coilovers and the zed now sits nice and level with 100mm clearance at lowest point instead of sitting on its arse and bonnet pointing to the sky. I'd still like to go a little higher on the rear but have no more adjustment , I reckon removing the 240z strut tops from the rear and fitting the standard 2+2 rears would lift it a bit, any thoughts? Anyone got some?

 

I've also replaced the fuel hose that was on the brake booster with vaccum line.

 

And I also identified the connection on the 5 cyl injector was faulty and cleaned all the plugs ( 5 cyl plug was fouled) and now she purrs nicely.

 

Next I gotta fix the front brakes seizing on after a short drive. They come good once they cool down.

Any thoughts?

 

I will post photos when I work out how

[PB260Z]

Next I gotta fix the front brakes seizing on after a short drive. They come good once they cool down.

Any thoughts?

 

Try popping the pads out, clean the pins, then reinstall.

Failing  that overhaul the callipers.

 

With brakes, if you are not sure, get help from someone who knows what they are doing ! 

[Scoota G]

I think between a local club member and myself we have 5 Sets of calipers (that's left and right) between us. PM me if you want another set.

[Mr260z]

Thanks Scoota I'll be I'm touch if the calipers end up stuffed

[Mr260z]

I think between a local club member and myself we have 5 Sets of calipers (that's left and right) between us. PM me if you want another set.

Ok so things are going pretty good so far.

I reckon I got an awesome deal from Johnboy on a set of wheels and Tyres ( enjoy those beers mate )

Now I'm chasing a pair of good front calipers

I've got into it tonight and they don't look good. I know they can be serviced but I'd rather get someone who knows a bit more to do that. So if someone's got some good ones they can sell me to keep me on a roll with progress that would be great.

I've also decided to do the bit of bodywork myself for now just so I can get it registered and then I'll get Lurch to do his magic later. I reckon I'll take photos of all the areas I repair just in case I surprise myself and do a great job and can't find them later

I've also decided to paint the seats too as there in really good condition but just the wrong colour. Results seem pretty good with the vinyl spray and worse case scenario they can be retrimmed later