Brabham Posted January 19, 2018 Posted January 19, 2018 +1 for keeping the rear bumper Jeff HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 I think I have decided I will keep the bumper, but I will weld it up as one piece and see if I can make is sit a bit tighter to the body. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 20, 2018 Administrators Posted January 20, 2018 Hot tip Jeff, when pasting links to your videos in this thread, don't make them URL's, instead just paste the plain link text and the forum software will interpret the pattern of that text and convert it to an embedded video. If you place it in a URL or in URL tags then it will just treat it as a URL and won't embed it as a video. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 20, 2018 Administrators Posted January 20, 2018 I think I have decided I will keep the bumper, but I will weld it up as one piece and see if I can make is sit a bit tighter to the body. I haven't watched the video yet, but if the bumper is sitting out wider it's probably a 2+2 bumper rather than a 2 seater bumper (which are getting harder to find now). The 2+2's are a little wider around the rear end and therefore need the wider bumpers. Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) Hot tip Jeff, when pasting links to your videos in this thread, don't make them URL's, instead just paste the plain link text and the forum software will interpret the pattern of that text and convert it to an embedded video. If you place it in a URL or in URL tags then it will just treat it as a URL and won't embed it as a video. I don't put it in URL tags. It is weird. I do it the same way every week and sometimes it brings up the thumbnail, and sometimes it doesn't. I can't work it out? Edited January 20, 2018 by HomeBuiltByJeff Ponyo240z 1 Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 haha, that time it worked! gav240z 1 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 20, 2018 Administrators Posted January 20, 2018 You're going to hate me now, but after watching your video on door alignment, the twisted doors can be corrected with factory alloy shims that sit under the door hinges. I've messed around for a long time on mine and still not 100% correct (driver side) but partially that's because I used rare spares door skins to fix 1 side. As for the bonnet, I feel your pain I spent ages working on mine, but admittedly made quite a few mistakes (part of the learning process) and will likely use the aftermarket / reproduction unit instead. I don't like giving up either but sometimes it's the only way to move forward. Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 You're going to hate me now, but after watching your video on door alignment, the twisted doors can be corrected with factory alloy shims that sit under the door hinges. I've messed around for a long time on mine and still not 100% correct (driver side) but partially that's because I used rare spares door skins to fix 1 side. As for the bonnet, I feel your pain I spent ages working on mine, but admittedly made quite a few mistakes (part of the learning process) and will likely use the aftermarket / reproduction unit instead. I don't like giving up either but sometimes it's the only way to move forward. I have similar on my 911. I did think of making some, but I wanted to get it as straight as I could while it was bare. I have one more thing to try with the bonnet. After some suggestionsI am going to cut the bracing in the front and then try to straighten it out and weld it up again. I have nothing to lose, because if it doesn't work the bonnet is scrap anyway. I just hate giving up so much!!! Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted January 26, 2018 Author Posted January 26, 2018 This week I get stuck back into repairing the bonnet and then spend a heap of time trying to get the front bar lined up. Quote
chris240 Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 Can we start a Go Fund Me page, for a new bonnet ? HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted January 26, 2018 Author Posted January 26, 2018 Can we start a Go Fund Me page, for a new bonnet ? It is not the money. It is because I can't stand it getting the best of me Quote
JDM-TOY Posted January 27, 2018 Posted January 27, 2018 Really enjoying your build videos Jeff, great stuff. Roger I was going to watch the whole video, now you gave it away the ending. HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
chris240 Posted January 27, 2018 Posted January 27, 2018 Let me know if you ever need any odds and sods. I've been in Bowral 3 times in the last 6 weeks, have some friends on golf links Rd, and my sis and brother in law are in Mossy Valley . It is not the money. It is because I can't stand it getting the best of me HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted January 27, 2018 Author Posted January 27, 2018 Let me know if you ever need any odds and sods. I've been in Bowral 3 times in the last 6 weeks, have some friends on golf links Rd, and my sis and brother in law are in Mossy Valley . If you are going to be in the area in your Z, let me know, as I would like to have a look at your front end to compare to my mess. Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 This week I manage to do some home built frame pulling and then I rebuild the spray booth. MikeZ and AndBir 2 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 2, 2018 Administrators Posted February 2, 2018 By the way Jeff, if it helps at all you can come and borrow the bonnet I spent ages trying to repair, curious how it would fit on your car? HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 By the way Jeff, if it helps at all you can come and borrow the bonnet I spent ages trying to repair, curious how it would fit on your car? I should do that. I really need to see how mine is, as I still think it curves down too much. Quote
d3c0y Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Put a g-nose on it best way to show how bent your bonnet is. I was not happy when i fitted mine! Edited February 6, 2018 by d3c0y gav240z and HomeBuiltByJeff 2 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 6, 2018 Administrators Posted February 6, 2018 Haha yep, getting the Grand Nose to fit nicely would be a PITA if the car isn't 100% true. HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 That would be a good test if someone has a G nose I can borrow to test it. Although, that is also if the G nose is not too warped, which would be tuff to ensure with any fibreglass part. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 6, 2018 Administrators Posted February 6, 2018 Problem is most G-noses' are poor copies of the original so who knows how they fit? The factory piece is superb quality and is the best yard stick to use, but good luck obtaining 1. HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
JDM-TOY Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 G nose currently $65 on Buyee http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/u183035629 Not sure how high it would go. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 6, 2018 Administrators Posted February 6, 2018 G nose currently $65 on Buyee http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/u183035629 Not sure how high it would go. Looks like a copy to me. HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
HomeBuiltByJeff Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 Looks like a copy to me. Also I am not really a fan of the G nose, I love the sharp cut off original shape. So I am not keen to buy and import a G nose just to see how straight my bonnet is. krizza and gav240z 2 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted February 7, 2018 Administrators Posted February 7, 2018 Understood, I've just looked at some G-nose cars and if your bonnet alignment is not spot on it would be more visible on a car with the extra extension out front. I personally love the G-nose cars, and I think to fully appreciate it you need to see it in person. Photos just don't do it justice (videos help) but I am not looking to derail your thread. Carry on. HomeBuiltByJeff 1 Quote
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