Wags’ 240z nut and bolt restoration

[CBR Jeff]

I purchased new belts from https://www.seatsafe.com.au/products/

I have a standard lap sash in passengers seat and a 3 point road harness on drivers side 

Jeff

Edited October 18, 2021 by CBR Jeff
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[Wags]

Some more works going on today! 

[Wags]

And another

Edited October 20, 2021 by Wags
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[Wags]

Another photo this afternoon. Look at the back of this! 
So in the photo…we have the hatch on with the restored strut and fittings, the brand new lights and lenses, brand new number plate light, painted taillight panel section, and the beautifully polished stainless light surrounds which Locky was working on for ages to get spot on! 

[Wags]

Some more stunning photos from Locky and the fine people at CAR.

the rear of the new headlights and the brand new side mirror that I bought new from a chap in middle America. Totally worth the cost in my mind.

[Mike_F]

Nice! I'm still in two minds as whether to do the great looking but impractical fender mirrors, or to use the door mirrors that the car actually came with...

What were the determining factors for going with the door mirrors for you?

[C.A.R.]

1 hour ago, Mike_F said:

What were the determining factors for going with the door mirrors for you?

You can actually use them.

[Wags]

I heard there is a degree of regret that comes free with fender mirrors.

[Wags]

So the original chrome door handles were not salvageable…these baby’s are ordered and on their way:

[Wags]

Sound deadening ready to go in

[Wags]

Out with the old and in with the new…insulation and sound deadening before and afters

[AndBir]

Do you plan on using the acoustic/thermal insulation in the doors and rear quarters?

[Wags]

12 minutes ago, AndBir said:

Do you plan on using the acoustic/thermal insulation in the doors and rear quarters?

We are doing the boot yes. Doors…I’m unsure if that’s necessary. I have heard that sound deadener behind where the speakers mount give you an amazing sound but they are just in the boot for my build and not in the doors.

[C.A.R.]

I'm not going to worry about the doors - they are new and made of slightly thicker steel.
Also getting the self adhesive deadener in there would be a right PITA...

I'll will however stick some in the 1/4 panels to mitigate any 'drumming'.

[C.A.R.]

Tunnel Vinyl is in:

[Wags]

Some more pictures from CAR. Sound deadening/acoustic stage just about in the bag.

Edited November 12, 2021 by Wags
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[scotta]

On 11/11/2021 at 6:53 PM, C.A.R. said:

I'm not going to worry about the doors - they are new and made of slightly thicker steel.
Also getting the self adhesive deadener in there would be a right PITA...

I'll will however stick some in the 1/4 panels to mitigate any 'drumming'.

I would definitely put some strips in the doors. I did to mine and It makes a massive difference. I put two strips about 100mm high. Not too difficult

 

[AndBir]

On 11/11/2021 at 3:53 PM, C.A.R. said:

Also getting the self adhesive deadener in there would be a right PITA...

Yep it is a PITA, but somewhat easier on the later 260z doors as the bottom opening is larger.

It certainly makes the door sound much more solid when it is closed, hard to tell about the noise-thermal benefit though.

8 hours ago, scotta said:

I put two strips about 100mm high. Not too difficult

Wish I had thought of that at the time 

[Wags]

Some more pictures from CAR.

[NickF]

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[C.A.R.]

After thinking about it and discussing it with Graeme who was installing all of the sound deadening, we decided to line the doors:



And the quarter windows have now been attacked for cleaning up & new seals:

[NickF]

 

Did you the  precision seals for the rest of the car if so how was fitment.

Thanks

nick

[C.A.R.]

37 minutes ago, NickF said:

 

Did you the  precision seals for the rest of the car if so how was fitment.

Thanks

nick

Fitment and quality is 'OK' - they could be better but that's what we have.

If I was to do this again, I'd use new Kia Sorrento door seals.
Screen rubbers I'd get from Rob at the ZFactory.

[AndBir]

1 hour ago, C.A.R. said:

I'd use new Kia Sorrento door seals.

I used the Kia Sportage seals and they worked very well.

The item numbers are : 0K01859760B and 0K01858760B

Seems Kia may not be making these any more  but some online suppliers still have stock:

Edited November 16, 2021 by AndBir
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[gilltech]

Good luck with the Kia Sportage door seals, I was looking a year back and couldn't find any stock anywhere.