hmd Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Wags said: With any luck we should have professional photos soon, which will hopefully wet everybody’s beak. We just have to wait for the carpet (it’s running late) and a few other misc parts to arrive from the states. After that we should be just about there. I've seen this in the flesh and you have my approval for colour choice C.A.R. and Wags 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 54 minutes ago, hmd said: I've seen this in the flesh and you have my approval for colour choice Thanks mate. I spent a lot of time pondering colour, constantly changing, what’s safe vs what sort of 240z I want. One piece of advice was given to me by a few people who have done many cars ‘so many people have a great colour in mind then change at the last minute and regret it when it’s done. Stick with your original colour and pick your favorite shade of it’. ….so that’s exactly what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Ordered a new rear hatch windscreen as my current one had louvre rub marks etched into the glass. Should look really clean and clear with new front and rear windscreens and brand new mirrors everywhere. now I just need to track down new carpets. I ordered new carpets from all car carpets in Melbourne and they have gone quiet and are not returning any calls and are now 6 weeks overdue from their maximum timeframe parameter they gave me when ordering. And by reading the google reviews…I’m not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndBir Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Wags said: I ordered new carpets from all car carpets in Melbourne Surprised you did not contact Rob at the Z Factory (Seaford, Melbourne) for the carpets as he probably has what you are after. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/seaford/other-parts-accessories/datsun-260z-carpet-2-seater/1268981270 Wags 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 2 hours ago, AndBir said: Surprised you did not contact Rob at the Z Factory (Seaford, Melbourne) for the carpets as he probably has what you are after. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/seaford/other-parts-accessories/datsun-260z-carpet-2-seater/1268981270 You silly bugger Jon - why didn't you call Rob in the first place?!................................................................... Wags 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 11, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 11, 2022 What is it with carpet companies? Wasn't there some Aussie Carpets company that everyone keeps dropping in here to complain about? hah. Seems like carpets are hard to make? Wags and OdinZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 hours ago, C.A.R. said: You silly bugger Jon - why didn't you call Rob in the first place?!................................................................... Don’t make me come down there! C.A.R. and OdinZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 If you have the original carpets then you just take them to an auto trimmer and he will make new replica ones for you. You don't need to go to some specialist auto carpet supplier. Particularly when Nissan made several running changes to the floors so the pattern that the specialist auto carpet supplier has to hand may not quite suit your particular car. Which is what all the griping was about originally with the above mentioned company, and long lead times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 12 hours ago, gilltech said: If you have the original carpets then you just take them to an auto trimmer and he will make new replica ones for you. You don't need to go to some specialist auto carpet supplier. Particularly when Nissan made several running changes to the floors so the pattern that the specialist auto carpet supplier has to hand may not quite suit your particular car. Which is what all the griping was about originally with the above mentioned company, and long lead times. Ahhh the benefit of hindsight… :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) On 1/11/2022 at 5:36 PM, gav240z said: What is it with carpet companies? Wasn't there some Aussie Carpets company that everyone keeps dropping in here to complain about? hah. Seems like carpets are hard to make? The all car carpets google reviews says it all. Edited January 13, 2022 by Wags gav240z and OdinZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Z carpets take 2…I just spoke to Rob at z factory and he has some carpets for me. Let’s see if we can get this last piece in place. Once they arrive, then my new rear windscreen, we are pretty much home and hosed. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Wags said: Z carpets take 2…I just spoke to Rob at z factory and he has some carpets for me. Let’s see if we can get this last piece in place. Once they arrive, then my new rear windscreen, we are pretty much home and hosed. Small amount of parts from the US are also needed, which I'm ordering shortly. Still on the list is fit the carpet & underlay, fit & wire in the radio, fit a kill switch, wheel alignment and corner weight it, book it in to LCR for a road tune, then I'll drive it for a week or so to PD it. Edited January 13, 2022 by C.A.R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 1/11/2022 at 9:01 AM, Wags said: Ordered a new rear hatch windscreen as my current one had louvre rub marks etched into the glass. Should look really clean and clear with new front and rear windscreens and brand new mirrors everywhere. now I just need to track down new carpets. I ordered new carpets from all car carpets in Melbourne and they have gone quiet and are not returning any calls and are now 6 weeks overdue from their maximum timeframe parameter they gave me when ordering. And by reading the google reviews…I’m not the only one. In their defense they did the carpets for my car and actually delivered the product. I can't say they were right the first time but they fixed it when asked. I think they are just very busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Second batch of carpets arrived today at CAR. Now we are only a rear windscreen and some small parts from z store (all in transit) away from being parts complete. It’s a great feeling knowing that I don’t have any more parts to order to fully complete the car. Mike_F, OdinZ and theremm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Wags said: It’s a great feeling knowing that I don’t have any more parts to order to fully complete the car. You say that................................................. Wags and OdinZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 44 minutes ago, C.A.R. said: You say that................................................. Don’t jinx it… OdinZ and C.A.R. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 New Rear hatch glass just arrived at the C.A.R headquarters. Last one in Australia. Lucky to get my hands on it. That’s all my ordered parts at destination at C.A.R. Bit of a relief to have that turn up given how hard it is to get a hold of. OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 90% of the interior is in - just the seats and seatbelts to go. Fitting the Inertia reels is interesting... I'm waiting on the S/S windscreen trims to come back from being repaired (stone strikes) and polished, then the new F&R screens can go in. Radio install is next, then the wheel alignment & corner weighting can happen followed buy the LCR road tune... OdinZ and Wags 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 It’s only a very small piece, but here’s a testament to the detail @C.A.R. is taking in finishing my car. Take a look at the fine work on this hand brake. gilltech, Ponyo240z, OdinZ and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 The last new rear hatch glass In australia just went in. Shit just got real. 77260Z, Ponyo240z, rubberman and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 When we dissembled the Z, I didn't take any notice of the windscreen wiper arms. I got them out of the box before to refit them with new refills and was delighted to see they were the original 'Twin Spars'. However some sharp object had decided to paint them in matt black - and this will not do. So onto the polishing mop with them and I've buffed the paint off and polished the stainless to a nice shine, so as to blind Wags from the reflection when he drives it. One down, one to go... Mike_F, OdinZ, Wags and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, C.A.R. said: When we dissembled the Z, I didn't take any notice of the windscreen wiper arms. I got them out of the box before to refit them with new refills and was delighted to see they were the original 'Twin Spars'. However some sharp object had decided to paint them in matt black - and this will not do. So onto the polishing mop with them and I've buffed the paint off and polished the stainless to a nice shine, so as to blind Wags from the reflection when he drives it. One down, one to go... Perfectionist…I like your style! C.A.R. and OdinZ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Corner weighting and alignment/balance happening as I post. OdinZ, KatoKid, C.A.R. and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wags Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 In keeping with my light restomod idea (restored on what you can see - exterior and interior, and modified what you can’t see - engine bay and mechanical), and now the retrosound stereo is about to go in. It has Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay but is similar to the original JDM-TOY and NickF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Just wondering about corner balancing would you notice on a road car especially with condition of Australian roads?or is done because of the changes made to the suspension?to ensure set up is correct. Thanks Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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