Wags’ 240z nut and bolt restoration

[Wags]

1 hour ago, NickF said:

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

Dr Fowler would be best placed to answer that.

[hmd]

On 2/19/2022 at 5:47 PM, NickF said:

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

Mainly done for race car especially cars with very stiff spring rate, the higher the spring rate a small change in height would cause a much bigger imbalance in weight distribution.

[Wags]

How good is this new shifter knob. Really nice reproduction made wayyyy better than the original.

Also, how Schmick does everything else look beneath it!

[Wags]

Beautiful new plush custom floor mats just arrived. And last week the reproduction luggage straps came in also. Just about all the puzzle pieces together now. Big reveal not far off.

[Wags]

A nice little modern touch that doesn’t look out of place at all. Will go well with the retrosound stereo right next to it.

[Wags]

Getting close. 
big reveal with colour photos not far off…Tacho was not functioning to scratch after coming back from having new internals from the instrument maker. It goes back to the instrument maker this week. 

[Wags]

Tacho is back from the instrument maker today. Apparently had a faulty board. This is the last restored piece to go into the car. Now we have a couple of adjustments, final operations test and checks of all components/functions, professional detail, professional photos…then transport to me in Canberra.

[240ZBUILTBYME]

[C.A.R.]

 

[C.A.R.]

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Edited June 5, 2022 by C.A.R.

[240ZBUILTBYME]

Congratulations @Wags! I assume you’ve received the car already. How are you feeling right now?

car looks fantastic and love the colour! 

you know what they say about blokes with long exhaust tips….

Well done @C.A.R. another beautiful restoration to add the the portfolio 

[JDM-TOY]

Wow congratulations @Wags car looks amazing. It was worth the wait 

[Wags]

Yes it was an amazing journey and I am so happy that the car is with me. Special thanks to Locky at CAR for the project management for delivery of the turn key project. 
 

Going for rego inspection tomorrow morning and then, if there’s no hiccups, it’s straight to the registry for new plates.

excited to get out there.

[RestoZ]

Well done guys. The finished product is a credit to you both and all those involved. 

 

[kiwi john]

Now that is an exceptional restoration !  Wow.

[Wags]

Just passed roadworthy and we are registered!

[C.A.R.]

35 minutes ago, Wags said:

Just passed roadworthy and we are registered!

Was there ever any doubt!

[240ZBUILTBYME]

1 hour ago, Wags said:

Just passed roadworthy and we are registered!

I hope you have a very long and twisty road nearby for its maiden voyage.

[ND240Z]

What a beautiful restoration mate. The colour really pops. 

[Wags]

First day without rain and first day to go out for a drive. Jeebus it pulls hard! Once again, thanks to Locky Fowler at CAR for the entire project management of this vehicle. 

[AndBir]

17 minutes ago, Wags said:

first day to go out for a drive

What setting (soft/mid/firm) have you got on the adjustable shocks?

Interested to hear as to what you recommend after driving around with them at different settings..

[C.A.R.]

2 hours ago, AndBir said:

What setting (soft/mid/firm) have you got on the adjustable shocks?

Interested to hear as to what you recommend after driving around with them at different settings..

One turn up from full soft

[C.A.R.]

2 hours ago, Wags said:

First day without rain and first day to go out for a drive. Jeebus it pulls hard! Once again, thanks to Locky Fowler at CAR for the entire project management of this vehicle. 

It's wild how it changes shades in the sun... And yes it's not slow at all!

It's been a massive pleasure to build it for you and I miss having it in the workshop already...

[CBR Jeff]

Jon this is beautiful. I’m looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Locky you should be very proud of your teams work on this car. All you need now is a YouTube Chanel and you will be big time. 

Jeff

[RestoZ]

Hey Wags, just wondering where you bought the USB outlet you installed under the cigarette lighter in your car. Want to do the same thing but all I can find online is USB's with coloured lights, bells, gauges and whistles - not the look I want.

Cheers Paul