C.A.R. Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 I'm VERY pleased with o'l mates workmanship - the consoles now look almost new! Quote
PeterAllen Posted April 2, 2019 Posted April 2, 2019 Nice work on the shell, Leonardo. C.A.R. and gav240z 1 1 Quote
Wags Posted August 9, 2019 Author Posted August 9, 2019 Got a few details from Les Collins as to the progress of the mechanical parts of the project. Firstly I must say, Les is a gentleman to deal with, and very particular about what makes for a good performing zed. I have no hesitation in recommending him and would absolutely go with him again for a zed project. Attached below are are some of the works completed and hours put on my engine. Photos hopefully coming soon of the actual finished products. (Prices removed for confidentiality) OdinZ and gav240z 2 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted August 9, 2019 Administrators Posted August 9, 2019 That's why he's the best, no stone left unturned and people wonder why a good restored car should cost big $$$. It's because to do it right requires a lot of man hours, expertise etc.. XIV280 1 Quote
Cozza Posted August 15, 2019 Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 11:03 AM, Wags said: .(Prices removed so the Mrs doesn’t find out) Fixed OdinZ, XIV280 and Wags 3 Quote
Wags Posted September 16, 2019 Author Posted September 16, 2019 Got a picture from Locky. The fixing of the sunroof begins with a brand new roof skin. Closing in on a completed shell. OdinZ 1 Quote
Wags Posted November 23, 2019 Author Posted November 23, 2019 Haven’t been on for a while with updates. Progress is still being made and this little gem arrived in the mail today... It’s the top of the line retrosound with Bluetooth, Apple connectivity, usb, and internal hide away antenna. Not an exact reproduction, but it’s custom built to be as close as possible. Very happy with how it looks. Exactly in line with the theme of the car which is ‘original but with a few tasteful hidden, and period, modern upgrades’. Ponyo240z, AndBir, OdinZ and 2 others 5 Quote
Wags Posted March 27, 2020 Author Posted March 27, 2020 Just received another little gem in the mail from z car depot: It will be a nice little centerpiece and the craftsmanship just feels amazing. Had a lot of parts arrive lately. Brand new interior, seat foams, covers, vinyls, interior panels, and many Many other parts. It’s getting expensive but want to do this properly. AndBir 1 Quote
Wags Posted March 27, 2020 Author Posted March 27, 2020 New roof in place. Mastered by none other than Locky Fowler of CAF. There’s work and then there’s art...this is the latter! The car is not far off paint now. Les Collins of LCR should be sending photos soon. He is doing engine rebuild and mods, gearbox rebuild and mods, diff, brakes upgrade, suspension Upgrade, and clutch upgrade for me. PB260Z and Mike_F 2 Quote
C.A.R. Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 I few more photos of the roof skin fabrication: XIV280, AndBir, RAP260 and 4 others 7 Quote
Wags Posted April 20, 2020 Author Posted April 20, 2020 Yes the work done at CAF is pretty remarkable. What Locky can do with metal defies belief...all I can do with metal is hit bad golf shots with it. Some more progress shots with some more parts going on. The gapping process is underway. Hopefully getting some progress shots from LCR very soon. Quote
gilltech Posted April 20, 2020 Posted April 20, 2020 Are you using repro door shells? How well do they fit? Very nice work BTW. Quote
Wags Posted April 21, 2020 Author Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Here’s a few more photos from the hard working experts at Les Collins Racing. Well within sight of the finish line for the power train now. The head is ported and we are having seats cut and surfacing work done. Then it will get water blasted and look a million $. Edited April 21, 2020 by Wags Add process gilltech, OdinZ, Enzo and 2 others 5 Quote
C.A.R. Posted April 21, 2020 Posted April 21, 2020 8 hours ago, gilltech said: Are you using repro door shells? How well do they fit? Very nice work BTW. RH door is a new shell. LH Door got a new skin. gilltech 1 Quote
MaygZ Posted April 21, 2020 Posted April 21, 2020 Lurchos, your work on the roof panel from scratch is some of the best work I've seen you do. Well done mate. I hope you are very proud of the result of your efforts. MaygZ C.A.R. and gilltech 2 Quote
Wags Posted April 22, 2020 Author Posted April 22, 2020 Original Bumpers on the way to be stripped, straightened and re-chromed. The reproduction bumpers were not suitable and didn’t follow the curvature of the car. Quote
C.A.R. Posted April 22, 2020 Posted April 22, 2020 42 minutes ago, Wags said: Original Bumpers on the way to be stripped, straightened and re-chromed. The reproduction bumpers were not suitable and didn’t follow the curvature of the car. Front bars fit fine. Rear ones don't fit across the back of the valance. Quote
KatoKid Posted April 22, 2020 Posted April 22, 2020 I had the opposite, rear bar was fine but the front needed reshaping Quote
gilltech Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Quote I had the opposite, rear bar was fine but the front needed reshaping Same here, I bought an aftermarket front bar but it's too tight between the ends and I can't push the bodywork inwards to suit. Will have to be spread by about 10mm IIRC before I can use it. gav240z 1 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted April 23, 2020 Administrators Posted April 23, 2020 This is why I re-chromed my originals. Quote
Wags Posted May 7, 2020 Author Posted May 7, 2020 Just got some photos from Les Collins. CC head almost finished for assembly (attached) Koni yellow shocks Complete and all ready to go back to CAF. getting some great momentum now in this project that is very dear to me and my old man. OdinZ and Enzo 2 Quote
Wags Posted May 7, 2020 Author Posted May 7, 2020 Oh, and made my final order of parts from the z store. Literally the only things I need now are high end coaxial speakers and a nardi deep corn steering wheel. Other than those I have bought all the parts required to replace just about everything inside and outside other than bumpers, Some panels, glass, dash and console....all of which are getting or done being restored. Enzo 1 Quote
Wags Posted May 9, 2020 Author Posted May 9, 2020 Received a few more pics yesterday from Les Collins. OdinZ and gav240z 2 Quote
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