1600dave Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 4:54 PM, Oliphips said: So sorry for your loss and a fitting tribute to rename your z Likewise. I lost my mum in August, its just plain horrible. Hope you're holding up OK. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 50 minutes ago, 1600dave said: Likewise. I lost my mum in August, its just plain horrible. Hope you're holding up OK. My condolences Dave, i don’t think anything can prepare you for the loss of your mum. Holding up ok for now, thanks for reaching out, hope you’re doing ok too gilltech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddog Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Very sorry to hear of your loss Ryan…Mum’s forever hold a special place in our heart’s and something that helped me through the hard times (with both parents) was the belief that they live on in you and “in one sense” are never too far away and that goodness get’s passed onto your kid’s as well… regards, Rod. gilltech, 240ZBUILTBYME and gav240z 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Reddog said: Very sorry to hear of your loss Ryan Thanks rod, a much appreciated perspective. It’s difficult not to get stuck in a hole during such times, positive vibes like that are much needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Sorry to hear about your mum, Ryan. And that's a great initiative - I was watching some highlights (???) of this years Summernats and saw a winning ute that was built as a dedication to the guys father. You could see love and effort that went into it, and how much it meant to the guy. Projects like this can help to clear the mind, and to focus on the sole task of restoring your 240 to its former beauty. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 So finally got back to the shed after a long hiatus. It’s very hot here in WA, 40’s as far as the eye can see…. And it’s about 20 degrees hotter in the shed so I have started coming early in the morning and leaving by midday. managed to cut all the 65mm tubing for the rear rotisserie and drill holes in preparation for castors and captive nuts to be welded. so all left to do next time is weld everything together. I still have to work out tying in the rear strut towers but will need to purchase some plate to make up the mounts. shot of how I will mount to the rear bumper mounts also put together a first run of things to bring to the powder coaters, front subframe and front/rear hub/strut housings are missing from the photo but they will go too. pulled all the bushings and finished little bits of disassembly those with a keen eye will notice I sourced a curved moustache bar and transverse link for the later diff position wasn’t sure if there was anything that shouldn’t be powder coated? And is there places that powder coat should not go? I know threads are a no no but wasn’t sure about inside of bushing holes Mike_F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 @240ZBUILTBYME Ryan deepest condolences to you and your family champ. Just starting reading through your thread and seen your post. Not easy losing a loved one, especially a mother. Stay strong, as they say time will heal itself. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 @JDM-TOY thanks mate, appreciate it, I’ve been reading that the grief doesn’t ever go away, it’s there to stay, it just becomes easier to carry with each day. Time will tell! JDM-TOY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I will never help you again if you powercoat the suspension parts. 2K ONLY! OdinZ and Oliphips 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, C.A.R. said: I will never help you again if you powercoat the suspension parts. Well this is an unexpected reaction indeed… I feel like the powder coat vs paint on suspension parts is in the same category of age old arguments such as epoxy vs etch primer…. Are you able to eloborate on the reason Lachy? I spoke to a high end car restoration shop here in perth and he used powder coat due to efficiency and cost. He stated the cost for him to paint would be 2-3 times and be the same results Edited January 27, 2022 by 240ZBUILTBYME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 I’ve read arguments that if powder coat chips it’s more difficult to repair which is a question I posed to the restoration shop guy and he said he just touches up with paint. majority of the builds I’ve gone through have used powder coating which is a reason I decided to go with it. Now the majority are not always correct. But I’m interested to hear all opinions and reasons why I shouldn’t use powder coat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) I'm sure Lurch will chip in, but my only experience with powder coating was on a vintage bike frame. Thought I'd try powder coating on a BMW as I was sick of the acrylic lacquer I'd previousy used on bike restorations chipping and getting scratched over time. It came back with the coating so thick that it was difficult to get bolts and swinging arm bushes thru some of the the holes in the frame and it cracked when I tightened up things like engine mounts. I ended up stripping it and giving 2K a go (my first attempt at using 2K, it was still fairly new at the time). Much better. I've never been tempted to try it again. Was 20-odd years ago, who knows, maybe powder coating has improved since then ?? Maybe I got someone who wasn't very good at it ? Edited January 27, 2022 by 1600dave C.A.R. and 240ZBUILTBYME 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) No high end restoration shops I know, use powdercoating anywhere on their restorations. Powder coating is not durable. And if you get a chip - which is easy with powder coating - it's bare metal underneath, and rust starts very quickly buy moving UNDER the powder coating. Next thing you know, a chuck of powder coating comes off to expose a rusted suspension member underneath. 2k is far harder and more durable, and wont be as easily chipped. Edited January 27, 2022 by C.A.R. Wags, Oliphips and 240ZBUILTBYME 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, C.A.R. said: No high end restoration shops I know, use powdercoating anywhere on their restorations. Interesting. This guys doing some seriously valuable Aussie muscle cars here in perth. 10 minutes ago, C.A.R. said: 2k is far harder and more durable, and wont be as easily chipped. Well there goes that plan…. I was quite excited about getting this crossed off the list but looks like it’s back to the drawing board. I don’t want Lurch giving me the cold shoulder for eternity…. OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Use chassis black cheap easy and close to original easy to recoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 27, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 27, 2022 I haven't tried it on under body components like suspension etc.. but I reckon KYB Rust Seal via a paint gun would be pretty durable. https://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/product/chassis-coater-kit/ I used it inside the rear hatch when I was repairing it, and I had to do ongoing panel work to the panel after and after beating it with a hammer quite a lot, the coating hardly stuck to the metal pretty well. I painted it on, but you can spray it on. I just haven't tried it yet myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 9 hours ago, NickF said: Use chassis black cheap easy and close to original easy to recoat That is just a shitty 1k Acrylic that'll fade & break down over time. And tell me: In all practicality, when would you ever remove and repaint your suspension arms? Answer: Never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 EK Holden ute painted 1996 daily driver not garaged Chassis Black As for "when would you ever remove and repaint your suspension arms? Answer: Never." Guess you are doing it on 211, Wags and Ryan certainly wants to do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Got the dashboard back from rare parts here in perth. Wow! What an amazing job they did on the dash, well the worth the cost. I’m stoked with the result. now I need to clean up and check the gauges and remaining components as well as have Martin run his eye over the dash loom. CBR Jeff, Oliphips and gav240z 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 3:34 PM, 240ZBUILTBYME said: Now I need to clean up and check the gauges and remaining components as well as have Martin run his eye over the dash loom. Un-tape it, clean it, inspect it, pop the plugs off, cut the terminals off and crimp on new terminals, refit plugs then re-tape it. This will guarantee it'll be fault free when you reinstall it. Same goes for the main body looms. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, C.A.R. said: Un-tape it, clean it, inspect it, pop the plugs off, cut the terminals off and crimp on new terminals, refit plugs then re-tape it. This will guarantee it'll be fault free when you reinstall it. Same goes for the main body looms. Cheers @C.A.R. do you recommend learning to read and interpret a wiring diagram to help in the above process. I was going to buy the 240z loom kit from vintage connections for replacing all the terminals and broken plugs. Edited May 10, 2022 by 240ZBUILTBYME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 http://www.vintageconnections.com/Products/Detail/180?fbclid=IwAR0HVhjrJgKGzxMYHPycwJpWO9Ap0gIyhjS4IIK0YQlwjk7P7wnjk2GxvN0 RLY240 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 36 minutes ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: Cheers @C.A.R. do you recommend learning to read and interpret a wiring diagram to help in the above process. I was going to buy the 240z loom kit from vintage connections for replacing all the terminals and broken plugs. No, just take photos and do one plug at a time. 25 minutes ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: http://www.vintageconnections.com/Products/Detail/180?fbclid=IwAR0HVhjrJgKGzxMYHPycwJpWO9Ap0gIyhjS4IIK0YQlwjk7P7wnjk2GxvN0 As it's a '71 it should have the early loom in it, in which case you should re-terminate and re-plug it. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Very excited about this one… so stumbled upon some rare as rocking horse shit NOS 240z door cards i couldn’t say no. I was going to do some fancy upholstery work on my current door cards but these are too cool. Dragonball240z and ND240Z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ND240Z Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: Very excited about this one… so stumbled upon some rare as rocking horse shit NOS 240z door cards i couldn’t say no. I was going to do some fancy upholstery work on my current door cards but these are too cool. How nice are NOS things! Did you manage to get a pair or just a drivers side? I have a NOS Passenger side, no idea how i'm gonna find a drivers side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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