240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 55 minutes ago, 1600dave said: I recently used a needle scaler to de-rust and remove paint, worked great. On my trailer...... I wouldn't use it on thin sheetmetal No that’s my concern with it, I think it will smash holes in the pitted metal and make more work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/154365647480?hash=item23f0e8da78%3Ag%3AAFMAAOSwjydeGSz3&LH_ItemCondition=3000 FWIW, dragging the overriders chit-chat up again, I see the same Modern Motor mag of Sept 1974 I mentioned on eBay with 2+2 road test where there are - rather strangely - overriders on the rear bumper only. Edited August 11, 2021 by gilltech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Haven’t worked on the car for two breaks now... had an ERT course all last break and whole family has had a bad cold so been caring for sick kids and wife all break. I have made small progress on stripping the dash in preparation for reskinning. It’s a very rough dash so I’m letting the pros deal with it. also purchased the compressor I will be using for the air tools and spray painting! 4HP 150L Silenced motors 19.35 cfm, all for $1500! I thought it was great value. Motors silenced to 75db which is handy. These are made in China but quality seems very good. I’m yet to test it out though. Oliphips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndBir Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 1 hour ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: 4HP 150L Silenced motors 19.35 cfm Crikey, it looks like a 4Khp unit. Might have to warn Western Power before you switch it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, AndBir said: Crikey, it looks like a 4Khp unit. Might have to warn Western Power before you switch it on Lol it’s a bit of a beast. Should do the job nicely. I don’t have 15amp power in the shed yet, so I’m planning on grinding down the pin and only using 2 motors for now. Naughty I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndBir Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: I don’t have 15amp power in the shed yet, Check what rating the circuit breaker is for the power going the the shed - probably is 20amp. Most power outlets installed now are dual 10amp plug points. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, AndBir said: Check what rating the circuit breaker is for the power going the the shed - probably is 20amp. Most power outlets installed now are dual 10amp plug points. Ah didn’t think of that! I’ll check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Received a couple of odds and sods from zcardepot. I had to buy some 280zx bits from them so thought I’d get some stuff I know I need for the 240z and save on shipping. bought one of their horn button backing rings, and yellow zinc bolt sets for the fenders and bonnet hinge assy as all my original fasteners were ruined or replaced with incorrect items. All fasteners are rated 8.8 for fenders and 10.9 for hinge assy this is what the rear of my horn button looks like backing ring fixes perfectly onto the steering wheel. I plan to use a combination of liquid nails from the new ring to the metal tab then expanding foam to fill the areas and hold the shape. few close ups of the ring, anyone know why they have the four cutouts there? Or is that just the original shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Horn ring looks same as original Wondering about bolts the some originals have an indentation in them and some a cross for screw driver do the bonnet hinge bolts have these? Edited August 26, 2021 by NickF 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 yes pretty sure the bonnet hinge bolts had those for a screwdriver. The zcardepot kits are just a straight hex bolt. I’m not fussed, but good eye though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroS13 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Hey mate who are you going to use to get your dash reskinned? It seems everyone uses Dash Doctor, I cant believe there is no one in Sydney who does it. Rudi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 2:11 PM, NickF said: Horn ring looks same as original Hey nick could you do us a huge favor if you have your horn pad accessible? Just want to know the rough depth measurement from edge of horn pad to the top edge of the ring? Basically how deep the ring is set into the pad? Looks about 3-5mm? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 3 hours ago, CroS13 said: Hey mate who are you going to use to get your dash reskinned? It seems everyone uses Dash Doctor, I cant believe there is no one in Sydney who does it. Rudi. Hey Rudi, Martin my z guy sends them off, I can get the company for you but I’d say it would be cheaper freight wise to send it to the dash doctor. From memory he said it was roughly 1100-1200 for the reskin. surely there’s someone in Sydney who reskins dashes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I have to get one as mine has cracked don't think its possible to repair 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agno Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I "repaired" by horn pad retainer by putting a cable tie around the outside of the plastic. I had to carve out a bit of foam for the square part on the end of the cable tie but it worked very well. Here's a photo from another forum: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroS13 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 11:46 AM, 240ZBUILTBYME said: Hey Rudi, Martin my z guy sends them off, I can get the company for you but I’d say it would be cheaper freight wise to send it to the dash doctor. From memory he said it was roughly 1100-1200 for the reskin. surely there’s someone in Sydney who reskins dashes! I've decided I'm gonna tackle the job myself... yikes..... Rudi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM-TOY Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 11:11 AM, 240ZBUILTBYME said: also purchased the compressor I will be using for the air tools and spray painting! 4HP 150L Silenced motors 19.35 cfm, all for $1500! I thought it was great value. Motors silenced to 75db which is handy. These are made in China but quality seems very good. I’m yet to test it out though. Thats a epic compressor. Let us know your feedback once you start using it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoZ Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, CroS13 said: I've decided I'm gonna tackle the job myself... yikes..... Rudi... Good call Rudi. Save yourself a grand or so and it's not difficult - just takes time. Have done all the stripping out, filling with expandafoam and final filling on mine and have it ready for the final finish. A mate of mine did his and he put a very light cloth (4 ounce from memory) and an epoxy resin over the top of all the repairs and then a final spray which looks really good, but does have a slight texture but not that original textured look. It will never crack with the cloth and resin in place. Thinking of doing the same, but want to replicate the textured look of the original dash. One of the guys on here did a bedliner finish and I did enquire how that had stood the test of time, but haven't heard anything back, so still in decide mode. Have a crack, Nothing to lose. gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroS13 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 10 hours ago, RestoZ said: Good call Rudi. Save yourself a grand or so and it's not difficult - just takes time. Have done all the stripping out, filling with expandafoam and final filling on mine and have it ready for the final finish. A mate of mine did his and he put a very light cloth (4 ounce from memory) and an epoxy resin over the top of all the repairs and then a final spray which looks really good, but does have a slight texture but not that original textured look. It will never crack with the cloth and resin in place. Thinking of doing the same, but want to replicate the textured look of the original dash. One of the guys on here did a bedliner finish and I did enquire how that had stood the test of time, but haven't heard anything back, so still in decide mode. Have a crack, Nothing to lose. exactly man. I'm really happy with how my interior panels came out, especially with how good the plastic welding repairs are that I did. I'm going to follow this video: I bought the Welding iron they use in this video, it was about $100, and I spent another $40 or so on a step down voltage transformer. I like the size and shape of the welding iron tip they use in this video. Mine is only about 10mm wide and is a little hard to use, this one has a large surface. Didn't get the padded dash filler, I might try and get some plastic bumper filler and use that in its place. Then get some texture paint to go over the top. I like the idea of the SEM paint, but no one stocks it. Heck, I used SEM colour coat to change the colour of my interior, and the only place that stocked it was in Perth. Who knows, there is only the Dash Doctor when it comes to dash repairs, maybe I'll go into business repairing dashboards, seems like a great gig when he has a 6 month backlog of work! Rudi. gilltech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliphips Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 9/18/2021 at 8:18 AM, CroS13 said: exactly man. I'm really happy with how my interior panels came out, especially with how good the plastic welding repairs are that I did. I'm going to follow this video: I bought the Welding iron they use in this video, it was about $100, and I spent another $40 or so on a step down voltage transformer. I like the size and shape of the welding iron tip they use in this video. Mine is only about 10mm wide and is a little hard to use, this one has a large surface. Didn't get the padded dash filler, I might try and get some plastic bumper filler and use that in its place. Then get some texture paint to go over the top. I like the idea of the SEM paint, but no one stocks it. Heck, I used SEM colour coat to change the colour of my interior, and the only place that stocked it was in Perth. Who knows, there is only the Dash Doctor when it comes to dash repairs, maybe I'll go into business repairing dashboards, seems like a great gig when he has a 6 month backlog of work! Rudi. There is a guy in Adelaide too but he is much more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 So it’s been a long time since I have worked on the car. My excuse should suffice. My dear mum suffered complications during surgery in January 2021, she fought the good fight but ultimately we had to let her go in September. I have never suffered such pain. Its still very raw three months on. During her stay in hospital I was still working on the car and it was a welcome distraction for me and a stress release, or maybe more of a stress replacement? I’m not sure. So I will be dedicating this project to my dear mum and will change it to Project Georgia (once I work out how) In loving memory… I have in the mean time been reformulating my plan for the rear of the rotisserie, I plan to keep the rear valance off and tie the mount points into a second area, considering the rear strut towers as per below. then finally get it off to be stripped and blasted. should be back to work on the car shortly… OdinZ and gilltech 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 All the best mate. I admire your tenacity with your Zed. 240ZBUILTBYME 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted January 4, 2022 Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2022 17 hours ago, 240ZBUILTBYME said: My dear mum suffered complications during surgery in January 2021, she fought the good fight but ultimately we had to let her go in September. I have never suffered such pain. Its still very raw three months on. I'm very sorry for your loss mate. Please accept my condolences. Wags and 240ZBUILTBYME 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZBUILTBYME Posted January 4, 2022 Author Share Posted January 4, 2022 13 hours ago, gilltech said: All the best mate. I admire your tenacity with your Zed. 7 hours ago, gav240z said: I'm very sorry for your loss mate. Please accept my condolences. Thanks fellas gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliphips Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 So sorry for your loss and a fitting tribute to rename your z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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