pauly_adams Posted October 12, 2008 Posted October 12, 2008 hey i finaly finished painting my z car and man is it red, took me some time to get the roof right though as i stuffed it the first time so i had to san it back smooth and paint again. i will post pics tomorow finaly the old girls neary done. cheers pauly Quote
pauly_adams Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 finaly the pictures are ready it still needs a final buffing but here they are cheers pauly Quote
Jimbo Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 Looks Good Mate, It will be worth all the effort you put into it, when she's finished !! :) Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted October 22, 2008 Moderators Posted October 22, 2008 Well done there...is there anything you can't do? hehehe so when are the 17x10's going on? Quote
pauly_adams Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 it finaly has the looks to go with the power . the new carbies are by far the best investment i have put into my zed, the carbs are out of tune but man it actuly scares the crap out of me now how much more powerful it is. i cant wait till i get them tuned properly. as for the 17x10 there going on asap, it has to have shoes to match the cloths now. im hoping that it all comes up sweet after the second buff as i missed a couple of spots. well thats it for now more pics to come in the following days. cheers pauly Quote
modular9 Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 you going to leave off the rear bumper ? I love the 2+2 rear end as bumperless. Good job. Waiting on more pics. esp with the 17x10's Quote
sco_aus Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 Those rear wheels look familiar Looks good mate, 1o wide? Thats wicked Quote
pauly_adams Posted October 23, 2008 Author Posted October 23, 2008 ive currently got 14/235/r55 on the front an can i say one thing man my stering is heavy. as for the rims they will all be the same next week the same as the rears. aslo thanks for the mags scott. cheers pauly Quote
Hunter Posted October 27, 2008 Posted October 27, 2008 Red, Red, Red and more Red.... Looks good and should go fast with all that RED . lol Quote
Mickl Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 I`m just a few weeks behind your progress and mine is very red too...Ford Monza was mentioned. But my problem is one you have probably overcome....how do you get the dumb trims back on the gutters above the doors? I keep bending and snapping the small spring clips so the technique is no good and I need to find some new clips now. Any ideas?...I might post a topic too on this. Mickl Quote
pauly_adams Posted December 8, 2008 Author Posted December 8, 2008 hey Mick is there any chance of you posting a pic i think i no what you mean but just want to confirm it. cheers pauly Quote
RBZ 260 Posted December 8, 2008 Posted December 8, 2008 yeah the gutter moulding is pain. (use grease or wd40 i used lip balm LOL ran out of the other stuff) i found starting from the bottom than work towards the back worked fine. start from an angle align approx like it will fit the gutter but dont clip. the long straight piece should be lifted so the the shorter a piller bit just slips over the gutter. than carefully twist the long bit towards the roof with slight twist on it. similar as u would do the shorter a piller. when u have the channel just resting on the gutter lip slightly push the whole moulding little bit lower. u feel where it wont slide anymore. than wipe the slipery stuff off and shove your fingers in the gutter and try to twist the hole moulding over the gutter. it just snaps into place. well thats what worked with me. also mask the painted areas incase u slip and put a nice deep scratch on your new paintwork. Quote
pauly_adams Posted December 9, 2008 Author Posted December 9, 2008 i had no hasles at all mine just went strait on so im realy no help to you, i hope you ger it on in the end good luck. cheers pauly Quote
Mickl Posted December 12, 2008 Posted December 12, 2008 Well it does sound easy like the restoration book says but I am finding it difficult. i will try the grease/wd40 suggestion next but still have the problem of about 6 clips busted up. Any sites in the US likely to carry new stock? I attached a pic of the damn clip next to the chrome strip for ref Thanks Mickl Quote
pauly_adams Posted December 13, 2008 Author Posted December 13, 2008 yeh thats the one i thought and i hate to tell you but mine went on like a glove so i realy cant help you with gettin it on, as for parts try warren a the z shop in melbourn he was very helpful when i went there and was well priced. id give him a buzz. good luck with it and keep us posted cheers pauly Quote
tattoo_ink Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 wow pauly ! been a while since ive been on here ......good to see your progress. shes looking sharp mate! making me feel guilty putting all this year into the r31 and no time into the zed! Quote
pauly_adams Posted December 15, 2008 Author Posted December 15, 2008 lol its all good going to turbo the old girl just like your r31 i might catch up with you soon as my brothers moving up your way ill chat too you later and good luck with your r31. cheers pauly Quote
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