zzzzed Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Looks great Mick. Love the colour. Love the look. Diesel Patrol - thought you would go with the L28??? It's almost an l28. It's a 2.8 turbo deisel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 To be honest........ I didn't even notice there was anything else but the Z. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Damn she looks good in that colour, even with the "no engine" stance. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaygZ Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Mick, I forgot to mention: We've got these things over here in the Eastern States and in the big western State (read proper Australia) called 'gutters'. I see you have them too, but we put them on both sides of the road! We then match them up with 'nature strips' and 'foot paths'. It's really quite pretty at times. It's been all the rage over here for the last 30 or so years, so I guess you guys will catch up in the next few years ... or so. I suppose the advantage you have over there tho' is that you can still buy brand new 240Z's!! I love your car. It looks farkin fantastic! Might just send my shell over to you. On something called a 'train' - they've been all the rage since the 1800's ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 LMFAO George! That's pure gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 You are A funny boy Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBZ 260 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Good too see Vic's are still at it Ive been lucky to drool over this beuty in person. Note: it looks 10000000 better in real. Great work Mick can't wait to see it on the road with that RB purring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Thanx john. And good luck with your new project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Heyyyy!!! Time for an update.I have installed the dash but first i had to replace the heater core. As you can see the old one was a bit rusty then i installed the dash (Still have things to do before it is finished) I ordered some ebay special seat skins and slipped them over some seats i got from Roberto. I am 95% happy with the fit. But then i can remeber roberto saying he had some extra foam added to the seat base so that might have made a difference to the fit Now i am in the middle of prepping the engine to be fitted to the car. I currently have it stripped to bare block and head. I am replacing the timing belt and water pump while i am at it. I cant wait to get the engine sitting in the bay so It stops looking like a 4WD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsa224 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Looking good mick, it'll look great when she's done... Don't you sleep, unless you sleep weld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 yeh I get up early in the mornings so i can get a couple of hours in working on our cars before i go to my other job. Then i come home do a few more hours after work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zedman240® Posted June 2, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2012 I made a mistake of not replacing the water pump while the engine was out on a stand.. "yeah the water pump feels alright..I won't bother" I thought. Installed the engine, filled it with water and guess what, small little trickle of water from the front.. @!#$@#$#@% followed. And what's worse, I did change the timing belt so I was almost there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Yeh it dosnt take much effort to change the pump while it's apart and because the engine has been sitting for a while the water pump seal could more than likely have gone dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsa224 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Take good care of the engine Mick, When your ready to upgrade guess who wants your rb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 No worries Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 I thought i would dedicate this weekend to my 240 so i managed to get a fair bit done. I finaly got the engine in so it is now very close But first i have a major hurdle in the wireing of the rb, This has been my bigest fear of the whole build so i will be asking a few questions if i get stuck. Any way here are some pics I had rely hoped that it would have sit lower with the engine in, I hope the king spring lows will settle down a bit after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledge Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hi Mick Looks good man, Cant wait to see it. The springs should sit a bit but i don't think they will go as much as your hoping Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 might have to go some coil overs in the feuture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Schwwiiiinnnngggg!!!!!!! Quickly becoming a fav build for me at the moment. Where's our YouTube updates Mick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 yeh i guess i am due for a youtube update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Since you are such a superstar with the welder and grinder Mick, you could lower the spring perches. This would be the most cost effective way plus you still keep the progressive spring which is great for street use and will be balanced with your rear springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 thats not such a silly idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabham Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Projected power output? Wow that engine is hard against the firewall, any further back and it would be in the passenger seat! Did you get Castlemaine engine mounts or are they custom? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 there is about 10 mm between the fire wall and the engine. The mounts were already on the engine when i bought it from benny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 do you think the engine is to far back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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