Lukas Posted December 21, 2013 Posted December 21, 2013 Your car just keeps getting better and better. One of the best Zeds out there. The color of the body and new wheels complement each other really well. Quote
cracker Posted December 22, 2013 Posted December 22, 2013 Love so much about this car... colour, style, rims, interior, great job on the whole thing. I was just looking at the interior/stereo pics with envy/intrigue - how did you make the box/frame to house the head unit in the glovebox? Cheers James Quote
Stivva Posted December 23, 2013 Author Posted December 23, 2013 Love so much about this car... colour, style, rims, interior, great job on the whole thing. I was just looking at the interior/stereo pics with envy/intrigue - how did you make the box/frame to house the head unit in the glovebox? Cheers James I built a 12mm wood frame around around the radio cradle, then added a 12mm face to the frame that was the width of the frame and height of the glove box. The face that covers the entire glove box is 3mm mdf covered in black leather. The 12mm frame screws into the glove box insert. And the back of the glove box insert is cut out (but only enough to fit the back of the radio in and fit the loom through). Quote
cracker Posted December 24, 2013 Posted December 24, 2013 I built a 12mm wood frame around around the radio cradle, then added a 12mm face to the frame that was the width of the frame and height of the glove box. The face that covers the entire glove box is 3mm mdf covered in black leather. The 12mm frame screws into the glove box insert. And the back of the glove box insert is cut out (but only enough to fit the back of the radio in and fit the loom through). Thanks Stivva - it'll be the next thing I tackle once suspension is sorted (current holiday project) - I have a stock radio and don't want to lose the look either, hopefully I can put something together as good as yours. Quote
Stivva Posted December 24, 2013 Author Posted December 24, 2013 Always happy to help if required. Quote
Stivva Posted January 4, 2014 Author Posted January 4, 2014 Next purchase has been decided. Time to mix it up a little more. The flares are coming from the same place as I got the new wing from, as I was very happy with the quality of those parts. Quote
Retro Z Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 Are those the Arita speed flares? If so aren't they only for the g-nose? Quote
Stivva Posted January 5, 2014 Author Posted January 5, 2014 They are made for the G-Nose, but I am planing on doing similar to Rocky Autos Z (below) and modify the fronts to fit. Quote
zedevan Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Larry_Chen_Speedhunters_260z_blue-47-680x453.jpg is an interesting take on merging them in without a G nose, but has been done with a 280z front valence thing Quote
d3c0y Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 I really dont like that car i think it's kinda ugly. Quote
nizm0zed Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Larry_Chen_Speedhunters_260z_blue-47-680x453.jpg is an interesting take on merging them in without a G nose, but has been done with a 280z front valence thing It looks like it has a massive underbite. Quote
Stivva Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 lol, that picture totally suits that car. not a fan on what they have done with that car. but each to there own. The other thing about these flares that are different to some others is the removal of the side repeaters. Quote
d3c0y Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 It's lucky you have them, i havent found many Type B flare kits that dont have the notch there. Quote
funkmaster Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 my godddd!! what a change and big meisters work so well. Quote
Stivva Posted February 21, 2014 Author Posted February 21, 2014 New flares pictured earlier are now on order That and some developing rust repairs will be the order of the year for the most part Quote
Stivva Posted March 1, 2014 Author Posted March 1, 2014 I had a problem on my drivers side window with excessive wind noise and passenger window with water leakage on car wash day, and it turned out the bailey channels were stuffed, but not any more. Now my windows are completely sound proof for under $30 and 15 minutes of work. Part number is below, you will need 3 meters to do both windows with a little for stuff ups, and make sure to cut the top back corners on a 45 degree angle. Its a push in job, no glue needed and the first few times you aid the windows up it will be a tight fit. http://www.clarkrubber.com.au/bailey-channel-12mm-x-27mm-21.html Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted March 2, 2014 Administrators Posted March 2, 2014 Well done matey. I have always hated the window rattle on mine. There is a Clark rubber near me I think I'll be getting a few bits and bobs there for my projects. Always glad to see alternatives like this. Quote
Stivva Posted March 2, 2014 Author Posted March 2, 2014 The most satisfying thing is the thud when I shut the door rather than the old rattle of the pane in the worn out Bailey channel. I am now looking for rubber to put under the stainless steal window sills at the top of the door for weather proofing. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted March 2, 2014 Moderators Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for posting this Stivva, I would not have thought of Clarke Rubber. Certainly way cheaper than buying genuine bailey channel rubbers from a dealer, that is if they even have them. Quote
Stivva Posted March 2, 2014 Author Posted March 2, 2014 I promise you mate. You will not be disappointed except to for the overly tight fit when first fitted. But once worn in you will be a little too happy. No noise, no water leaks, no wind. Lovely. Quote
Stivva Posted March 3, 2014 Author Posted March 3, 2014 Just a couple of new photos, I am pretty happy with the top photo. I also have some new parts on the way Quote
Retro Z Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 Heard on the grapevine your car may be going G-nose? Quote
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