ricardo Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Hi guys, I recently picked up an un-finished 2 seater 260z project car off a mate. The car has already been stripped and had most of its rust removed by the previous owner. The chassis is straight and rust-free so the base car is a good place to start. There is a fuel-injected L28 engine, and manual gearbox. The engine is in fine working order apart from the need to replace a fuel pump. There is also a trick cam, extractors and aftermarket exhaust system. The car came with a set of lower springs and I recently picked-up some front and rear swaybars. At the moment I am hunting for a few more bits and pieced before finally she is ready to be prepared for bodywork. The main ones are -bonnet -bumper bars -repair section for rear tail panel where rust sections have been cut-out of each corner -Windscreen There are many other bits I will need to collect along the way, but getting the body fixed will go a long way to getting this project happening My first goal is to get the bodywork cleaned-up and ready for a re-spray. While the engine is out I will be able to clean it up and replace old hoses. My goal for this project is to create a streetable yet fast sportscar that is not far from stock and captures the '70s muscle car feel. Full album here: http://s986.photobucket.com/albums/ae346/ricardo361/Rics%20260z%20restoration/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
. Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 You have some fun ahead of you. Many of us know first hand. Keep us informed of the progress. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 i love seeing projects like this. It makes me feel better about mine It sure looks as though the last owner knew his way around a welder Keep us posted ill be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Faarrrrrrk......... GL with the resto. ' Ricardo' - I think you'll need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zedman240® Posted April 18, 2010 Moderators Share Posted April 18, 2010 Welcome! My first 260Z wasn't far of your one condition wise.. took a while with the body but eventually turned out sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeddophile Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 i love seeing projects like this. It makes me feel better about mine It sure looks as though the last owner knew his way around a welder Keep us posted ill be watching I think they have a cockatoo problem in that area.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xa1973 Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 My goal for this project is to create a streetable yet fast sportscar that is not far from stock and captures the '70s muscle car feel. Good Luck..a lot of work A 260z....Muscle Car feel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Good luck with this one. I look forward to seeing the progress as it come together regrads Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvemfast Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 A 260z....Muscle Car feel? I take that you want a floaty suspension, poor brakes and lots of power in a straight line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 Haha, well maybe I worded that wrong. It has to feel like a 70s car, but obviously drive nicely. Not like the plastic rubbish we get in cars these days. And forget the monaro handling and braking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 Quick update on how everything is going here.. Recently I collected the last of my rust repair sections, along with replacement bumper bars and the fuel filler panel/assembly. The car is now just short of a bonnet and will be taken to the panel shop in next two weeks. Joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaygZ Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 WOW!!! You move pretty fast. To the panel shop for repair or are you up to paint already??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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