Premo 264z Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Hi, It's probably about time I introduced myself, some people already know who I am from other forums or the small world that is SA. When I was 17 I owned a 1972 240z and I loved it, didn't drive it much as it was purchased defected due to rust and height. I wish I knew back then what I know now, would have been so easy and valuable to fix. I bought a R32 skyline from Japan as a daily driver with the plan that all the skyline parts would end up in the zed... this plan ended with me selling the zed to buy a 2-way diff and coil overs for the skyline. At the time all I had on my mind was the next drift practice at Mallala. Since then I've bought and sold property, got married, had two kids, had lots of high horsepower fun/pain and lots of missed events because I spent too much on things I didn't need. So after coming back to my home town from the Gold Coast to have our second baby girl I realised the skyline had gone backwards more than forwards and needed to go. I have now parted out the majority of the skyline and started a budget build 260z 2+2 "fun" track car. I've purchased a nice shell from an Adelaide member and lined up two donor parts cars from a friend of a friend. Also buying some secondhand coil overs with larger unknown brakes from a local member and Nissan Datsun Car Club mate. First up is to get rid of the remaining shell/parts of the skyline (keeping brakes for later modifications) so I can have space to work on the zed. Second step is to strip the remainder of the zed's interior, paint the interior and make up some wiring for lights, engine and any gauges I might use from the skyline. Third step will be tidying up the missing lights, some trims and windows using the donor car's parts. (The project car or 264z as I'm calling it already has a L28 and complete under body that appears to be running smoothly) From there it will be on the track as often as possible and if I can get it tidy enough between events I may try to register it for a lazy Sunday drive with... or maybe without the kids. Once I'm confident and having a good time with it I might keep the interest going by getting triples, a full cage, adjustable arms, bigger brakes and maybe a nice clean white in and out paint job. Big horse power can wait till last this time. Look forward to meeting some of you once I'm up and running. Cheers, Daniel Quote
Johnboy Posted February 23, 2011 Posted February 23, 2011 Hi Daniel, Welcome and look forward to seeing and hearing about your build. John Quote
RBZ 260 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 small world Daniel. welcome... I still have the 72 240z I got of you. The 260z 2+2 I was rebuilding at the time I bought yours was 95% complete driven it for 3 years than got wrecked last year. long story. so next project is the 240z with another RB transplant and few other bits. Seems like u been very busy in last few years. two kids Good to see you still around Z. Johnny Quote
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Premo 264z Posted February 24, 2011 Author Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks for the welcomes. Will try to update when I remember, never posted about builds too much because I've always felt it puts pressure/time frame on it and ends up failing. This time is a bit different because its budget and I want it asap in any condition. Hoping to have it track spec within 10weeks (kids/wife dont give you much free time). small world Daniel. welcome... I still have the 72 240z I got of you. The 260z 2+2 I was rebuilding at the time I bought yours was 95% complete driven it for 3 years than got wrecked last year. long story. so next project is the 240z with another RB transplant and few other bits. Seems like u been very busy in last few years. two kids Good to see you still around Z. Johnny Wow, it is. Fixed the chassis and rust on it yet? Want to sell it back to me? Haha... no seriously I'd be sooo much happier with a two seater. Only doing 2+2 because its cheap and everything will bolt/weld into two seater later. Good to hear its still around, do you go to any events with the SA members? Cheers Quote
RBZ 260 Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks for the welcomes. Will try to update when I remember, never posted about builds too much because I've always felt it puts pressure/time frame on it and ends up failing. This time is a bit different because its budget and I want it asap in any condition. Hoping to have it track spec within 10weeks (kids/wife dont give you much free time). Wow, it is. Fixed the chassis and rust on it yet? Want to sell it back to me? Haha... no seriously I'd be sooo much happier with a two seater. Only doing 2+2 because its cheap and everything will bolt/weld into two seater later. Good to hear its still around, do you go to any events with the SA members? Cheers Nope still the same. Kinda got side tracked with other rubbish. Been busy with new house and workshop. As soon as thats done ill be tackling the 240z. So yeah sorry not for sale 2+2 is still a good car lot more user friendly and u can take ur family for a spin as well. Cruises and meets yeah we do have. Keep an eye on SA section and thezgarage.com Cheers Quote
Premo 264z Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 Just found out my car cover isn't as water proof as I thought. No rear hatch yet and rear windows so I'm probably lucky it's only got the back seat in it. Projects been placed on hold for a while so my ASAP track car might be As Soon As House Is Finished, haha Quote
Sirpent Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 Welcome Daniel, Another great story and intro...................... +1 karma Cheers John Quote
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