Long time member, first time poster!

[Marc]

Hi fellow Z followers, my name is Marc and I've been a Z nut since I was 17.....

 

I've been a member since 2005 but (shamefully) this is my first post.

 

I'm currently in the process of restoring my series 1 240Z (build # 418) and it's been a working process for the last 8 years however it's finally coming together and I hope to have it on the road this year.

 

A quick rundown of the 240Z:

- Rebuilt L28 block with P90 head

- 280zx turbo manifold with custom fuel rail and 460cc injectors

- Custom turbo exhaust manifold

- Turbo (undecided - possibly garrett BB GT28 rated to 460hp)

- Megasquirt II ECU

- Waiting to install turbo prior to Intercooler, wastegate, etc.

- Front Vented rotors with 4 spot calipers

- Rear brakes converted to discs

- Custom suspension (looking at upgrading to coil overs)

- Custom Black Cherry Mica paint

 

She was in pretty bad shape when I started but nothing a little TLC (8 years worth) couldn't fix.

 

I also have a 1972 240Z that's waiting next in line (actually purchased off Gavin many years ago!) and there is the 260Z 2+2 that started it all; to cut a long story short, it was my father's car and when he unexpectedly passed away (at the young age of 43) I decided to restore the car in his memory. It took me two years to complete and it was from this restoration I developed my passion for the Z's. I was 17 when I started the project and had it on the road by the time I was 19; was an awesome first car! Years went by and I turbo charged the 260 and did a few modifcations here and there. Sadly, she was taken from me by some MORON who decided to make an illegal uturn right in front of me...... one T-bone later and my precious Z was unrecognizable...... :-(

 

Anyway, it's been years since I've posted on a Z forum..... and I really want to get back into the scene. I miss the daily news of everyones Z encounters/experience so it's time to get back into the scene and catch up on the missed years!

 

I hope to get to know you all better and also participate in the events/cruises.

 

Cheers.

 

Marc.

 

 

[Bigfella]

Welcome back Marc. You sound like a veteran not a young fella. Impressive amount of work. Look forward to having you around.

 

Cheers Matt.

[FLEXZED]

Welcome Marc

 

Hope to see more of that Z

 

i am sure you will be a valuable member to this community

 

Loui

 

[Zedman240®]

Welcome again Marc;

 

When you get a chance to post some pics, that would be great...

Hope to see you at the next gathering..

[peter mc]

good to see more l28t welcome

[Marc]

Thanks for the warm reception!

[Sirpent]

Welcome Marc

 

Love a good story, and a good intro to boot......................... +1 Karma for you

 

Cheers

 

John

 

 

[gav240z]

Welcome back Marc,

I was wondering when you might be back on the forum. I met Marc many many years ago now, driving along city road in Melbourne. He drove past in his black 260z 2+2 and I chased after him in my white 260z 2+2 and we had a bit of a race . He won though haha.

 

He later helped me out a few times with my 260z and I remember going for a ride in his 260z after he turbo'd it (it was a carby turbo). Was pretty damn quick too.

 

At the time I couldn't restore my 240z due to no space and being a broke uni student. So I bought another 240z (my current one) and sold him my stripped down 73 240z. Marc I still regret selling that 240z so if you change your mind and decide you don't need the additional project let me know first please .

 

I saw Marc's current project many years ago in it's sad state as a shell so he's done a lot of work to get it where it is now.

[GV260]

Welcome Marc. Our cars are almost sister cars! Looking forward to some pics and hopefully seeing it in person at the next meeting?