JDM_240z Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 I got the bushes just off eBay, came with everything but the bloody front sway bar links. That's ok, there are some available in aus for around $30. I'll let you know how they fit up, they are VERY solid bushes. I have been working on the car as much as possible, I have completely stripped both doors for paint prep. I'm lucky with this shell being really quite straight and rust free it's making the process quite smooth Tonight I have removed the rear subframe and diff ready for bush replacement, sand blasting and painting I'm working to a very tight time schedule, this needs to be rolling for body prep and paint in 3-4 weeks. I aim to have the engine in this weekend. Quote
JDM_240z Posted September 8, 2013 Author Posted September 8, 2013 Hey guys, bit of an update. Things are about to get chaotic this week with getting the car rolling . I'm getting my suspension back from the sand blasters which they have also painted, here's my subframe they did earlier which looks fantastic. Cliff from SBR powder coaters did a great job. I've also had all my panels returned, panel beaten, taken back to metal and painted and they look amazing! I'm so pumped to get that car together. I have a week to get it rolling again then it's going in for its body prep and rust repairs. Quote
JDM_240z Posted September 8, 2013 Author Posted September 8, 2013 On another note I was allowed to drive my bosses targa 240z. It's stroked and bored to 3.2L and holy hell does I have some torque! It's so impressive the way it squats and takes off and the soundtrack is absolutely epic! Quote
NZeder Posted September 8, 2013 Posted September 8, 2013 Great progress. And big L6 are fun aren't they Quote
JDM_240z Posted September 9, 2013 Author Posted September 9, 2013 Most excited I've ever been to pick up standard suspension parts Also had the first issues with the bush kit I purchased off eBay. The steering rack bushes aren't wide enough as shown in pic. Also annoyingly te kit didn't include front sway bar bushes or links so will have to purchase seperately. All the other bushes seem to fit very nicely though. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted September 10, 2013 Administrators Posted September 10, 2013 Love the stock suspension components. Nice work keep it up. Quote
Scoota G Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 I have spare sway bar bushes of the type that you describe. Also i found the Super Pro brand steering rack bushes i get from Bursons are a much better fit. Quote
thriller Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Looks nice! Makes a huge difference. I had the opposite problem with my rack bushings. Had to thin them by about 1.5mm each side. Quote
JDM_240z Posted September 11, 2013 Author Posted September 11, 2013 Found the next issue with the bushes, in theory the split bushes work well, and don't get me wrong they do. BUT the clearance is so tight between the outer rear bottom bushes to the strut mounting there is no way I can run the supplied bushes. I'm going to have to get factory ones pressed in Quote
JDM_240z Posted September 18, 2013 Author Posted September 18, 2013 Managed to get the suspension together with a lot of sweating and negotiation. Also finished stripping the body down for paint, Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted September 18, 2013 Administrators Posted September 18, 2013 Awesome, they always look funny stripped down to that level. Can't wait to see how it turns out for you. Getting suspension together can be frustrating, especially the rear control arms etc.. Quote
Gordo Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 Interesting that the steering rack bushes didn't fit. I have noticed the 260z rack has the wider bushes, about 5 or 6mm. So the 240z rack is the thinner one. I wonder if they changed the rack later in the 240 series? Quote
JDM_240z Posted September 20, 2013 Author Posted September 20, 2013 The right hand rear lower control arm caused a lot of frustration and swearing but got there eventually. They steering rack is a bit of a weird one but I'll have to get the bushes in once i get the car back as they are on back order. I can't wait to have a car back but I am very nervous about putting together and not scratching the paint, its going be like walking on egg shells in the garage when its home that's for sure Quote
RB26DETT Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Who are you using for your panel and paint? Quote
JDM_240z Posted September 23, 2013 Author Posted September 23, 2013 A friend of mine used a guy and he does he prep work at home but takes it to his work to paint in the oven etc. I can't wait to get it finished Quote
JDM_240z Posted October 20, 2013 Author Posted October 20, 2013 It's been a long time between posts but with good reason, my painter has been working away the past few weeks on the car and I finally have it back The engine bay tidied up The boot space has had a KBS rust proofing. I went for this as I'm not trying to build a show car but it needs to b practical and look good. The paint is very hard and to prep a boot well to paint it in white would send you broke or insane, I think this looks really good. The car looks stunning and as you can appreciated there's a lot of paranoia about scratching it. I wanted to go to the wa meet today but had too much motivation to get the car together..... I mean this sitting in your drive with pretty much all the parts you need doesn't motivate you, nothing can. I managed to get the doors on and left one assembled, guards are only there for looks, they won't be fitted until the engine is in. Quote
MyEnquiringMind Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 I really love the white look, (biased all the way) it will be great to have another white z car around keep up the pics as you put it together, I am looking forward to one day catching this in the flesh. Cheers, Jarrod. Quote
George Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Looking great! Damn they look good in white. My ideal colour although I'm starting to glimpse over the fence in to the 907 green camp. They're starting to appeal to me in a big way. Quote
JDM_240z Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 After lots of swear words and a r200 diff to the side of the head (slipped off the jack while I wasn't paying attention and yes it did hurt) I got some more wrk completed on the car. The engine and gearbox are in now and engine looks quite at home ready for its triple dellortos. Quote
JDM_240z Posted November 1, 2013 Author Posted November 1, 2013 The car is actually starting I look like a car again, working on it most nights The drive line is completely assembled now. Waiting on some soft mounts to arrive then it's getting stuck into the carbs. Next purchase will be a window seal kit. Quote
JDM_240z Posted November 20, 2013 Author Posted November 20, 2013 Things have been ticking along with the project. My window seal kit should arrive this week from MSA so I'll have the windows in next week. Just need to get heater hoses, heater tap and grommets from the states. Also need some linkages for the carbs and a new radiator and it should in theory be ready to fire up..... Quote
George Posted November 21, 2013 Posted November 21, 2013 Make sure you get a video of it firing up. Quote
JDM_240z Posted January 14, 2014 Author Posted January 14, 2014 Bit of an update, I had the car running the day before I flew out for my holiday back to nz. Not quite sure how to upload the video but it ran.... Pretty badly (not carb tuning what so ever) . Anyway since returning from holiday I'm pulling the carbs apart and giving them a good clean and new gasket kits. Also got my new radiator, $150 of eBay goodness and after some dye grinding got it to fit. I'm working really hard on the car trying to get it going for the up coming WA meeting on 4th February. Quote
JDM_240z Posted January 20, 2014 Author Posted January 20, 2014 Finally got the car going tonight ;D Just finished rebuilding the carbs as they were full of crap. Bolted them on, guessed the ignition timing and I'm really surprised at how well it ran with standard Alfa Romeo jetting. I haven't balanced or adjusted the carbs yet so the idle isn't flash but the noise when you get it over 4000rpm is awesome! I can't wait to get it out this straya day weekend Quote
JDM_240z Posted February 12, 2014 Author Posted February 12, 2014 Hey Guys and Girls, Its been a while since i've updated this so thought i had better. Been alot of work put into the zed over the past few months and i have managed to get it on the road again. Had to rebuild the carbs as they were full of dirt from sitting around for a long time, managed to find some cheap (but good rebuild kits out of VIC) Once this was carried out the car was started and driven around a little and taken to the dyno. The numbers were not exactly what i wanted but after changing out the main jets to smaller ones we found another 20hp. The (undisclosed) hp numbers i think are being caused by the very old, very restricted "performance exhaust" that was probably fitted in the early 1900's. I'm heading to America early next month and I'm contemplating bringing back a nice set of 6 into 1 headers and exhaust system from thezstore.com ....... be rude not to really. Here's a before and after pic of the engine bay (please ignore the lack of 6th filter i had left it at work) There was a Zed cruise here in Perth so i thought i would take the car along, and there was one other S30 there, a very tidy example too. Other than that i've just been driving the car as much as i can, the weather has cooled off down to low 30's now so its quite nice to go out cruising without the sweaty back. The next mod i think will be buying the car some new shoes and lowering a little bit...... Just wondering what people think this car would be worth market value to sell for insurance and the possibility of sale? Quote
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