Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

gbrettin · 12-30-2019, 11:15 PM

Sealed off a few oops grind through holes and scuffed the bay once again. Cleaned and bagged the car, took a minion selfy primed the car as far as one can would take me.

Rusty · 12-30-2019, 11:21 PM

Your eyes look a bit glassy. You been whiffin' that stuff?

gbrettin · 12-31-2019, 12:34 AM

I thought half the can was for personal use?

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gbrettin · 12-31-2019, 06:22 PM

Needs another coat on the driver's side. Passenger side has two coats, that's done for now. The engine will need to be pulled back out after all the components for the turbos are fabbed for a final scuff and spray. Changes, bumps and scuffs are to be expected in that phase. As it stands, looks like an engine and transmission will be going in soon!

The last picture shown is of the wires and there's a spot that's unpainted. Well, I recently learned that tin foil is my answer. Someone on my Facebook was kind enough to fill me in. Also, for some of the people looking to do this... not all primer is the same. I'm using epoxy based primer here. Food for thought (possible).

Happy New Years (eve)!

jchammond · 12-31-2019, 07:35 PM

Very Detailed Work

I know mine is probably gonna take a while too

gbrettin · 01-01-2020, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchammond

Very Detailed Work

I know mine is probably gonna take a while too

Thanks man. I really have to take my time doing all this. All this stuff is new to me so I have to research, learn and ask the right questions. There's really no sense to rush the build because I want something to be proud of. The journey doing all these components is just as important as the end result for me. I'm 100% sure there are WAY better ways doing everything, but live and learn right?

jchammond · 01-01-2020, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

Thanks man. I really have to take my time doing all this. All this stuff is new to me so I have to research, learn and ask the right questions. There's really no sense to rush the build because I want something to be proud of. The journey doing all these components is just as important as the end result for me. I'm 100% sure there are WAY better ways doing everything, but live and learn right?

100%

gbrettin · 01-02-2020, 10:29 AM

I went to PRI (Performance Race Industry) in December and had a conversation with Clear View Filtration. My buddy and I put in an order for a billet anodized remote see-in oil filter. Having the ability to see what's happening with the oil will comfort me a bit after spending so much time and money on my engine. Some of you guys might want to consider this as well:

madwi · 01-02-2020, 06:58 PM

Now that is pretty slick.

Rusty · 01-02-2020, 09:14 PM

How many microns is the filter element?

madwi · 01-02-2020, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

I went to PRI (Performance Race Industry) in December and had a conversation with Clear View Filtration. My buddy and I put in an order for a billet anodized remote see-in oil filter. Having the ability to see what's happening with the oil will comfort me a bit after spending so much time and money on my engine. Some of you guys might want to consider this as well:

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Are they in west michigan?

gbrettin · 01-03-2020, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

How many microns is the filter element?

They have a lot of different options. I went with a 60 micron.

Filters {Nav Page} – Billet Connection dba ClearView Filtration

gbrettin · 01-03-2020, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

Are they in west michigan?

PRI is in Indianapolis, IN @ the convention center next to Lucas Oil Stadium.

I'm not sure where Clearview Filters is based out of.

gbrettin · 01-03-2020, 10:15 AM

Fixing a few rough areas. I simply wasn't happy with a couple things. What can I say, I'm picky 🤷. Should have it all cleaned up in short order.

If you scroll back earlier in the process, you will notice metal tabs that got hammered over. The tabs were welded, seam filled, and filled again with panel bond. It looked okay... but why not get it smoothed out while I'm in there already.

The short strand fiberglass ended up drying hard as a rock. When I started sanding with my 100grit soft block, I was able to knock everything down quickly. A hard sanding block with 36/60/100 is needed to get this done correctly. I'll also need to get some skim coat Bondo to fill in pin holes. Folks at NAPA pretty much know me by name now. Good thing the store is right around the corner from Auto Dynamix (shop where I'm doing the work at).

Lastly... The tags have me

gbrettin · 01-03-2020, 11:30 PM

Finally! Ready to drop the engine in tomorrow. Finished off the shock tower corners. Built up and knocked down 5 times and laid a few more coats of primer. I tip my hat to body shop people, this stuff is some work.

Very happy I was able to capture the body lines after I removed false firewall, beat over metal, scab welded, seam filled and filled with Bondo (build and knock down). Not bad for my first go at welding/body work.

12-30-2019, 11:15 PM	#181 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Sealed off a few oops grind through holes and scuffed the bay once again. Cleaned and bagged the car, took a minion selfy primed the car as far as one can would take me. Rusty, Hotrodz and redondoaveb like this. Last edited by gbrettin; 12-30-2019 at 11:20 PM.

12-30-2019, 11:21 PM	#182 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Your eyes look a bit glassy. You been whiffin' that stuff? gbrettin, sx moneypit and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

12-31-2019, 12:34 AM	#183 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I thought half the can was for personal use? Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Rusty, Hotrodz, Spooler and 1 others like this.

12-31-2019, 06:22 PM	#184 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Needs another coat on the driver's side. Passenger side has two coats, that's done for now. The engine will need to be pulled back out after all the components for the turbos are fabbed for a final scuff and spray. Changes, bumps and scuffs are to be expected in that phase. As it stands, looks like an engine and transmission will be going in soon! The last picture shown is of the wires and there's a spot that's unpainted. Well, I recently learned that tin foil is my answer. Someone on my Facebook was kind enough to fill me in. Also, for some of the people looking to do this... not all primer is the same. I'm using epoxy based primer here. Food for thought (possible). Happy New Years (eve)! JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this.

12-31-2019, 07:35 PM	#185 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Very Detailed Work I know mine is probably gonna take a while too gbrettin, Rusty and Hotrodz like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

01-02-2020, 10:29 AM	#188 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I went to PRI (Performance Race Industry) in December and had a conversation with Clear View Filtration. My buddy and I put in an order for a billet anodized remote see-in oil filter. Having the ability to see what's happening with the oil will comfort me a bit after spending so much time and money on my engine. Some of you guys might want to consider this as well: madwi, Optimiser and jchammond like this.

01-02-2020, 06:58 PM	#189 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Now that is pretty slick. gbrettin likes this.

01-02-2020, 09:14 PM	#190 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	How many microns is the filter element? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-03-2020, 10:15 AM	#194 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Fixing a few rough areas. I simply wasn't happy with a couple things. What can I say, I'm picky 🤷. Should have it all cleaned up in short order. If you scroll back earlier in the process, you will notice metal tabs that got hammered over. The tabs were welded, seam filled, and filled again with panel bond. It looked okay... but why not get it smoothed out while I'm in there already. The short strand fiberglass ended up drying hard as a rock. When I started sanding with my 100grit soft block, I was able to knock everything down quickly. A hard sanding block with 36/60/100 is needed to get this done correctly. I'll also need to get some skim coat Bondo to fill in pin holes. Folks at NAPA pretty much know me by name now. Good thing the store is right around the corner from Auto Dynamix (shop where I'm doing the work at). Lastly... The tags have me Rusty, Hotrodz and madwi like this.

01-03-2020, 11:30 PM	#195 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,284 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Finally! Ready to drop the engine in tomorrow. Finished off the shock tower corners. Built up and knocked down 5 times and laid a few more coats of primer. I tip my hat to body shop people, this stuff is some work. Very happy I was able to capture the body lines after I removed false firewall, beat over metal, scab welded, seam filled and filled with Bondo (build and knock down). Not bad for my first go at welding/body work. Rusty, Hotrodz, madwi and 3 others like this.

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