Got a new toy added to my Z stable

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 09:04 PM

And in case anyone forgot what color I want to paint this baby....

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

any rust issues?

Just a few but not as bad as you'd think. Of course, the floor pan needs to be replaced and parts of the door sill. I'm sure there's a lot of surface rust that can be sandblasted.

Jeffblue · 07-31-2010, 09:05 PM

have you made yourself a budget of about how much you want to spend after all is said and done?

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

have you made yourself a budget of about how much you want to spend after all is said and done?

Not really. I'm only going to spend what I can little by little. I'm trying to do a lot of the work by myself until I can't do it anymore. I'm guessing the paint job alone is going to be about $2k if not more. I want to do the prepping myself.

I need to buy wheels, suspension, brakes, seats, etc.

Jeffblue · 07-31-2010, 09:14 PM

what are you thinking as far as teh motor? are you going to do something crazy, or just restore it?

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

This is a restoration and custom modifying project. I don't know if I really want the dash. I was thinking of something along the lines of this:

I want bucket racing seats, upgraded brakes, suspension, wheels, and a new engine. I'm supposed to be getting a VG30DETT as part of this deal.

This.

Jeffblue · 07-31-2010, 11:06 PM

oh, hah my bad.

My neighbors have an orange 280z that i'd love to restore, but nows not really the time for me. Don't have the room or the time. If they still have it in a few years when i have my own place with a 2 car garage, i'll snatch it up.

FuszNissan · 08-02-2010, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Not really. I'm only going to spend what I can little by little. I'm trying to do a lot of the work by myself until I can't do it anymore. I'm guessing the paint job alone is going to be about $2k if not more. I want to do the prepping myself.

I need to buy wheels, suspension, brakes, seats, etc.

Damn 2K, where are you going to get that from? Also, are you not painting the engine bay, inside body panels, door jams..etc.

Because I think that's going to cost more than 2k.

Are you going to attempt painting it yourself?

Any new pics of progress?

SmoothZ · 08-02-2010, 08:00 AM

I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls.

spitfire9200 · 08-02-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls.

lol

FuszNissan · 08-03-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls.

I hope your balls cost 10K...lol

SmoothZ · 08-03-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I hope your balls cost 10K...lol

With everything I've accomplished so far, it's worth way more than that.

Got some new tools and stuff today. Extra jack stands, some crazy as$ hex sockets, and some other goodies a friend dropped off today. Free.

Z34drifty · 08-05-2010, 07:18 PM

Nice 260z, what year is it?
I'm also restoring one mines a 1970.

SmoothZ · 08-05-2010, 07:24 PM

It's a 260 from 74, second half production.

Do you have a pic of your car?

SmoothZ · 08-06-2010, 12:04 PM

Going to add this to my Xmas list:

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Quick Release Steering Kit & Security System, 70-83 Z/ZX

07-31-2010, 09:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	And in case anyone forgot what color I want to paint this baby.... __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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Z34drifty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Auburn Posts: 253 Drives: through walls Rep Power: 17	Nice 260z, what year is it? I'm also restoring one mines a 1970. __________________ Last edited by Z34drifty; 08-05-2010 at 11:42 PM.

08-05-2010, 07:24 PM	#44 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	It's a 260 from 74, second half production. Do you have a pic of your car? __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

08-06-2010, 12:04 PM	#45 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Going to add this to my Xmas list: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Quick Release Steering Kit & Security System, 70-83 Z/ZX __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

07-31-2010, 09:05 PM	#33 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	have you made yourself a budget of about how much you want to spend after all is said and done?

07-31-2010, 09:14 PM	#35 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	what are you thinking as far as teh motor? are you going to do something crazy, or just restore it?

07-31-2010, 11:06 PM	#37 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	oh, hah my bad. My neighbors have an orange 280z that i'd love to restore, but nows not really the time for me. Don't have the room or the time. If they still have it in a few years when i have my own place with a 2 car garage, i'll snatch it up.

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