260z Ultimate street car build

[blu808]

We are in the process of fully building a 260z for street use. The goal of this project is to end up with a badass 260z that can handle anything from a cross country road trip, to the local track days, and auto x events. We will be doing a full show quality restoration, Complete chassis basting, Complete body work, Rb25det engine, Custom CNC aluminum suspension control arms, 5 lug, willwoods, Rb25det, interior, and everything in between.

This is the first series of pictures showing the take down process. Hope you guys stay tuned.

Luke:

09-03-08

Car delivered.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/s14003.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/s14004.jpg

Pretty clean chassis to start with.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/s14007.jpg

It even runs!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/s14001.jpg

Oops!

home depot wire nuts?

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/s14008.jpg

All the fuel lines were cracking. Thats always fun!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/s14012.jpg

Later L engine!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08005.jpg

I think L stands for Long.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08009.jpg

Sweet overspray on EVERYTHING!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08015.jpg

We gutted the interior and to our surprise there was no rust anywhere.

Sweet!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08016.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08017.jpg

Then Kyle removed all the brackets, and marked all the holes in the engine bay that will be welded over.

We are shaving the engine bay for a cleaner look.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08020.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08021.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08022.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08023.jpg

After marking and sanding its time for me to tig weld all the holes closed.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08031.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08036.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08041.jpg

Last one for now.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08044.jpg

Next we will grind down all those welds for a perfectly smooth surface.

We will also be shaving the factory driver side mirror, and mounting some jdm tyte ones on the fenders.

Thanks for looking everyone.

Btw this car will be 350z blue.

[berz]

glwbuild it will be sweet.

[ROIDMONKEY]

tell me u doing a RB25 at least !!! even better a RB26666666666
EDIT... i just saw it u doing it , nicceee bro

[Z_Spool]

tell me u doing a RB25 at least !!! even better a RB26666666666
EDIT... i just saw it u doing it , nicceee bro

hehe... he wrote it twice and you still missed it. :p I'm definitely going to be watching this one intently. GL and where are you located? (Just curious if I'm going to have an opportunity to see it in person. :) )

[96Turbo]

awesomeness......i wanna get a 240 or 260z and swap my RB25 over in the future

show me how it's done son!

i have no doubt this will be a high quality build. all ur work is top notch

[GEARZ]

any word on plans for the RB?

[Bushido]

please do it right!

lets discuss your wheel plans...

[s13 @ fullboost]

looks like I might have to subscribe =]

[allntrlundrgrnd]

wild shit goes down in that garage.


looks like its gonna be a rad build, gl.

[iHeartTheTouge]

lookin forward to updates. subscribed. i love old school Z's. keep a good write up or whatever of the RB swap!

[projectb13]

i just man juiced all over myself !

[HyperTek]

sweet!! hope u dont mind me postin some inspiration
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_36.jpg
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_29.jpg
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/Z_26.jpg
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_011.JPG
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_23.jpg
Auto Otaku: Car and Life: Japanese Pro Touring Style: Common Snapper's S30Z (http://www.auto-otaku.com/home/2007/11/japanese-pro-to.html)

Are you going to drop a s13/14 subframe in there? =p

[LS240]

Sounds like it's going to be badass. But I'm hesitant to call anything that's not Kenne Bell-supercharged LS1-powered with ATTESA AWD the "Ultimate street car". LOL. :P

[blu808]

berz: Thanks man!

Roidmonkey: Yup yup

Z-spool: We are located in San Jose area california. Feel free to come by the shop if you are in the area.

GEARZ: It will be a clean RB build. I say clean because it is not going to be a race car, it will be reliable, with a good amount of power, and focused on street driving.

BUSHIDO: The customer is dead set on panasport wheels.

[email protected]: Thanks!

allntrlundrgrnd: It really does. You should come by and check us out.

iHeartTheTouge: Thanks. I will be taking detailed pics.

projectb13: Just wait till its done.

HyperTek: That is badass. Is that a r33 dash in that thing? Looks like it was meant to fit in there.

Here is the inspiration that the owner has given me. He basically said "Here's a car and lets build something like this."

http://www.tunerzine.com/articles/188/images/04.jpg

LS240: Well I think it will be the ultimate 260z for the owner. Which is most important.

I do agree though. A r34 vspec 2 gtr with a midori built ls7 putting out 1100 awhp through the Atessa awd would be pretty fun. My 1000 whp fc will be pretty cool too, but thats def not a street car.


This will be fun. Working AC, nice stereo, easy to drive. Fun fun fun.

Prom night dumpster baby!

[iHeartTheTouge]

i am considering either an RB25 1/2JZ, LSx, or SR for my Z. i really wanna stick to a 6cyl. needs a lot of work! anyone on the east coast let me know if you know a good metal worker. i have a lot of rust to deal with! after that, its the above mentioned motors! looks good! keep up the good work!

[HyperTek]

they got some more pics of the car here
–³‘èƒhƒLƒ…ƒƒ“ƒg (http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/z30.html)
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_18.jpg

[C. Senor]

dude. that thing is going to be f**king sweet. i cant wait to see more progress.


out of curiosity, what's up with that e30 in the back round? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm e30 m3

[blu808]

thanks guys. Thats an e30 m3. Yes a real one. It has a euro spec e36 m3 engine with ITB's side exit exhaust, brembos, coilovers, the works. It belongs to my friend eric. We are doing the cage, and have done work on it in the past like side exit exhaust, full system, and other garb. Look for it in front of you at a california race track in the near future.

Btw. We are also looking to work on more peoples cars. If you have a project from doing a simple sr swap to a turbo ls1 anything in mind... Let us know.

Thanks.
Luke

[Quail]

Definitely going to be following this build!

Feel free to post some pics of the E30 too :D

[C. Senor]

oh man. it has the evo 3.2 motor. woot 330bhp stock. from a 90's motor! damn i wish i lived near the shop. i'd be there just gawking! super sick.

that thing with the 260 side by side, finished projects, would be too sick of a sight.

[blu808]

thanks guys.

C.Senor. Feel free to come by the shop and check out all our projects.

Let me know what pics you want of the e30. I will take whatever pics you want.
Luke

Qual: I will man. For sure!

[illvialuver]

love these cars! its the car that started it all for me.

[irax]

thats awesome, though i would like some on to do an NA ITB RB in a s30 chassis shit I would love to own an RB30(D)E with itb's 240z.

[gregfarz78]

Thread subscribe :)

I wish I could find a clean 240/60z like that on the east coast :( ah maybe someday I'll find one.

[sliderz]

sweet!! hope u dont mind me postin some inspiration
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_36.jpg
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_29.jpg
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/Z_26.jpg
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_011.JPG
http://www.commonsnapper.com/newsite/top/feature/image/z_23.jpg
Auto Otaku: Car and Life: Japanese Pro Touring Style: Common Snapper's S30Z (http://www.auto-otaku.com/home/2007/11/japanese-pro-to.html)

Are you going to drop a s13/14 subframe in there? =p

that car is fucking awsome!!!! wow! :aw:

[idriveattz32]

you guys need a good condition center console? pm me for details...plans sound awesome!

[240sxaddict]

So there is something I've always wanted to see done to a 240z. and blu, I know you have the fab skills for it.

You'll need the glass cover housings for the headlight "cave". Move headlights to front grill or below original location and stick a turbo in each side where the headlights used to be. you could even plumb up piping in between the two old headlight positions and mount a filter for nice cold air.

Of course this would all be easier if you were running a V8 and didnt need street legal. Haha.

[atutt]

Ugh...
TIG'ing all the holes shut is a bitch...

I just did this in a buddy's 'Teg...

60 or so hours.

So I can't wait to see this when it's done. It'll be uber sexy!

[s13silady]

Luke and another crazy build. ill have to stop by the shop one of these days to check it out... with 2 24 packs.. LOLOL.

good luck with this Luke sounds like a monster build.

[Z_Spool]

Prom night dumpster baby!

Ha! I woke up with that song stuck in my head for some reason.



...now I'm takin' a stroll...

[ZenkiGTS]

that thing was already stupid clean to begin with... props

[EDT007]

Wow, that looks like an awesome project. Goodluck!

[exitspeed]

I can haz a moment alone?

Nice start. I'll be following along.

[96Turbo]

if you don't mind my asking.....how much do clean Z's like that go for?

[tricky_ab]

I'm totally following this thread! This car is going to be GREAT!!!

[HyperTek]

if you don't mind my asking.....how much do clean Z's like that go for?

you can find 260z and 280z chassis cheapier then 240z.. Its just about finding a gem, me and robby found a clean chassis no rust 73 260z for like 800 bucks and he bought it.. Alot of people dont like those models so they tend to go cheaper.. Had the car been running and the owner knew what it was, it would fetch more.

Super clean 240z range alot more... check ebay sometimes restored models will be anywhere 15k and up.
example, this guy wanting to pay up to 8k for a 72 4speed http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/wan/836590644.html

[drift freaq]

you can find 260z and 280z chassis cheapier then 240z.. Its just about finding a gem, me and robby found a clean chassis no rust 73 260z for like 800 bucks and he bought it.. Alot of people dont like those models so they tend to go cheaper.. Had the car been running and the owner knew what it was, it would fetch more.

Super clean 240z range alot more... check ebay sometimes restored models will be anywhere 15k and up.
example, this guy wanting to pay up to 8k for a 72 4speed WANTED Original 1972 Datsun 240Z with 4 speed transmission (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/wan/836590644.html)

Ah there is no such thing as a 73 260z. What Robby probably purchased, was a early 74 which had a late summer or even fall 73 construction date, on the vin plate. If it was registered as a 73 someone was an idiot when registering it and based it off the vin plate.
260Z's existed for one model year and one model year only 74! The 280Z was brought out in 75. Nissan has habit of constructing next years models from august of each year forward.

Oh and yes S30 purists in the U.S., do not like 260Z's or 280Z's as the cars got heavier,due to federal crash safety standards. Plus the power, was not increased enough, to compensate.

[HyperTek]

your right i forgot the specifics it wasnt my car so i dont remember the details too clearly he sold it anyways *that boy always loosing interest in his projects * lmao

[VQMaxFan]

Wow thats a nice car, personally i wouldn't have done much to it especially if it really is a 260 thats mostly original, they were only made for half a year iirc. I still like seeing s30 builds nonetheless.

[blueshark123]

wow blu i started thinking about building a 240z and now u come out with this build thread i hate u haha now i need to buy a z

[Bushido]

late 260 and 280z's are the best S30 platform to start building up IMO.

-Much more rigidity in the chassis due to more structural reinforcement.
-Beefed up suspension.
-Fuel tank setup for EFI

the weight issue is nebulous once the bumpers/shocks/associated hardware is removed. My 280Z weighs 2250lbs.

[LB.Motoring]

I had a 74' 260z rust free

Tis was perfect. :(

[blu808]

Thanks guys. I dont really have any other real updates today. I was busy working on a sr swap, m3 cage, and ordering parts for the 260z today.

I did find a nice little surprise in the shop today. A little baby snake.

This thing was a quick mover, but after some chasing I was able to catch the little guy, and bring him outside and set him free.

Any idea on what kinda snake it was?
Had an orange stripe around his neck.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-11-08051.jpg

[murda-c]

It's a ringneck snake, lol.

[RUTH'LESSDET]

SUBSCRIBED:ddog:

[burnsauto]

death snake.

/thread.

I really think its awesome that you have this project from a customer.. is there a budget he's trying to stick to...if so...what is it?

[blu808]

The budget is in the 20s and that is with me even discounting my work, and pricing. There are just so many little odds and ends that it adds up quickly.

[Smurf_240SX]

Those Z's are awesome

[96Turbo]

20k might be a little thin for all the stuff the guy wants done

shit....i would think you'd almost be at $15k with just paint and the swap...with really cheap labor rates.

and custom CNC alum suspension arms!?!?!?! that's baller shit.....and i can only imagine how many hours it would take to get that all done up.

don't discount ur work too much man....gotta get paid! and ur work is definitely top dollar shit

i'm thinkin this guy needs to

a. lower his expectations
or
b. come with lots and lots of cash so u can do it up right!

[burnsauto]

you can find 260z and 280z chassis cheapier then 240z.. Its just about finding a gem, me and robby found a clean chassis no rust 73 260z for like 800 bucks and he bought it.. Alot of people dont like those models so they tend to go cheaper.. Had the car been running and the owner knew what it was, it would fetch more.

Super clean 240z range alot more... check ebay sometimes restored models will be anywhere 15k and up.
example, this guy wanting to pay up to 8k for a 72 4speed WANTED Original 1972 Datsun 240Z with 4 speed transmission (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/wan/836590644.html)

The budget is in the 20s and that is with me even discounting my work, and pricing. There are just so many little odds and ends that it adds up quickly.

you're preachin to the choir. 13k in parts and my car still is on stock wheels and looks like crap.

Subscribed this this bad boy...i can't wait to see the progress on this thing.

[tricky_ab]

I've subscribed to this one!!!

[ROIDMONKEY]

The budget is in the 20s and that is with me even discounting my work, and pricing. There are just so many little odds and ends that it adds up quickly.
so is it going to be a fully build rb25? or stock internals?

[blu808]

It will be a semi built rb25. Its not a race car, its a street car. Besides 400 reliable whp and AC sounds perfect to me. Especially in a car that light.

I said in the $20's not 20k lol

[Fonix36]

holy shit one day im goin to ride dirty like that one day

[MangoDorifto]

Mmmm.. Always wanted to build one! Can't wait for the updates! The inspiration reminds me of the "Devil Z" from Wangan Midnight!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n67/sargesagara/WMAnimeDevilZ.jpg

[BOROSUN]

tell the owner go ZG or go home!
http://assets.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/240ZG/s302.jpg
http://assets.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/240ZG/s301.jpg
http://assets.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/240ZG/s304.jpg

[ericcastro]

If we are posting Z's. This one has a SR20 in it. The owner also has a RB, but says its front heavy, and the SR sits behind the front wheels!!
But then again, the RB pushes more HP :)

Love that white one hyperteck.

Now Im even more confused about what I should get for daily driver :(
subscribed.

Oh yeah, I have done several SCCA events and watched this car kill it. You can hear the turbo spooling from over 100 yards away. (and those flares are carbon fiber)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/321856717_96d8eb04ef_b.jpg

[LS240]

Holy crap I need to know more about the flares on that black ZG! Anyone know the manufacturer?

[low and slow]

Subscribed.

[irritatedmax]

subscription ordered.

can't wait to see the progress.

[raen419]

If we are posting Z's. This one has a SR20 in it. The owner also has a RB, but says its front heavy, and the SR sits behind the front wheels!!

Oh yeah, I have done several SCCA events and watched this car kill it. You can hear the turbo spooling from over 100 yards away. (and those flares are carbon fiber)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/321856717_96d8eb04ef_b.jpg
Isn't that Vildini Motorsport's car? Alex Villabrillo (SR240Z on here, iirc) or his dad should be the one driving it at any SCCA event. I've got/had several pics of that car from a few years back when they built it, on my laptop. I'll post a few so long as the OP doesn't mind. That car is inspiration to say the least.

[Oo_Skyline_oO]

tell the owner go ZG or go home!
http://assets.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/240ZG/s302.jpg
http://assets.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/240ZG/s301.jpg
http://assets.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/240ZG/s304.jpg


holy shit thats a clean Z, my next build will deff. be an RB26 240Z

[ericcastro]

^ you see whats next to it in the first picture :)


i dont remember the guys name, but sounds like the same car. Amazing car too, the only pic i got left is that one though, and its the most boring angle. lol

[silviaguy240]

yea its the vildini motorsports car, carbon hood, went vmount so he added those vents.

[GSXRJJordan]

Moaaar updatezzz from Luuukkkkeeee!

[blu808]

Update:

We might be going RB26dett

The owner of the car reads this thread. So lets help him decide between rb25det series 2, and rb26dett.

Heres what I have already told him.

Pros.

Its a freakin rb26dett and thats badass!
ITB's stock !
No need for greddy intake manifold (saves $900).
Twin turbo !
Adds value to the car.
More potential.
More usable powerband.
And its sexier.

Cons:
Cost more.
More complicated turbo plumbing, and intake setup.
More complicated exhaust setup.
Higher cost for replacement parts.
More parts that can potentially fail.

[racepar1]

OK this just doesn't make sense. You are putting an engine with easily over 600hp potential (either rb25 or rb26) in a car that when completed will have a curb weight of like 2200lbs and you are making logical points against the more badass motor? Dude, just make it badass!!! It is not going to be even remotely close to practical anyways, even with the rb25. It is going to be a complete handful to drive, will have more than a couple one-off parts, will be noisy and just generally uncomfortable, will cost an arm and a leg to build and subsequently to repair. Why cheap out on the motor? It is not going to make the car any less practical, as it has passed impractical by far already, and it will make it way more badass.

[wangan_cruiser]

i love them old z's. good one!

[JRas]

I stumbled upon this one.. think it may be someones on here
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7932/mys302turbofv4.jpg

keep it basic

even an SR would be cool IMO

[blu808]

OK this just doesn't make sense. You are putting an engine with easily over 600hp potential (either rb25 or rb26) in a car that when completed will have a curb weight of like 2200lbs and you are making logical points against the more badass motor? Dude, just make it badass!!! It is not going to be even remotely close to practical anyways, even with the rb25. It is going to be a complete handful to drive, will have more than a couple one-off parts, will be noisy and just generally uncomfortable, will cost an arm and a leg to build and subsequently to repair. Why cheap out on the motor? It is not going to make the car any less practical, as it has passed impractical by far already, and it will make it way more badass.

I see your points. But it will be controllable power. Its not going to have some big laggy turbo.

It will actually be quiet with full interior, sound deadening, working AC, this thing will be a plush street car. Not a race car.

[95KA-Turbo]

Update:

We might be going RB26dett

The owner of the car reads this thread. So lets help him decide between rb25det series 2, and rb26dett.

Heres what I have already told him.

Pros.

Its a freakin rb26dett and thats badass!
ITB's stock !
No need for greddy intake manifold (saves $900).
Twin turbo !
Adds value to the car.
More potential.
More usable powerband.
And its sexier.

Cons:
Everything Cost more.

I simplified your Cons list, all of the things you mentioned was just cost - COST is the only reason that should be keeping him from deciding on a RB26....the motors really don't deserve comparison other then that, haha.

Maybe simplifiy the suspension set up to save on other costs? I'm not sure where money can be subtracted and added on to the motor cost...but so long that he's dead set on a RB motor there is always a SR (hopefully I don't get shot for saying that).

I'd personally love a S30Z with a SR....I'd also love one with a L28 with a big ass cam and 45mm ITBs (technically not the right word).....but that's besides the point.

I'd prefer the RB36 on the look of the valve cover/way the manifolds look alone, haha.

[racepar1]

I see your points. But it will be controllable power. Its not going to have some big laggy turbo.

It will actually be quiet with full interior, sound deadening, working AC, this thing will be a plush street car. Not a race car.

It is STILL 400+ hp in a 2200lb car, that is inherently not practical especially in a s-30z which is tail happy to begin with. I highly doubt a s-30 can ever be turned into a "plush street car". Push for a s-30z, sure; plush by modern standards, absolutely no way in hell. Honestly man just make it as badass as possible while maintaining theoretical street dirveability and "plushness". The rb26 would just be a sick thing to add to the mod list and would make it way more badass. Afterall you are trying to make this car cool, not ultimately fast. If you were going for ultimate speed a SR would be going in for weight distribution, sound deadening and plushness wouldn't be an issue, and there would be some badass custom suspension going into it. Just make it as badass as the customer's budget will allow.

[Bushido]

I stumbled upon this one.. think it may be someones on here
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/7932/mys302turbofv4.jpg

keep it basic

even an SR would be cool IMO

yeah, that's my '76..

I'd say if you aren't building an all out race car, the RB25 will more than suffice. RB26 IS badass, but why exactly...

If you had an unlimited budget to work with I understand. But I think the extra money for a 26 could be better spent on chassis overhaul/reinforcement.

[turtle m3th]

I know this isn't among the options listed as far as engine swaps go, but if I were doing a Z build I would look into doing a VQ30DET swap. The car would have great balance, a great power curve and great part access seeing as how the VQ motors have been on our shores for sometime now. Just my 2 cents, but either way a great start to what I know will be an awsome build!

This is a vq35de, but you get the point. Great motor placement for a light V6 around 330 LBS IIRC and lots of interchangeability amongst the other VQ's.
http://www.vq240z.com-a.googlepages.com/mockup3.jpg/mockup3-custom;size:644,483.jpg

[96Turbo]

Nice Z Bushido....what you got under the hood?

I think i'm with turtle m3th on this one. I love RB's to death...but i think you'd be better off with something lighter in one of these. It's a lightweight car, so i wouldn't wanna mess that up with a big ass chunk of iron up front.

and furthermore, the lightweightness doesn't require mad power to scoot. even a 300whp SR would make it a very capable machine

my vote is for: SR, VQ, LSx, or anything u can come up with that's aluminum and beast

[blu808]

Well the Stock engine is an iron inline 6. Even a 26 with the turbos is around the same weight as the stock setup. It will handle fine!

An sr would be cool, but they are so gutless off turbo.

I would do an lsx if this were my car, but on the other hand with an OG build you gotta keep it in the family.

[downshift_sideways]

Why is everyone posting pictures in this fucking thread?

This is a build thread.

not post what you LIKE or SEEN or DEBATE.

[PoorMans180SX]

Why is everyone posting pictures in this fucking thread?

This is a build thread.

not post what you LIKE or SEEN or DEBATE.


I agree.

I say if you can afford a little extra, then put the RB26 in. It ultimately has more potential (Think HKS V-cam). And is more supported by the aftermarket.

I wouldn't know what to get if it were mine and I had the money. RB/VQ/VH/VK are all tempting.

[burnsauto]

if the owner can do an rb26, do it. hands down. It wouldnt take many upgrades to get good, streetable power, so less upgrades=more reliable. (with most of my experiences..)

this is one thing I'll always kick myself for... a family friend who owned a shop out in the middle of nowhere..had TWO (count them, TWO!) 240z's sitting next to the shop, unmolested. He always had dreams of building them, and even offered me one of them when i was 17... but being naive as hell, said thanks but no thanks. The cars are long gone and crushed. *tear*

[gregfarz78]

It is STILL 400+ hp in a 2200lb car, that is inherently not practical especially in a s-30z which is tail happy to begin with. I highly doubt a s-30 can ever be turned into a "plush street car". Push for a s-30z, sure; plush by modern standards, absolutely no way in hell.

Why can't you? With enough sound deadener, new carpet, and refinished interior it should be like a new car. I agree I would keep it around 400-450hp, it will be more streetable and plenty fast for a car that light. RB25 should be fine.

[96Turbo]

^^^^^^agreed.

you might even be upping the streetability with a modern engine such as the RB.

shit...my 300hp RB25 made my car more "streetable" than that old KAE did. RB's are buttery smooth

[racepar1]

Why can't you? With enough sound deadener, new carpet, and refinished interior it should be like a new car. I agree I would keep it around 400-450hp, it will be more streetable and plenty fast for a car that light. RB25 should be fine.

If you wanna add 100-200lbs of sound deadening then maybe, but then what is the point. It is an old skool z! Compare a brand new s-30z to a brand new 350z, the s-30 will not come close to comparing in any way, especially comfort and driveability. It is supposed to be impractical and gnarly, that's the whole point of building one. Z's are tailhappy even with the original engine, triple the horsepower with approximately the same weight distribution and you have a tail happy monster. An EXTREMELY dope tail happy monster, but a monster none the less.

[UfoZ8myCow]

If he still hasnt decided on a motor yet then here's my $0.02 ...

Why not an LS1..............?

The most simple way to make it a badass car. No turbos or complicated plumbing or crazy tuning needed. A stock LS1 in a car this light would be enough to demolish just about any other street car, parts are cheaper and wayyyy easier to source, and its even somewhat practical as itll definitely get better gas mileage (if practicality in a street car is the name of the game). If I could build a street driven S30 any way I wanted it, LS1 would be the name of the game.

[96Turbo]

it's been suggested...but i'm pretty sure he wants to keep it in the family with a nissan powerplant

[burnsauto]

at least someone else is a purist. im sorry... this whole lsx thing, I can't stand. ... and putting it in a classic like this would be an insult.

[turtle m3th]

Why is everyone posting pictures in this fucking thread?

This is a build thread.

not post what you LIKE or SEEN or DEBATE.

true true, but the guy did ask for suggestions on which route to take and a visual never hurts a persuasive argument.

Luke - you are correct about not throwing off the weight ratio, but wouldn't improving upon it make this even more of a bad ass build!!! And I know I'm probably gonna get flamed for this, but who the hell cares what make your powerplant comes from as long as the damn car does what you need it to do. It's called outsourcing, it's what our country was built on. so with that said, LS1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xplicit240]

here to stop all the bickering

VH45DETT

http://www.zparts.com/showcase/engines/images/q45zpower_01rw.jpg

[burnsauto]

I had a long message about lsx's, etc etc... but this a build thread. On with the build.

[chibo]

Alright, more pics of the damn build progress.

96Turbo: Check yuor pms ;[

[gregfarz78]

If you wanna add 100-200lbs of sound deadening then maybe, but then what is the point. It is an old skool z! Compare a brand new s-30z to a brand new 350z, the s-30 will not come close to comparing in any way, especially comfort and driveability. It is supposed to be impractical and gnarly, that's the whole point of building one. Z's are tailhappy even with the original engine, triple the horsepower with approximately the same weight distribution and you have a tail happy monster. An EXTREMELY dope tail happy monster, but a monster none the less.

I would guess 100lb at the most should do it and its still a 2400-2500lb car roughly. I sorta hear you though its supposed to have that old school feel but if its done right a modernized s30 would be pretty sweet. I saw someone retrofit a complete 350z dash and VQ35 in a 240z and everything worked correctly it was pretty badass.

[IIIXziuR]

Ol' Skewl Japanese Muscle at its finest.
I love these old Z's.
Keep the pics of Z's and updates coming!

[kid_kyle]

hey thats my hand in that pic lol

[blu808]

Welcome to the forum Kyle.


Just so you guys all know.
Kyle works at my shop.

[blu808]

Ok guys here is a little update.

Kyle got the whole front clip removed. This way we can add chassis supports, and all the bracing these cars lacked from the factory.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-17-08044.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-17-08043.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-17-08042.jpg

Since we are installing full coilovers on this car we will be adding camber plates to all 4 shock towers. Unfortunately this is a little more involved than on a s chassis.

Here are the camber mount plates. We will need to cut the original shock tower tops out, and weld these laser cut bad boys in.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-17-08041.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-17-08040.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-17-08039.jpg

More updates coming tomorrow.

We are expecting a huge shipment tomorrow!

Luke

[96Turbo]

i can't wait to see all the goodies!!!

that's gonna look awesome with those camber plates welded up like that.

that whole front end looks really flimsy. i'm sure you'll come up with some cool braces

[Justin Bernstein]

Please god let there be an amazing post of all the shit you got from the shipment, plus the photos from you miraculously finishing the build last night and doing burnouts. Thanks in advance.

[IIIXziuR]

Oh Yeah, this is righteous so far.

[blu808]

Thanks guys. The Big shipment showed up at the shop today.


Pictures will be posted tonight!

[turtle m3th]

Wow! I've loved 240z's for quite sometime now and planned on getting one eventually, but I had no idea of how flimsy the front-end was. I am looking forward to see how you end bracing it because I'll most likely follow your foot steps on that one. Thanks in advance!!!

[blu808]

I showed upto the shop today only to find this.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08001.jpg

Ohh sweet my turbo came back from turbonetics. This is the new 72mm creation I came up with for my ls1 setup in one of my rx-7s. The old 62mm turbo housing is in the backround for reference.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08003.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08004.jpg
Anyways. back to the 260z

What do we have here? AZC Billet quick ratio steering knuckles. bad ass!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08012.jpg

And some AZC CNC machined front lower control arms, CNC machined tension arms, and new ball joints.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08015.jpg

Ohh, and some coilovers, will wood brakes,

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08011.jpg

Did i mention the 5 lug conversion?

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08017.jpg

Billet rear control arm mounts.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08008.jpg

Billet CNC AZC Rear R200 adapter. This thing is bad ass. Only weighs about 4 lbs!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08006.jpg

Well not much to say about this picture but WOW!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08005.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-18-08014.jpg

[blu808]

Ohh. We are still waiting on the rear control arms from AZC

[Bushido]

..balling.

[silviaguy240]

yea, like $5000 in suspension shit.

[DJButton]

This is so great man, love it!

[palauoriginal]

..balling.
quoted for truth


pretty cool stuff
i want.. :ugh:

[racepar1]

WOW, I didn't realize how weenie the s-30 chasis is! I can't wait to see how you guys brace it.

[C. Senor]

damn those pics are super sexy time!

[Andrew Bohan]

/me pukes
/me faints


sooooorrry i'n drunkk. it's too much for me to handlea!!!

[UfoZ8myCow]

Damn, you guys just pretty much raided the entire Arizona ZCar catalog! Their Z stuff looks pretty legit. Definitely the better route to take for braking/5 lug conversion/etc rather than trying to source shit out at junkyards to do it.

[olah.inc]

hot stuff!

[exitspeed]

What kind of coilovers did he/you go with?

[silviaguy240]

arizona Z car, he bought their whole catalog. im geussing they're just waiting on the rear A arms.

[s13dan]

oohhh shiny

[wangan_cruiser]

fuckin sweet.


i love them old z's




more update!:coold:

[Andrew Bohan]

hey so was there any reason he didn't want to use a 240Z for this project, so he could avoid having to smog it?

or he doesn't care and happened to have a 260?

[blu808]

This is an early 260z so it is exempt.

woot

[Andrew Bohan]

ohhhhhhhh shit son, it's over

[burnsauto]

what is the cut off year for cali with smog? I'm too lazy to google.

[palauoriginal]

1975 i thinks

[J_B]

From CA DMV internet site:

Does my vehicle qualify for a smog exemption?

Smog inspections are required unless your vehicle is:

* Hybrid
* 1975 year model or older
* Diesel powered
* Electric
* Natural gas powered and has a Gross Vehicle Weight rating of 14,001 lbs. or more.
* Motorcycle
* Trailer


Hey to all! I'm the owner of the 260z that is in the being built by Luke and the Manji Parts team! I'm glad to see all the interest in the build. I appreciate the feedback/comments you all have made. I look forward for this car to being built to the way i imagined it would be so stay tuned!

Thanks,
Joseph (Future owner of one of the most kick ass datsuns you'll see!)

[Andrew Bohan]

oh thanks for the info

i was worried that i'd have to smog my trailer

[gregfarz78]

dear sweet jesus that suspension setup is badass he really isn't skimping on anything

[drift freaq]

From CA DMV internet site:

Does my vehicle qualify for a smog exemption?

Smog inspections are required unless your vehicle is:

* Hybrid
* 1975 year model or older
* Diesel powered
* Electric
* Natural gas powered and has a Gross Vehicle Weight rating of 14,001 lbs. or more.
* Motorcycle
* Trailer


Hey to all! I'm the owner of the 260z that is in the being built by Luke and the Manji Parts team! I'm glad to see all the interest in the build. I appreciate the feedback/comments you all have made. I look forward for this car to being built to the way i imagined it would be so stay tuned!

Thanks,
Joseph (Future owner of one of the most kick ass datsuns you'll see!)

Congrats on the selection of stuff Joseph. From a old school 240z person you're doing it right. I am impressed you even bought the quick ratio steering knuckles that was always a hot ticket item from Datsun Comp. Keep Luke busy with doing the goodwork. I saw your chassis earlier this week when I was at the shop. Its a very clean chassis.

[HyperTek]

some inspiration
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/948662/p1.jpg
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarPhoto/948675/p1.jpg
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/user/402988/p1.jpg

[blu808]

very nice. Whos car is that?

[HyperTek]

randomly spent hours on minkara (japanese blog site)
Translated version of http://minkara.carview.co.jp/car/130/member/1/0/ (http://209.85.171.104/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://minkara.carview.co.jp/car/130/member/1/0/&usg=ALkJrhhLtSfnel_hJKaOXNtj-sEAVHdT-w)

heres that RB
Translated version of http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/402988/car/313325/profile.aspx (http://209.85.171.104/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/402988/car/313325/profile.aspx&usg=ALkJrhiL2jMqM8oTrJKMABZg-fB0sJjrXw)

heres the one with the suspension
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/usercar/301399/p1.jpg
http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/user/392375/p1.jpg
Translated version of http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/392375/profile/ (http://209.85.171.104/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/392375/profile/&usg=ALkJrhi1qsYiU2BfOkqvp18lBRCipNcJhQ)

[blu808]

Thanks Hypertek: Those all include things to consider with this build. But I must say that V mount setup is not the most effective approach. Anyways. Joseph was cool enough to buy this front grill. I think he had it imported from thailand or something.

I think it will look good painted the same black as the fender flares, with a nice intercooler posing behind.

http://carview-img02.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/user/392375/p1.jpg

Another idea. We may ditch the front bumper entirely, and just flush out the front. Just like this black Z but without the groves that the original bumper left behind. If we go this route we will build a bash bar behind the front lower air dam.

[silviaguy240]

nah...it needs the shorty bumper. no bumper looks wack.

[palauoriginal]

i agree
you can get fiberglass or carbon fiber bumpers

....or g nose. some dude made molds for kits on hybridz

[UfoZ8myCow]

No bumper looks whack... Get the CF shorty:

http://www.thezstore.com/store/graphics/00000001/large501752.jpg

Carbon Fiber Front Bumper, 70-72 Z - The Z Store, your Datsun & Nissan Z & ZX source! (http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/7BSA01/50-1752)

[trsilvias13]

^ that is one very nice bumper.

Looking forward to see this build. Great job on owner + builder. Mad props.

[Om1kron]

I put a link to this thread on clubsi.com my buddy Alex had this to say.

LOLOLOL

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-10-08022.jpg

Someone should point out to him that his turn signals in the airdam are upside down. he needs to switch them left to right, and flip'em. Not to mention they're mounted in the wrong space. Those are vent holes for fogs or brake ducting. should've done what I did and use motorcycle turn signals:

http://www.datsunracing.com/albums/2003-10-18zpics/aad.jpg

Nice setup. But brakes are serious overkill for the rear setup. There's no way he'll ever need that much braking power for 2400lbs of car.

My suspension:

http://www.datsunracing.com/albums/suspension/front_suspension_assembled.sized.jpg
http://www.datsunracing.com/albums/suspension/complete_front.sized.jpg
http://www.datsunracing.com/albums/suspension/tokiko_adjuster.sized.jpg
http://rotaryz.com/temp/misc/IMG_0224.jpg
http://rotaryz.com/temp/misc/IMG_0247.jpg
http://rotaryz.com/temp/misc/IMG_0253.jpg
http://rotaryz.com/temp/misc/IMG_0250.jpg
http://rotaryz.com/temp/misc/IMG_0252.jpg

[exitspeed]

What kind of coilovers did he/you go with?

Still wondering.

[blu808]

Thanks guys. Tell your friend on the other forum that his suspension and car are really nice. Dont worry we ditched that whole front bumper setup. Cool rotary setup!

PROJECT UPDATE:

RB26DETT on the way!

[ProjNightshade]

Still wondering.

it was already answered. they are arizona z car coils.

[Andrew Bohan]

sweet, 260Z with a 8-million times more win kind of 26

[burnsauto]

well now you can still call it a 260z :keke:

glad you went with it joseph :)

[Andrew Bohan]

daaaamn look at this one
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l144/palauoriginal/IMG_7549.jpg

the front kinda reminds me of an 840

[burnsauto]

/\/\/\/\/\/\

that looks like if a porsche and a MKIII supra had a kid.

EDIT:

Luke, exhaust ideas?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/slavetopaint/IMG_0069.jpg

[SR20d2fourT]

eww ^^


loving the first black Z.

[irritatedmax]

PROJECT UPDATE:

RB26DETT on the way!

Yeah, Yeeaaah! Good choice by owner! Keep rockin', Luke!

[blu808]

Another update for today. We put the car up on some stands and removed all the suspension, cross member, subframe, diff, brakes, etc.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08005.jpg

No rust yet.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08006.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08007.jpg

Front suspension.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08008.jpg

All ready to be restored.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08010.jpg

Stock gas tank removed.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08011.jpg

This was the only speaker in the whole car. It was a pioneer from what looked to be the mid 80s. lol

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08012.jpg

Then I started to work on the gas door.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08012.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08015.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08016.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08018.jpg

Got it all tacked and ready to be tig welded.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08019.jpg

Here is the rear suspension setup.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08020.jpg

Ready for more action.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08021.jpg

Lookin clean.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08027.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08030.jpg

Believe it or not. There was NO rust on this car.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08031.jpg

Couldnt ask for a better surprise when pulling an old car apart.

I hope you guys enjoyed the update for today.

[Bushido]

no rust?! theres gotta be at least a little lurking in the crevices... not even on the hatch jamb?

[iheartmysil80]

Do you mind selling those black mesh wheels that you had on originally... preferably to me?? Nice build though! (First post by the way!!!!) :boink:

[HyperTek]

consider putting camber plates in the rear?
http://i34.tinypic.com/lbho3.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/5tx4xc.jpg
http://i34.tinypic.com/wmm3o5.jpg
I think this was from a s130 but simular

[SILEIGHTY_DET]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08027.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08031.jpg

.

what i think should be removed and shaved the most is that hideous rear bumper and bumper shocks . the whole back end shaved would look so bad ass . that rear bumper just ruins the lines of this sexy car . imo

[jdizzy204]

consider putting camber plates in the rear?
I think this was from a s130 but simular

i think he said he was doing weld-in camber plates front and rear earlier on

[Justin Bernstein]

Another update for today. We put the car up on some stands and removed all the suspension, cross member, subframe, diff, brakes, etc.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08005.jpg

No rust yet.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08006.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08007.jpg

Front suspension.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08008.jpg

All ready to be restored.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08010.jpg

Stock gas tank removed.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08011.jpg

This was the only speaker in the whole car. It was a pioneer from what looked to be the mid 80s. lol

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08012.jpg

Then I started to work on the gas door.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08012.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08015.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08016.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08018.jpg

Got it all tacked and ready to be tig welded.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08019.jpg

Here is the rear suspension setup.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08020.jpg

Ready for more action.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08021.jpg

Lookin clean.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08027.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08030.jpg

Believe it or not. There was NO rust on this car.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/09-22-08031.jpg

Couldnt ask for a better surprise when pulling an old car apart.

I hope you guys enjoyed the update for today.


Is there a guy shaving in that last pic? You guys work too much.

[IIIXziuR]

Is this your shop space Luke? So awesome, I want to work there hehe.
This build is cool, when that RB26 Gets there, its going to be happy time.

Hypertek, keep posting those awesome Z pix!
And Lela Starr

[thejapino]

Is there a guy shaving in that last pic? You guys work too much.

GREAT job quoting his WHOLE post to quote 1 pic.
I miss the rep system...

BTW, very nice build. Looks like you guys got all of the funds + resources to finish this in the quickness too.

[Justin Bernstein]

[QUOTE=thejapino;2336706]GREAT job quoting his WHOLE post to quote 1 pic.
I miss the rep system...

I don't miss it at all actually, I had like 35 red squares. Hey, I see your name is Japino...thats neat. Aight, good stuff.

[Andrew Bohan]

i can see why you had such negative rep too.

i wouldn't hesitate to give you more

[Justin Bernstein]

i can see why you had such negative rep too.

i wouldn't hesitate to give you more

Neat...lets get back to the awesomeness of this thread.

[Mikey_b]

A friend showed me this thread..gave me an excuse to post my car here.

I have a 73 240Z...3.1 stroker (280Z block with big bore kit), triple Mikuni 44s, mild cam, threaded coilovers (w/ shortened strut tube), 280Z tranny/rear end, Nardi deepcorn wheel, JIC Racing ti exhaust, Longchamp rims, and a bunch other stuff.

I'm not a huge fan of the Wangan Midnight Z look. I think it's kind of generic/overplayed (the ZG flare with the same Watanabe Type R rims). Kind of reminds me of the Honda guys that all have the exact same looking Civic hatchback...Civic Type R headlights/front lip, duckbill wing, black Spoon rims, etc..

I want to put some type of flare on my car and put wider Longchamps on (like 15x10s/15x9.5s)


My car is on a slight incline..that's why the front rim looks to have a gap (it's actually almost tucked).

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj33/Regulatori/HPIM1379.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj33/Regulatori/HPIM1383000.jpg

[blu808]

Thats a nice car man. But why is everyone posting pictures in my build thread?

[SR20d2fourT]

Totally whoring your shit man....smack em.

I check this thread every day! haha.

loving it all. Always have admired your work, blu808...keep it coming.

[Mikey_b]

I don't mean to shit on your thread. I was just posting because there isn't a lot of Z owners that are into the jdm style of Z car builds...most are into the racing stripes, 17s, and a Chevy V8 swap. I just posted pics of my car mainly to show my cars setups and to give you an idea in case there is anything you like/want to do on your ride. I won't post again dude..don't worry.

EDIT: I've created quite a few Z car threads showing off my car in a few forums and it's pretty common for other Z members to chime-in/post pics of their cars since it's a pretty small community/and the cars aren't exactly abundant.

[blu808]

Thats cool man. I like your car, and its always nice to see pictures to get other ideas. I just think most of the people who are subscribed to this thread would like to see updates on the car itself.

Luke

[SinisterSntra91]

Subscribed....Gotta love 260s

[burnsauto]

well i just posted that one pic because i thought you could appreciate/brainstorm the exhaust fab... even though you're a freaking genius already when it comes to sexy pipes. No more pics, besides what you have to post :)

[blu808]

No biggie guys. Anyways.

UPDATE:

We found a rats nest in the Z today.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08010.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08011.jpg

They chewed up all the wiring in the rear section of the car.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08013.jpg

Removed all the rear lights and center panel.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08014.jpg
No rust. Sweet!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08015.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08016.jpg

We also removed the brake booster, and other engine bay parts for restoration and cleaning.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08004.jpg

Ditched the rear bumper.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08003.jpg

Next we removed the door and side windows along with the door trim.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08025.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08026.jpg

Along with the windshield.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08027.jpg

Big pile of Z

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08044.jpg

O. And to whoever posted about buying the wheels. Here is a better picture.
Pm me if your interested.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08046.jpg

What a good way to end the day.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08051.jpg

So many great parts in this pic.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08058.jpg

And this one.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/9-24-08059.jpg

I hope you guys have enjoyed today's update.

Luke

[chibo]

That rats nest looks like bush from a 60's porn movie. :squint:

[s13 @ fullboost]

Looks like it is going really good I am subscribed =]

[zhins50]

looking good luke, i like the wine bottles among the ridiculous brake kit :)

[blu808]

Thanks Faruk. You should come check out the shop.

If you guys haven't noticed I changed the links to all the pictures, and will be making a new thread. I would like to request that a mod lock this one.

New build thread with less nonsense to come prob tomorrow.
Thanks everyone for your comments.

Luke

http://driftjapan.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/tomei-rb26dett-engine.jpg

[ThatGuy]

Closed at Luke's request. :bow:

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