RB260zdett Ulimate street car build thread. 56k gtfo

[blu808]

Please make comments, please subscribe, please dont post stupid pictures or other fail things.


early 1974 260z
R32 Rb26dett
Coilovers
Big brakes
Cool fabricated parts
AC
PS
Nice interior
Other win stuff.


Coming soon. To a brand new web page showcasing all of our crazy builds.

Teaser pics.


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This is going to be epic!

[96Turbo]

did you get lucky and happen to buy a motorset with some nismo goodies???

Looking forward to see how this thing turns out. What kind of timetable are you working with? Any specific deadlines? Or just however long it takes to do it right?

[urmyhero4now]

......epic for sure....this is the type of shit that keeps me coming back to zilvia...not the OMGWTF LOOK AT MY GLITTER PINKED STICKER PAINT..



real work that comes from the O.G enthusiasts. Cant wait to see what you have Luke up your sleeve on this one.

[blu808]

96turbo: We happened to get a Rb26dett that had been rebuilt. And by looking at it I would say about 300 miles ago. It came with some nismo stuff, and it had a date hand written on the inside of the oil pan 08-20-06 or something around that date.

We are on a schedule with this car. The guidelines of the schedule are to have it done as soon as possible. At 100% quality, sacrificing nothing for any reason.

We hope to debut this car at a one of Jr's car shows.

urmyhero4now:
Lol

[96Turbo]

96turbo: We happened to get a Rb26dett that had been rebuilt. And by looking at it I would say about 300 miles ago. It came with some nismo stuff, and it had a date hand written on the inside of the oil pan 08-20-06 or something around that date.

that's so damn ill. just another one of the top notch components that will add up to something that is deserving of the title "ultimate street car" as you've dubbed it

EPICOCITY

[C. Senor]

DAMN! that is it. haha. that thing is going to be effin ridiculous. and i spy'd that e30 lol

[Modrified]

nice bike.

[RedStage]

Good luck with the build, cannot wait to see it finished.

[iHeartTheTouge]

oh snap, cant wait to hear some input on all that Arizona Z goodyness! is that a customers car or is it your own/shop car?

[I10cruiser]

subcribed

msglngth

[CursedGTR]

Kick Ass Project

[jdizzy204]

are you going to be using a subaru rack for the PS? and are you using an aftermarket a/c system? If so, which one?

[Om1kron]

Luke ftmfw

[gregfarz78]

damn thats badass...will it be awd too?

[RUTH'LESSDET]

subscribed!!!!!!!!:drama:

[rican_nick]

This is gonna be hot. Can't wait to see it done!

[s13 @ fullboost]

I subscribed to your last one then you had it locked and deleted =/

[FaLKoN240]

I'll subscribe if you make the pics not so huge.

[S14DB]

......epic for sure....this is the type of shit that keeps me coming back to zilvia...not the OMGWTF LOOK AT MY GLITTER PINKED STICKER PAINT..



real work that comes from the O.G enthusiasts. Cant wait to see what you have Luke up your sleeve on this one.

Yea....h... We don't use that language around here.

[driftstyre]

Please make comments, please subscribe, please dont post stupid pictures or other fail things.


early 1974 260z
R32 Rb26dett
Coilovers
Big brakes
Cool fabricated parts
AC
PS
Nice interior
Other win stuff.


Coming soon. To a brand new web page showcasing all of our crazy builds.

Teaser pics.


This is going to be epic!

Dude, this is so ill. We never get shit like this in massachusetts. wtf
The pipe is on the way to you.

[ROIDMONKEY]

it was going to be a rb25 first.. now a rb26 RULES

[spikNspan]

Siiiiiiiiick!

[Charlie]

Niceccccccccccccc

[mondojackal]

there's a big single'd rb 260z around where i live.. shit's sick! can't wait to see as thing progresses along

[LS240]

I've been thinking about getting a 240Z and I was curious if anyone had experience with those Arizona Z Car coilovers?

[blueshark123]

now i cant wait to buy my 240z

[projectRDM]

damn thats badass...will it be awd too?

Why?? Throwing another 500lbs at a fast car doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me.

[s13 @ fullboost]

Why?? Throwing another 500lbs at a fast car doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me.
totally agree :werd:

[ayuaddict]

an AWD Z would not even be cool.

gahhhhh.

even I get that, and i have no style.

[blu808]

Another update for today.


Since we will be running 350z seats for street practicality we needed to remove the old seat brackets. Jason drilled out all the spot welds, and out they came.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08001.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08003.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08021.jpg

Next we started working on the oil pan. I chose to use the Stock Rb26dett oil pan instead of the rb25 one. Yes its alot of work to modify it, but then again its the right thing to for our goal.

Benefits of the 26 pan.

Its Aluminum so that helps with cooling.
It has kick outs.
It has better double level baffling and windage trays.
And most importantly it is a structural piece of the engine block.

Most people use a rb25 pan, but you have to drill out the bolt holes, remove the windage tray, and its stamped steel.

Since the 26 pan has a diff attached that is the first thing we will remove using the hypertherm powermax 800 plasma cutter

Some pieces are over an inch thick !

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08005.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08007.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08009.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08012.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08013.jpg

Then we chopped off the other sides axle flange on the Jet bandsaw.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08016.jpg

Here is what we removed.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-14-08017.jpg

More updates tomorrow.

[urmyhero4now]

Yea....h... We don't use that language around here.

jesus christ you get on a high horse real quick. Nothing a pm wouldnt have resolved.:jerkit:

[irritatedmax]

awesome. i have been waiting for updates from the other thread but nothing ever came. this explains it. keep up the great work! subscribed.

[96Turbo]

finally we're on page 2 so i don't hafta wait for those massive pics to load lol

I like the theme of modern nissan/modern Z you're using (ie. 350Z seats...RB)

lookin forward to more updates...

when's this website you speak of going to be up?

[SexPanda]

you wanna get rid of that e30 m3?

I'll take it off your hands for you.

[blu808]

Ok. Well now that I had plasma cut the front diff casing from the pan. I took the pan to our machine shop and had Mike machine down all the un needed material.

Turned out looking great as usual.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08004.jpg

While he was doing that machine work I also had him machine some billet aluminum plugs that were 3 thousands bigger in diameter than the holes.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08005.jpg

I then bolted the oil pan to the block to eliminate any chance of warping. Then Heated it up with the torch. The heating of the aluminum will make it expand. That expansion will allow me to insert the aluminum plugs in place to aid in the sealing process.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08006.jpg

Fit like a glove.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08007.jpg

Then I preheated the whole side of the pan, and tig welded the plugs into place.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08010.jpg

And now we have a completely usable Rb26dett oil pan. WIN!

After that nightmare was over we chained up the engine, and pulled it off of the stand.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08012.jpg

Then Jason and I bolted up the transmission and lowered it into the car.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08013.jpg

As we thought the oil pan does not clear the crossmember.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08016.jpg

So out with that, and time to sit the engine where it will provide optimal weight balance, and clearance.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08027.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08029.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08030.jpg

Since we wont be using the stock transmission crossmember brackets, we cut those completely off the chassis.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08025.jpg

We will be tig welding new panels in place for a seamless apearance. Again another example on going the extra mile to create a factory appearing swap.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08024.jpg

After aligning everything you can see we are still within the optimal placement for the shifter.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-18-08031.jpg

More updates coming soon, along with a complete cromoly, tig welded, custom subframe.

I hope you have enjoyed todays updates.
Luke

[cc4usmc]

Sweet! Nice to see how that oil pan turned out.

[tckracker]

Umm... Can I work for you?? That kind of TRUE craftsmanship and detail is hard to find. No "cut" corners.... Fantastic build. GL I hope everything turns out as well as it has started.

[ZilviaKid]

holy shit. i cant wait to see how this turns out.

[Addicted2Kouki]

This is my dream build.
Awesome.

Subscribed.

[TheArkitekt]

great fab work so far! subscribed!

**what diff and rear end will you be using?**

[my05panda]

legit build.... subscribed

[xs240]

Why?? Throwing another 500lbs at a fast car doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me.

YouTube - Mt Leura Hillclimb - 4WD V8 Chev Datsun 260Z (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQjXsvEhLyQ)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jCHGsfQlTQ&NR=1

[blu808]

great fab work so far! subscribed!

**what diff and rear end will you be using?**

R200 long nose LSD out of the jspec 300zx turbo 1989 clutch type.


Thanks for the comments guys.

[ThatGuy]

Exterior Styling motivation. :bow:

Nissan 240ZG by Garage Miya « Kultivate’s Weblog (http://kultivate.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/nissan-240zg-by-garage-miya/)

Keep up the good work Luke. I haven't opened up a Thread yet where you've dissappointed me with your craftmanship, (except for the dead seal covered in shit :rofl: ).

[96Turbo]

holy $H!T, a custom chromoly tig'd subframe?!??!?!?! Can't wait to see that...

[SimpleS14]

Good luck on this project.

[AWSneer]

Deeeeammmm

[derek_s13]

i support thatguy's suggestion of g-nose.

really good fab knowledge. good luck. i'd like to see how the car turns out.

[ROUGE180]

*a single tear of joy* ;-P Wow. I can't wait to see more updates so start building dang it!! lol But seriously this thread has already started out great. This is going to be a beast of a car. GL!!

[blu808]

Look what showed up today.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08004.jpg

Billet aluminum CNC rear control arms.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08003.jpg

These things are beefy.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08002.jpg

The finish was top notch as well.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08001.jpg

We were also able to finalize the position of the engine, and mock it up with the turbos and intake manifold.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08005.jpg

Sits 1/2'' away from the firewall.
We will need to make some custom turbo elbows, and modify the firewall a tad to clear the dump pipes.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08010.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08017.jpg

Hmm. What do we have hear? The stock crossmember clearing? Maybe... Well slightly modified.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08016.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08015.jpg

Now that we were able to notch the factory crossmember we will b chopping out the middle, and building a jig. That way we can build the new tubular one based off the factory mount locations.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08011.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08008.jpg

[gregfarz78]

amazing work

[s13silady]

Luke...... have my babys.....

[blueshark123]

so when do u think this will be done by ????

[mxsx25]

wow...drooling in jealousy haha keep up the awesome work

[GSXRJJordan]

Dudes I checked this out in person Saturday and it was unbelievable... Soooooo many crazy parts laying around waiting to go in, and everything is being done at top top top quailty - eg. using the RB26 pan, etc. SICK!

Updates!!!

[tricky_ab]

Damn...This is going to be one SWEET build. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[s14unimog]

nice work guys, we ALL appreciate the pic by pic explanation; keep em coming!

I envy your free time....

[redline racer510]

hey luke let me know when you start that thing up i wanna be there tell jason i said wassup

[bram StRoker]

amazing. this is one of my dream builds

[GSXRJJordan]

nice work guys, we ALL appreciate the pic by pic explanation; keep em coming!

I envy your free time....

Free time? That's what he does, for a living. Dude gets paiiiid lol.

[l0lzilla]

Gangsta build +1

[blu808]

Ok so... Time for another update.


Started working on the fuel cell setup. It will be hidden by a firewall and then carpeted over.

First thing was to remove the old sheet metal with the Hypertherm 800 plasma cutter.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08017.jpg

Then grind everything smooth.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08018.jpg

Here is our cell. Its just a regular Black powder coated 15 gallon aluminum cell with a level sender.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08019.jpg

Then I started work on something that is really going to "make" this car legendary. The custom sub frame that will also act as a complete chassis stiffener.

First thing I did was make the mounts for the main pickup points for the new subframe.

These are 1.5" od .095" wall DOM tubing

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08052.jpg


Then I grabbed some grade 8 washers, and sanded all the zinc coating off. Then tacked them in place.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08053.jpg

I then tig welded them all up.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08055.jpg

And bolted them in the oem location.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08056.jpg

Then I measured where the stock Suspension arm pickup point was. It was located 3.75" down, and 3.25" inward of the chassis.

I then notched some tubing at the correct 50 degree angle, and tacked everything in place.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08058.jpg

After that was all confirmed I tig welded everything together.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08059.jpg

This took awhile.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08061.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08062.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08063.jpg

I then attached all the super baller suspension components, and confirmed fitment.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08064.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08066.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08068.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08071.jpg

More updates tomorrow. I hope you have enjoyed todays work.

Luke.

[gunluvS14]

interesting :)
subscribed

[GSXRJJordan]

Looks like that little piece of the frame rail needs a big "L" piece welded in to make sure you don't bend that 'lip' with all the torsion that the LCA's going to generate.

As always, baller work Luke! Welds look insane.

[SaintlyCharBoy]

luke, do you plan to connect the drop brackets to one another (left to right)?

[burnsauto]

luke..looking at the pic you posted about the turbo elbow clearance, hows the steering shaft clearance looking?

[96Turbo]

Would i be correct to assume those brackets you just made are going to tie into an entire tubular subframe? Your fab skills are insane. Looking forward to more step by step detailed pics like these!!!

[blu808]

thanks guys. We could of easily made these from box tubing. the parallel down tubes will be the main connection to the front part holding the steering rack, and front strut brace. the rear will tie into the tension arm mount, fire wall, and lower chassis. it will make perfect sense once you guys see it.

[BlueKpS13]

fabbing up the suspension is getting my attention...and i love a good Z

subscribed

[derek_s13]

this is awesome. no fear diving into this build.

[gregfarz78]

damn you do some top notch work man

[Om1kron]

I will await to see more, but how will the frame not tug with those two little points mounted to the frame rails. I'm no metal expert but just curious.

I don't know much about suspension geometry either but how much stress is the suspension being mounted to this thin piece of metal going to hold up?

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-5-08068.jpg

[ramman434]

I was wondering the same thing^^.

This build is going to be awesome, subscribed

[blueshark123]

i would kill for these skills u have blu amazing man

[blu808]

Thanks guys. Those are actually the factory subframe mount locations.


Its kind of hard to describe, but everything will make sense once you guys see it.

[jt1583]

work faster!
ha jk very nice to look at. great work.

[GSXRJJordan]

...but everything will make sense once you guys see it.

I believe! Ooohhhhhhh Lawwwdddayyyy, I BELIEVE!!!1!one!

lolz. Can't wait to see more! MOAR!

[blu808]

Another update.

Today we started work on the driver side LCA mount.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-06-08005.jpg

And made most of the bracket for that side.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-06-08037.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-06-08036.jpg

We spent the rest of the day figuring out the steering rack, tie rods, etc.

More pics coming tomorrow.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-06-08004.jpg

[GSXRJJordan]

Turrrbooooo!!!!

[blu808]

Yes. Turbo misses his new BF. He was wondering when you are coming back.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/10-20-08013.jpg

[CursedGTR]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[blu808]

Thanks man! The Dog (turbo) does all our welding. I will let him know how you feel.

[rc1honda]

wow i wish i had half the know how these guys have. Thats how i wanna build my car. The right way.

[anthony240]

The Dog (turbo) does all our welding.

:eek3: good boy?..

[Fonix36]

my balls are blue now

[blu808]

Ok here is a little update for today.

We decided to test fit the ZG fender flares.
Surprisingly the flares fit right up with little issues or gaps.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-08-08001.jpg

We also mounted the rear wing. It also fit very well with no issues.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-08-08002.jpg

We also put the 350z seats in to check clearance, and measure for brackets.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-08-08003.jpg

Ohh, what do we have here? A steering rack clearing the rb26 oil pan while still retaining the original steering linkage and geometry. We have more on how it will all be mounted up later.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-08-08007.jpg

Hope you have enjoyed todays work.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/11-08-08011.jpg

[74260zt]

Nice build up. Glad to see you come over the HybridZ.

Here is my 74rb26dettZ >> 74260zt/rb26powered74zcar - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v201/74260zt/rb26powered74zcar/)

joel

[stonehac]

Cool pics keep us all posted here's mine.

don't let the hood scoop deceive you its an RB26!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/stony7/th_labordaycompilation.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v288/stony7/?action=view&current=labordaycompilation.flv)

[blu808]

Glad to see you post here. Your engine bay is my current screen saver at the shop. Really diggin the radiator, intake mani, and fmic, along with the turbo setup, engine, engine bay, interior, body, wheels, etc. lol


Nice build up. Glad to see you come over the HybridZ.

Here is my 74rb26dettZ >> 74260zt/rb26powered74zcar - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v201/74260zt/rb26powered74zcar/)

joel

[blu808]

I have been watching the progress of your car for quite some time now. I really like your front tube frame design.

Luke


Cool pics keep us all posted here's mine.

don't let the hood scoop deceive you its an RB26!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/stony7/th_labordaycompilation.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v288/stony7/?action=view&current=labordaycompilation.flv)

[Oo_Skyline_oO]

WHOA where is your shop located??? how much for a ticket to see this in person??? haha

[GSXRJJordan]

Yay for the steering rack actually fitting/etc, and cool stickers on the truck! W00t!

[blu808]

This post is for the guys over at the hybrid z forums watching this thread.


I registered today, but never received the confirmation email.
email me. [email protected]

[cdlong]

Thanks guys. Those are actually the factory subframe mount locations.


Its kind of hard to describe, but everything will make sense once you guys see it.

there was no torque on it before, there is now. you might have some problems there.

[blu808]

the crossmember we are building will be connecting the stock mount locations, steering rack, tension arm mounts, frame rails, etc all together.


Luke

[slow40]

rb Z ftw
been talking about this for quite some time, keep 'em coming man very nice work

[GSXRJJordan]

the crossmember we are building will be connecting the stock mount locations, steering rack, tension arm mounts, frame rails, etc all together.


Luke

Yeah, I figured that's what you meant when you said "wait till I'm done" :) MOAR MOAR MOAR!

[Boorah]

Very nice!!!!!!!!

[Addicted2Kouki]

MMMMM i like.
can't wait til you finish the front suspension.

It looks interesting.
I'm curious to see how it will all work.

[MPD47]

Just caught the link to this from HybridZ, fantastic project.

[1 tuff z]

a nice project indeed. i just registered for this site [saw the link on hybridz]. also, welcome to the dark side of the z world!

[blu808]

Thanks for the comments guys. I have actually been into z cars for a long time. This one should be a keeper.

[irritatedmax]

Thanks for the comments guys. I have actually been into z cars for a long time. This one should be a keeper.

whoa whoa, this is an actual customer's car, right? or is this your dream build realized? the keeper comment threw me.

keep up the great work. this build thread (the true definition of the phrase) is awesome!

[blu808]

Its a customers car. Maybe i can buy it from him if I ever win the lotto. lol

[R.I.P.S NZ]

Nice build, comming along well.

I can apreciate the work that goes into a big build like that having just finished the 2nd build of mine in 12 months.

Keep up the good work and if you find your not destroying tyres quickly enough give me a shout.

Robbie

[blu808]

A really crazy update coming soon.


http://www.blu808.com/datsunrack.jpg

[driftking777]

the suspense is killing me blu!!!!!

[ROUGE180]

BLU YOU'RE KILLING ME!!! I check this thread like 10 times a day!! MOARRR PICTURESS!!! lol

[Siizzzoooo]

Looks good!

1 question, why didn't you use the 200ZR RB20 oil pan rear sump setup? Thats what I did on my RB-Z

[s13silady]

see you at the shop later Luke.

[driftstyre]

A really crazy update coming soon.


http://www.blu808.com/datsunrack.jpg

Dude,
you can't say that. The color on that car is amazing.

[silviaz145]

cant wait to see more pics.....nice Z

[GSXRJJordan]

Looks good!

1 question, why didn't you use the 200ZR RB20 oil pan rear sump setup? Thats what I did on my RB-Z

The RB26 pan is actually a stressed member of the engine, and has the sweet baffles. If you have the fab skills, plugging up the holes and using the RB26 pan is hands-down, the best way to go.

Luke, I was going to post how sexy you look in front of that car before, but decided not to. I can't help myself. That color is great, the chassis-roller is cute, and you look downright adorable. No homo.

Bill, we now need you to update your 240RS thread with a picture of you, dressed as similarly as possible, in a similar pose, in front of a cool customer's car. Do it.

[zenkiZ]

lookin great!!!

[turbo2nr]

update?

plz

[driftking777]

So hows the progress coming luke?

you cant leave us hangin for this long, we all kinda get stir crazy...

:fruit:

[ZilviaKid]

A really crazy update coming soon.


http://www.blu808.com/datsunrack.jpg
2 weeks is not SOON! argg

[74260zt]

Progress.... ? :mepoke:

[blu808]

Ahh. sorry guys. We have been really busy with other projects.

It will be coming soon.
Luke

[cc4usmc]

Glad to hear you're still workin.

[blu808]

Indeed! Car is about ready to go to the paint shop.

We are about to move into a new location as well.
Good times...

[blu808]

Hi everyone. Time for another update. The car is at the paint shop getting some pro quality work done.


They are primer filling the entire car and blocking the entire car for a perfectly straight finish.

Here are some teaser shots.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-30-09002.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-30-09008.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-30-09006.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-30-09010.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/turboskeet/01-30-09012.jpg

The car should be painted early next week (feb-09).

Thanks to everyone for your patience. We have also moved into a new shop location in Campbell, CA. Expect many more projects in the future.

Also complete project build ups on our new website.

Blu808 - Performance Engineering and Innovation (http://www.BLU808.com)


Thanks.
Luke

[ManoNegra]

nice, shit's tits, ass and a twin sister.
can't wait to see it complete

[tricky_ab]

Damn this is going to be SWEET!!!

[Rapier46]

a couple of those rear pics remind me of 60's mustang rear ends.

[Ceepo]

Just lettin you know, your website isnt working, i click on builds and it dont work lol... just a heads up :)

[blueshark123]

whats the status on the build blu i know it has been moving along

[blu808]

Thanks guys. The build section of our website should be back up in about 2 weeks.
Along with some major updates.
Car is painted, Being assembled, all suspension, brakes, ect is on the car, engine is going in this week.

Color is Daytona Blue. Sorry for the pic quality.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v646/44/98/553679102/n553679102_1562643_5297.jpg

[shift_240]

wow great! nice build. :bowrofl:

[gotspins13]

love the color=]
im going chestnut brown on my coupe

[roco]

have to say luke top noch work as usual, i like what ur doing with the subframe. i have and idea how ur gona finish it, but i wana wait and see, :bow: keep it up dude.

[tricky_ab]

Nice colour, thanks for keeping us updated!

[xs240]

omg update the site already! I cant wait lol

[J_B]

This evening, I dropped off some accessories for the car and wanted to see the overall progress. Since I had my camera in hand, i decided to take some pictures and update the build thread for everyone's enjoyment. I have to say, the process has been long, but i know its totally worth the wait. Enjoy the pictures:

Hottttt:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4286.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4293_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4288_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4318_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4316_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4305.jpg

Front Brake/Suspension:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4292_1.jpg

Rear Brake/Suspension:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4296_1.jpg

Engine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4301_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4299_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4302.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4290_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4289_1.jpg

Motor mounts:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4313_1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4312.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/joseph26/260z/IMG_4303.jpg

They are working on the crossmember as we speak so stay tune for another update very soon! From what he explained to me, you want to check it out!

[GSXRJJordan]

^^^ My lord, that came out unbelievably well. Go Luke!!

[wgJoY]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!

[bo2o]

this looks like the car thats in wangan midnight haha.

put some deep ass watanabe and they might use your car to be in a movie...

[blackej7]

Looks amazing!

[bardabe]

Looks allot like the devils Z, haha

[kalypso123]

wow... lets go!

[mcjc11]

nice build....i saw you rifting at HIN in april....gotta admit that was nice...i never expected it to be a corvette engine...

[tricky_ab]

this looks like the car thats in wangan midnight haha.

put some deep ass watanabe and they might use your car to be in a movie...

HAHA I was thinking the same thing when I had seen the new pictures! I love it!

[96Turbo]

paint looks ten feet deep!!!!

keep up the good work. It's gonna be gooooood

[rossfashow]

wow, impressive build thread

[gsxr141]

wow! that's awesome

[mishimoto]

Very impressive project! I was actually thinking about building something like this over the winter :)

[onehundredoctane]

wow. great work.

[PoorMans180SX]

Is it just me or are all nice S30's daytona blue?

Please tell me that's not the factory black finish on that intake manifold. It's going to flake off and negate all that lovely work.

Everything else looks super fresh though. I want to see it done.

[blu808]

Thanks.

That is the factory paint on the intake manifold.

[kouki2g0]

Dude you're car almost looks like mine but your suspension setup is nice.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/kouki2g0/240z01color.jpg

[shinhed]

Amazing.
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[ericcastro]

......epic for sure....this is the type of shit that keeps me coming back to zilvia...not the OMGWTF LOOK AT MY GLITTER PINKED STICKER PAINT..



real work that comes from the O.G enthusiasts. Cant wait to see what you have Luke up your sleeve on this one.

Are you talking about me????

[Impact Black]

this is my dream build right here. I just picked up my 70 240Z and can't wait to get her torn down.

Keep up the awesome work

[wax]

Wow thats a nice car

Im doing a 260z with an rb26 in it now
nothing like this one but i found this searching the web

Beautiful

[kalypso123]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/kouki2g0/240z01color.jpg

pretty sick, i like sp1's on datsuns the most tho

[wow-thats-a-cool-car]

Soooo when is this car gonna be done?

Did the owner run out of money or something?

[tricky_ab]

Who knows...I hear that some members have lives outside of Zilvia....

[blu808]

Car is coming together nicely. Just been waiting on parts, and finishing other projects.

[SR_Vlurs]

love the thread man any more pics? :)

[94cc0rd]

that paint looks awesome! kouki2go ur car looks sick too!

[Sandersb4671]

What ever happened to this build?

[GSXRJJordan]

I did a full chassis harness and Mil-spec engine harness, as well as an audio system/alarm/power windows/power door locks for this car a couple months ago. It's wearing some sweet CCW Classic's with Hankook R-S3's all around and with a custom aluminum pan, they're able to use a 260Z engine cradle that Luke's modding to keep the steering rack positioned where it's supposed to be.

Should be rolling around under it's own power after Formula D Irwindale (Luke's prepared Conrad's Camaro for the big show and his own S14 for Pro-Am Nationals), and finished shortly thereafter.

[tricky_ab]

Any updated pictures?

[stonehac]

Glad to see you post here. Your engine bay is my current screen saver at the shop. Really diggin the radiator, intake mani, and fmic, along with the turbo setup, engine, engine bay, interior, body, wheels, etc. lol

rb26 drag datsun 260Z - YouTube (http://youtu.be/fOrwejM2eQU)

Just looking for an update on this car. I'm taking it was finished?

Current state of my project.

RB26 Datsun 260Z drag / street car. - YouTube (http://youtu.be/dJS713pFDXY)

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt203/stonehac77/pepboyscarshow.jpg