She's DONE!!!

[Ed]

It started in March of 2003 and ended August of 05. She started out as a daily driver odometer read X79,850. She was in real good condition having lived her entire life in Southern California.

Just about everything was rebuilt or replaced with new parts. There have been several modifications that I thought would increase comfort and performance. Power windows, power door locks, air conditioning (rotary compressor), tinted windows, carpet, sound proofing, stereo, wheels & tires, suspension, f&r sway bars, L28 engine, 2 1/2" custom exhaust, 5 speed transmission. And trust me the list goes on.

Actually I saved most of my reciepts and have added it all up for you guys.

I'll make this as brief as possible because the list has close to 200 entries.

ENGINE

1981 F54 L28, with flattops, cleaned, flashing & slag removed, balanced, painted black, balanced, ARP rod,cap, head bolts. N42 head, 9.65:1 compression, hardened valve seats, mild & match porting, 3 angle valve job on intake. Schneider racing springs, 270 duration cam. Rebuilt roundtops, 6-1 headers and a custom welded 2 1/2 exhaust with a resonator and a flowmaster exhaust.

Most labor in the carbs and engine building was done by me.

Ballpark $2K

PARTS

I'm talking stuff like wires, nuts, bolts, washers, u-joints, paint, metal, boots, rubber, hoses, lubricants, chrome, glass, and plastic parts. Remember my car was in real good condition so most of the interior was intact. Suspension had NO rust also in excellent condition.

Ballpark 11K

TOOLS

Even though I had a lot of tools to start with there were some that were required for the job so I added them too. Brushes, tape, files, gloves, abrasive, hole punch, bearing packer, ring compressor, taps & dies, sand paper, air compressor, etc...

Ballpark 2K

This is for all you guys that have been following my restoration and won't have a chance to see her at the convention.

I'll add a few more tomorrow. I'll also add these pictures to my gallery.

[lonetreesteve]

Ed,

Congratulations, your car looks great!

[zman525]

HOLY $^!# THATS SO NICE! i have been following your resto the whole time ive been here and let me say congratulations and i absolutely love it. Beautiful paintojob, amazing style, and an amazing engine. I rate this thing 11/10. Once again congrats and enjoy it!!

[jmortensen]

Very pretty Z car. Nice work!

[DatsunZsRule]

Now thats a quality restoration Awesome work man but you are missing something. You need to visit MSA's site and pick yourself up a DATSUN T Shirt LOL

Congratulations on your beautiful Z. Good Restorations are no easy task or cheap

[Alfadog]

Ed,

I too have been following your work for a while now. In fact it was only earlier today I had a look at your old pics in your gallery!

Car looks absolutely fantastic. GORGEOUS paintwork. And that engine... wow, looks just like a REAL LIFE Franklin Mint model. I'm sure you are so proud. You deserve it! I can only begin to imagine how much time, sweat and $$$ went into your restoration. Please make sure to take HEAPS of pictures of the finished product, so we can all drool in envy!!

Congratualtions!

[seerex]

Wow Ed , I am very impressed with the level of quality of the resto. The suspension is very impressive and the attention to detail. Congrats , now go out and drive it and show that beauty off .

[gogriz91]

Beautiful job Ed, thanks for saving another Z and congratulations on a job well done.

[Zrush]

Congratulations Ed, you've done a fantastic job. Have fun at the convention and don't forget to take a picture of your 1st place trophy too.

Vicky

[hls30.com]

Ed,

She is absolutely beautiful!

Will

[ChrisA]

Awesome job Ed. Great looking car. I like the air cleaner housing. Good luck at the show.

Chris

[Aussie Zed]

Yep... That's nice.

Seeing those pics can't help but keep the rest of us motivated!

Nice work!

Jon