Reintroduction: My 260Z 2+2 +pics

[datto_240z]

Hi all, havnt posted here for a good long time. I thought I would just update you all on my project '75 260Z 2+2. Bodywork is just about all done, just another rub back and then i'll start painting. 904 'Moonstone' White.

Quick B/G:

I bought the car for AUD$88 last year regoed and running(poorly). Since then i gave it a tune up and balanced the carbs. And have slowly been stripping it back to bare metal for a respray. The paint was cracked right back to the metal so it was the only way. It was also full of rust! I have cut some out and killed the rest. It owes me maybe AUD$1200 now, and thats after a front air dam, new shockies, another door, paint etc. It was by no means a 'proper' resto, it is too far gone for that. I just want the joy of driviing a Z without the police attenion of having one with very poor paint and bog popping out everywhere!

Ive done everything myself in my spare time(im an apprentice mechanic) and i will be painting it too. Hence the white, covers up the most blemishes!

all the progress is here= http://members.optusnet.com.au/kenbtt/

PICS:

before,

now,

So i'll see ya around the forums!

[sblake01]

I remember you, Chris. You were riding a scooter or moped a couple of years ago. Looks like both you and the car have come a long way.

[Fun_in_my_z]

Looking good. Dont forget to do the engine compartment

[kenz240z]

Looks like your 260 2+2 is coming along quite nicely!

One small word of advice: when you get around to painting the color coat, avoid using newspaper for masking. It contains a lot of paper fibers that can end up in the paint. Take a shopping trip to your local hardware store, you should be able to round up a good roll of proper masking paper, it's brown and heavier than the newspaper, too.

[datto_240z]

Well ive started painting her! Just did 2 panels (only 2 ready at that stage). Came up really well, im pleased with myself!

Next weekend I might paint the roof, rear 1/4, front spoiler, bonnet and some other bits and peices i have ready.

heres a pic anyways

904 'moonstone' white.

[sblake01]

Do you have the center caps for your wheels? Same ones I have (see avitar). If not, they are still available or at least they were 6 months ago when I checked. Part no. 40343-P6700 at http://www.nismoparts.com for $19.55 USD+shipping.

[datto_240z]

Ive painted a fair bit more now. Just need to repair(replace) the passenger B pillar and then ill paint that rear 1/4 panel. Ill reassemble most of it next weekend and give it all another few coats. Cant wait to drive it again!