1970 240z uk project

[Jason240z]

to show i've not gone crazy.  This is how the caliper looks behind the wheel.

 

IMG_4734 by jason spencer, on Flickr

 

quite subtle I think.

[grannyknot]

Stealthy. So what was it about the AP calipers that you liked more than the standard Wilwood  stuff?

[Jason240z]

8 hours ago, grannyknot said:

Stealthy. So what was it about the AP calipers that you liked more than the standard Wilwood  stuff?

In no order.

history, quality, looks, fit, details, colour, weight.  The thing that really did it was that their such a proven caliper in all situations.  Look a little more correct also.

[Jason240z]

ETA, The main reason is that a 240z is one of my dream cars, I've also always wanted AP calipers, so i'd put the two together!

[E-tek Restorations]

I see youre also being extorted by PhotoBucket...dirty bastards!

[Jason240z]

Finally got the car back again.  I had to get all the 'new' paint stripped/engine bay shot cleaned and done again as I had Micro blistering.  Killed by joy for the car for a while.

However its back again now, looking better than ever.  Painter did his best to keep the panel edges crisp where I asked.  Engine bay detail on the paint is about 10x better.

[Jason240z]

While its been away, i've been gathering the rest of the parts needed.

I decided to go down the Kameari route for engine parts, good value and the best history for our cars.

The best thing is the weight saving with forged rods and Kameari pistons

 

 

5166g overall vs 6972std.

34.9593495934(ish)% lighter than stock. All rotating mass. Amazing really given that they're both 'budget' options.

 

 

[Jason240z]

Hubs have been made up, struggled with the rears binding, all correct castings and the correct distance piece, ended with with a copper shim to allow nut torque but free rotation.

I've worked out discs for the front.  All fits under a 14" wheel, without wheel spacers.

 

 

Not decided on wheel colour.  I fancy a clash with the orange so I might go a green or gold shade.

 

 

[Jason240z]

To match the intrax suspension, i've got a set of VA-motorsport top mounts.  Give a little more caster/camber, race race proven. 

 

[grannyknot]

Well the paint looks magnificent, such a shame it had to be redone, life is too short for that kind of thing. So now just the reassembly?

[Patcon]

Any ideas what caused the blistering? Rust? Solvent entrapment?

The rotors are cool looking with that fish hook type grooving

[Jason240z]

2 hours ago, Patcon said:

Any ideas what caused the blistering? Rust? Solvent entrapment?

The rotors are cool looking with that fish hook type grooving

Its not rust!  it was 100000% rust free, looks like moisture in the airline for the paint.  Gutted wasn't the word.  it means its spent over 3 years in paint shops!

That's the past though, I can look forward to putting it together now.