1970 240z uk project

[Patcon]

Looks like ST sway bars. Do you like them?

[Jason240z]

15 hours ago, Patcon said:

Looks like ST sway bars. Do you like them?

A) Yes, as in the rear fit is great for me

B ) No as I need to measure what movement i've got on the front before the bar hits the rail, a little more thought would be nice.  I actually fixed the rear problems, as one link should be longer than the other to prevent pre tensioning the bar(due to the mounting areas being flipped on the pressings on the control arms.  However lets see how they work.  The rear might be a a couple of MM too thick, although its thinner than other places offered!

Edited November 11, 2019 by Jason240z

[Jason240z]

edited for better English!

[Jason240z]

Not much progress as i'm waiting on a few bits arriving and some time to do stuff.

Got a v5 and Reg number which is ace.

spent some time farting about deciding on wheel colour for its main wheels.



Thought I had decided, however still not sure.




Got a decent LHD dash.





Got some tyres, managed to get them at a more sensible price than normal, i'm very pleased as they look so good, have amazing 'performance' reviews.



https://classic.michelin.com/en/Classic-Tyre-range/MXV3-A

195/65/14.

Also decided on a gearbox. Thanks to Alan T ;

from a 1972 KGC10 model Skyline GT showroom option 5-speed.
Ratios 3.321, 2.077, 1.308, 1.000, 0.864 and 3.382 reverse, It is an FS5C71-B flanged output transmission with Servo type synchros.

Sold a load of spare bits to free up cash for all the above, met a couple of club members which was nice. Feels nice to de-clutter also.

A few bits being made, so I can properly put the running gear in, might actually get an engine in it next year.

[Jason240z]

As a glacial update..... life has got in the way over the past few years, the below brings me to where I'm at....

Disc bells and brackets designed

 

 

 

painted up the front panel 'factory style'

 

 

 

had the radiator treated to a triple pass copper core.  had a bit of a faff getting the finish correct on it. got there in the end.

 

fitted the rear bumper

 

 

antagonised over seats for a few years(Sorry Alan T!).  However using one of his pics I managed to get something made in the same sort of 'feel'.

The dream

What I ended up with 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 4, 2022 by Jason240z

[Jason240z]

you'll spot the laser measure, I've got these sitting lower than standard seats.  however they still need to go a little lower due to them not 'squashing' as much.

brake clearance.  280mm under 14" wheels

 

 

Cleaned up the tank and had it painted 

 

had some detailed bits made

Driveshafts shorted

 

 

[Captain Obvious]

4 hours ago, Jason240z said:

had some detailed bits made

Now that's cool. You had those silk screened? That couldn't have been cheap.

[Jason240z]

5 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

Now that's cool. You had those silk screened? That couldn't have been cheap.

It wasn't bad to be honest, a guy in Eastern Europe did them, worked out about $70.

[Captain Obvious]

Wow. That's way cheaper than I would have predicted. Did he supply the stock material as well? Cut them out to shape?

Looking at the pics, it appears to be black and red sick screening on a white plastic substrate? Are they thicker than the originals?