Thought I would start a thread in lieu of finally getting my 71 running this weekend!!!!

The car had been in a 5 year hiatus before I bought it, and due to other projects has sat for another 2 years while in my possession.

But on this memorial day weekend I was determined to get as much done as possible with the single goal of getting it going.

The car came with a l28 head l24 combo:sick:, which also happened to be missing a valve guide. The engine was swapped out for an l24 block early e88 head courtesy of CL.

I installed the engine a while back, had the SU's rebuilt, and toyed with ideas of elec ignition.

Yesterday, with everything hooked up, stock points distributor installed it started right up and rev'd great! Never mind the clould of smoke!

Today we installed the E12-80 distributor and did some further syncing of the the carbs. Idles really well,

Really happy with the progress! As any running Z gets the nod in my book :D

Future plans ? Just to get it on the road again. Brakes and clutch need to be gone through, Have ordered both slave and master clutch cylinders, as were both shot.

Theres some pics

Suspension work mostly complete.... Weather is getting better for it.

The 'refresh' is quickly becoming a restore!

Pulled fenders off in order to get the front end done right.

Dirt goes everywhere when cleaning out these areas. But will be 10lbs lighter when all put back together.

Painted both sides/ Looking better

Looking good, feels good when you start painting and you can see the results of all that cleaning, sanding etc.

Thanks Eurodat, Painting is a good feeling.

Bought another 280Z donor car. Will be using its brakes, motor and diff.

Thanks Eurodat, Painting is a good feeling.

Bought another 280Z donor car. Will be using its brakes, motor and diff.

Looks like the donor has already had a brake upgrade with the Toyota calipers up front. Does it still have the rear drums or is there a discs upgrade for the rear? Just interested in what combination the PO used.

Looking at the photo of the donor frame rail. It doesnt look to bad rust wise, but thats going by one photo.

Nice find, turbo engine with a 71C tranny:D

Chas

Edited May 14, 201311 yr by EuroDat

Yes, donor car is very much rust free. Drums on the rear. ):

Looks like red Tokico springs also

Hey Rich,

Yes Tokicos all round, hoping to swap out the front struts.

Made an effort to clean up the gearbox after work. Much cleaner.

And a T5. Lucky bastardLOL

You call that a donor car. You guys are so lucky

Haha, yes I got very lucky with this one. I pulled out the LSD the other day.

Front end back together (: