Oiluj Posted October 20, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 20, 2012 As posted prior, I'm doing a cosmetic refresh of my neighbor lady's 1972 240Z (automatic). She is retired and the original owner. I still have a bit of work to do, but here's a few pics of where she is today. Plan to put my old slooted mags on the car, as her hubcaps are dented. Another 15 to 20 hours of work and she'll be done ready for the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted October 20, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2012 That's a great looking car, automatic and all. Neighbors with benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 OJ Posted October 20, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) You want to move to my subdivision or close to my house and take some Z projects....... Edited October 20, 2012 by 72 OJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted October 20, 2012 Share #4 Posted October 20, 2012 What all have you done to it - and what remains? The pictures look great..FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) What all have you done to it - and what remains? The pictures look great. Carl B.Exterior:I stripped all exterior parts, (lights, chrome, grill, rear valance, aluminum door ding strips, etc), and took it to Williams Auto body for a re-paint in a dark BRG.Painted rear panels and grill.Re-installed all lightsRe-installed all chrome / exterior metal & badgesInstalled new door seals, hood seal, etc. (Precision rubber kit).Repairs:Did some minor elecrical and mechanical repairs. Installed new Pertronix ignition & coil.Interior:Re-uhpolstered the seats, transsmision tunnel and replaced shift handle. Removed & replaced interior plastic panels in rear seaction, and replaced antenna. Ran speaker wires for future sound upgrade.Dyed sun-faded, interior vinyl and installed chrome stripe on door panels.Removed , cleaned-up & re-installed aluminum threashold plates.Re assembled interior, (about 80% complete).To-Do:Complete fastening down one rear panel.Still need to obtain & install front bumper over-riderInstall tires on old slotted wheelsHood Badge, (have to drill holes)Replace batteryRestore and install interior scuff plates.Some paint touch-up, etc.Detail carChange fluids Edited October 20, 2012 by Oiluj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary in NJ Posted October 21, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 21, 2012 Love the interior. Hate the dash toupee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oiluj Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted October 21, 2012 It's covering the original, cracked dash. Discussed a molded dash top with my neighbor, but she opted for the dash cover.FWIW, I keep a dash cover on mine, to help protect my original, un-cracked dash... It only comes off for car events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted October 21, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 21, 2012 Hi Julio:Man - that is a lot of work and it looks like you have done a very nice job for her. She has to be very pleased to see her Z looking like new again.FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr45 Posted October 23, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Nicely done. Wish my dash was uncracked! Edited October 23, 2012 by mjr45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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