The Way Back Machine- 1972 240z - 113 Froggy Green

[git]

Hello my fellow Z friend in Houston!!

We absolutely have to meet up and have brew or two...

I am in the market to get my car repainted and from the looks of your job, I may have found my shop! Can we chat!

by the way your car is just stunning

Love me some diamond tucked interior

Love to get together and discuss all things 240z. I'm in the Rice University area and actually own a little cafe, so I'll buy. The car is in the shop until later next week, getting the undercarriage coated and the suspension put back on. I hope to get it home shortly, thereafter to start putting it all back together.

I just picked up my differential yesterday and it looks really good. This thing may never start again, but it sure is going to be shiny!

[Reverend]

That diffy looks so nice! I wouldnt put that under car but on my desktop as paper weight!

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Awesome!

I have off the 27th, lets try to plan it for that day some time if possible.... I will be in touch. I have been wanting to get the Z out of the garage! But next to yours mine is a bucket.

Can you tell me a bit about that shop where you got your car painted?

Also, I live down near Kemah in League city which works for me since I work at Johnson space center. Look forward to chatting git.

[git]

That sounds good. I should be available that day.

I used Classic Cars of Houston to prep and paint the car. i did a lot of the paint removal, where i could, with a combination of chemical stripper and good old fashioned sandpaper. They prepped, straightened, primed and painted the car. I also removed all of the components, nuts, bolts, interior, etc, with the exception of the suspension, so that it could roll while in the shop. I went way overboard and have spent three times as much as i had planned, but I am glad that I did it. It has been really fun, and, while I am biased, I think that Classic Cars of Houston is one of the top paint shops in our region. Their attention to detail is freaky. I highly recommend them, but start limbering up your pocketbook.

Here are a few more pics from the freak show.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Ah yes, car parts on the rug.

You have a loving wife!

[git]

I should have the suspension and wheels back on this weekend at which point I can bring it home for reassembly. Here are a few pics of the undercarriage whilst at the paint shop. I recently re-wrapped the harnesses and also had all of my fuel/brake lines replaced. I can't wait to get this thing back in my garage and find out if I really know what I'm doing.

[DougN]

I already have seller's regret about getting rid of the Panasports, but I will probably try to find some slotted mags that are close to original, yet accommodate a 15" or 16" tire

You can get the American Racing Ansen Sprint wheels in 15", from most tire shops

I run 195/65/R15's and the speedo is even accurate.

Doug

[git]

Wow, that is a pristine Z that you have there. Thanks for the tip on the mags. I will check into them.

[git]

Fingers crossed that we get all of the suspension on today.

[Patcon]

Looks great. I love the way new hardware looks

Charles

[git]

Can anyone tell me if I should install the OEM rear spring spacers (appear to be rubber) when installing new struts. The old struts didn't have spacers on the back struts, but the parts manual calls for them to be used. I'm using basic KYB gas shocks with the Tokiko springs. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm not after any hyper-performance ride. Just going to be mostly driving around town.

Edited September 28, 2013 by git
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[git]

A few pics from the last four weeks. I had a hard time getting the new stainless brake a fuel lines in, but should have that done tomorrow. Engine goes in shortly thereafter. Interior is underway, as well.