I just have to say, this thread is epic!

Thank you! And welcome to the forum!

Now come work on mine.... 

 

 

Wow that looks better than what I had to start with!

Well, that's what I thought.... but upon doing a small test area for paint removal over the rear quarter i encountered 4 layers of paint and primer and some heavy bondo around a replaced lower quarter panel.... This is not a "virgin" restoration apparently!! Your thread will be my bible for restoring my Z.

 

A million thank you's for documenting your extremely well done project! 

 

....and if you ever feel like coming for a drive north, you will have a warm reception at the Edmonton Z Car Club!

Just curious... what has your timeline been? When did you start and how many hours/month have you put in?

Well, that's what I thought.... but upon doing a small test area for paint removal over the rear quarter i encountered 4 layers of paint and primer and some heavy bondo around a replaced lower quarter panel.... This is not a "virgin" restoration apparently!! Your thread will be my bible for restoring my Z.

 

A million thank you's for documenting your extremely well done project! 

 

....and if you ever feel like coming for a drive north, you will have a warm reception at the Edmonton Z Car Club!

 

Thanks for the invite! Canada is on my bucket list.

 

Just curious... what has your timeline been? When did you start and how many hours/month have you put in?

 

Well I started back in September '13. So about a year and a half. I couldn't tell you the amount of hours put into it, but I will say there was many long weekends involved and a few hours a night. I would guess roughly 10 - 20 hours a week.

I got a new windshield and my rear hatch glass installed yesterday. I opted to have the professionals come out and do this job. Im glad I did because they did an amazing job. I used the Precision seals that I got with my weatherstrip kit and they thought they worked great. No gaps or anything. Still trying to decide to reinstall the metal trim.....

 

 

 

 

 

It's coming along great Matt! You'll be leaving me in the dust with that rebello in no time!

Cool, and a working rear defrost?

It's coming along great Matt! You'll be leaving me in the dust with that rebello in no time!

Hey Coe how you been? You still need to bring yours up so I can check it out. I need to ride in a Z its been forever.  ::

Cool, and a working rear defrost?

 

Yes sir! Its my original rear glass, just cleaned up.

Teaser of tomorrows project.