1976 280Z Restoration Project

[gwri8]

16 hours ago, wheee! said:

I’m really loving this setup and colour combo. The fluorescent lights cast the green a little more yellow than it is, but ... wow!

 

 

 

 

I concur! Just wait till you get it all painted and out in the sun.  You might find yourself just staring at it.

[Yellow78]

Who is front end steering system is this In the photos. Who shocks are those. It’s an amazing looking front end.


Sent from my iPad using Classic Zcar Club mobile

[wheee!]

Who is front end steering system is this In the photos. Who shocks are those. It’s an amazing looking front end. 

 

Sent from my iPad using Classic Zcar Club mobile

 

Techno Toy Tuning lower front control arm, Arizona Z Car shortened steering knuckle with roll centre adjuster, stock rebuilt steering rack and powder coated anti sway bar, TTT outer and inner tie rod ends, AZC big brake system, TTT tension rods, TTT billet front hubs, and CX racing coil overs on custom welded front struts.

 

[wheee!]

So.... road block. I was tying to hook up the rear anti sway bar with the rear mount AZC dog bone and realized that the stock bar is way too long (from the back of the bar) to the TTT rear lower control arm mounting points.
Is it safe to assume I need a special rear anti sway for rear mounting (instead of in front of the diff)?

[wheee!]

This is the effect I’m trying for  

 

Edited July 31, 2018 by wheee!

[Zed Head]

Doesn't the 240Z use a different bar than the 280Z?  Which type of bar are you using?  Which type is the AZC system designed for?

[wheee!]

I’m not an expert on the 240 by any stretch but I was under the impression the 240 often didn’t have a rear anti sway bar.
No where can I see mentioned that the stock bar from a 280 won’t work with the AZC dog bone. Then again, I can’t find a reference to a different bar other than the pictures showing an ST anti sway.

[Zed Head]

Here's a ref showing the switchover, to the big body style.  I've heard that the AZC guy answers his phone, even though his web site is from the 90's.

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/axle/rear-suspension/71

[wheee!]

I have talked to Dave a few times. I will give him another call tomorrow.

[wheee!]

So I saw this today.... how have I not seen THIS before!!! wow!

http://www.carbonsignalauto.com/product/s30-dashboard-door-panel/

I have emailed them asking for more info, as I can't believe this package sells for $500....

[Zed Head]

Dubai, UAE.  Shipping might be much.  Looks interesting.

[wheee!]

I have friends who have dealt with these guys before and ordered parts for our 370Z's. I didn't know they were making stuff for the S30's as well! Even with slow shipping, half the price of a new dash in stock form is pretty enticing!