May 6, 20186 yr comment_548820 Wow Jeff! Way ahead of mine build. Granted I took a couple years off from losing my daughter. But also I’m teaching myself how to weld and do other things since it’s the first time I’m doing this. I’m learning a lot from watching your videos. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 6, 20186 yr comment_548823 48 minutes ago, Perfect240Z said: Wow Jeff! Way ahead of mine build. Granted I took a couple years off from losing my daughter. But also I’m teaching myself how to weld and do other things since it’s the first time I’m doing this. I’m learning a lot from watching your videos. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Sorry for your loss. I find it theraputic putting mine back together, besides it takes my mind off what the future may hold for my 2. Hold them close! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 6, 20186 yr Author comment_548834 2 hours ago, Perfect240Z said: Wow Jeff! Way ahead of mine build. Granted I took a couple years off from losing my daughter. But also I’m teaching myself how to weld and do other things since it’s the first time I’m doing this. I’m learning a lot from watching your videos. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Thanks mate. Sorry for your loss, but as esmit says, building a project is a great distraction. I basically taught myself along the way, and I love learning new skills. That is the great thing about YouTube. Whenever i have the next thing to tackle and I have never done it before, I just watch a few videos and give it a go. I think most people have no idea of what they are capable of if the just put their mond to it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 6, 20186 yr comment_548837 Sorry for your loss. I find it theraputic putting mine back together, besides it takes my mind off what the future may hold for my 2. Hold them close! Thanks, I have since had 2 boys. So I have solely focused on them since I feel like I shouldn’t give up anytime away from them. I have started slowly back in on the Z, plus I acquired another one that just needs some maintenance to be road worthy. I think they each can have one now at least. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 6, 20186 yr comment_548839 Thanks mate. Sorry for your loss, but as esmit says, building a project is a great distraction. I basically taught myself along the way, and I love learning new skills. That is the great thing about YouTube. Whenever i have the next thing to tackle and I have never done it before, I just watch a few videos and give it a go. I think most people have no idea of what they are capable of if the just put their mond to it. Thanks Jeff, yep it is but it was hard also on my wife so I couldn’t leave her side. But since I now have two little boys and I have gotten a second Z that I could drive. The project is back on, just slow to getting back into it.Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 6, 20186 yr Author comment_548843 1 hour ago, Perfect240Z said: Thanks Jeff, yep it is but it was hard also on my wife so I couldn’t leave her side. But since I now have two little boys and I have gotten a second Z that I could drive. The project is back on, just slow to getting back into it. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile I wish I had a Z to drive. In fact I have never driven one! Hopefully soon. The prices in Australia seem to be A LOT higher for old Z's than they are over there, so grabbing a couple now sounds like a good idea. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 6, 20186 yr comment_548845 5 minutes ago, Home Built by Jeff said: I wish I had a Z to drive. In fact I have never driven one! Hopefully soon. The prices in Australia seem to be A LOT higher for old Z's than they are over there, so grabbing a couple now sounds like a good idea. Dear Jeff, driving a z or any other vintage sports car is an acquired taste. while mine has power windows, door locks, AC ect however its no match for any modern form of transport, it rude, its crude, its too low, the suspension is too stiff, there is no power steering, the power is not street friendly (it explodes in at 4500 rpm and does not quit) On a positive note....unlike driving any other form of a modern transport you will have a hard time wiping that stupid grin off your face every time you (will) drive it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 7, 20186 yr Author comment_548848 19 minutes ago, tzagi1 said: Dear Jeff, driving a z or any other vintage sports car is an acquired taste. while mine has power windows, door locks, AC ect however its no match for any modern form of transport, it rude, its crude, its too low, the suspension is too stiff, there is no power steering, the power is not street friendly (it explodes in at 4500 rpm and does not quit) I am with on on driving classic cars. I much prefer them. Basically all modern cars drive the same, compared to classics, where every car has it's own little quirks and personality. I have 4 classic cars from the early 70's but the only one that is on the road is my Bug, and although it is super slow, I make excuses to drive it because it is so much more fun than the new stuff. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 7, 20186 yr comment_548849 Takes one to know one...there is a certain "je ne se quoi" of the "early" times of motoring. I bought my first 240z in the late 80's.....and not tired of them yet. Next time you are in my neck of the wood.....come on down for a test drive. bring the misses along. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 7, 20186 yr comment_548885 14 hours ago, tzagi1 said: Dear Jeff, driving a z or any other vintage sports car is an acquired taste. while mine has power windows, door locks, AC ect however its no match for any modern form of transport, it rude, its crude, its too low, the suspension is too stiff, there is no power steering, the power is not street friendly (it explodes in at 4500 rpm and does not quit) On a positive note....unlike driving any other form of a modern transport you will have a hard time wiping that stupid grin off your face every time you (will) drive it. SEE THIS PROVES IT!............Our cars are GORGEOUS from any angle!? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-548885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 11, 20186 yr Author comment_549122 This week I continued the body work on my Z and painted the valve cover. Jeff Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-549122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 12, 20186 yr comment_549196 Jeff. I've just gotten a z and she is in need of rust repair etc. I've been watching almost all your videos and love it man well done. Inspiring to learn something new in terms of body work and really dig into the car. Yours is coming along nicely and look forward to the finished product Sent from my SM-N950W using Tapatalk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/58542-home-built-z-full-video-build/?&page=11#findComment-549196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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