April 9, 20222 yr Author comment_639159 Minor setback: brakes are being a bugger. im guessing I didn’t tighten the brake lines to the BMC so it leaked into the engine bay. I’ll have to repaint. Not a big issue. as for the bleeding, I’ll have a mechanic friend come over with his tools to help bleed the brakes… this car is DRY. moving onto installing portions of the interior. I have door panel assemblies coming in for the driver door. I’ll need to repair the passenger door handle, the linkage is broke and I’ll need to hunt down the part. I did find a bra lol Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-639159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 10, 20222 yr Author comment_639203 Focused on installing the interior door panels today. Parts came in! The door panels needed a bit of TLC so I used plastic glue to secure the peeling leather trim. I tried to tape the interior trim due to peeling chrome…. But wasn’t working with the masking tape. I soft sanded the chrome trim down and hand painted the chrome silver. I think it came out ok. Passenger door handle is broken. Waiting for a new handle and lock to come in to do the repair. I’ll do some more research to see if the linkage is salvageable. Edited April 10, 20222 yr by MM569457 Error Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-639203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 11, 20222 yr Author comment_639227 Took the time and used Vice grips to help remove the exhaust. I’m keeping these two clamp/connectors so I can put the new exhaust onto the car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-639227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 17, 20222 yr Author comment_639424 Had a mechanic friend stop by yesterday to help with the brakes. Brake hoses, which I didn’t swap out, were trashed. We ended up replacing them and we were able to bleed the brakes. in addtion, the clutch slave cylinder was installed while I turned my back. I advised my friend “you don’t know what you are getting into” but he figured it out once the cursing started. so now I’ll focus on lubing the locks on the car, then onto assembling the engine, clutch, and transmission Edited April 17, 20222 yr by MM569457 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-639424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 18, 20222 yr Author comment_639432 Quick review of what’s been accomplished so far from when I started on this 280Z: Remove and clean fuel tank-Completed remove rear end/install R200-Completed new fuel filter/fuel pump-Completed New fuel line (possibly)-Rubber parts/Completed new tires/wheels-Completed brake job-Completed To Do: bushings- (heard I need to replace and not necessary) drop in Rebello w/5 speed transmission additional to do not anticipated: Repair passenger door handle install new motor mounts repair locks fresh paint install HVAC minor odds/ends new exhaust new radiator I still have the old OEM radiator… debating if I want to keep it and pair it with the rebello. I guess it be that way sometimes. Edited April 18, 20222 yr by MM569457 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-639432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 20222 yr Author comment_640443 Tried to repair the lock cylinders. Removed the driver door panel and trim to work on it. It’s trashed. The uninstalled passenger cylinder was functional. in a move of genius I reversed the latches and installed the functional cylinder on the drivers door. Additionally installed the new handle for the passenger door with the seized cylinder. It ideal reinstalling the seized cylinder but whatever. It be like that sometimes. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-640443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 27, 20222 yr Author comment_640916 The job gave us a family day today so we can have a 4 day weekend for Memorial Day. Took today removing the EFI cables. relatively easy, I did use a door clip remove to disconnect electric connections and fuses. Made short work of it. EFI is now removed and I’m ready to work on assembling the engine, transmission, and clutch. clutch slave cylinder was installed last weekend. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-640916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 2, 20222 yr Author comment_641195 Ok guys I need some guidance. I’m about to mate the transmission, clutch, flywheel, and engine together. From what I gather I will need to purchase; *new engine mount insulators *engine mounts *bolts to add transmission to engine Not sure if I need bolts for clutch or additional parts. Any guidance would be appreciated! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-641195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 2, 20222 yr comment_641197 Check to make sure the motor mounts seat down correctly. There's some that don't let the peg line up and drop down into the hole. I used a rope and a wooden handle to fit up the gear shift hole to help pull the transmission up from inside the car. When I got it up where I wanted it I tied the handle down onto the tunnel inside the cabin to hold it in place. This picture may help... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-641197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 3, 20222 yr Author comment_641212 Ok I’ll keep that in mind. May need a new flywheel. This one is a used aluminum flywheel. It does have a replaceable friction plate.. I’ll need to see where I can find one. Edited June 3, 20222 yr by MM569457 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-641212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 3, 20222 yr comment_641214 2 hours ago, MM569457 said: Ok I’ll keep that in mind. May need a new flywheel. This one is a used aluminum flywheel. It does have a replaceable friction plate.. I’ll need to see where I can find one. That looks like you could have it resurfaced? My machinest measured the depth around the friction disc's screw holes and said there was enough for a light cut. Hopefully your's is too. Well maybe you could just get some shorter screws. Looks pretty shallow on some??? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-641214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
June 3, 20222 yr comment_641216 I wonder if it's possible to flip it over and use the other side? It may be fresh and useable? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/60341-resurrecting-a-1977-280z/?&page=11#findComment-641216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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