Posted January 27, 20196 yr Popular Post comment_566826 Hi Guys. My name is Kent and I am a long time lurker here. I have several 240z project cars - none completed - but lots of ambition ....but that’s a story for a whole different thread probably. I started this car a few years back and, skipping to the point, I recently realized that I needed to take a step backwards in order to go forwards. I had replaced the floors and fabricated some new floor rails, but I realized that it would be nearly impossible to replace the front rails and firewall rust without stabilizing the entire chassis. Plus the rad support was repaired poorly by a previous owner at some point. Rotisserie was out of the question - way too much rust... Here she is on the completed jig .... a The jig was made from 2 x 2 x 1/8 tubing. It supports the chassis at stock suspension and drivetrain points - front swaybar, front crossmember, trans tunnel, and both side of the rear differential mounting point. I also added a support for the front strut tower, and across the door openings as I will be cutting out a lot of the firewall and the front rails. All the dimensions are available in the FSM. It is bolted (not welded) to the chassis. The whole structure is very rigid and I think that the firewall and frame rail replacement is going to zip right along. Here’s how she came together, in pictures .... hopefully this inspires someone else to get back on the horse. Cheers! e ; Edited January 27, 20196 yr by ConVerTT Deleted extra pics Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 27, 20196 yr comment_566828 You need to come out into the light! You have some neat stuff going on it sounds like. Cliff Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 27, 20196 yr comment_566830 Pictures don't work for me. It's best to upload them to the site. There they will remain even if Photobucket or any other hosting site sucks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 27, 20196 yr Author comment_566831 I hope I fixed the pics? Still learning to drive, sorry Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 27, 20196 yr Author comment_566834 31 minutes ago, siteunseen said: You need to come out into the light! You have some neat stuff going on it sounds like. Cliff Thanks! I have more ambition than skill, but I am stubborn at least ? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 28, 20196 yr comment_566835 Two big thumbs up for Kent posting his build(s). We have been friends for a while now and I can vouch for his collection of awesome 240’s, 300’s, and a few other tasty exotic morsels too! zKars can also chime in here as well. He has known Kent longer than I have. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 28, 20196 yr comment_566836 They work now. Nice looking work space Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 28, 20196 yr comment_566838 Hey Kent, Welcome to the forum, I know a kindred spirit when I see one, very nice jig, that will be a straight car by the time you're done. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 28, 20196 yr comment_566839 Pretty awesome talent on display with that jig. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 28, 20196 yr Author comment_566842 9 minutes ago, grannyknot said: Hey Kent, Welcome to the forum, I know a kindred spirit when I see one, very nice jig, that will be a straight car by the time you're done. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Thanks! The old 240 was actually surprisingly straight given how rusty she is. It was actually quite a nice car once. Unfortunately when the owner passed away the car was left sitting in tall grass so ... ??? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
January 28, 20196 yr Author comment_566843 36 minutes ago, wheee! said: Two big thumbs up for Kent posting his build(s). We have been friends for a while now and I can vouch for his collection of awesome 240’s, 300’s, and a few other tasty exotic morsels too! zKars can also chime in here as well. He has known Kent longer than I have. Haha - thanks Mark! Now that I am rolling, I am going to try to FINISH one LOL! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-566843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 2, 20196 yr Author comment_569819 So the front rails are basically done. The jig is working really well. I can’t over-emphasize the benefits of having the car plumb, level and locked when it needs major surgery. Aligning the new rails was pretty straight-forward once they were fabbed up. Details here. ... Managed to true up the floors slighty as well. Now just need to do the battery patch, firewall repairs, rad support and (redo) the inner rockers and she will be ready to go on the rotisserie ???. Please stay tuned .... Edited March 2, 20196 yr by ConVerTT Typo Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/61482-240z-gets-jiggy/#findComment-569819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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