Restoration of HLS30-12070

[CW240Z72]

Few more updates on the Z. Worked on rebuilding the quarter windows, finished up the vapor canister install, and got the antenna/speaker bracket in. Next I’ll get the wiring harness routed and have the hatch area just about done. 

 

Edited July 28, 2021 by CW240Z72

[CW240Z72]

Before and after for the gas fill area on the Z. Everything replated with new rubber bits to finish it off. 

[CanTechZ]

Amazing attention to detail. Very inspiring.

[CW240Z72]

Restored wiper linkage and motor mounting bracket, along with the Honda wiper motor upgrade. A jumper harness was made so that from the firewall forward the wiring would appear stock. Harness also allows for easy replacement of motor if it should ever fail.

[dutchzcarguy]

When i look at the pic above.... i would make a cable from the white connector straight into the motor.. all those connectors.. it's like modern cars.. to much connectors..to much failing!

[CW240Z72]

2 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said:

When i look at the pic above.... i would make a cable from the white connector straight into the motor.. all those connectors.. it's like modern cars.. to much connectors..to much failing!

The idea for the amount of connections was to allow the motor to be unplugged and swapped out without splicing into the harness. There’s also a 30 amp relay in the system that’s needed for proper function. It’s not a simple wire to wire connection for this upgrade unfortunately. 

[CW240Z72]

Wiper motor and linkage installed for good. Was happy to see that the original wiper motor cover fit on the Honda unit nicely for a very “original” look. 

[grannyknot]

I don't think I've ever seen a wiper motor cover like that before, only the vinyl bag type cover and that's on 240z's through to 280z's.

[CanTechZ]

@grannyknot My 7/70 has one.

Edited August 10, 2021 by CanTechZ

[jfa.series1]

1 hour ago, CanTechZ said:

@grannyknot My 7/70 has one.

Ditto. Honda upgrade hiding inside, Dave Irwin's relay in the wiring.

[dutchzcarguy]

9 hours ago, grannyknot said:

I don't think I've ever seen a wiper motor cover like that before,

I agree, maybe those plastic caps are honda? As far i've seen Datsun had the plastic bag..

[CW240Z72]

3 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said:

I agree, maybe those plastic caps are honda? As far i've seen Datsun had the plastic bag..

Plastic cover is 100% original to the car. Second Z I’ve had with one, as it was for both CanTechZ and jfa.series1 above.