March 27, 20232 yr Author Popular Post comment_651799 Motor/trans installed yesterday. It sure takes a lot of tipping to get it to slide in. I had a good helper and got it in without scraping the hood latch or rad support. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-651799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 28, 20232 yr comment_651838 Ernest, You're killing me! I feel like I'm sitting still 😉 Looks great! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-651838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 28, 20232 yr Author comment_651847 @Patcon you have a ton more projects than me! Thanks again for the help. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-651847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
March 29, 20232 yr comment_651853 You're very welcome. Glad to help Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-651853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 20231 yr Author comment_652113 A little progress this weekend, but nothing significant. I am still waiting on my carbs to come back from Ztherapy. Hopefully in a week or so. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-652113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20231 yr Author comment_652281 Carbs are due back from Ztherapy next week. I rigged up a temporary fuel supply as I dont want to install the tank until after the exterior bodywork and paint. This a temp tank for testing motorcycles I found online. I learned that water will in fact run out of the manifolds if you fill it up with water without the carbs in place 🙂 . Good thing I filled with distilled water for the initial start and testing. For now, I am going to keep the manifold water lines. I debated blocking them off or adding a bypass hardline, but I am going to go with stock and see how it works out. Old muffler/exhaust cleaned up and installed. Fit is very good. I fully expect the muffler to be toast, but I am not going to order one until I am certain. The header and pipes are very solid. Little by little it goes back together. Once I get it running, it is headed to a frame machine to double check it. I was having some issues with the front right fender/hood alignment and decided it may have had more contact than previously thought. Happy Easter!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-652281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 8, 20231 yr comment_652283 Looks great! Happy Easter! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-652283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 30, 20231 yr comment_656514 I like the undercoat finish you achieved. What product did you use? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-656514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 30, 20231 yr Author comment_656515 5 minutes ago, inline6 said: I like the undercoat finish you achieved. What product did you use? It was a raptor liner kit, then sprayed silver over it. I used it under the fenders and inside the doors. I had one or two small places that we missed with the Raptor liner. I touched them up with some regular undercoat. In those areas the silver did not react well and left a yellow tint. I guess it is was the oil in the undercoating. The raptor liner is made to be able to overcoat with color. Your car is looking great! Mine should be finished this week from paint. I am trying hard to keep up to your standards, but you are setting a really high bar!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-656515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 31, 20231 yr comment_656524 These pictures are really good for my OCD ( kidding ) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-656524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 18, 20231 yr Author comment_657218 Starting the slow process of reassembly. Here's some gas tank porn: I have some braided fuel hose I am going to install. Anyone have a picture of the correct routing of the small fuel return rubber hose. This just doesnt look right: Thanks! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-657218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 19, 20231 yr comment_657224 Looks great! You're making great progress! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67335-i-thought-i-was-done-with-z-cars/?&page=9#findComment-657224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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