I thought I was done with Z cars

September 19, 20231 yr

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I told the painter to fit the fiberglass (aftermarket ) headlight scoops. He didn't and they fit like crap. Best case only they will need to be redone.

I wonder what people that have zero mechanical ability do with their free time? 🤣

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September 19, 20231 yr

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Really great work you are doing! I like your part number on the moustache bar - came out nice.

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September 19, 20231 yr

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13 hours ago, inline6 said:

Really great work you are doing! I like your part number on the moustache bar - came out nice.

Thanks! Some things have really turned out nice. Most of the good stuff will never get seen, like the underneath and the wiring harness. Hopefully I can get the bodywork adjusted to my liking. Aftermarket parts are tough.

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September 24, 20231 yr

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Pretty impressive this hatch strut still works after 51 years. Just dont make those things like that anymore.

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September 25, 20231 yr

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10 hours ago, emccallum said:

Pretty impressive this hatch strut still works after 51 years. Just dont make those things like that anymore.

I have had the same thought many times myself, my 240z is 52 1/2 years old and has a still working hatch strut. When i bought my 280zx in september 2013 they (as there are 2) also still worked in a warm garage.. haha but later i had to get me some new ones as they became very weak.. I got 2 reserve 240z struts but they are not fitting on a 280zx .. 👿

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September 29, 20231 yr

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On 9/18/2023 at 6:35 PM, emccallum said:

I told the painter to fit the fiberglass (aftermarket ) headlight scoops. He didn't and they fit like crap. Best case only they will need to be redone.

I wonder what people that have zero mechanical ability do with their free time? 🤣

So the aftermarket is reproducing the original fiberglass headlight buckets?

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September 29, 20231 yr

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13 minutes ago, Racer X said:

So the aftermarket is reproducing the original fiberglass headlight buckets?

Yes. Seem to be good quality.

https://www.thezstore.com/product/3354/fiberglass-headlight-case-right-70-78-240z-260z-280z

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February 3, 20241 yr

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Finally to the finish line. Just waiting on some plastic rivets to finish the interior. I took it for an extended drive today. Really runs nice. The transmission shifts fantastic. The guy I took it to did an awesome job.

I need to aim the headlights and a few other minor things, but I am calling it done (for now).