Been gone but back now WARNING ALOT OF PICS

[carguyinok]

Hello my fellow ZED heads! I have been gone from here for awhile with the Z sitting in storage. I had found myself working on far to many projects. So, knowing how picky I am going ta be about my 240Z I just put it in storage and got a few other projects outa the way first.

Here was one that took some time away from the Z. But I will say it was worth it!

1940 Pontiac

This is how I found it tucked away in a barn.

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First checking for rust with none found

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Alot of dirty work later

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After I shot the black & installed a visor

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Now alittle red after dulling out the black

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Then move into the motor 1958 327 chevy with a few screws that I messed with & put on the bottle.

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Then the graphics went on.

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[carguyinok]

In the end it was worth every bit of the work.

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[carguyinok]

Another one thats kept the Z back was my Buell.

This is what I started with. 2000 M2 cyclone Buell/Harley

AKA Harleys 100HP unicycle.

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First custom job I did on it.

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Then went for a new look the next year

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After getting picked up @ over 130mph on one wheel I have taken too the cruiser bike and going chopper with the buell.

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O yah, almost forgot the 4X4 projects

My dodge rock n trail rig.

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Anyway, now that those are done I think it time for getting the dust blown off the Z and getting her done.

As you can see I do enjoy the toys and dont mind alittle work. So, soon I will have her at the shop and moving forward. I think you can understand why I wasnt on here alot. I know this is a ZED site and my mind was in other things for a few. So, back into ZED HEAD mode I go!!!!

We should have our Extreme Machines site up and running soon. Sorry....... Gota love hackers!!!!

[Garagegoon]

Hello from Kansas... its good to see another Z builder and owner thats into american iron as well. I am building a 72 240, but, work has slowed due to finding a 50 Merc that has grabbed my attention...

[carguyinok]

LMAO, I know how that works. Keep up the hard work. Also I do have a few parts here n there. So being we are so close keep me in mind if your looking for anything.

[mattlg09]

talk to me about the paint job on that pontiac looking to paint my Z around that color!

[Mike]

Lovin the Buell... nice work!

[carguyinok]

TY on the Buell. It was my baby for awhile. But I have had it with Harly and their lack of parts for these bikes. After I was picked off for my 100+ one wheel action I let her sit for the winter. Pull it out in the spring and the rear wheel bearings are bad. So, off ta Harley I go.... They look up the part numbers and say $438.00 up front please and they will be here in 3 months. So, needless ta say I gave them the single finger goodbye and bought my V-star the next week. Now the buell is being parted other then the motor n trans for my new hardtail chopper.

For the paint on the pont. :embarrass: Please dont do as I did on the pont. for your Z!!!!! I was looking for a paint that would stand the test of time, high heat, sun fade, and that I could age easy. So after alittle testing I bought a bunch of bulk high heat BBQ grill paint and shot it with that. Then after a few hours of wetsanding for age spots it was time for the scallops. Dark red first then wet sanding almost all that off. I shot them again with a med red and more sanding. Then again with a near pink red and more sanding untill they looked like they had been on since the 50's sitting in the sun. I also did the same with all the lettering and numbers. Sanding it all till you could almost see the paint under them.

Not easy work. But worth it!!! I spent a summer hitting car shows with her. She alway took home a prize within the top 5. Most where 2nd place two 1st place wins and at the Joplin MO. airfest show it took 4th over all. That was a show with over 1250 cars from twin turbo vipers ta early 1900 fords. So, yah I have some pride in that for starting with BBQ paint!!!!!