Zguy91 Posted February 16, 2012 Share #49 Posted February 16, 2012 Huntsville you say? Thats where I live and I have a hell of a time finding a good body and paint man. How much would he charge me to do my 280z. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-380913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GILDIA Posted March 9, 2012 Share #50 Posted March 9, 2012 Love the color and everything else Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-383553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAL7467 Posted March 11, 2012 Share #51 Posted March 11, 2012 that is a amazing paint job. I will be happy if mine looks half as good when we paint this month. can't wait to see your whole thing put back together...guess I should head to the garage to finnish with the sound deadening on the interior. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-383761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentz Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share #52 Posted March 11, 2012 KAL7467...thanks! We have been making good progress, but are now in a holding pattern waiting for the machine shop to finish the engine. It will be standard stock with new pistons and bearings. I am curious what you are using for the sound deadening material? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-383768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAL7467 Posted March 11, 2012 Share #53 Posted March 11, 2012 I am using fatmat basically a slightly cheaper version of dynomat on pretty much the entire interior and doors. And some closed cell sticky sided foam on the inside of all the plastic parts to keep them from creeking and ratteling. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-383770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiChriS Posted April 19, 2012 Share #54 Posted April 19, 2012 I'm beyond impress with this build progress and that paint job is fantastic; to perfect! Hope to see more updates with pictures, keep 'em coming. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-387567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthcruiser Posted April 19, 2012 Share #55 Posted April 19, 2012 Very nice paint. It is a great feeling the first time you drive down the road after you are finished. Awesome job.... Good luck Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-387586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentz Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share #56 Posted April 19, 2012 Thanks for the encouragement guys. We are still waiting on the L24 to drop in. We are oversizing piston bore .020 and doing an undersize on the crank, short block only. So nothing special on the engine, but hopefully will tighten things up. The head was recently rebuilt. I have also finished restoring the fuel tank, and will be installing shortly along with all new vent hoses...what a design fiasco! I have been generously using POR15 and chassis black paint to clean up many of the rusty pieces, differential, mustache bar, transmission crossmember, sway bars, heater box, half-shafts and drive shaft. Half-way through replacing U-joints in all. Gathering up some SS fastner replacements for the originals on some of the bolts and screws that look too rough (which is about all of them at this point!) Replaced floor-pan plugs and am ready to install Eastwood "fatmat" knock-off in the flooring and ceiling. A million little things to do and unfortunately having to hold down a day job! I will try to get some more pics. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-387588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 OJ Posted April 19, 2012 Share #57 Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) This is going to be a fantastic, sexy,unique Z, keep posting............................. Edited April 19, 2012 by 72 OJ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-387596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman Posted April 19, 2012 Share #58 Posted April 19, 2012 Great update Brent, keep up the great work!! Will be looking forward to more photos... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-387607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentz Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share #59 Posted January 27, 2013 Well...didn't think it was going to take this long. Here is a photo update since my last one. Engine came back from shop, it is reassembled with new oversize pistons, new bearings, all put back together. Dropped the engine&transmission in the car, installed drive-shaft and half-shafts with new u-joints. Salvaged what was left of the braking system and installed new MC and calipers on the front. Rebuilt clutch MC and replaced slave cylinder. New clutch plate, disc, and throwout bearing as well. Replaced shifter bushings, along with all tranny seals, still staying with original 4-speed. Now down to front and rear sway bars, exhaust, and tranny oil fill to be done with under the car. Next steps are firewall sound insulation, mount the dash, and start her up! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-413237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroDat Posted January 27, 2013 Share #60 Posted January 27, 2013 Really nice job you have done so far. Look forward to see it progress.Chas Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41339-73-240-resto-started/?page=5#findComment-413238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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