Rainman Posted January 18, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 18, 2012 Starting a thread to share the reassembly progress of my early 260Z after the rotisserie refresh.. I've posted some photos of the progress in various threads but want to consolidate this into one spot for the remainder of the process. This seems like the right place for it so here goes... After some major massaging, finally got the R/T Mount installed and the driver side rear suspension is hanging as well. Couldn't resist the urge to put a wheel and tire on it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted January 18, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2012 Absolutely fantastic work, Tom! That is going to be a stunning 260Z, great job! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted January 18, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 18, 2012 Liking the blue color- nice work! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted January 20, 2012 Thanks Leon and Steve... I've been busy bending new brake lines.. Previous owners used a pair of pliers/vice grips a few too many times on the originals. A couple photos showing the carnage as well as the nice new piece. The hard lines that run behind the rear backing plate from the flexible line to the rear wheel cylinder take some time to recreate. I started with a 24" section of new tubing and used all but 8" of it.. One of the lines is stock and the other I bent. Not bad for a pilot! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted January 21, 2012 Finished up the rear suspension installation with the exception of the sway bar. Rear brakes and e-brake installed as well. Should be off the rotisserie tomorrow!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzi Lon Posted January 21, 2012 Share #6 Posted January 21, 2012 Dang it Rainman, you are giving me too many ideas. I'm liking the silver in place of black. Bonzi Lon Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary in NJ Posted January 21, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 21, 2012 Simply outstanding. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcb280z Posted January 21, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 21, 2012 Nice job! Keep the pics coming. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonV Posted January 21, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 21, 2012 Beautiful! Don't forget to do the final torquing of suspension fasteners with the car on the ground and at full road weight. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraphiteZ Posted January 22, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 22, 2012 I love your attention to detail, makes me want to strip mine and begin to do the same. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Thanks for following my work guys! I'm enjoying the process of making this car better than new after owning it for the last 19 years.. I like the silver suspension pieces as well Bonzi Lon, it really stands out against the blue underside of the car... Thanks for reminding me about the final suspension torquing Leon, I'll make sure it's done when the car is on the alignment rack. I've just 'snugged' the suspension pieces for now. It's a long road GraphiteZ but it is very rewarding to touch, clean and renew every part on your car.. Looking back through my photos, the car has been on the rotisserie for 12 months 2 weeks and 3 days. It has certainly come a long way in that time. I'm so happy to have it back on it's own four wheels!! Got the stub axle bolts torqued to spec today, filled the differential with gear oil, installed the half shafts and rear sway bar. Assembled the front hubs, brakes and calipers. The undercarriage is ready to go with the exception of the final torquing as Leon pointed out... Not so many photos today but it does look like a 'car' again!! Edited January 22, 2012 by Rainman Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 23, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 23, 2012 That looks amazing! I'm going to use the pics of the ebrake to help me re-install mine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/41992-assembling-early-260z/#findComment-378521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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