71' Refresher project starts

[grnsky]

Thanks,

Patience is definitely a virtue.

The grit/dirt build up is unbelievable. I'm sure Hardway can attest to this.

I still have the rear susp to do, but shouldnt be as involved as the front.

E-Tek your restos look great.

[grnsky]

Suspension work mostly complete.... Weather is getting better for it.

[grnsky]

The 'refresh' is quickly becoming a restore!

Pulled fenders off in order to get the front end done right.

Dirt goes everywhere when cleaning out these areas. But will be 10lbs lighter when all put back together.

[grnsky]

Painted both sides/ Looking better

[EuroDat]

Looking good, feels good when you start painting and you can see the results of all that cleaning, sanding etc.

[grnsky]

Thanks Eurodat, Painting is a good feeling.

Bought another 280Z donor car. Will be using its brakes, motor and diff.

[EuroDat]

Thanks Eurodat, Painting is a good feeling.

Bought another 280Z donor car. Will be using its brakes, motor and diff.

Looks like the donor has already had a brake upgrade with the Toyota calipers up front. Does it still have the rear drums or is there a discs upgrade for the rear? Just interested in what combination the PO used.

Looking at the photo of the donor frame rail. It doesnt look to bad rust wise, but thats going by one photo.

Nice find, turbo engine with a 71C tranny:D

Chas

Edited May 14, 2013 by EuroDat

[grnsky]

Yes, donor car is very much rust free. Drums on the rear. ):

[motorman7]

Looks like red Tokico springs also

[grnsky]

Hey Rich,

Yes Tokicos all round, hoping to swap out the front struts.

Made an effort to clean up the gearbox after work. Much cleaner.

[EuroDat]

And a T5. Lucky bastardLOL

You call that a donor car. You guys are so lucky

[grnsky]

Haha, yes I got very lucky with this one. I pulled out the LSD the other day.