HaZmatt Posted August 11, 2015 Share #133 Posted August 11, 2015 Excellent work! Thats going to look amazing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share #134 Posted August 13, 2015 Polishing is going well but frustrating to get at all the angles.... I think I need more tools...! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #135 Posted August 14, 2015 Managed to push the shell/frame onto the dolly today! Uphill... Ugh. Towed it into town to the frame shop where she was immediately surrounded by the employees, ooohing and ahhhhing all over her. Hope to have her back tomorrow afternoon. It's like my first child's, first day at school... So anxious!Here's hoping for a good report card!Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #136 Posted August 14, 2015 In other news, I have disassembled the front grill completely and sandblasted the years of crud and paint off of it. Not sure if I'm going to paint it or powder coat it. And what colour? The body is dark metallic green... I'm thinking black or charcoal. Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #137 Posted August 14, 2015 Some good news this morning! Frame shop reports that the car is within factory spec for all frame dimensions and that the small damage to the lower rad support area is all cosmetic! Picking her up this afternoon. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share #138 Posted August 14, 2015 Back from the frame shop! Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaZmatt Posted August 15, 2015 Share #139 Posted August 15, 2015 Ah....this brings back memories. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share #140 Posted August 15, 2015 At least its not nightmares!Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device.... 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share #141 Posted August 18, 2015 Fully sandblasted and straightened the front grill components then wiped them down with Metal Prep to keep them clean until I can decide if I'm painting or powder coating. I'm thinking paint and primer. Need to do both before I reassemble it if that's the case. Right now it's just a pile of slats!Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device.... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share #142 Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Another side project:Adding fins to the inspection doors. Donor fins from a vented locker door.Now to cut and tack weld them!Sent from my iPizzle ringy dingy device.... Edited August 18, 2015 by wheee! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted August 18, 2015 Share #143 Posted August 18, 2015 An old-timey speed shop might have a louver cutting machine and could just punch those in. Or an old-timey locker manufacturing company. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheee! Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share #144 Posted August 18, 2015 Would love to find a local shop with that ability.... in the meantime.... welding it is! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/50908-1976-280z-restoration-project/?page=12#findComment-475990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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