z8987 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share #229 Posted May 12, 2019 2 hours ago, grannyknot said: This might be a bit out there but if the cause isn't found soon it might be worth a look, I disassemble all new hydraulic parts I purchase because I have found more than a few things wrong over the years, muck, grease, rust, sometimes the seals are installed backward or springs missing. I hope you don't have to go that far. I'm willing to go that far. When ever I buy a new gun, I always dismantle it and clean it. I've found something in just about every gun, with the exception of an H&K pistol. Those Germans Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z8987 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share #230 Posted May 14, 2019 I'm still working on my brakes, can carburetors. The car seems to be running pretty good, it takes some time to warm up, but once it's warm all seems to be well. I live in a neighborhood that is pretty confined, so I went around the block today. The brakes will stop the car, but they need some work. I noticed the car ran like it had square tires, possibly the results of sitting for 15 years. I need to put new tires on it, and I'm thinking about restoring the wheels. What's the best way to restore the wheels? Thank you. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted May 14, 2019 Share #231 Posted May 14, 2019 Wheel pictures? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z8987 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share #232 Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Patcon said: Wheel pictures? Edited May 15, 2019 by z8987 it was messy, i would rather it be deleted. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z8987 Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share #233 Posted May 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Patcon said: Wheel pictures? All the wheels are the same as this one. The tires are shot and need to be replaced. I drove the car the other day, and after sitting for 15 years the tires have flat spots. I'm looking to restore these wheels and put new tires on. Should I just have the wheels powder coated? I'm not going to do anything until I'm sure of what's the best thing to do. What about the hub caps, they also need some work? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted May 15, 2019 Share #234 Posted May 15, 2019 Many people do powder coat the wheels. The hub caps look surprisingly good. I think there is a hub cap restoration thread here somewhere Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted May 15, 2019 Share #235 Posted May 15, 2019 My favorite is CantechZ's. A bunch more here... https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1BOFA_enUS494US494&ei=H0HcXJOqDI6Y_Qb3loT4Dg&q=cantechz+hubcap+classiczcars.com&oq=cantechz+hubcap+classiczcars.com&gs_l=psy-ab.3...24018.24018..25642...0.0..0.111.111.0j1......0....1..gws-wiz.xo5NNLcslzM 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted May 15, 2019 Share #236 Posted May 15, 2019 Thanks for that Cliff. I was on my phone and can barely navigate the site from there. Much less do the required searching and posting... 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z8987 Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share #237 Posted May 16, 2019 Is there any advantage in leaving it all original? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted May 16, 2019 Share #238 Posted May 16, 2019 53 minutes ago, z8987 said: Is there any advantage in leaving it all original? Depends what you mean by all original. Do you mean you have a an original "survivor"? A car that shows wear but is unrestored and doesn't necessarily need restoration? True survivors can be worth a lot of money if well documented. Otherwise a well executed restoration or refreshation helps the value as well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted May 18, 2019 Share #239 Posted May 18, 2019 The wheel dated 11-73 and most likely the hubcap is from a 74 260Z. For the future value or resale value it would be profitable to have a set of date correct stock steel wheels. (if you ever run across a set). If by "original" you more or less mean "stock" with original colors and more or less original looking... the market would be far wider / greater and the Z more quickly resold. Many enthusiast want stock/original Z's kept as the Classics they were - while other enthusiast want a stock original looking - so they can do only the modifications they specifically want, without having to pay for or correct mod's they don't want. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-575709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
z8987 Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share #240 Posted September 13, 2019 I’m sorry if this is redundant. The sporting clay shooting season got in the way of me working on the car. I’m still having some problems with the brakes, but I have a plan for that. The tires are in pretty bad shape. After sitting for 15 years all the tires have flat spots on them. I can’t get up to speed at all. The brakes work but I won’t take the car out of my neighborhood. I’m looking for some tires that will fit the stock rims. They don’t need to be great tires, as I think I will buy new rims in the future. For now I’m not sure where I’m going with the car, but I need tires. Can somebody give me an idea of a good tire that will fit my needs. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/61554-ive-been-looking-for-a-project/?page=20#findComment-583854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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