Jomz Shakes Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Ive got my hood latch raised up so my hood sits high, im getting a bosozoku like exhaust pipe comming out the back just like 8-10 inchs up y the rear bumper.i've gutted the interior and welded a strut bar and painted the interior with trunk spatter paint. heres what im up against now, the side view mirrors relocation and im really thinking of a clever way to pull off some mirrors on my fenders, its a leap into the direction im looking for looks wise, I really want this to be done right and not half assed. i could go either way, screw the power mirrors and go for retro look of 240/60/80 or rep s130 and rock the power mirrors and keep it original "kinda".???? also whats a clever rat rod like repair for the holes where the mirrors were?? should i fiberglass shut the section and paint a square black? should i let it russttt and rep it? what would you do? put a line of vinyl down the bodyline/paint a strip down the bodyline to cover the holes?? rubber plugs in the holes and rep the rectangle of non sundamaged paint??? and what problems could see with running wires from the door area now to the fenders? any other ideas of stuff to do to achieve the look im going for? 0 Quote Link to comment
Npdavies. Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm just going to say this and be done with it; It's your car. Do what YOU like, and not what the interwebs likes. Don't do this to a car just so you can achieve some level of internet notoriety, but because you would actually rock it every day. I think if you truly want that "rat rod" look, fill the holes properly and give it some flat/satin paint. There's a fine line between rat rod and just hoopty, and just painting over it a different color of the car would be crossing that line, which is just my opinion of course. Boso cars are properly done. Beautiful paint, great pinstriping and obnoxious colors (sans awful highlighter wheels of course), whereas rat rods are the opposite. So maybe look for some inspiration in the two car scenes and apply what you like to your own car. As for the side view issue, I would say go with some 'yota fender mirrors. $40 shipped from Taiwan on eBay. Just try not to hit the mirror too much, as the glass is glued in poorly. Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Well If your thinking about fender mirrors here's some real JDM fenders with the mirrors on them just talk to DTP he's selling all RHD conversion for S130z. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/44374-1979-fairlady-280z-parts-rhd-conversion-fairlady-mirrors/page__st__20#entry785541 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have only one question....... Where the @#!&^ are the OICS??!! 1 Quote Link to comment
JZ33 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 ^^^^^^^^ THIS. Im going this route with my 280Z... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I can see this with a z but can't picture a zx bosozoku. Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Here you go Quote Link to comment
Jomz Shakes Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 ya the 280zx is kinda the dorky z of the 240/60/80, the bosozoku look is out of my budget so im just implementing cheap mod ideas off the style but wont be doing a bright colored paint job. what would you guys do to cover up the holes on the stock mirror mounts?? thats the only thing im really trying to figure out. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I don't think of the S130 as a z car..... :o :lol: ... the Z31 even less and only for doner parts... but strangely the Z32 is back on track. Also 1996, the last year a real Z car made. 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 ^^^ Not being a smart-ass ,,, but how's your blind spot ? Quote Link to comment
JZ33 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 haha i have fender mirrors that dont work too well so I mainly rely on my oversized rearview and looking over my shoulder... 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 As it should be :thumbup:... white looks super clean man. The tip(s) look nicely done Whoops ,,, back on track. I have some fairlady 280z fender mirror's on beat fenders with all mounting stuff. The squarish look of these ... fits the s130 body style a lot better .. to me at least :) Quote Link to comment
San Maru Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Someone didn't get held much as a baby. Quote Link to comment
Jomz Shakes Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 allright i got the exhaust and the shifter done. next is the mirror relocate, spoiler "homemade hopefully, and possible roof rack. http://s1050.beta.photobucket.com/user/jomzshakes/media/CAM00300.mp4.html Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 nice diamond plate reminds me of fast and the furious. you got enough nos in there to blow us all up ? j/k Quote Link to comment
Jomz Shakes Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 nice diamond plate reminds me of fast and the furious. you got enough nos in there to blow us all up ? j/k "YO, try fatburger from now on, you can get yourself a double cheese with fries for 2.95 f*ggot i like the tuna here, b*llsh*t *sshole, no one likes the tuna here" Quote Link to comment
Jomz Shakes Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-general/147900-diy-front-lip-3.html im thinking this is my next cheap mod Quote Link to comment
Jomz Shakes Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 and this is the position i want my mirrors to be relocated, in the list the pictures of the jdm fenders are its towards the top. i need to relocate my stock mirrors and run wires to power the mirrors. where canor what else should i use to seal them to the fenders, should i use the stock rubber or get something new? http://community.ratsun.net/topic/44374-1979-fairlady-280z-parts-rhd-conversion-fairlady-mirrors/page__st__20#entry785541 Quote Link to comment
Jomz Shakes Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 heres the only shot i have of my fenders, Quote Link to comment
Unfriendly Garage Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I don't think of the S130 as a z car..... :o :lol: ... the Z31 even less and only for doner parts... but strangely the Z32 is back on track. Also 1996, the last year a real Z car made. S130 is definitely a real z car! Haha the problem is people like you won't stop taking parts off of them. With the right planning and style S130 are pretty bad ass. Keep this project going jomz! Shave the bumpers, bolt on fender mirrors, get some S13 rear coilovers, make front coilovers, front air dam is a huge visual improvement , you can also modify s30 spoilers to fit, ford explorer side skirts too . I have tons of project photos from my zx if you need any inspiration :-) Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 ^^^I agree 100% Quote Link to comment
Jomz Shakes Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 im dropping it with ST springs n tokico shocks with sways, t/c rods,tie-rods,u-joint, all bushings, bearings, and brakes this month. i would like to see as many pictures as possible, its hard to learn about fabbing the s130. i reALLLLLY NEED HELP SHAVING THE BUMPER, shts ugly. im goin reall cheap, can i weld a tube of metal instead? front and rear? also any any inspiration for budget mods were it requires fabrication instead of parts, i want this car to be as hand built as possible. i want to weld a spoiler, small roll cage, front strut bar, possibly get some old t-tops and welding metal across and a bike rack to the top of em i want to weld a beer opener to this beast when im done, im talkin wild wacky mods what you think? Quote Link to comment
Unfriendly Garage Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Haha I think that all sounds good . You may want to go lower than your current Aftermarket spring/shock suspension setup will be able to go. I had spring and shock setup before, it sucked. Photos here. Quote Link to comment
ComicArtist Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Yeah definitely go with coilovers. Springs/shocks aren't going to go nearly low enough for the style you're trying to represent. 1 Quote Link to comment
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