FirstDime Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 more heli coil action, got to make sure all those new shiny studs seat well. steering box back in and headers mocked up :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: getting closer.... 4 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Let's make some new threads....... Looooob....... My block I made back in school to make sure shit's straight.... Clean out her hole I just reamed....... :lol: .....just to screw her again... 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Off to The Cat House again this morning........ 4 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Back to the muffler shop to get the new headers welded up to the exhaust.. Little custom work was needed to clear the pinion arm :thumbup: Removable rear section Shiny chrome tip B) The master inspecting the work, he approves :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: 4 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Next up i think will be replacing the front bushings with fresh upgraded polyurethane's and clean up and paint all the suspension components while im at it.... Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Don't use polyurethane for the TC rod bushings, it is too stiff. Several have had the rod itself snap off from using poly bushings. The material is too stiff, it doesn't flex enough. The TC rod itself starts flexing and it end up braking off the threaded end where the OD steps for the bushing hardware. 3 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 out of $$$ and parts so small updates being done, like cleaning shit and detailing.... fun stuff will have to wait until i can afford quality parts :crying: got to finally cleaning my back seats and all the crap underneath them. 2 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 magna flows are abit loud in my opinion. exhaust does look Great. get the T3 tension rods. youll want tot get duals carbs Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 not much more work done on the car so far, i ripped out the rest of the interior panels though and have just been gathering parts for the next stage of the build. 1982 280zx front struts Energy suspension poly bushing, 510 rear view and 240z horn pad Great conditions and super cheap after many months of hunting :rofl: :rofl: Been driving without the horn pad too long!! and guns.... because :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: i also picked up a set of 510 front seat belts and some 68" metal vents that need a good polishing before being put on... more updates to come soon.... hopefully :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 not much to update, mostly just collecting parts and trying to save $$$$ in order to finish my coilover swap!!!!!!!!!!!!! was able to get my dust covers for the brakes hammered back into shape and primed as well as the hubs.. still needs paint but weather has been rainy and cold for a while now!! Busta Nut had a set of 240z Tokico's laying around for me too :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: and proof it does get driven.........not enough though :crying: i promise more updates coming hopefully with Xmas $$$$$$ :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: 3 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Despite all the beer this weekend i did manage to make some progress in preparation for swapping the 280zx coilovers and brakes. Started off cleaning up the brake brackets in the sand blaster and them 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of black engine paint :thumbup: also cleaned up some of the brake hardware while i was at it, Next it was finally time to get the perches cut off the struts :w00t: :w00t: and Busta even helped out a little :thumbup: One down one to go!! doing it in the vice makes life so much better :rofl: :rofl: success......... a little clean up and then off to the sandblaster for good ol cleaning.... and magic, a few nice coats of primer and called it a night, still need to weld on the spring rings for coilovers and still need the following parts: -calipers -rotors -wheel bearings -bump steer spacers 2 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Decided FUCK the muffler guy..... ..........I'm welding these myself..... Had to make sure they sit straight...... So I flipped it upside down with the sleeve on so it would sit flush with the top of the strut housing...... Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Tacked it up....... It's been cold here lately and our welder isn't the greatest so I decided to heat the metal up a bit before welding..... 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Those came out real nice. Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'm sorry but lol End product is nice though 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'm sorry but lol End product is nice though I crack up every time..... :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Farmer Joe Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 damn! how have i missed this for so long.... whos takin all the bitchin pictures? theyre quite good 1 Quote Link to comment
FirstDime Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 That would be Busta Nut, he gets all fancy with shit!! All the other photos are from my iPhone... Lots more pics and progress to come, car is finally able to hang with the big boyz 2 Quote Link to comment
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