Kurto_25 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hi Guys , My name is Kurt and I hail from South Africa , .. Being new to the forum, I would love to share my latest project with you guys , although this is not my first restoration ... This will be the most important one , As this is a car that I have decided to build on my own.. From metal repairs , Paint , Suspension ...Blah... It will be all done by myself . Here's the story : Hi guys ,This will be my official blog/journey to restoring my Datsun 280ZX .This will not be a "Build Thread" , But rather a journey to achieving one of my goals on my bucket list , Before life happens ...So with that being said here goes!I have attained a beautiful Datsun 280zxSo ... Basically , My plan is to go with a full Restomod setup with the car,Once i have the car painted , The below will commenceBody & Interior wise:-Stock body + Some other mods - In progress-Old school 80s styling-All the Chromework to be redone in a Black Chrome.-Interior will be redone .Road holding & drivetrain:-Coilover's-Uprated brakes with braided hosing and electric brake booster.-Redo diff and shafts-Wider wheels - In Progress-Auto - Manual conversionMotor:-High Comp L28-ITBS So Far this progress has been for the past three months : Car has been completely stripped out ... All the panels have been stripped down to bare metal .as well as all rust spots treated . BBS Split wheels fitted.. 2 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hi Kurt, welcome to Ratsun. It's good to see you have a plan for your zx. Are you inclined to lower it a couple of inches? This will lower the center of gravity and improve handling. If lowering, some firmer springs and upgraded dampers, perhaps a larger sway bar. One thing affects all the others. 1 Quote Link to comment
TSKB310 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 These 2+2 are really growing on me. What color are you going with? 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Watching. 1 Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks for the welcome guys! I am in the process of lowering the car...as the car has been stripped out bare ... I am building a custom set of coilovers for her . Most likely will be butchering a set of s13 ones to fit... New sway bars are on the list...and will be built soon as well as a half cage. Note that she will not be a 4 seater anymore.. I have got a set of Porsche 911 targa seats that are going to be done in alcantara, along with the dash and other trimmings...it will be a mix of black leather and alcantara. Color has been decided on - White...it does wonders for the 2+2 body styling... Sincing this has been 3 months of progress. Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 I hope i can get her looking as good as new as soon as possible Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Something to give you guys an idea of the work myself and my dad do... This is his P710 SSS http://community.ratsun.net/topic/59408-project-%E2%80%9Cdats-crazy%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-p710-160u-sss-coupe/page-2?do=findComment&comment=1447978 3 Quote Link to comment
Stoney Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 How did you go about fitting the BMW wheels? Wheel adapters or redrill the hubs or rims? 1 Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I redrilled the hubs , Also building custom adapters as the rear hubs are still a concern for me .. I also upgraded the front disks to Nissan Skyline new era ones as the stock zx ones cannot be redrilled. Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 So Guys.. I have been busy for the last few months.. Been getting nailed with work .. Well what have I done thus far .. -Got the car down to metal . -All repairs -And now finally got the car in paint . -Fairlady 240z Fender mirrors sourced This has been first/ Base coat New wheels have been sourced and started with , The first set of steelies are 16" x 12J , And the second set are stern 16" 3 Piece Split wheels . I will start getting the car together in the week to come My baby will ride soon . 2 Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 paint has been done ... now the fun part begins .. 4 Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 So we're done , Kinda .. She's running again and all is well . Updates : - Wide arch flare kit fitted -14j Wheels done -New windscreen -All interior has been redone in black -Equal length header has been done -Porsche 911 seats are fitted -Zender wing and rear louvre fitted -Fender mirrors done -Manual Swop succsessful and alot more ......... Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Its looking awesome! I'm not too fond of the chrome beauty rings, otherwise the car looks bad to the bone!! Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I absolutely hated the 2+2...until I saw yours. That’s one of the better early zx’s I’v seen. I love the way bitchin 80’s styling. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 looking great spoiler is tastefully done and not something obnoxiousness :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: wheel and tire fitment as well as the front spoiler and black bumpers look great thanks for sharing your car 1 Quote Link to comment
Kurto_25 Posted March 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 looking great spoiler is tastefully done and not something obnoxiousness :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: wheel and tire fitment as well as the front spoiler and black bumpers look great thanks for sharing your car Thank you , I had to try something different to get her perfect. Its looking awesome! I'm not too fond of the chrome beauty rings, otherwise the car looks bad to the bone!! Thank you, The beauty rings have been trashed for a full wheel color change. I absolutely hated the 2+2...until I saw yours. That’s one of the better early zx’s I’v seen. I love the way bitchin 80’s styling. I hated the 2+2 but unfortunately in South Africa there are a few 2 seaters which are literally gold to find. So i had to budge and keep the 2+2. Quote Link to comment
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