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My240z

  • Picture 022_edited
    Picture 022_edited
    November 16, 2003 10:37 PM

    First day home after purchase and a bath.

  • Picture 018_edited
    Picture 018_edited
    November 16, 2003 10:35 PM

    The other side

  • Picture 015
    Picture 015
    June 16, 2002 4:34 AM

    Head on. I know I know...it's a bit dark.

  • Picture 023_edited
    Picture 023_edited
    November 16, 2003 10:37 PM

    With those colors one might think it came from Brittain. LOL

  • Picture 025_edited
    Picture 025_edited
    November 16, 2003 10:37 PM

    Hey look the antenna actually still works, a bit long though, not my taste.

  • Spare Tire2
    Spare Tire2
    November 16, 2003 11:35 PM

    Yepper it's a spare alright..., and in case you forget it will tell ya so! LOL!

  • Spare Tire
    Spare Tire
    November 16, 2003 11:35 PM

    I've never actually seen a car tire that is shaped like a motorcycle tire..guess there's a first for everything though.

  • Enginebay November03 002
    Enginebay November03 002
    June 13, 2002 3:18 AM

    it looks much better now...I swear!! ..lol ;)

  • Picture 004_edited
    Picture 004_edited
    June 13, 2002 3:18 AM
  • Enginebay November03
    Enginebay November03
    June 13, 2002 3:18 AM

    All that smog craps gotta go!...man I can't believe it used to look like this...ugggLY!

  • Picture 005_edited
    Picture 005_edited
    June 13, 2002 3:19 AM
  • Picture 006_edited
    Picture 006_edited
    June 13, 2002 3:19 AM
  • Picture 010_edited
    Picture 010_edited
    June 16, 2002 4:22 AM

    Both my babies, the bike I've since givin up for adoption but still miss it time to time.

  • red 05
    red 05
    July 25, 2004 3:33 PM

    $ FREE! $ ...I can't remember how I stumbled onto these but I scored these two Zs for free, zip, zero, nada, nothing. This guy is awesome and definately did his good deed for the decade! Thank you!

  • red 06
    red 06
    July 25, 2004 3:33 PM

    Just more angles..

  • red 03
    red 03
    July 25, 2004 3:33 PM

    Now the inside of course is stripped but I still snagged quite a few parts from it for my Z

  • red 01
    red 01
    July 25, 2004 3:32 PM
  • red 02
    red 02
    July 25, 2004 3:32 PM
  • red 04
    red 04
    July 25, 2004 3:33 PM

    This engine I wound up going to a friend along with the other white Z seen in later photos.

  • red 07
    red 07
    July 25, 2004 3:34 PM

    Never tried it but supposed to be in running condition, so hopefully still will called into use.

  • Gastank 003
    Gastank 003
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    This will replace the dented tank on mine.

  • Gastank 002
    Gastank 002
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Seems ok and no visible dents.

  • white 01
    white 01
    July 25, 2004 3:29 PM

    Here's the other Z we got for free and in turn also gave to a friend for free when my dad figured out he didn't have enough time to finish it.

  • white 06
    white 06
    July 25, 2004 3:31 PM

    A few scuffs and dents but a pretty sound body.

  • white 04
    white 04
    July 25, 2004 3:31 PM
  • white 02
    white 02
    July 25, 2004 3:30 PM

    Well with the exception of the floorboard but a new floorboard came with it if I remember right.

  • white 03
    white 03
    July 25, 2004 3:30 PM

    Alot of work needed though as you can see by the lack of interior.

  • white 05
    white 05
    July 25, 2004 3:31 PM

    A little rust in the bay that will need attention.

  • white hood
    white hood
    July 25, 2004 3:35 PM

    Shot of the hood.

  • extra parts
    extra parts
    July 25, 2004 3:35 PM

    Parts that go with them.

  • urethane_bushing_kit
    urethane_bushing_kit
    July 25, 2004 9:22 PM

    Awesome...this kit's like $300 if purchased!

  • White240 001
    White240 001
    July 1, 2005 6:53 PM

    In back of the garage.

  • White240 002
    White240 002
    July 1, 2005 6:53 PM
  • 04_11_2004 Polished1
    04_11_2004 Polished1
    February 28, 2004 3:57 PM

    No more white roof. Just polished.

  • 04_11_2004 Polished2
    04_11_2004 Polished2
    February 28, 2004 3:26 PM

    Not bad for $800, some elbow grease, and two cans of green spray paint for the roof.

  • Pt Mugu3 Edited 1030x642
    Pt Mugu3 Edited 1030x642
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    PCH in Malibu, CA

  • 240Z Enginebay July04 001 resized
    240Z Enginebay July04 001 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Shiny newly polished valve cover and removal of unecessary smog crap.

  • Engine July 24 2004 006
    Engine July 24 2004 006
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Painted the airbox. Much better.

  • 240Z Enginebay July04 003 resized
    240Z Enginebay July04 003 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Amazing what the minor details can do.

  • 240Z Enginebay July04 002
    240Z Enginebay July04 002
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Those need to go..lol

  • Engine 006 resized
    Engine 006 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    This needs to be cleaned up, wouldn't you say ?

  • BrakeBooster2
    BrakeBooster2
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Better, no ? lol

  • 240Z Enginebay July04 004 resized
    240Z Enginebay July04 004 resized
    April 1, 2004 1:35 PM

    This alternator could use a bit of cleaning too

  • Engine 002 resized
    Engine 002 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Awe yes, the head gasket...yay..lol

  • Engine 003 resized
    Engine 003 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    What a PIA, hope I don't have to do this too many times!

  • Engine 004 resized
    Engine 004 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Close up of the cylinder walls.

  • Engine-Head 001 resized
    Engine-Head 001 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Before and after wire brushing. I think I should've just put a quick clear on instead of painting it black..oh well...next time. What a difference though.

  • Engine-Head 005 resized
    Engine-Head 005 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    All clean

  • Engine-Painted 001 resized
    Engine-Painted 001 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Ok I know...chevy orange on a datsun might just seem a bit off but in my opinion it's 100x better than rust colored haha

  • Engine-Painted 002 resized
    Engine-Painted 002 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Just did a real quick paint job, obviously as you can tell by my excellent masking prep lol.

  • Engine July 24 2004 004 resized
    Engine July 24 2004 004 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Still though...not bad. Starter painted too.

  • Engine July 24 2004 002 resized
    Engine July 24 2004 002 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Just another angle in different light.

  • Engine July 24 2004 008 resized
    Engine July 24 2004 008 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Alright the metallic red thing was not my best choice but again better than rust!

  • Engine July 24 2004 010 resized
    Engine July 24 2004 010 resized
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Starting to look better in here, much cleaner, and a new starter and cleaned up alternator.

  • VR
    VR
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    A better shot of the alternator. Had I known it would crap out in a few months I wouldn't have bothered lol.

  • PISSING
    PISSING
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    It has begun, auto to manual conversion.

  • auto box
    auto box
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Wont be needing these anymore :)

  • PEDALS
    PEDALS
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    This was probably the easiest part of the swap, just bolts right in and takes maybe 5 minutes. Love seeing 3 pedals there!

  • supported tranny
    supported tranny
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Tranny supported. Getting ready to drop it.

  • tranny bracket
    tranny bracket
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Talk about close I thought I was going to have to remove the header to get the dang tranny out but then I noticed the 2 bolts haha.

  • torque converter
    torque converter
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Yay! Weight reduction, time for that big heavy converter to come off!

  • jimmy rig
    jimmy rig
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Well..I sure as heck wasn't going to hold it until all the fluid was out lol.

  • jimmy rig2
    jimmy rig2
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Normally I'd just use the ground to hold the crank still while I removed the flywheel bolts or an air wrench. However past 9PM and jacked up adds complexity to the situation so a little designing was needed.

  • Auto tranny
    Auto tranny
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Good riddens!

  • diff yoke
    diff yoke
    July 27, 2004 12:36 PM

    The manual requires a different driveshaft so it goes too.

  • 4SPD
    4SPD
    July 27, 2004 12:34 PM

    Another shot of the 4sod.

  • 4-spd tranny July 24 2004 027
    4-spd tranny July 24 2004 027
    July 27, 2004 12:34 PM

    A shot of the 4spd tranny to replace the auto. This was later replaced again with a 5spd ZX tranny.

  • consol uncut
    consol uncut
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    The hole for the shifter needs to get cut out to accomodate the new transmission.

  • sheet metal
    sheet metal
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    ...and presto...like a glove lol

  • Datsun 002
    Datsun 002
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    next day with transmission installed

  • Datsun 004
    Datsun 004
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    A view from the rear.

  • SEAT
    SEAT
    July 28, 2004 12:35 AM

    Newly installed seat covers, maybe I wont stick to these haha

  • Car Interior2
    Car Interior2
    July 29, 2004 12:35 PM

    Just a shot of my new sterio at night. Nothing too fancy.

  • Datsun 006
    Datsun 006
    July 31, 2004 12:35 PM

    Really miss having all 4 wheels matching, my brand new project found on the home page came with matching sets...woohoo! :)

  • Picture002
    Picture002

    got-z.com This was (keyword there) an awesome forum but not anymore unfortunately.

  • Secret_Santa_Gift_2004_small
    Secret_Santa_Gift_2004_small
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    a gift from secret santa at got-z.com :) You know who you are and thank you!

  • car interior dec04
    car interior dec04
    December 26, 2004 2:00 PM

    New shifter installed.

  • TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 003
    TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 003
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Doh! darn neons anyway...my fault but I thought after starting to go for the 3rd time at the stop sign he was gonna go and I started checking for traffic as I moved up then...bump..doh!

  • TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 001
    TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 001
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    From the top.

  • TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 004
    TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 004
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Yeah that's not a flare job lol it's a push job hahaha not supposed to be.

  • TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 006
    TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 006
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    From this shot you can see the bumper got shoved into the fender.

  • TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 008
    TTozzzed Front Sept 30 04 008
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    Another angle, bumper will have to be replaced, the hood I can fix.

  • Exhuast-patch 002
    Exhuast-patch 002
    September 10, 2005 4:25 PM

    patching the new exhaust mufflers, they make it sound like an old school Ferrari :)

  • Shotgun exhaust 001
    Shotgun exhaust 001
    November 30, 0002 12:00 AM

    New shotgun style exhaust installed.

  • headlight1
    headlight1
    December 8, 2004 11:00 PM

    My new hellas..

  • headlight2
    headlight2
    December 8, 2004 11:00 PM

    In normal mode.

  • headlight3
    headlight3
    December 8, 2004 11:00 PM

    I believe this was without flash in night mode or I just turned on the brights lol...whatever the case it came out way brightermuch brighter

  • Crash1 016
    Crash1 016
    February 19, 2005 10:29 AM

    This is what driving too fast for the conditions and bald rear tires can get you..

  • Crash2_017
    Crash2_017
    February 19, 2005 10:29 AM

    Almost caught it 4 times before it finally whipped around too fast for me to react...oh well...that's what I get.

  • Crash3 018
    Crash3 018
    February 19, 2005 12:43 PM

    Couldn't get the passenger door open for quite sometime afterwards. You can see the overlap in this photo where the rear quarter meets the door.

  • Crash4 019
    Crash4 019
    February 19, 2005 12:43 PM

    Close up.

  • Crash5 020
    Crash5 020
    February 19, 2005 7:02 PM

    Later that night installed a new tail light to avoid tickets.

  • Crash6 021
    Crash6 021
    February 19, 2005 7:02 PM

    From further back. I also tookl the broken appendage off (aka the bumper which was just hanging on the right side)

  • Keys 001
    Keys 001
    March 14, 2005 5:48 PM

    My Z key fob.

  • Konig 17in Datsun Wheels MSA
    Konig 17in Datsun Wheels MSA
    February 28, 2005 3:47 PM

    I still like these wheels and someday I will have a set of tires mounted on my Z with them. This was taken at MSA.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 001
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 001
    April 21, 2005 12:56 PM

    It has begun. Question is will it finish ? lol

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 003
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 003
    April 21, 2005 6:40 PM

    This angle shows how creased it is. No pulling that out. It's gotta come off.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 002
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 002
    April 21, 2005 6:39 PM

    Another angle.....didn't need that tow hook anyway

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 005
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 005
    April 21, 2005 6:41 PM

    From the inside.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 006
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 006
    April 21, 2005 6:41 PM

    Again from the outside.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 007
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 007
    April 21, 2005 6:41 PM

    Another view of the creases.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 008
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 008
    April 21, 2005 6:43 PM

    Initial sanding down, first phase of the project.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 009
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 009
    April 21, 2005 6:44 PM
  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 010
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 010
    April 21, 2005 6:44 PM
  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 012
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 012
    April 22, 2005 4:50 PM

    3 peas in a pod, lol 3+ car garages leave me envious at times.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 011
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 011
    April 22, 2005 4:49 PM

    In case you're wondering. That's my dad in the background helping out

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 013
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 013
    April 22, 2005 4:50 PM

    OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 014
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 014
    April 22, 2005 4:51 PM

    Take a look at the spacing compared to the straight edge in this shot.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 015
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 015
    April 22, 2005 4:51 PM

    A tad different. lol

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 016
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 016
    April 29, 2005 5:48 PM

    This is the carcus I cut my replacement quarter panel from.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 018
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 018
    April 29, 2005 5:49 PM

    A few shots of the replacement panel.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 019
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 019
    April 29, 2005 5:49 PM

    OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 020
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 020
    April 29, 2005 5:49 PM

    OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 027
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 027
    May 3, 2005 6:25 PM

    Hope I cut this right..lol

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 028
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 028
    May 3, 2005 6:25 PM

    A closer angle.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 022
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 022
    May 3, 2005 6:19 PM

    No turning back now.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 023
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 023
    May 3, 2005 6:19 PM

    Upper frame rail cut at original factory seam.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 024
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 024
    May 3, 2005 6:19 PM

    ...and a crap ton of rivets to drill out

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 025
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 025
    May 3, 2005 6:20 PM

    more rivets.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 026
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 026
    May 3, 2005 6:20 PM

    mental note, electrical runs through here. I'm glad we didn't accidentally cut through it.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 029
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 029
    May 3, 2005 6:27 PM
  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 030
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 030
    May 3, 2005 6:35 PM

    Pretty scary to stop and think that this is your car you just hacked up.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 031
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 031
    May 3, 2005 6:35 PM
  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 032
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 032
    May 3, 2005 6:35 PM
  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 033
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 033
    May 3, 2005 6:35 PM

    well at least I can sand and repaint the inner wall.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 034
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 034
    May 3, 2005 7:14 PM

    I think all this was a dampner, hard piece of rubber.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 035
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 035
    May 3, 2005 7:15 PM

    OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 036
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 036
    May 5, 2005 5:58 PM

    sprayed this with a rust converter/prptector giving it this black color.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 037
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 037
    May 5, 2005 5:58 PM

    OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 038
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 038
    May 5, 2005 7:44 PM

    My precut template.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 040
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 040
    May 5, 2005 11:11 PM

    The inner fender well, not needed so we will set this aside.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 041
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 041
    May 5, 2005 11:11 PM

    A bit of sandblasting is required.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 042
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 042
    May 5, 2005 11:14 PM

    Just in case you were wondering this is what you'd see if you took the outer layer off.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 044
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 044
    May 5, 2005 11:17 PM

    Hey look a spot I don't have to clean!

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 045
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 045
    May 5, 2005 11:18 PM

    Can't say that for the rest of it. Surface rust galore.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 046
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 046
    May 5, 2005 11:20 PM

    At somepoint it appears this was repaired before.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 047
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 047
    May 5, 2005 11:20 PM

    Thought at first there was something stuck on it.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 048
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 048
    May 7, 2005 12:25 AM

    First round of sand blasting, tank needs refilling with more sand.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 056
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 056
    May 8, 2005 1:51 AM

    A few hours (at least it felt like it) of sand blasting and it is much better as you can clearly see.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 058
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 058
    May 8, 2005 1:54 AM

    Sandblasting has left its mark, there are now ares that look like rats found metal appetizing and took some home lol.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 059
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 059
    May 8, 2005 2:01 AM

    Who says you can't bring cars into the living room.. ha!

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 061
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 061
    May 8, 2005 2:03 AM

    A shot once again showing the inside the little hints of rust that are left I'm just going to use some rust converter on.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 062
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 062
    May 8, 2005 2:03 AM

    OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 063
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 063
    May 8, 2005 2:22 AM

    Our trusty sand blaster

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 064
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 064
    May 9, 2005 8:35 PM

    A fairly close matchup but needs to be a tad closer.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 065
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 065
    May 9, 2005 8:35 PM

    It's like a jig saw puzzle only in this case you get to make your pieces fit.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 066
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 066
    May 9, 2005 8:36 PM

    Showing the other side not in the previous photo, still have some tweaking to do.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 070
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 070
    May 9, 2005 8:40 PM

    Starting to look like a car again :)

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 067
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 067
    May 9, 2005 8:42 PM

    Just a shot from the rear showing the 2 halves clamped on.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 068
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 068
    May 9, 2005 8:42 PM

    A little closer

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 069
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 069
    May 9, 2005 8:43 PM

    Yet another angle.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 071
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 071
    May 10, 2005 6:59 PM

    Now we're starting to get somewhere.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 072
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 072
    May 10, 2005 7:00 PM

    But this has to get aligned better still.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 073
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 073
    May 10, 2005 7:01 PM

    This also needs to be aligned up better.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 074
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 074
    May 10, 2005 7:04 PM

    A bit closer, sorry for the glare from the flash.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 075
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 075
    May 10, 2005 7:06 PM

    Looking towards the back at the fender well area. More precisely to help get your bearing the camera is positioned about where the lower portion of the right rear wheel.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 078
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 078
    May 11, 2005 2:37 AM

    Close up on the rear looking down from outside.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 082
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 082
    May 11, 2005 2:38 AM

    Really close up, sorry if it's a tad blurry.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 083
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 083
    May 11, 2005 2:38 AM

    one more angle from the right.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 092
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 092
    May 13, 2005 10:45 PM

    Looking at the upper seem area above the quarter window.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 093
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 093
    May 13, 2005 10:45 PM

    Looking toward the rear.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 084
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 084
    May 13, 2005 3:59 PM

    Primered and painted and looking a thousand times better than before. There is still a few areas we need to fabricate some new metal for.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 085
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 085
    May 13, 2005 3:59 PM

    Of course the other side gets the same treatment. Might as well right only plan on seeing this part of the car once hahaha

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 086
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 086
    May 13, 2005 3:59 PM

    For those curious or you ever wanted to know how they routed the electrical you can see right here the wires wrapped in protective wrapping.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 087
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 087
    May 13, 2005 4:00 PM

    Makes one wonder what the other 2 holes were for ? I see the electrical going through the bottom one but nothing through the other 2.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 088
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 088
    May 13, 2005 10:38 PM

    Here you can see where we repaired the corners that were eaten by the rust that was formerly there.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 089
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 089
    May 13, 2005 10:39 PM

    Close up,

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 090
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 090
    May 13, 2005 10:39 PM

    Another close up shot of the other one.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 095
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 095
    May 13, 2005 11:39 PM

    And tons of sound deadoning/sealant.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 094
    May 13, 2005 11:40 PM
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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 096
    May 13, 2005 11:41 PM

    Guide tabs I tacked on to help align the rear

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 097
    May 13, 2005 11:42 PM

    Again from underneath.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 098
    May 14, 2005 4:04 AM

    The rear's now welded in place.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 099
    May 14, 2005 4:04 AM

    Closer shot

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 100
    May 14, 2005 4:04 AM

    From the right.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 101
    May 14, 2005 4:05 AM

    Doh! Can you see our error ?

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 102
    May 14, 2005 4:14 AM

    Door still to close will need to adjust it some, but it shuts and doesn't overlap so we're good.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 103
    May 14, 2005 4:14 AM

    A little closer from more towards the rear and you can see better even without adjustment yet there is again a slight space between the door and the quarter panel.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 104
    May 14, 2005 4:15 AM

    ...and a really close up shot.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 105
    May 14, 2005 4:18 AM

    Doing good the quarter window fits in ok. Just set it there for now to make sure we're headed in the right direction

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 106
    May 14, 2005 6:40 AM

    Ok some shaving off the front will be needed to gain more space.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 107
    May 14, 2005 6:40 AM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 108
    May 14, 2005 6:40 AM

    Showing the gap in front I have to work with.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 110
    May 14, 2005 9:13 PM

    Lol my master piece haha I goofed and had to make a thin L shaped sliver to weld in place and bridge the gap between the old decklid to the new.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 112
    May 15, 2005 2:55 AM

    We were able to reuse the original lead filler via heatgun and putty knives to help join the two haves,

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 113
    May 15, 2005 2:55 AM
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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 114
    May 15, 2005 3:03 AM

    Underside welded in.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 115
    May 15, 2005 3:04 AM

    Another angle.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 116
    May 15, 2005 3:04 AM

    Yet another angle, tried to fit it all in there but this is about as far back as I can get not breaking the laws of phisics.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 117
    May 15, 2005 3:58 AM

    Sealed with a new coat of under carrage spray on paint.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 120
    May 15, 2005 7:21 AM

    Starting to look whole again.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 121
    May 15, 2005 7:21 AM
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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 123
    May 18, 2005 2:07 AM

    And now the smoothing phase begins.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 124
    May 18, 2005 2:07 AM

    Slight change in elevation along this ridge but not bad considering.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 125
    May 18, 2005 2:07 AM

    Some more angles.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 126
    May 18, 2005 2:07 AM
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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 127
    May 18, 2005 2:07 AM

    The top seam smoothed too.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 128
    May 20, 2005 3:54 PM

    Quick spray paint job on the rear just to see what it looked like in one color.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 129
    May 20, 2005 3:58 PM

    Not bad if I do say so myself.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 130
    May 20, 2005 3:59 PM

    Sweet I'm lkin it!

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 132
    May 20, 2005 4:01 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 133
    May 21, 2005 10:09 PM

    Now to primer and sand some more.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 134
    May 21, 2005 10:09 PM

    I was able to get the slight dent out of the hood and then primered the whole thing then sanded again.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 135
    May 21, 2005 10:09 PM

    Sugar scoops prepped.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 136
    May 22, 2005 9:28 PM

    Good coating of thick primer.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 137
    May 22, 2005 9:29 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 138
    May 22, 2005 9:29 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 139
    May 22, 2005 9:29 PM

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    May 23, 2005 8:25 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 141
    May 23, 2005 8:25 PM

    More sanding.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 142
    May 26, 2005 12:01 AM

    Looks like a tiger in this shot lol.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 143
    May 26, 2005 12:01 AM

    Still sanding ?

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 144
    May 26, 2005 12:02 AM

    Rinsed off.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 146
    May 29, 2005 3:30 PM

    Removed rear hatch and began masking everything, getting ready for paint.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 145
    May 29, 2005 3:31 PM

    Inside is going to get it too.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 147
    May 29, 2005 3:31 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 148
    May 29, 2005 3:33 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 149
    May 29, 2005 3:36 PM

    Hide away panels painted.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 150
    May 29, 2005 3:37 PM

    Once the inner panels were dry they get layed over so the outsides can get painted along with the rest.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 156
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 156
    May 31, 2005 12:45 AM

    Firewall grill painted.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 157
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 157
    May 31, 2005 12:45 AM

    I can see myself in the shot so I'll stop with this one.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 158
    May 31, 2005 12:45 AM

    Different angle.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 159
    May 31, 2005 12:46 AM

    Good here too. Gas cap painted.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 160
    May 31, 2005 2:20 AM

    Rear hatch painted.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 162
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 162
    May 31, 2005 2:20 AM

    A closer shot.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 166
    May 31, 2005 2:23 AM

    Floorboards done.

  • Quarter_and_Paint_Project 167
    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 167
    May 31, 2005 3:57 AM

    ...and the rear half is done now as well.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 168
    May 31, 2005 3:57 AM

    From the other side.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 169
    May 31, 2005 3:58 AM

    Now one nice black color.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 170
    June 1, 2005 1:46 PM

    Now I'm going to shut up for awhile cause you don't need me to tell you what the next few pictures are basically I took photos as I got various parts done.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 171
    June 1, 2005 1:46 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 177
    June 1, 2005 1:47 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 174
    June 1, 2005 1:47 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 176
    June 1, 2005 1:47 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 175
    June 1, 2005 1:48 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 173
    June 1, 2005 1:48 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 178
    June 1, 2005 5:41 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 179
    June 1, 2005 5:41 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 180
    June 1, 2005 5:41 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 181
    June 1, 2005 5:42 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 182
    June 1, 2005 5:43 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 183
    June 1, 2005 5:44 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 184
    June 1, 2005 5:44 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 185
    June 1, 2005 5:45 PM

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 191
    June 1, 2005 10:51 PM

    Now I'm just waiting for it to dry under the warm glow of the heat lamps.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 195
    June 1, 2005 10:51 PM
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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 190
    June 1, 2005 10:52 PM

    Now with the regular lights back on.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 192
    June 1, 2005 10:53 PM

    Now with just daylight and the subtle glow of the lamps still helping cure the paint.

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    Quarter_and_Paint_Project 194
    June 2, 2005 2:30 AM

    A casualty of war..seems we didn't pay enough attention to one of the drop lights and as you can see it didn't get along with my e-brake handle too well.

  • Ebrake handle 002
    Ebrake handle 002
    June 2, 2005 8:42 PM

    No matter, time for some ingenuity. Yeah I know it says shift knob not e-brake but they don't sell e-brake handles at your local automotive store...soo

  • Ebrake handle 003
    Ebrake handle 003
    June 2, 2005 8:53 PM

    ...I'm going to take this bad boy...

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    Ebrake handle 009
    June 3, 2005 10:20 AM

    ...and MacGyver it on like this.

  • Satinblack 001
    Satinblack 001
    June 6, 2005 5:55 PM

    Just finished putting everything back together, ready to hit the pavement.

  • Satinblack 002
    Satinblack 002
    June 6, 2005 5:55 PM

    I'm really happy with the outcome.

  • Satinblack 005
    Satinblack 005
    June 6, 2005 6:09 PM

    Was alot of work but it paid off :)

  • Satinblack 006
    Satinblack 006
    June 6, 2005 6:09 PM

    ...and one more angle to complete the 360.

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    Satinblack_sml
    June 5, 2005 6:19 PM

    First time out back on the road with a pit-stop at Starbucks.

  • Shifter3
    Shifter3
    June 29, 2005 9:20 PM

    Have a loose shifter ? Kragen sells "help" product brass bushings that will fix that slop. Just pres them in with a vise.

  • Shifter4
    Shifter4
    June 29, 2005 9:22 PM

    Like such.

  • Shifter2
    Shifter2
    June 29, 2005 9:52 PM

    New short shifter custom made by a friend from the z club. It doesn't look that much shorter here but look at the pictures with it installed. What a difference too you can really feel the change in throw.

  • Shifter5
    Shifter5
    June 29, 2005 10:22 PM

    You can use tephlon tape to make that worn plastic busing a lot firmer.

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    Shifter
    June 29, 2005 10:23 PM

    Stock shifter.

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    Shifter1
    June 29, 2005 11:11 PM

    Custom short shifter.

  • Seatcovers
    Seatcovers
    August 2, 2005 7:22 PM

    Newly installed seat covers. Pretty comfy and you wont stick to it on hot days.

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    IMG_9061
    August 7, 2005 12:10 AM

    This was taken on Angeles Crest hwy with 2 more z buddies, no photo editing short of a slow shutter speed. I think I'm going to take the original and blow it up into a poster. I just think it came out awesome and represents all 3 generations before the break in Z production prior to the release of the new 350 and 370 Z's.

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    Bear-damaged-alternator
    August 7, 2005 12:14 AM

    LMAO ...This here tree branch put pressure on my alternator giving just enough tension on the belt to limp to a friends house to repair it correctly. Some background info, this was later the same night we took the "Pit-Stop" photo, came around a corner and hit the last small bear in a line of 3 after veering to avoid the first 2 but couldn't avoid the 3rd. Yes I said bear, that was not a typo, anyway the impact broke my alternator mounting bolt and trees were the only parts around hahaha. Picture in your head this scenario, there are 3 of us in row, me in the 240Z, followed by the 300ZX, followed by the 280ZX, now I hit it first with my lower left front then it somehow spund around the 2nd car and was keel hulled by the 3rd. Still it managed to get up and run away (at least I think cause we couldn't find it).

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    X-mas-gifts-wheel1
    December 29, 2005 5:19 PM

    STeering wheel swap from a wrapped stock one.

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    X-mas-gifts-wheel2
    December 29, 2005 7:29 PM

    To a nice cherry wood one :)

  • X-mas-gifts-keyfobs
    X-mas-gifts-keyfobs
    January 27, 2006 9:28 AM

    Custom Z shaped key fobs, made by a friend from got-z (you know who you are if you are reading this and thanks!)

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