Got a new toy added to my Z stable

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 08:01 PM

Update: I cleaned out a bunch of leaves and gunk from what looks like years of being outside.

Before:

After:

Jeffblue · 07-31-2010, 08:03 PM

any rust issues?

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

any rust issues?

Just a few but not as bad as you'd think. Of course, the floor pan needs to be replaced and parts of the door sill. I'm sure there's a lot of surface rust that can be sandblasted.

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 08:04 PM

And in case anyone forgot what color I want to paint this baby....

Jeffblue · 07-31-2010, 08:05 PM

have you made yourself a budget of about how much you want to spend after all is said and done?

SmoothZ · 07-31-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

have you made yourself a budget of about how much you want to spend after all is said and done?

Not really. I'm only going to spend what I can little by little. I'm trying to do a lot of the work by myself until I can't do it anymore. I'm guessing the paint job alone is going to be about $2k if not more. I want to do the prepping myself.

I need to buy wheels, suspension, brakes, seats, etc.

FuszNissan · 08-02-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Not really. I'm only going to spend what I can little by little. I'm trying to do a lot of the work by myself until I can't do it anymore. I'm guessing the paint job alone is going to be about $2k if not more. I want to do the prepping myself.

I need to buy wheels, suspension, brakes, seats, etc.

Damn 2K, where are you going to get that from? Also, are you not painting the engine bay, inside body panels, door jams..etc.

Because I think that's going to cost more than 2k.

Are you going to attempt painting it yourself?

Any new pics of progress?

Jeffblue · 07-31-2010, 08:14 PM

what are you thinking as far as teh motor? are you going to do something crazy, or just restore it?

Jeffblue · 07-31-2010, 10:06 PM

oh, hah my bad.

My neighbors have an orange 280z that i'd love to restore, but nows not really the time for me. Don't have the room or the time. If they still have it in a few years when i have my own place with a 2 car garage, i'll snatch it up.

SmoothZ · 08-02-2010, 07:00 AM

I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls.

spitfire9200 · 08-02-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls.

lol

G Fo12ce · 08-28-2010, 06:12 PM

New TE37V for old schools cars. Game Over.

I'd love to have an S30 some day and this is what I'd get:

G Fo12ce · 08-28-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I think a lot of people gravitate toward the SR20, which is a good engine. However, I was told that parts are more expensive and sometimes difficult to find. I don't know. I'm still working on the car before I get an engine. Who knows? I might end up rebuilding the L26 and see if I can't do some customized work on it.

^^ that's a Volk wheel buy the way (the TE37V).

Also as far as expensive that's perspective, but hard to get I don't agree with. In fact I just saw recently that that parts are still so popular in Japan that HKS just re-did and rereleased a few SR items. For example: Cams. I'd go RB25 though since it already has a rear drive trans. RB's sound sexy and are powerful. If you have more budget RB26 with RB25 trans would be awesome.

SmoothZ · 08-28-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

New TE37V for old schools cars. Game Over.

I'd love to have an S30 some day and this is what I'd get:

Damn, those wheels are awesome. Not happening with my budget, but still full of awesomeness.

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

^^ that's a Volk wheel buy the way (the TE37V).

Also as far as expensive that's perspective, but hard to get I don't agree with. In fact I just saw recently that that parts are still so popular in Japan that HKS just re-did and rereleased a a few SR items. For example: Cams. I'd go RB25 though since it already have a rear drive trans. RB's sound sexy and are powerful. If you have more budget RB26 with RB25 trans would be awesome.

Yeah, I heard that the SR20 parts have to be ordered from Japan unless you find them used in the States. Bad thing about that is they're probably ruined or not up to snuff.

I just need to read up on all my options or limit them. I think I have too many choices and need to make up my mind.

I agree about the RB25 choice. I'd rather do that and not have to deal with the AWD issue.

FuszNissan · 08-03-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls.

I hope your balls cost 10K...lol

07-31-2010, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
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SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	And in case anyone forgot what color I want to paint this baby.... __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	I was throwing that figure out there as a minimum. I have no clue how much it will cost. Sounds like I'm going to have to sell my balls for this car. Dammit. I really like these balls. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

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G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	New TE37V for old schools cars. Game Over. I'd love to have an S30 some day and this is what I'd get: __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	oh, hah my bad. My neighbors have an orange 280z that i'd love to restore, but nows not really the time for me. Don't have the room or the time. If they still have it in a few years when i have my own place with a 2 car garage, i'll snatch it up.