OwainIJ
Club Member
Just starting a build thread for my 280z. Currently in the process of stripping the car down and will hopefully be pulling the engine out in the next week. Brief plans for the car are:
- RHD conversion
- Full bare metal respray (still not decided on colour)
- Install VQ35HR Engine & 6sp Manual box from donor car. Leaving engine as standard. HR spec is 310hp so should be a good start for the car
- Refurb suspension components (sandblast and refinish and fit new bushing kit all round)
- Cut and weld on adjustable coilover kit to existing struts
- Rear disc brake conversion
- Refurb existing seats but new leather interior panels with sound deadening underneath
- New RHD dash ( have a beaten up 240z RHD dash that needs repairing/combining with 280z dash. Hoping to keep original gauges) & new radio & air con/heater
- New Alloys
- New/Refurb exterior trim
and a whole lot more!
First job after stripping the car will be some small metal repairs in the floor, converting the bulkhead and fitting the new engine and gearbox mounts so will post some updates during this. Appreciate any tips or advice!
Owain