RB 240z Conversion

[samuri-240]

Do I win a prize?

Yep one wheel nut from Dave's old set of wheels.

 

[Mr Ex]

Yep one wheel nut from Dave's old set of wheels.

Can Dave afford to let it go for nowt?

 

[moggy240]

this a great thread and very encouraging for us mere mortals !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[datsun dave]

Stripped out all the bits from the engine bay this morning so Mr Grinder can get to work on the battery tray and other L series bits that are on the inner wings.

The cover is to stop Mr Grinder from getting near the new windscreen.

 

[datsun dave]

Early start in the bodyshop this morning we removed all engine bay fitting that will not be used for a cleaner look also going to stich weld both strut towers and main rails.

 

[datsun dave]

Traps doors are all fitted in the sump and ready to be fitted back onto the engine, also found some time to do a little Gold leaf work.

 

[datsun dave]

With wayne welding some parts in the engine bay i have stripped the front cross member and front suspension off the car to make access easy, i have made up a dolly from some old 3x3 alloy box section and some wheels that i found in B&Q its bolted to the front of the car so the bodyshop can move the car around and it works a treat,

Anybody want the dolly when i have finished with it.

 

[datsun dave]

Picture test !!!!

 

[richiep]

Looks fantastic! Cant wait to see this installed. I look forward to ride when this is on the road!

 

[datsun dave]

Looks fantastic! Cant wait to see this installed. I look forward to ride when this is on the road!

Yes it does look good should be fitted next few weeks.

 

[datsun dave]

Some more pictures from last week picking up the engine at Mark Rayners.

Also a big Thank you for sorting out my attachment file.

 

[datsun dave]

Some more engine pictures.

 

[datsun dave]

Pictures from last week i made up a new bracket to hold the brake light switch onto the pedal box as the power steering unit has taken its original position.

Still lots of little jobs to do.

 

[farstar]

Great Scott this car is AMAZING!

I think that this is en route to becoming one of the finest Z's on the planet. It is rare to see such craftmanship and the sheer attention to detail is mind boggling!

 

[datsun dave]

Great Scott this car is AMAZING!

I think that this is en route to becoming one of the finest Z's on the planet. It is rare to see such craftmanship and the sheer attention to detail is mind boggling!

Thanks .

 

[datsun dave]

Engine cross member and various bits back now from the blaster/power coaters i have fitted some new bushes that i bought some years ago but must have been off a later S30 and had to have them machined down by 4mm so they will fit.

I have also changed the steering rack and colum as the original had a bit play when you moved the steering wheel.

So just waiting for a new slot at the paintshop then its full steam ahead.

 

[richiep]

If you've been to the coaters, does this mean you've picked up my R200 diff crossmember too then???

 

[vpulsar]

I stopped using powder coating when building this car, I found it can cause quite a few problems with things being very tight to fit, And bolts coming lose because they don't torque up properly on the coating.

But your stuff looks great.



Rob

 

[samuri-240]

Dave Thought you where going for adjustable front lower arms.

 

[datsun dave]

Dave Thought you where going for adjustable front lower arms.

Yes i am just used my old arms and some bushes that i had so that i am not waiting to get the car moving, your old front lower arms are my mates waiting to be done.