Recent content by baddog

Sean - if you do not already know Tony D over here in the States, I can put you in touch with him. He and others have been collecting documentation for vintage and speed events for several years and might be able to settle this question once and for all. Email me: john@baddogparts.com We are...

QTR Windows I built a jig to hold the window in place out of scrap wood and some foam (to protect the glass and trim). I clamp the jig to my bench so it doesn't move. The 280 front section for sale in the US needs to have 2 screw holes drilled. You need to find low profile screws too.

2 vs. 2+2 First off, nice car! Second, I can't tell if I am understanding the issue of value correctly. Perhaps it's my American tin ear, but is there some truth to the post about 2+2s having more value than a 2-seater coupe? Maybe it was just British humour and I missed it or is there some...

260 growler well, I'd put some thought into the following areas: 1) structural issues (rust) 2) suspension (poly bushings, shocks, springs, and sway/strut tower bars) 3) drivetrain upgrade (5-spd, R200 w/280 halfshafts and mustache bar) 4) interior (better seat and seat belts, rollbar...

Pc Powder coating is the application by spray gun of electrically charged particles of resin and pigment onto a grounded object, which is then heated in a curing oven. PC is durable, has nearly unlimited color selection, can be applied in any number of textures, and hides surface imperfections...

rolling at last and the brake lights work!

out on maiden voyage at solo II event

finished product of 7 straight months work

280 frame rail caps

a few of the Zs from our local club

This is the same 240Z just under 12 hours after it was delivered to my house

This is the Z I got to make my reproduction gnose

Crashing Yeah, I'm okay but the car ended up in pieces. I'll get to those pics and my restoration ones later this week. I now have a completely restored 240 from the ground up....IMHO 5 point seat belts saved my life.

Back in Black I can't speak for paint products in the UK but perhaps a more important issue is prepping the cover prior to paint it. I've done one in black and another in gray and you need to ensure you have a very clean cover to start with. Dry or wet scuff the surface, use a metal wash...