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Hey all I am in the process of sanding my car down to bare metal. I use 80-grid for this on an excentric machine. I have searched a lot for this, but many have different opinions. What is the best course of action to prepare the car for painting? - bare metal prepping? -2k epoxy...

Hey all I got a price from a guy I know who said he could do the bodywork for me. He rated me at 1800 euros. which is about 1500 pounds? Anyway, what do guys think? Fair price? I am not a welder myself so I cant really put my opinion on this one. I´ll through in pictures of the rusted places...

Hey all I finally started on my 260z, stripping the car completely and removing the tar that the PO put there. http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1010507-1.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz51/H3nrY_/Datsun%20260Z/P1010594.jpg I knew the car must...

I finally started some rust repairs, and with it praying that the PO did a decent job. I started on the floorpans, and subsequently removing the "bitumen" layer with a shizzle (damn what **** work) I did know there were problems in the middle of the floorpans, but as usual, some extra rust...

Hey all I removed and reinstalled my front sway bar, and i over tightened the left securing nuts for the sway bar. Didn´t really notice the frame rail going as well...stupid me.. Anyway, the damage is not that bad. There is a small dip in the rail itself along with some deforming. Will...

When reinstalling my elec. coil after a repaint, one of the metal threads for the wires to be installed on broke off. (and I did not use much force) Anyway, I´m on the lookout for a new coil. My car has got the 280z elec. distributor, and no ballast resistor. I found this coil : The Z...

A good buddy of mine wanted to do a photoshoot with my car: the comment is in dutch , but don´t let that put you of, the pics came out quite nicely! It looks a bit like a series from the 70´s: davidbarbe

Hey all I was having problems with my old battery, and decided to for a Gel-based Varley Red Rop battery complete with battery box and switch. I did not install it in the usual spare tyre place, but between the 2 storage spaces behind the seats. I figured this would be good as it sits right...

Hi all I purchased new wheel bolts for my 260z because the thread was gone on some of the original. I installed the front ok, and started today on the rear. I removed the wheel, alu drum cover, and the internals of the drum. The 4 bolts are visible. I tried getting them out by loosening...

Hi I have been experiencing issues with my voltage regulator (i think) When I was driving down the road, I noticed my V-meter was getting pretty high (in the 16-range) me and a buddy tested some things. The battery produced 12.7v , so the battery seems fine. When we turned on the engine...

I have looked at some forums, but didn´t find a answer as of yet. I have a janspeed exhaust, I like the sound, but it´s a bit to quiet for me if I´m honest. If I would remove the middle box, would it do something performance wise (go down, go up ?). I have been reading about backpressure...

Hey all I am looking for new bolts for a 260Z, the bolts that you put the wheels over. Most of mine are pretty knackered and its hard to get a wheel off/on. I would need 16 bolts. This is what I am talking about:

Anyone here ever installed this on their Z before ? I found it on the MSA website, and browsed some forums, it should speed up the gearshifts from north to south, but not east to west: The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Short Throw Shifters

Hi all It has been a long time since I posted a thread. In februari, I ordered a new engine at the Z farm. an L28 with moderate cam and worked head. I went for installation in March, but things didnt go as planned for installation. I´ve fot a special manifold for 6-motorcycle carbs made...

Hey all Anyone ever purchased or knows where to buy a custom grille for a 260z. Personally I find this look fantastic. http://album.hybridz.org/data/500/zpic_194_.jpg

I was cruzing with my 260Z today on the motorway and started to speed up a bit. At around 60 to 80, all goes well. But turning the speed up to around 110, and you get the feeling that it does not stick all that well to the ground anymore. Does anyone have any experience on that front when...

Hey all I´m thinking about upgrading my front brakes to 4-piston calipers. I´ve found some conversion threads on hybridz etc.. but I wonder if anyone has found calipers from "euro"cars that fit. This is the site I´m talking about: TOYOTA CALIPERS ON YOUR Z-CAR! It talks about One set of...

Hi all Is an oil catch tank needed in a z-car ? I´ve browed the web but have not found a conclusive answer. Hendrik

Hey all I am fairly new to this forum, and I kind of compare it to Belgian "oldtimer" forums. But why is there no "member-projects" forum here ? I would love to see ongoing projects that members are working on, seeing pictures and stuff like that:D Or am I a complete idiot and missed the...

Hey all I have a problem with my petrol tank. I took it out 2 weeks ago because of the sender unit not working properly. After reinstallation, I let it run for a couple of minutes, all seemed ok. Now after a drive and hitting the accel pedal, I noticed that the right-bottom of the tank...