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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Thanks a lot! Will be for sure a great year! No I'ls start to search for a roadster or a C10...lest's see what I can find! Thank you! That pile of wood will be light up from 25 to 31 December. It's a religious scene. And the Z got to be in front of it... Thank you! I hope it will be...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    MOT…nothing to say…zero problems… Arriving home, 5:00 AM…and what a ride…tons of problems… hard rain, fog and tons of waterplanning… Waiting for the married friends… And the bride’s kidnaping…ahahahahah Hope you enjoyed the ongoings, because the end of the...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Hi friends, The Z is still on the mechanic, I think this year, 2019, will finish the resto! I hope!!!ahahahha The ca ris almost done, the exceptions are related to some metal work and the systems that have to be revisioned like the brake system, fuel system. The interiors need some detail...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Here is the result befere went home! Filling up the tank…so great… At home…near the 510 SSS Hope you liked it…let’s wait 15 days to get it completely done!!! Regards Mário Peters: Thank you! Next time you'll see some more details...that's the missing...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Hi again! The car runs and drives very good…but I’m moving it to another shop for the past details. The tunings will not be deep, but will consist in verifying the electrical system with the addition of new connectors, recovering a corner on the dash, applying the centre console, tuning the...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Thanks Rob! tomorrow I plan to glue all the rubbers and some other parts and finish doors. By the end of the day I will enjoy a small ride...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Hood tuning…what a hard task!!! Final result… The car is almost ready…I bet tomorrow will be just missing the interior…for sure I’ll be driving it… Hope you enjoy these last works on the car… Cumps. Mário
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    The vent ducts were missing when I bought the car…now they are part of the car again. These rubber caps were made by my father….they are better than the original… The splash is awesome…a great detail… The windshields…. On the front… Hatch… People that...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Then we assemble the differential, fluids, bolts and substitute all the rubbers. Final result…but the starter will be replaced…this one is stopping once in a while… The electric system…now getting back to 71…I think the car is very happy…agagagag The seat belts…
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Hi everybody! Here I am on the Easter holyday…I’m tired fo working on the car…but is almost done. I hope the car will be ready soon! At least It is working, it brakes and I’ve tried it…almost 2 years since the beginning of the resto. At this moment there are only small details to finish like...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    New Datsun symbols on the guards. The brakes system had to be revisioned. I stared with the bracket and rubber. My car didn’t have the bracket for the valve, now it’s complete again! New parts… Ready to use! We decided to try the center console because tomorrow...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Locks and handles… Before we placed the window some care was took no the top of the doors… Almos… And completed with trims…is missing the interior. Maybe next weekend!
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Hi folks, Here are some up-grades on the Z. I’m getting tired…the Z has so many detailZ…and I need to ride the car…I know when the resto will be concluded the effort will be forgotten but until then… On the past 2 weeks we have done some body work and assemble mostly structures on doors...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    The grill… Installed…. The headlights...and the gift… Then work and pacience…ehehehehhe In the end, only the right side of the car needs a hand…only tunning, but it’s a work for Mr.Vitorino…not me!!! Hope you are enjoying so far!!! Regards, Mário
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Hi again! Another great weekend!! The Z is getting shape!!! And all the weekend was dedicated to it! Now it looks like a Z…I’m very happy with all the results! But it’s a hard car to work!!!Too many bolts and tunning around the parts! I started with the lower and center valances, then the...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Correct! I didn't find the correct word for "esferovite"! It's a sponje paper to avoid scratches! It worked!!! eheheh!!!
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    jonbills and johnymd - My seats were handmade by a professional here in Portugal! the result was excellent! Rob Gaskin - The nuts will be polished or new, I guess they'll be zinc too! The structure, you're right, Mr.Vitorino told the paint shop to clean and cover and all the area, because it...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    The result before it goes to the car! Before the installation we cover the sides with sphincter to avoid some scratches! Annoying car said Mr.Vitorino... Almost!!! And here is the result!!! Seat in it’s place… With a Zelfie I finish this report… Hope you...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Installing the door. New key lockers, new door handles, glass elevators and the main lock. This last one borke down. I suspected before the resto, that it didn’t opened the door properly! New hood handle...the previous one wasn’t original and didn’t match S30! New rubbers for...
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    Datsun 240Z - 1971 Blue Metallic 903 - Resto

    Hi everybody! Today I bring fresh news!!! During the last weekends we were working on the car…but some minor bad luck happened…we didn’t progress as we like!!! But bolt by bolt we are assembling the BIG puzzle!!! At this moment there is a willfull rubber, the one from the hatch glass…it...
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