240z Portuguese Restoration

[FilipeA240z]

Hi

Here goes some more pictures of the car and the work done so far.

The car with the second coated of paint

A new set of wheels, not for shows

The rear end muffler assy

My new and it means NEW steering wheel, not re-painted or refurnished. IT`S NEVER USED

The rear spoiler already paint and ready to go on the car

The engine and suspension almost complete, now time to go with the dash, electricals and it`s almost there....

Hope to put very soon some other pictures

Hope you enjoy as much I do

Fil

 

[datsun dave]

Just Fantastic Filipe

 

[twoforty]

Amazing!!!

 

[Arkwright]

wonderful. Keep up the good work.

 

[FilipeA240z]

Hi

Here goes some pictures taken on last Saturday. The work is a little bit slow, but is just the way it is.

Thanks to Sean that help me to find this very clean air box, so needed for my car

... and some pictures that I enjoy to look at

The fornt wings were taken out, to help to mount engine and others parts, now time to put it again...

Filipe A

 

[zedhead260]

Stunning

 

[FilipeA240z]

Here goes some more pictures

Tne vinyl getting on...

A new dash clock

 

[rahail240]

your living the dream my friend.

 

[FilipeA240z]

the next picture makes me remember the first time that I saw a 240z, 12 years ago. I had the same sensation when i saw it today covered of dust, seem that it asks for to run it and leading to the road!

Thank You

Filipe A

 

[SeanDezart]

Is that an original dash Filipe ? The hazard warning light switch is blanked !

 

[DJZ 60]

Brilliant!
Hi Filipe. I have just returned from Portugal/Spain. . Faro-Lisbon-Armacao Da Pera-Seville &
Malaga.would have been great to meet you....maybe next time!

Great! Great! Great! DJZ 60.

 

[FilipeA240z]

HI

Sean the dash is the new one, and I had to cut the hole for the hazard warning switch light. The 1971 240z had this placed like that, the 1972 had the cigarrette lighter also in the dash. but mine is like shown in the picture.

Thank You

Filipe A

 

[datsun dave]

Is the clock from your original dash ?

 

[FilipeA240z]

Hi

No, that clock is for the 260 Fairlady Z, a JDM clock that was available between 74-78 years (I guess). After a good cleaning and electrical changes it works and looks like new!
I would like to have the 2 knobs rallly clock, but they are rare and they need the oscilator box so they can work...
But still looking for it...

Next work:

Install the front hood, vinyl tunel, dashboard and seats, them turn the key

Filipe Azevedo

 

[tigeravg]

Restoration

Bravo!

I reviewed your pics..Again Bravo!

Are you the fellow who had info on the Works wheels? I too am currently building a 240Z. I just finished paint on a replica 1971 East African Safari #11.

I would be happy to find just one of the 14x7J works wheel used on the car I am replicating to either have a casting made or to have it mapped on a coordinate measuring machine and cut from aluminum. I would be even happier to buy a set of those wheels. I understand Portugal was a country which received an inordinate number of the magnesium street wheels...? I would be happy to substitute the street wheels if I could even find them. Please tell me you are the right guy!

Sean R.

 

[FilipeA240z]

HI

I have a friend that has a set of these original Rally wheels, I try to contact him and will meet with him sooner.

Here is my email that we could send info fildatsun240z@gmail.com

Thank You

Filipe Azevedo

 

[FilipeA240z]

Hi all

There is some time that i don`t post pictures here, now it goes..

Starting with the car delivery to myself to finish, them I started to put the simbols, front and rear spoiler... start to finish it.

Look the tie down hooks behind the bumper, where they were attach to boats floor

Starting doind the interior of the car, and the dash was the hard part, it`s new so, a little here a little there... take it out... again put in place a little here a little there... after 5 or 6 times, all the bolts in place and very firm.

Door panels are in place, but who have done that knowns that is some trick and little dificult, my fingers were sensible after work

In the rear there is missing some parts because the electricist have work to done yet. You also can see the speakers originally put on the side of the car... looks nice

and the front bumper is not in place because it just need to rechrome again, nest week will be on car!!

Hope you like it

FilipeA

 

[abas]

very nice car Felipe.

Where on earth did you find a new dash!!!!!!

regards


Andrew

 

[FilipeA240z]

very nice car Felipe.

Where on earth did you find a new dash!!!!!!

regards


Andrew

Hi

I found it at Nissan Portugal, also if I order another they can supply it. I ask that a few weeks ago for a friend.

But at Zstore in USA, they are still available too and in this plasce for RHD cars just like yours.
See the link

http://www.new-datsun-parts.com/datsun-240Z-parts-interior1.html

this guy sold me some stuff for my car. Some of the prices are very high, but he has the parts.

FilipeA

 

[FilipeA240z]

Portuguese Restoration

Hi Everybody

The car is already done, still there is always something to make it better or better looking.

I think the car is a little high them normal, I also have the Eiback springs to change if I want to, but for now i will run it, because it was almost 2 years that i couldn`t drive it.

The last picture was taken on Sunday with the previous onwer that sold the car 5 years ago. He said that the car looks beautifull.

If someone ask me if I was able to do it it again, i would say no, it`s too much work and concerns about it.

Fil