260Z Project - 260Z GT-R

[Rushingphil]

Can appreciate the financial pain you are feeling, but many thanks for continuing to post the updates - they are so valuable to us

 

[Ian]

Was keeping myself busy on my last leave starting to get everything ready to go back in so I don't waste any time when I get the car back in my garage.


Gearbox, repaired some damaged metal, cleaned, blasted and cerakoted.

 

[Ian]

I had previously just painted the outside of the starter but I wanted to do a better job of it. So I did a full strip and rebuild and did it in Cerakote

 

[Ian]

Making the most out of my new media blaster, compressor and spray setups.

Making my way through any parts I find that don't look 100%

 

[Ian]

Blasted before and after

 

[Ian]

 

[Ian]

This didn't look too bad from the top.

But not perfect

Underside was not great

Gave the underside a full blast

Wanted to keep the textured finish on the topside, so I just lightly etch blasted it at a low psi followed by a coating of Cerakote Velvet Black

Really pleased with how it turned out, I think it looks like it could actually be leather.

If anyone wants any parts restored or done in Cerakote drop me a PM.

 

[candy red]

This didn't look too bad from the top.

But not perfect

Underside was not great

Gave the underside a full blast

Wanted to keep the textured finish on the topside, so I just lightly etch blasted it at a low psi followed by a coating of Cerakote Velvet Black

Really pleased with how it turned out, I think it looks like it could actually be leather.

If anyone wants any parts restored or done in Cerakote drop me a PM.

All looks amazing Ian well done

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Wow, top work.

 

[Ian]

Thanks guys. Still plenty left next time I am home.

Will be getting the engine onto a stand and making sure that is 100%




Vapour blasted my diff cover and clear coated it with a Cerakote clear. Unfortunately it didn't turn out as I had hoped as there was too much corrosion on the metal and its left behind quite a lot of pitting. It will do for now.

 

[Ian]

Thinking about my tail lights. I used to like the 260Z setup but I think I now prefer the cleaner look of 240Z setup. What are people thoughts on changing? I'm considering it, of course this would add about £1k to the total cost minus anything I get back from selling the 260Z parts.



Otherwise the rear will look like this, which isn't too bad.

 

[jonbills]

I prefer the cleaner look of the 260z lights on a 260z

 

[Jay.]

I initially thought I'd change my 260z lights to 240z, but the've grown on me and I'm keeping them.

 

[Ian]

I initially thought I'd change my 260z lights to 240z, but the've grown on me and I'm keeping them.

I tend to swing between the two. I guess I'm about 50/50.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Are you saying that this is what it will be i.e. reversing light delete or spend £1k on 240 lights?

These look good and unique which is ok on your car.

 

[Ian]

Are you saying that this is what it will be i.e. reversing light delete or spend £1k on 240 lights?

About £1k to change to 240Z lights I estimate, cost of panel, cost of fitting, cost of new lights and trim panel.


Custom trim panel will cost a bit, already got spare panels to use to help make base mold, but still need cost of mold material and final material. However I'll make a MZR Style custom panel with either setup so it wont matter.

 

[status]

Get a 240 then you have both

 

[Mr Tenno]

I think it's a slippery slope, if you make it look like a 240 from the outside, you'll start thinking about changing the dash, the door cards etc. Better to just keep it an awesome 260Z

 

[toopy]

I've always preferred the 260z rear lights and would not have a 240z on that basis, even if i could afford one!

 

[moggy240]

You could go the whole hog and fit something like this.I customised some 240Z taillights so I could fit either