280ZX, Never ending rebuild

[niroshann]

Nice work! I wish I paid this much attention to detail. My project could take inspiration from yours! Looking forward to more updates.

 

[Huw]

Thanks Rob, I didnt intend to go this far but once you start it kinda of takes over and you cant seem to stop.

Morbias, I used 16mm ID hose. I got mine from SFS Performance. There are plenty of other suppliers, but I've had good service from them.

 

[moggy240]

wow !!!!!!!!!!!! you could eat your dinner off that,great job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[andrew muir]

Now thats a clean motor!!
Lovely work, although you had loads of pain with the valves etc once its in the car you'll forget about all that.
Great pics as well, why can't Haynes manage that??
Top job!!

 

[atomman]

Great job on the engine ! Looks fantastic

 

[morbias]

Morbias, I used 16mm ID hose. I got mine from SFS Performance. There are plenty of other suppliers, but I've had good service from them.

cheers, couldn't get a decent measurement with my dodgy tape measure

 

[candy red]

looks fantastic Huw like your attention to detail good to see you nearing the end well done mate

Derrick

 

[iandecjak]

Another 280zx brethren back on the road, these cars are getting rarer than hens teeth. I've not done anything near what you have but so impressed keen to see you at a meet to get inspiration!!

 

[Huw]

Thanks Derrick, long ways to go yet. I fitted the tank today. Tried out the tank sealing kit from Frosts, it makes a nice job of the insides, mine was rusted to hell. It takes a while and is quite messy but the insides is now rust free and hopefully will now stay that way.

 

[candy red]

Looking at yours Huw think i might have to do some more work on mine just not sure what :lol: its looking fantastic i know what you mean about not planning to do that much work when its all done we must meet up fantastic work mate soon be done
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Derrick

 

[Patrolman]

Huw,where did you source you lower rear valance from,i will be starting my 280z 2 seater re-furb soon and it is the only repair panel i have not managed to find,thanks

 

[vpulsar]

Nice job good thread.


Rob

 

[Huw]

Huw,where did you source you lower rear valance from,i will be starting my 280z 2 seater re-furb soon and it is the only repair panel i have not managed to find,thanks

Hi.
I got the panel from Mr F. Best of luck with your rebuild. If you need any help just give me a shout.

Huw

 

[Huw]

Got my wheels back today, I know they are the standard iron cross but they look absolutely awesome in my opinion. Griffs, the custom shop I've been using, has done a beautiful job in restoring them. They have powder coated the cast surfaces of the wheel silver and then lacquered them but have left the rims and the outline of the crosses polished aluminium un-lacquered.





The wheel nuts will be coming back next week from the chrome platers, so I can get some rubber on the wheels and fit them. It seems 205/70/14 profile tyres are impossible to get hold of so will have to settle for 195's instead.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Yep, they look good to me too

 

[candy red]

Hey Huw they look great with rubber on they should look like this
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh524/candyred11/IMG_7525_zps6f13c0cc.jpg
http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh524/candyred11/IMG_7487_zps6423585c.jpg

Original always best on a classic

 

[Mr HollowPoint]

I'm absolutely loving the fact that so many 280s are coming back from the dead again now, hopefully we will see more of them out to play next year at ZFest, LakeZ and maybe some of the Japanese shows? We've been lucky enough to see Candy Red a couple of times this year and would be AWESOME to see some more coming out to play too.

 

[Ladybird]

280ZX Coupe

Hi Guys, my 2 seater 280ZX is almost finished after 3+ years in France! It has been restored to the original specification with no modifications.

ps I love those wheels.

 

[Huw]

That's looking really nice, must be close to getting it home now? Will look forward to seeing some more pics! Good to see another 280ZX on the road.

 

[Ladybird]

Hi Huw, just been told by an old timer that's it's rude to tag onto your post SORRY you can tell I'm not used to this. I will try to start my own thread, best regards Debbie