mikey

Looks like things are coming along sweet. Fun times!

They sure do! But I decided that I'm probably gonna have the car for yonks so resale value is less of an issue. And all the Z's I saw photos of which made me want to get one in the first place had flares so there was no way I wouldn't do it. And they did come out of the factory that way (all 500 of them) so it's not total blashphemy. And shit, they just look way better with flares. Doooo eeiiitt!

Yep, although, I can't be 100% sure it's not slipped on the bottom gear. I dont have any reason to think it has but who bloody knows. Yes! I almost certainly need some, some of them are looking rough. I'll send you a PM once I know what I need.

There's a ruddy long list of jobs to tick off if I want to make it to Taupo in a few weeks. So... Coolant started leaking from the 40 y/o heater pipes so I replaced them, and broke the heater valve in the process. So went to pick-a-part pulled one from a Honda something. Works sweet. I also replaced thermostat and radiator cap, but still had water coming from the overflow, turns out I also had exhaust coming out my radiator; ruh-roh! So I pulled the head today, everything looks bloody mucky under there. No sign of blown gasket as such, but I can't see how anything would seal properly given the state of things. So the head's off to get machined this week. Hopefully I'll get it back together next weekend. I've never replaced a head gasket before so it's all good fun. Way funnerer than the cutting/welding sagas up the page. One thing that sucked was a head bolt that snapped, no idea how I'm gonna get that out yet, but at least there's a cm sticking out to work with. I also replaced one of my control arms which was bent and giving me some mean as toe-in. From experience I know this can be a total arse. Getting dem spindles out can be impossible; even with a 10 ton press I couldn't get the last one out. This time I managed to do it without calling in the engineers, but I did have to beat the shit out of it and cut the spindle, still I'm happy with that. I'd bought replacement spindles from someone at the ZClub in anticipation of much banging and cutting. Replaced all bushes with poly ones innit.

Sweet! Stoked to finally see the mythical beast. Those 4-pots are most probably from old an Toyota Hilux. If they've got S12 stamped on them they deffo are. That was a real common upgrade as they're pretty much bolt on. Are yours vented?

Cool thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.

I was after the brackets for rear wheel disk conversion. Might have to look at other options. Thanks.

Anyone know of a source of old Maxima parts? I need the rear caliper brackets off an 81-84 Maxima.

Was good meeting you chaps. Enjoyed the banter. Although, I think I'd enjoy it more if you could actually see the cars.

I've always assumed you get less side wall flex. But I really don't know anything...

Really loving the thread. And I've always wanted a mini. You're doing a great job; I wish I was a patient to do things the way you have but I'm always too over excited. Really liking the detail you've put into the interior, should be mint. Edit: Bummer about the quake, really feel for you guys.

Just looked into Waxoyl, it sounds perfect. I'll try and hunt some down. Thanks guys! I'm pretty stoked with how it's looking too! But I don't think I'll be uploading more photos for a while. I just want to enjoy it for a bit and spend some time out of the shed. I am a bit worried I'm gonna have to raise the rear flares a couple of inches to get full suspension travel. Which is pretty much like doing them all over again... Stink hole. No rush thou.

Thanks guys, I'm pretty stoked with how it came out. I still need to find some rubber welting to run along the flares. Para rubber didn't really have anything.

Sweet. Have been wanting to come along for a while but have been lacking in transport, until now. See you all there!

I'm leaning towards one like this but I've not been able to find one for sale quite like it. With the air ducts and the pointy outey splittery bits. Maybe it's too fancy anyhow. But I've been so busy thinking about wheels and stuff that I've not really decided. I'm not much of a fan or the little BRE ones:

I got all the flares done today. The fronts are easy; you just mark the holes, drill them out and put rivnuts in, then cut guard paint and you're done. The rear's are harder as you have to cut both the inner and outer part of the guard then weld them together, seam seal, paint etc. This is what they look like now. I'm pretty stoked with how it came out. There's still a few tidy up jobs, like I need to find some goup I can pour down the inside of the rear guards to seal everything and stop rust. Suggestions? The rear tires rub the guards on big bumps so I may need to take more metal out. And for some reason the front left tire rubs when turning, but the right one doesn't. I dont think everything is entirely straight up there. Oh and I need to get the wheels painted. And get a new air dam. But I think I'll leave it all like it is for a couple of months; I'm suffering a shed overdose.

Lots happened this week... This lot finally arrived: Drill, rivnut, cut, etc. On to the rear: Bad toe in, will have to deal with this next: Beer time... Tomorrow I'll do the passenger side.

It takes all types....

I never thought I'd be into housetrucks, but reading through your build, and the rad truck thread you started I've got a huge loveon for trucks.

Sweet. Good to have another 240z'er on here! I agree with above. Dont do black, and dont do carbon-fiber wrap! Do this!

^^ +1

Finally! Stoked it's done, haven't driven it yet. Maybe tomoz, just need to bleed the brakes.

Man, I bloody love this car! It's totally retarded but shit it must make you giggle.

Cool wagon, I was keen on one of these for ages. Definitely dont paint it. Ruff is tuff.

Looking sweet, what you gonna do for engine mounts?