Project S30 Z

[Skillard44]

I'm working on a 280z and thought I would share. I found this one in a field and got to work. I will post some pictures of progress. Are there any other 240z/260z/280z fans?

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[Skillard44]

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[Skillard44]

Dropping it off to be dipped

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[Skillard44]

After being dipped

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[HilbillyHomeboy]

Yep, I'm a fan. Buddy in high school had one exactly like that, same color and all. We had a blast in that little car.

Jeremy

[sketch]

subbed. looks like it's going to be fun!

[J-Groove]

Subbed!

I love those cars.

-John

[CoreyB]

Nice project. Cant wait to follow this.

[futurevr4man]

Huge fan. I plan on getting one after I build an FD

[j2k4]

Got a couple of buddies out in Denver doing a '78 280Z:


http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr214/1backforty8/SigfridZ/Z216_zps150eb957.jpg (http://s485.photobucket.com/user/1backforty8/media/SigfridZ/Z216_zps150eb957.jpg.html)

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Body was plasti-dipped black; wiring will be totally revamped, and it looks like a Miata dash will be going in - lots to do yet. :)

[Skillard44]

Nice! Thanks guys, I will post more progress soon.

[stealthee]

Very nice. I've always wanted a clean 280 with a SBC or something in it. :D

[Skillard44]

The plan is to use an rb25det with a q45 rear end.


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[RealMcCoy]

I was into Z cars for a while 15-20 years ago... My driver was a 78 2+2. first thing a did was lose those huge bumpers, and made it about two feet shorter. LOL. That one didn't live long after I sold it. Guy got T-boned and totaled it a few weeks later.

I sold one of my parts cars as a roller once, (72 240) and a couple months later I heard a big cam rumble rolling up to the shop, and saw my old 240 pulling in... Dude had swapped in a SBC 400 with an auto trans, and put it back on the road.

I'm pretty sure I still have an R200 rear diff, and all the conversion parts if you're interested... I'm only a few hours away from you.

EDIT: nevermind.... missed the Q45 rear diff reference the first read.

[IPD]

Damn. I was hoping for a 6G72, or at least a 4G63. :(

[Skillard44]

I was into Z cars for a while 15-20 years ago... My driver was a 78 2+2. first thing a did was lose those huge bumpers, and made it about two feet shorter. LOL. That one didn't live long after I sold it. Guy got T-boned and totaled it a few weeks later.

I sold one of my parts cars as a roller once, (72 240) and a couple months later I heard a big cam rumble rolling up to the shop, and saw my old 240 pulling in... Dude had swapped in a SBC 400 with an auto trans, and put it back on the road.

I'm pretty sure I still have an R200 rear diff, and all the conversion parts if you're interested... I'm only a few hours away from you.

EDIT: nevermind.... missed the Q45 rear diff reference the first read.

It's always nice to have enthusiasts near by. I was down in medford a month or so ago to pick up a bike.

[Skillard44]

More progress

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[Skillard44]

I just made new floor pans and frame rails rather than trying to patch.

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[Skillard44]

Welding up a few seams

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[HilbillyHomeboy]

Holt shit, you're really going all out. Can not wait to see the finished product.

Jeremy

[CoopKill]

^^ DItto's! (plural!)

[sketch]

this thing looks awesome. love seeing photos and progression like this.