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Title: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 22 July 2011, 08:39: So, after searching long and hard I finally found the perfect Datsun to replace my 380hp Golf GTi with......

The day she arrived:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/DSCF1026.jpg)

And stripping her out ready for lots of new metal (LOTS!)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1047.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1048.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1049.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1050.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1051.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1052.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1056.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1057.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1058.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1059.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1062.jpg)

After one day:
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/DSCF1065.jpg)

Next job was to take the dash out:
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1036.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1037.jpg)

Some really bad rot on the front 'air tubes' as they are known. Fortunately they are not structural and its not too bad a fix when you know a good panel beater.

The engine is now out, just need to drop the gearbox subframe bolts and disconnect the propshaft to pull that lot out. Then I need to remove the diff to see whats in it.

Welding should hopefully commence next week!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: DubFan on 22 July 2011, 08:41: After you've replaced all the bad stuff, will there be anything original left ?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: F17BAD on 22 July 2011, 08:57: Love it mate

Good luck
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 22 July 2011, 08:57: That's perfect!? :shocked:

Good luck with that one matey! :wink:

Hi to Jake!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Misky on 22 July 2011, 09:35: Good work mate! Big Project there!

This looks lush:

(http://api.ning.com/files/dlWfBRm5YfDzdLw99C8x92UR5J6aV0i2*z7GE1futLKDiPWHxp18jZwGvOpEH9bmRe9c99medkZfbpG6h9eY7bxgE9nLm4pB/datsun20240zg20niot_net203.jpg)

I have always been a fan of the Datsun 510's I would love one!!

(http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/06/04/00/15/1973_datsun_510-pic-40836.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: archie837 on 22 July 2011, 09:49: YESSSS!!!!!! So much potential win!!

Good luck with it!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 22 July 2011, 10:07: Quote from: DubFan on 22 July 2011, 08:41
After you've replaced all the bad stuff, will there be anything original left ?

Yeah...the roof, bulkhead...and rear taillight panel :)

Quote from: F17BAD on 22 July 2011, 08:57
Love it mate

Good luck

Thanks dude :)

Quote from: Len on 22 July 2011, 08:57
That's perfect!? :shocked:

Good luck with that one matey! :wink:

Hi to Jake!

haha cheers Len, look forward to you guys coming down again :)

Quote from: Misky on 22 July 2011, 09:35
Good work mate! Big Project there!

I have always been a fan of the Datsun 510's I would love one!!

(http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/06/04/00/15/1973_datsun_510-pic-40836.jpeg)
Cheers man, it sure is a lot of work but it will get there. Datsun 510's are awesome, if I was to go for the square shape though would have to be an original skyline I think :)

Quote from: archie837 on 22 July 2011, 09:49
YESSSS!!!!!! So much potential win!!

Good luck with it!
Cheers dude, they are awesome!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tommygtimk4 on 22 July 2011, 10:10: watching this! :)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 22 July 2011, 10:37: TBH its a project I would love to do myself!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 22 July 2011, 10:56: This will be amazing.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Adam on 22 July 2011, 12:13: This hits the spot
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: salsheikh on 22 July 2011, 12:48: wow, you lucky barsteward.
keep us updated with pics Dan, fingers crossed you'l have it ready in no time and I'll see it in the flesh at your work :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Ant1981 on 22 July 2011, 12:48: You have got your work cut out for you there matey!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Jay on 22 July 2011, 13:24: nice :smiley:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: topher on 22 July 2011, 14:24: whats jake doing with a screwdriver? :shocked: :laugh:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 22 July 2011, 14:43: Look forward to seeing this progress.I had a similar ball ache with an old 1980 Toyota celica.Looked better than this metal wise but it will be well worth it.

Just out of interest is your yard a graveyard for old yankee day vans?Be interested to see what you got in there :nerd:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: AlexMozza on 22 July 2011, 15:00: I love the old Jap Z cars
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: MrBounce on 22 July 2011, 19:46: This is going to be gorgeous when finished. Had had a car crush on the 240Z since I was about 7! Are you keeping it standard? Gentle Mods? Big Mods?

Drop a small-block Chevy V8 in it. You KNOW you WANT to!! :evil:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: dragonfly on 22 July 2011, 19:54: Looking forward to the updates!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Ant1981 on 22 July 2011, 19:59: Quote from: MrBounce on 22 July 2011, 19:46

Drop a small-block Chevy V8 in it. You KNOW you WANT to!! :evil:

Nothing quite like a tractor engine!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: archie837 on 22 July 2011, 20:04: Quote from: MrBounce on 22 July 2011, 19:46
This is going to be gorgeous when finished. Had had a car crush on the 240Z since I was about 7! Are you keeping it standard? Gentle Mods? Big Mods?

Drop a small-block Chevy V8 in it. You KNOW you WANT to!! :evil:

Nah sod that. Wang a 2JZ in it for super fast and furious respect points
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: DOA on 22 July 2011, 20:26: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 22 July 2011, 08:39
Welding should hopefully commence next week!

Nice project! With all the work you have to do, would you not be better getting it dipped or blasted before you get stuck into the welding?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: RandomJord on 22 July 2011, 20:54: Awesome mate, cant wait to see how this goes!

n.b. my nan had one of these in the 70's until it was written off by a datsun tech! random yellow colour
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: PaulPearson on 23 July 2011, 12:01: Good luck with it man post more pics when you get chance

My dad had a datsun many moons ago
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 23 July 2011, 16:11: Will be down to see this next month :)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 24 July 2011, 11:07: Quote from: LowlifeDubber on 22 July 2011, 14:43
Look forward to seeing this progress.I had a similar ball ache with an old 1980 Toyota celica.Looked better than this metal wise but it will be well worth it.

Just out of interest is your yard a graveyard for old yankee day vans?Be interested to see what you got in there :nerd:

Sort of, its actually fully of loads of american cars.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Ant1981 on 24 July 2011, 11:09: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 24 July 2011, 11:07
Quote from: LowlifeDubber on 22 July 2011, 14:43
Look forward to seeing this progress.I had a similar ball ache with an old 1980 Toyota celica.Looked better than this metal wise but it will be well worth it.

Just out of interest is your yard a graveyard for old yankee day vans?Be interested to see what you got in there :nerd:

Sort of, its actually fully of loads of american cars.

Where abouts are you located?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 24 July 2011, 11:10: Quote from: MrBounce on 22 July 2011, 19:46
This is going to be gorgeous when finished. Had had a car crush on the 240Z since I was about 7! Are you keeping it standard? Gentle Mods? Big Mods?

Drop a small-block Chevy V8 in it. You KNOW you WANT to!! :evil:

Sort of - extra wide ZG flares and front air dam will be the only mods really - apart from full cage from front to back and an LSD rear diff from something with independant suspension and that can take 500ftlbs of torque from...yes a small block chevy. Not a 350 though - bored and stroked.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: richw911 on 24 July 2011, 11:11: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 24 July 2011, 11:10
Quote from: MrBounce on 22 July 2011, 19:46
This is going to be gorgeous when finished. Had had a car crush on the 240Z since I was about 7! Are you keeping it standard? Gentle Mods? Big Mods?

Drop a small-block Chevy V8 in it. You KNOW you WANT to!! :evil:

Sort of - extra wide ZG flares and front air dam will be the only mods really - apart from full cage from front to back and an LSD rear diff from something with independant suspension and that can take 500ftlbs of torque from...yes a small block chevy. Not a 350 though - bored and stroked.

That is going to be a weapon :evil:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Ant1981 on 24 July 2011, 11:16: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 24 July 2011, 11:10
.yes a small block chevy. Not a 350 though - bored and stroked.

A 383 stroker would do the trick.

I considered stroking my Corvette, but sold it about a month ago.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 09 September 2011, 14:19: Not updated this in awhile...

Some pictures!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1036.jpg)

Floor pans are all here to be welded in, will need to weld some of the front bulkhead up also, due to where the battery is orignally located I guess some acid leaked and corroded it, fortunately a flat plate... unlike this one I need to fab up:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1038.jpg)

Both front upper legs are pretty bad - you can buy them but I think they are salvageable! They arn't structural, they are known as the air tubes as this is where the cool air from the front of the car is fed into for the so called air-con on the original Z! Still has the little flapper things also!

And a rear inside shot:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1037.jpg)

Started work on the passenger side - floor pan and front bulk head out - got some strength in that before the sill was cut out so the car didn't fall in half [:$] Waiting for that sill to come from America - I do have the other side...in hindsight I should have started on that one....but I was a bit eager!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1144.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1145.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1147.jpg)

When doing the lower bulkhead I noticed some patches coming through where the battery tray would originally have been...not needing a battery tray in the front anymore decided it would be best cut it out...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1143.jpg)

Then started work on the front passenger chassis rail and front sill area- its pretty rotten but the main structure is still there so no need to replace the whole leg - if I had a jig already made it might be worth it...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1141.jpg)

The worst bit:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1142.jpg)

Will finish off the passenger side next week and start work on the drivers - the passenger sill will hopefully be here early next week...

Drivers to be done:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1146.jpg)

My new light weight doors came and the complete front wings will be here next week aswell so I can line the sills up properly...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1148.jpg)

They weigh LITERALLY nothing....just need some poly carb windows making up! Can leave that till last though...

And after that...

Both sills are now on, floor pans in, some work to do on the drivers front floor pan/bulkhead and trans tunnel...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1191.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1190.jpg)

Fiberglass wings and doors lined up roughly, passenger wing needs some work as its too far 'in' towards the door..

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1181.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1180.jpg)

Next job is the rest of the frontal floor pan area and the start on the front chassis rails and airtubes I guess...waiting for the inner rear arches to arrive fro mthe states... Nearly 300 quid for 2 half inner arches!

Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: jmsheahan on 09 September 2011, 14:33: F*ck me that's rotten! Nice work so far though :cool:

Nice garage too! Would kill for that kind of space!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Misky on 09 September 2011, 14:45: I know its a while off yet but i bet you have thought of some colour choices!?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 09 September 2011, 15:12: Quote from: Misky on 09 September 2011, 14:45
I know its a while off yet but i bet you have thought of some colour choices!?

Yup - the parts in fiberglass came in white because that is the most likely colour it will be - plus it was originally white. OR it will be going light green.

Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Phil1980 on 09 September 2011, 15:50: I like this, looking forward to the next update. :smiley:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 09 September 2011, 16:04: I wish my welding was that good! :embarassed:

Great work Dan!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: PenguinGTI on 09 September 2011, 16:18: Can't wait to see how this ends up. I absolutely love these types of cars. One of my favourites has always been the RX-7 2nd Gen (The 'FC') but if I had the time and skill I think I'd plump for either a 240z or the later 200sx.

Genuinely wish you all the best with the build. :smiley:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: salsheikh on 09 September 2011, 20:36: well impressed with the progress Dan, keep it up and keep us posted.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: lemski on 09 September 2011, 21:34: Lovely star, I would have an old jap car.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: brett on 09 September 2011, 22:33: great effort and top work will look the t#ts when done ,all the best will be watching this
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 10 September 2011, 01:16: cant wait to see this tuesday mate :wink:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 15:05: Haven't updated this for some time.... so I will skip to the good pictures...

OK, ordered a radiator to make brackets up too and had a trial fit...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1257.jpg)

New inner panels fabbed up and spot welded in place to look orginal.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1261.jpg)

Upper leg fabbed up and welded in to get rid of all the rotten parts

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1263.jpg)

This was the start of today 15/10/2011 - had a heavy night the previous night so not feeling the greatest!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1270.jpg)

Jake as usual doing all the hard work ;)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1272.jpg)

Just getting is all down to bare metal ready for primer.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1273.jpg)

Primer finally hitting the bodywork - yes there is more welding up front to be done but I wanted to get it in primer to stop the clean metal getting rusty.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1274.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1275.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1277.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/240Z/Photo1278.jpg)

And thats it for a bit. Going to line up an engine and box to see if everything fits ok with the trans tunnel how it currently is next.

Then will continue welding the rest of the car up and make it again into a rolling shell to dissappear for a month to have the cage fitted. I'd love to start getting bits powder coated but with all the work that needs to be done it would need doing again after.

Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 15:05: Had a look at fitting a spare block and gearbox however I decided against it - the 5 speed chosen here probably wont be man enough to take the power I intend to run so im going to wait for the one I want.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1285.jpg)

Brakes are partly done now for the front - just got to make up a bracket to fit the caliper to the hub:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1311.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1306.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1315.jpg)

Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 15:07: Ok sorry for the lack of updates...

The brakes are complete - not on the car yet as I need to order the coilovers and order all the parts to make the R200 diff fit in the rear of the car which is very costly - £2500 easily...Not including the quaiffe and T56 transmission.

The welding is getting there now. Hopefully within the next 8 weeks the car can dissappear to have the cage welded in.

Just needs the roof welding and some more of the rear end now and the shell is complete.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1378.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1379.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/Photo1351.jpg)

Both rear quaters have now been welded in with the new inner arches...shame that most of them will need to be cut back off when putting the rally arches back on but it needed some metal there rather than filler to put them on too...

All the rear tail light panel had to be cut out and replaced which is all done - just not taken any pictures...I didn't realise how bad it was. Should have taken some pictures of it before hand...so many panels have had to be made...but it will be worth it im sure.....

And there will hopefully be some more pictures after this weekend! (07.01/12)

Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: richw911 on 06 January 2012, 15:42: Awesome stuff :cool: :cool: :cool:

My mechanic is doing one of these ATM he has a 4l Lexus engine for it :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: salsheikh on 06 January 2012, 18:54: Danny, i have another mag with 3 of these Datsuns in it. I'll keep it in the car and if i remember i'll buzz you on monday to drop it off at the canteen.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 21:19: Quote from: richw911 on 06 January 2012, 15:42
Awesome stuff :cool: :cool: :cool:

My mechanic is doing one of these ATM he has a 4l Lexus engine for it :cool:

Cheers dude! That car has been posted on Zclub a couple times I think. Looks interesting!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 21:20: Quote from: salsheikh on 06 January 2012, 18:54
Danny, i have another mag with 3 of these Datsuns in it. I'll keep it in the car and if i remember i'll buzz you on monday to drop it off at the canteen.
Cheers man would really appreciate that! How's the Cupra running?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: richw911 on 06 January 2012, 21:21: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 21:19
Quote from: richw911 on 06 January 2012, 15:42
Awesome stuff :cool: :cool: :cool:

My mechanic is doing one of these ATM he has a 4l Lexus engine for it :cool:

Cheers dude! That car has been posted on Zclub a couple times I think. Looks interesting!

Ah really have you got a link please?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 06 January 2012, 21:35: Absolutely stunning work.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: bricey on 06 January 2012, 21:38: plonk an rb26 in that mate :smiley:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 22:08: Quote from: richw911 on 06 January 2012, 21:21
Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 21:19
Quote from: richw911 on 06 January 2012, 15:42
Awesome stuff :cool: :cool: :cool:

My mechanic is doing one of these ATM he has a 4l Lexus engine for it :cool:

Cheers dude! That car has been posted on Zclub a couple times I think. Looks interesting!

Ah really have you got a link please?

I had a look but can't see it! I think it was just someone posting some images of the work! I know someone who stuck an E46 M3 engine in one too! Was an interesting build...think thats over on HybridZ.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 22:08: Quote from: Jack3559 on 06 January 2012, 21:35
Absolutely stunning work.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 22:10: Quote from: wolverine1091 on 06 January 2012, 21:37
Quote from: Jack3559 on 06 January 2012, 21:35
Absolutely stunning work.

+1 drifting it when it's done?

Im not planning on fitting power steering so its not an ideal drift car. Nor with the geometry of the standard Z it was never meant to be a drifter and it has quite a short wheel base!

The best way to do that would be to modify the 200sx suspension set up to fit and run that - again its been done before but its not what im aiming for.

A few powerslides slightly uncontrolled are a must though lol...
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 22:11: Quote from: bricey on 06 January 2012, 21:38
plonk an rb26 in that mate :smiley:

I'd rather have a normal aspirated engine in this! No ECU, no turbos, no electronics to go wrong :)

Would be awesome though!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tweed on 06 January 2012, 22:26: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 22:11
Quote from: bricey on 06 January 2012, 21:38
plonk an rb26 in that mate :smiley:

I'd rather have a normal aspirated engine in this! No ECU, no turbos, no electronics to go wrong :)

Would be awesome though!

Love this and love the way you think. Can we be friends :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 06 January 2012, 22:43: Quote from: tweed on 06 January 2012, 22:26
Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 22:11
Quote from: bricey on 06 January 2012, 21:38
plonk an rb26 in that mate :smiley:

I'd rather have a normal aspirated engine in this! No ECU, no turbos, no electronics to go wrong :)

Would be awesome though!

Love this and love the way you think. Can we be friends :grin: :grin:

Was thinking the exact same thing! :grin:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 06 January 2012, 22:49: I get to see this next weekend :drool: :drool: will take some pics for people :wink:

See you soon dan !
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: DCD on 06 January 2012, 23:13: build looks awesome mate - fair play to you taking the project on, looked quite daunting from the first pics!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 06 January 2012, 23:14: Quote from: DCD on 06 January 2012, 23:13
build looks awesome mate - fair play to you taking the project on, looked quite daunting from the first pics!

He has a lot of help believe me.. i will take pictures to show you all :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 07 January 2012, 11:40: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 22:11
Quote from: bricey on 06 January 2012, 21:38
plonk an rb26 in that mate :smiley:

I'd rather have a normal aspirated engine in this! No ECU, no turbos, no electronics to go wrong :)

Would be awesome though!

Exactly!
Real old school when I used to tune engines by ear!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: salsheikh on 07 January 2012, 17:09: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 06 January 2012, 21:20
Quote from: salsheikh on 06 January 2012, 18:54
Danny, i have another mag with 3 of these Datsuns in it. I'll keep it in the car and if i remember i'll buzz you on monday to drop it off at the canteen.
Cheers man would really appreciate that! How's the Cupra running?

ha ha, the cupra's gone. after the clutch went, i had it replaced and something else went on the bottom engine so sold it. just had enough of things going wrong. wouldnt sell on pistonheads/autotrader so put it on ebay and it went for £2300 :cry:

win some lose some.
now have a Focus tdci :rolleyes:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: daz veedub on 07 January 2012, 19:43: awesome :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Horney on 07 January 2012, 19:50: Awesome project.

Nick
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 13 January 2012, 19:09: Thanks for the replies everyone.

Some updates from today...

Boot floor made and put in...plus the new side parts fabbed up and welded in. Can get some paint under her now. Just rear shock towers and roof to finish the shell...then on to the cage.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0069.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0070.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0073.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0072.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: vdubman on 14 January 2012, 10:58: lots and lots of respect for this build,nice work mate :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 17 January 2012, 09:54: Quote from: vdubman on 14 January 2012, 10:58
lots and lots of respect for this build,nice work mate :cool:

Cheers really appreciate the comment :)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: dan_apps on 17 January 2012, 21:25: awesome skills particularly the fab work :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: PenguinGTI on 17 January 2012, 21:35: I love watching this stage of a build coming together, just up until it is painted. Great work. Really looking forward to seeing what it ends up like.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 30 January 2012, 10:13: Few udpates:

Worked out that when the cage goes in the rear storage compartments will be in the way...so out they come (Pre '71 Z's didn't have them anyway!):

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0120.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0124.jpg)

One side of the door sill fabbed up and fitted...the bottom of the roof was barely attached to the rest of the body.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0122.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0123.jpg)

Underneath painted to protect it...lots of the paint will be coming off again when the plates are welded in for the cage but didn't want it all left bare:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0127.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0128.jpg)

Layed it back again and messed around while cleaning all the crap out of the garage...put some SE37k's under it for a laugh...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0130.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/IMG_0132.jpg)

Ignore my friend he's mentally retarded.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: AlexMozza on 30 January 2012, 13:22: So very Jealous....!!! Cant wait to see what it looks like completed!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 31 January 2012, 13:14: At least the underside looks good with no rot! :grin:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: vdubman on 31 January 2012, 19:01: nice work mate
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Andyfloss03 on 01 February 2012, 11:46: aweeesoomme
:laugh:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: raptorSE on 01 February 2012, 12:28: You have got some serious skills mate.Awesome work looking forward to following this :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 12 February 2012, 22:51: Been getting it back to the metal today and yesterday to put on some seal sealant and undercoat on to protect it before the cage etc...

Unfortunately I forgot to take any decent pictures of how I finished today - pretty much all done on the outside...some inner work to be done at some point this week. My friend came over with his camera and took a few pictures!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/402009_10151275352545112_670310111_22778061_15878859_n.jpg)

Had a trial fit of the extra wide ZG flares that will be going on...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/421682_10151275353705112_670310111_22778068_25494381_n.jpg)

Pretty wide!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/424816_10151275357005112_670310111_22778083_1936492608_n.jpg)

Getting the roof back to the metal!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/404853_10151275362945112_670310111_22778104_1554486128_n.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/397036_10151275364770112_1520914071_n.jpg)

Pedo bear?

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/426368_10151275359090112_670310111_22778087_1785252603_n.jpg)

And a sneaky shot of another car that is waiting to be restored...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/409064_10151275366950112_670310111_22778125_972761269_n.jpg)

Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 16 February 2012, 22:44: Caddy? Buick? Impala?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 16 February 2012, 22:51: Quote from: Len on 16 February 2012, 22:44
Caddy? Buick? Impala?

Cadillac eldorado.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: bobbarley on 16 February 2012, 23:00: Wow, what a great car, and seriously impressive work! Wouldn't it have been easier to just "make" the car out of metal, the number of parts you've welded, there can't be any origial car left :grin:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 06 March 2012, 10:33: And an updated from last friday...I want to get some of the inside painted too. The roof should be finished this week and I can get it strapped to the trailer to disappear to Warwick for a month or so...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/431709_10150566215246262_509036261_9205636_695896567_n.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/431354_10150566219321262_509036261_9205665_246957833_n.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/427015_10150566220021262_509036261_9205670_2131525947_n.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/426680_10150566217486262_509036261_9205651_123143685_n.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/423690_10150566216276262_509036261_9205641_2113879743_n.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/423043_10150566214616262_509036261_9205632_1137797911_n.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/419422_10150566218221262_509036261_9205658_1706432610_n.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/418272_10150566220941262_509036261_9205678_1314045324_n.jpg)

Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: madmanluke on 06 March 2012, 11:58: words cant describe how I want/need/have to have one of these one day. I find these so achingly cool
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Podge92 on 12 March 2012, 18:47: it looks boss in that gold, makes me realise how much work is really needed to get a car perfect! :o
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 21 March 2012, 23:02: Excellent mate!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: nige_s on 22 March 2012, 00:13: Quote from: Jack3559 on 16 February 2012, 22:51
Quote from: Len on 16 February 2012, 22:44
Caddy? Buick? Impala?

Cadillac eldorado.

Could be a 59 Coupe De Ville
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 05 April 2012, 11:02: Quote from: nige_s on 22 March 2012, 00:13
Quote from: Jack3559 on 16 February 2012, 22:51
Quote from: Len on 16 February 2012, 22:44
Caddy? Buick? Impala?

Cadillac eldorado.

Could be a 59 Coupe De Ville

It is indeed a 1959 Cadillac Coupe Deville and there is a 1958 parked next to it.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 10 May 2012, 10:16: Some updates, I'll let the pictures do the talking. Haven't really done much - had a bit of a break from it but back on it full speed now (as far as funds will allow anyway)...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/3fedff63.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/2682efca.jpg)

And the block dummy fitted with gearbox and HEI (probably wont use a HEI distributor but I wanted to make sure the engine was far enough forward for me to use one should I ever..)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/576726_10150828062776262_509036261_9634874_1503945613_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 10 May 2012, 20:46: Nice ally engine mounts!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 10 May 2012, 21:12: Cheers Len :)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 24 May 2012, 19:55: Bit of an update:

Managed to get the camber plates welded in (Thanks Johny for the these). This weekend I'm going to try and bolt all the old running gear back on so its a workable rolling shell to go off for the cage. Also need to fit the seats in the correct points for the plates to be welded underneath and the cage to be fitted around them.

Quick picture!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/56b2b924.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/76ab1b76.jpg)

Once the cage is in I can really motor on with the build which will be mega exciting!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 24 May 2012, 23:51: Its about time :wink:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: aaran on 28 May 2012, 22:07: that welding on the sheet repair sections looks sick, as do all the curved sheet repairs!

how thick is the datsun tin sheet? i do mainly hondas and its a pig for distortion because its just so dammed thin
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 28 May 2012, 23:38: aaran its a 240Z so rather old now and made when thicker steel was used generally in most cars!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 29 May 2012, 03:18: He also uses a very good welder which helps
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Cory on 29 May 2012, 10:41: fantastic work dude. that colour looks awesome on it!! always had a soft spot for these
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: aaran on 29 May 2012, 22:56: cant see the welder so no idea what it is lol

we run a 3 phase industrial size west mig and a small thermal arc tig, those welds are very very nice, no shrinkage or stretching along the weld lines either. i really want a 240z, its probably the only car i would sell my crx for on the spot, should have got one 5 years ago before the prices on semi decent ones went stupid, still more panel availability than the crx ones though! (even if pricey)

keep up the good work :)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 30 May 2012, 15:49: I mean the person that does the weldng for him is very good
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 10 July 2012, 10:39: Quote from: aaran on 28 May 2012, 22:07
that welding on the sheet repair sections looks sick, as do all the curved sheet repairs!

how thick is the datsun tin sheet? i do mainly hondas and its a pig for distortion because its just so dammed thin

Hi Aaran,

The original sheet metal is stupidly thin actually - one of the main reasons these cars rusted months after leaving the production line. All the new repair panels you can buy are a SLIGHTLY thicker gauge.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 10 July 2012, 10:40: Some updates at last...well not much of one but Frank finally got the materials and space and we took the car to his workshop today...

Notice the Chevy in the background [;)]

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/328595f4.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/5993c843.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/01b51b09.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/4614a20a.jpg)

Some of his projects...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/7fa70cdd.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/d2b85216.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/a594e212.jpg)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 11 July 2012, 01:09: About time for some updates.. good to see the chevy on the road be up soon
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 11 July 2012, 11:08: Quote from: tech1889 on 11 July 2012, 01:09
About time for some updates.. good to see the chevy on the road be up soon

Yes you do need to be up soon dude! We all miss you!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 11 July 2012, 11:33: Good pics Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 12 July 2012, 10:39: Quote from: Len on 11 July 2012, 11:33
Good pics Dan

Cheers Len! Hows the golf coming on?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 12 July 2012, 12:06: The Golf is still the same mate! No progress :embarassed:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: salsheikh on 12 July 2012, 12:41: i still beleive how far you have come with this, looking forward to some more pics soon. Keep it up Dan. I need to catch up with you in your works canteen sometime!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 12 July 2012, 13:12: Quote from: salsheikh on 12 July 2012, 12:41
i still beleive how far you have come with this, looking forward to some more pics soon. Keep it up Dan. I need to catch up with you in your works canteen sometime!

Deffinitly bud! Just give me a shout or throw me an email!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 12 July 2012, 13:13: Quote from: Len on 12 July 2012, 12:06
The Golf is still the same mate! No progress :embarassed:

That's not what we want to hear man! Get on the ball ;)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 18 July 2012, 12:26: Quote from: IbanezDan51 on 12 July 2012, 13:13
Quote from: Len on 12 July 2012, 12:06
The Golf is still the same mate! No progress :embarassed:

That's not what we want to hear man! Get on the ball ;)

I know, I know!
I do have a weak excuse in that I am working away from home atm and weekends get taken up by mundane stuff. :sad:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 26 July 2012, 16:01: Updates! Cage is almost done. Few more bits to add and she can come home.

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/35046d47.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/91212ece.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/b9e5163e.jpg)

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Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 26 July 2012, 23:35: :cool: REALLY :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 27 July 2012, 09:58: Cheers Len ;)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 28 July 2012, 20:49: What spec are you building the cage to Dan ?
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 30 July 2012, 08:37: Quote from: tech1889 on 28 July 2012, 20:49
What spec are you building the cage to Dan ?

Drag racing! This cage will be good for 9.99 seconds or quicker (down to 8.5 I believe) if I have the correct requirements elsewhere in the car which I wont as I dont realy ever intend running that quick - but it's there if I do.

Everything on the car will be spec'd for down to a 10 second car:

10.99 1/4-mile (6.99 1/8-mile) or quicker:

-5-point roll bar is still okay to 10.00 1/4-mile (6.40 1/8-mile) in hardtop / t-top with un-altered floors, firewall and frame rails (wheel tubs are okay). If the floor and/or firewall has been modified, then a full roll cage is required beginning at a 10.99 e.t. or any vehicle running 135 mph or faster (regardless of e.t.). The roll cage must be constructed of a minimum o.d. mild steel or chrome moly tubing (moly can be a smaller o.d and is lighter but more expensive), see diagram below for specs. Roll cage must be padded anywhere the driver's helmet may contact it while in the driving position, see diagram below for specs.

-Convertibles require full roll cage at 10.99 and quicker.
See diagram below.

-aftermarket axles with positive retention (c-clip eliminators)

-Transmission shield SFI Spec 4.1 at 10.99 and quicker or 135 mph and quicker (blanket is okay, no expiration date)

-Harmonic Balancer SFI Spec 18.1 (no expiration date)

Not sure how I get around the aftermarket axles - I already will have non genuine but I will need to look in to it a bit more! Wont be competitively racign for soem time yet though!

The cage should also pass most FIA regulations too I think.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 31 July 2012, 08:19: Need any pit crew? :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 19 April 2013, 10:43: Wow I've not updated this for awhile...quite a few changes :tongue:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 19 April 2013, 12:19: It is about time Dan! :whistle:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tweed on 20 May 2013, 22:11: come on then
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tech1889 on 30 May 2013, 18:27: This is coming along really nice been keeping updated with Facebook as ever and need a road trip to yours soon for some chevelle love and datsun love
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 07 August 2013, 12:57: Just going to skip straight past a load of the build ... if you want to have a read please go to ukmkivs.

Managed to get the car on wheels at last and roll it outside to give the workshop a clean out...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/77FC832D-81EF-4DEC-B635-5435F47A38D4-938-0000008FE216D0FF_zps28725f9e.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/77FC832D-81EF-4DEC-B635-5435F47A38D4-938-0000008FE216D0FF_zps28725f9e.jpg.html)

Moved it back in...waiting for the engine and gearbox to be placed in now and mounts made up...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/2CFE4E2B-3A50-4742-ABAB-ED0400D0945B-938-0000008FF10E03A9_zps62e1ec2b.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/2CFE4E2B-3A50-4742-ABAB-ED0400D0945B-938-0000008FF10E03A9_zps62e1ec2b.jpg.html)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/DA576B0D-709B-4C35-AF42-E1DACA0B976C-938-0000008FF9EFB02E_zpscea435b6.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/DA576B0D-709B-4C35-AF42-E1DACA0B976C-938-0000008FF9EFB02E_zpscea435b6.jpg.html)

Reluctantly then started to take the engine out of the Camaro - was an absolute blast to drive around for a month in. Honestly - these do handle pretty well in standard form considering its 14 years old! Thanks to the besties for helping out this day... Impossible job to be done on its own. You literally have to take the engine and gearbox out with the cradle whilst the car is in the air - the cars are built around the engine...stupid design and poor engineering..

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/B7D7E50F-F316-4CB9-9C11-1DAA72EA1E6C-938-0000009014420AF2_zpsfdf44db0.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/B7D7E50F-F316-4CB9-9C11-1DAA72EA1E6C-938-0000009014420AF2_zpsfdf44db0.jpg.html)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/E33DFE19-E5BB-49EE-9779-437878208211-938-0000009036183DF0_zpsf860002d.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/E33DFE19-E5BB-49EE-9779-437878208211-938-0000009036183DF0_zpsf860002d.jpg.html)

Then it was time to start on the wiring loom. Lots I didnt need with my conversion so pulled the whole lot apart and cut out all the bits I didn't need....quite a lot of wiring can be thrown away...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/59ABCD1D-B32E-49F6-A853-46FFAF3FF87A-938-000000904374545F_zps6403f72a.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/59ABCD1D-B32E-49F6-A853-46FFAF3FF87A-938-000000904374545F_zps6403f72a.jpg.html)

Once I had cut it out I could drape it around the engine to get it roughly how I wanted...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/F63BE2A8-900F-45E4-9A07-F43029BBBBE4-938-000000905785C7D8_zps1247b9a6.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/F63BE2A8-900F-45E4-9A07-F43029BBBBE4-938-000000905785C7D8_zps1247b9a6.jpg.html)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/41B7CD57-3AD4-465E-8A58-4FCE4A2796DF-938-00000090642AF20A_zpsa8d3ca8a.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/41B7CD57-3AD4-465E-8A58-4FCE4A2796DF-938-00000090642AF20A_zpsa8d3ca8a.jpg.html)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/6147D4CF-14B7-4174-9111-EC39F249E042-938-00000090736BCF53_zpsfce4f281.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/IbanezDan/media/6147D4CF-14B7-4174-9111-EC39F249E042-938-00000090736BCF53_zpsfce4f281.jpg.html)

To be able to start and run the engine I needed to disable VATS (known to us english folk as the immobiliser system). This is a bit of a trick really, you can either buy a $700 program to do it or a small black box that does the trick...fortunately for me someone had already bought one of those box's in american and decided to strip it down... so I nipped to Maplins...bought all the parts and made my own...

I could then...start the engine [;)]

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/th_211CDEF0-0F46-4651-B456-CC7DBDC22D78-938-00000090B9340E80_zpscabc2774.jpg) (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/211CDEF0-0F46-4651-B456-CC7DBDC22D78-938-00000090B9340E80_zpscabc2774.mp4)

All my parts ordered yesterday (gearbox/flywheel/fuel pump/mastercylinder etc) but the clutch was on backorder so got to wait a wee bit longer for that...Hopefully will have everything but that next Tuesday... so can get mocking up in the car.
Dan
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Sam on 07 August 2013, 17:52: Shizer that's looking great!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 07 August 2013, 23:13: That is stunning.

Incredible work.

It's making me weep.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: IbanezDan51 on 09 August 2013, 19:33: Thanks guys :)
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: DubFan on 10 August 2013, 09:45: This looks great:
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll165/IbanezDan/DA576B0D-709B-4C35-AF42-E1DACA0B976C-938-0000008FF9EFB02E_zpscea435b6.jpg)
You get a real idea of what it'll look like in the end.

Keep it up.
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 10 August 2013, 14:29: AGREED!!!

That looks totally awesome!
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Rhyso on 10 August 2013, 14:31: Think you need to put NSFW in the the thread title!! :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: tweed on 12 August 2013, 23:28: Love this :cool:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: Len on 13 August 2013, 12:36: Quote from: Rhyso on 10 August 2013, 14:31
Think you need to put NSFW in the the thread title!! :drool: :drool: :drool:

Car porn! :grin:
Title: Re: The Datsun 240Z Build Thread
Post by: LukeRhino on 13 August 2013, 16:15: wow!! awesome read mate