2009 240Z build

[gmac708]

Update

Made a bracket for the bulkhead fittings.



Looks good and should secure the lines. Hooked up the -6 lines to the engine



Everything is clamped up down below...I need to trim the lengths of those bolts, way too long.





The next thing on my list is to clean up the tank fittings and get the floor covered.

Gord

[Idahos13]

It's looking real nice! Keep up the great work!

[itsmrgomez]

WOW You're very talented and skilled!! You've got an amazing project going on,

I stumbled upon your post when looking for a good way to carry my surfboard in my 280, Remember that surfboard mound from your very first post?

It came with a cool surfboard and a funny front plate that...

Well i'm absolutely in love! i've just spend a few hours reading all 10 pages and am really looking forward to seeing the finished product!
hmm i wonder where i can get one of those surfboard mounts..
-isaac

[gmac708]

It looks like a good way to transport a surf board. I looked it over and could not find any markings or part number. It is secured to the hatch and had a little crank to tighten it down.






The surfboard is a Hansen board (Jerry Lopez). Do not know much about boards but it looks adequate for Ohio . I promise not to tow it behind a pontoon boat .



"Surf Ohio"

Gord

[Coolwhip]

hey Gordon, you got me...

I'll be following in your foot steps... working on her now... we'll be talking :P

[J14cm7]

Hey Gord the Z looks great. As usual everything looks top notch. Looking forward to Carlisle...

[S13AL]

I was wondering.. are you going to apply some protective coating on the bottom of the chassis? I always thought Rhinoliner would do well on the parts that aren't exposed to intense heat. (exhaust)

[gmac708]

hey Gordon, you got me...

I'll be following in your foot steps... working on her now... we'll be talking :P

Hahaha...soon my friend...soon. And, I will no longer be a member of the NRRBA. Then we can start on "plan B".

Hey Gord the Z looks great. As usual everything looks top notch. Looking forward to Carlisle...

Thanks, and I will see you at Carlisle. I am heading over on Friday. Let me know when you get there.

I was wondering.. are you going to apply some protective coating on the bottom of the chassis? I always thought Rhinoliner would do well on the parts that aren't exposed to intense heat. (exhaust)

That is the plan. I will try and keep as much of the original undercoating as possable, just cover it and the new floor.

[AppleBonker]

So I've been kicking around the idea in my head of finding an older z to restore as my fun car (so I can basically buy the car in small pieces and put it together as time/money allow). This thread has really interested me. I guess I will be putting this in the works for when I can afford to actually buy an s30 in good condition body-wise. I know I have nowhere near the level of skill you do, but one has to learn somewhere. Based on your pace, I figure I'll be lucky if I can get a z running in about 15 years.

Seriously an epic build and I can't wait to see it completed. I will definitely be using this thread to help me plan my build (if I decide to take the skirt off and go for it). Excellent work so far.

[USsil80]

subscribed, again

[BigBad]

WOW! What an amazing build so far! I've read all 10 pages on and off whenever I've had a chance the last couple of days and I can't wait to see it completed. I've been trying to imagine a nice color for it but can't even decide on one, and it's not even my car lol. You've got a tough choice ahead of you on that one. I'll be checking back on this thread often. Only a few months til I get my house and my next project is an S30. Can't wait!
You seem like a great guy, and I love the fact that your kids into it too.
Ryan

*Edit: Whoot 1st post page 11!!!

[gordom]

My son, you are doing well - I am very proud of your work. Have to post to subscribe to thread. <D>

[BigBad]

My son, you are doing well - I am very proud of your work. Have to post to subscribe to thread. <D>

How do you subscribe?

[gordom]

[quote="BigBad
How do you subscribe?[/quote]

I was informed you must post to be able to subscribe. Sure enough it was a post option.

[KeeperoftheDead]

car is looking great still can't wait to see what you do to finish it

[gmac708]

I did not get much done on the Z this weekend . I started playing around with the floor covering in the back. Using cardboard to make a pattern.



I spent the better part of today and yesterday helping the kid get his 240SX ready for Carlisle. We were trying to sort out the hacked up electrics and clean it up a little. We are not done by a long shot but we are getting closer. It should be ready for the trip.

[snidz260z]

gmac708,
Great stuff! I have my 260z on the rotisserie and I am ready to get going on those floor pans. Your posting on here has been great and an inspiration. I am a Hawker driver and I get to KCMH on occation over at LANE. I noticed your in aviation as well. I sure would love to pick your brain with some of my Z issues. -

[gmac708]

gmac708,
Great stuff! I have my 260z on the rotisserie and I am ready to get going on those floor pans. Your posting on here has been great and an inspiration. I am a Hawker driver and I get to KCMH on occation over at LANE. I noticed your in aviation as well. I sure would love to pick your brain with some of my Z issues. -

I posted a thread on the front frame replacement here.

z-car-frame-rail-replacement-t431517.html


And the floors

z-floor-pan-replacement-t430045.html


I have a ton of pictures posted on Photobucket you can check out and look through.

http://s536.photobucket.com/home/gmac708/allalbums


That should help. If you PM me the next time your in town we can get together. I'm over at the Odyssey Aviation but have ID to get into Lane.

Gord

[truckmtr240]

hahaha just put my wheels on for Carlisle. See you there.

[DMan II-40]

WOW....I just read this whole thing. It's 3AM and I got school at 8AM. Time to go to sleep and dream of this car. Makes me want one, but I don't even have enough money to get my 240sx where I want it. Look forward to seeing progress.

[Nismo24zero]

amazing, you remain the king of builds!!

[maroon240]

Just read through the whole thread, and love it I can't wait for more the next update. judgeing by that first pic when you had the car in a hanger with planes in it, and your terminology you have to work on planes. B-52 crewcheif here stationed in Minot ND.

[gmac708]

B-52 crewcheif here stationed in Minot ND.

Yup. I work at Jet Select. We manage corporate aircraft. I'm one of the mechanics.

amazing, you remain the king of builds!!

Well...lets just wait and see how it turns out..I have a long way to go here, but thanks for the comments.


Time for an Update!

The floor panels were easy to fab using the cardboard templates I made. Just trimming and a couple test fits.



I rolled the edges to give it some height and strength. The spare tire cutout was lower than the floor level.




Next thing was to make an access panel. I needed to be able to access the fuel cap and also give clearance for the pressure fuel elbow sticking up out of the fuel pump...this would allow me to do any maintenance on the top of the tank without dropping it.

So I cut 3/4" sheet metal into a band...



Then I sort of welded a flat top and bottom flange to it...BTW, I did not have a good welding day, some days are better than others. I heard Ronnie James Dio died today and they were playing some great tribute songs by him...maybe I had the current and radio cranked up too high...Na...Rock on Ronnie...may you RIP.



...It goes over the top of the cap and pump.




I'll make a flip up door for the top of the panel. Should be OK for fueling. Debated making an external/remote fuel cap but decided to keep it simple.

[J14cm7]

Looks good Gord. Besides lifting up the rear hatch to fuel your car looks cooler. Would you consider shaving the gas door when it came time for body work and paint?

Sorry i missed you guys at Carlisle. Unfortunatly the car didnt want to go as much as i did.

[S13AL]

what color is the interior going to be sprayed? same as exterior?

[gmac708]

what color is the interior going to be sprayed? same as exterior?

yes...Not sure what color yet, but they will match.

Looks good Gord. Besides lifting up the rear hatch to fuel your car looks cooler. Would you consider shaving the gas door when it came time for body work and paint? Sorry i missed you guys at Carlisle. Unfortunatly the car didnt want to go as much as i did.

Going to shave as much as I can, side markers and gas door. Too bad about your car and Carlisle, but we'll end up crossing paths eventually.

small update

Installed the nutplates in the floor tonight...

Dimple holes for rivets



insert rivet



squeeze rivet



Ta-da.



Should be enough to secure access panel.



Gord

[bigred240sx]

this build is still looking amazing. the gas tank is by far the sexiest part in my mind. but this car is gonne be hella nice when all is said and done. good work gord.

[bigred240sx]

this build is still looking amazing. the gas tank is by far the sexiest part in my mind. but this car is gonne be hella nice when all is said and done. good work gord.

[DCaff300ZX]

Still one of the most interesting and original builds here on NICO, keep up the inspirational work!!!

[raremotive]

Looks like an impressive build. Very clean and attention to details. It will be pretty sweet when you are done. Be sure to post videos when you bring havoc to the streets.