Looks very bling great job. I see Motorsport regs now state the breather bottle/catch can now must be located on the opposite side to the exhaust. Not sure if Land Transport have the same requirements might pay to check. I had it in a similar spot for the last warrant and wasn't an issue but cheers...

Bit more progress Last few bits back from electroplaters so could finally put the carbs back together and bolt them back on. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o215/asoons/A280Z/2014-10-04164516.jpg Radiator mounted for the last time hopefully and water hard lines done. http://i121.photobucket.com/a...

Pedey wrote:Looking sweet! Not going RB any more I see?

rb is still sitting patiently waiting. This was meant to just be a paint the bay job then throw the L back in but seems to have escalated some how...

Attempted to make the engine look a bit tidier. Sent a few bits out to be re-plated, still waiting a some stuff to come back. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o215/asoons/A280Z/2014-09-08203508.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o215/asoons/A280Z/2014-09-08220230.jpg Painted block and a few ot...

Few small bits done. Brake lines finished off and bled. Couple of leaks due to my poor flare technique but got them sorted so hopefully done for good. Fuel regulator mounted up and new hose made. I am moving to a carter electric pump from the old mechanical unit. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...

mike260z wrote:Man that engine bay is looking fricken awesome!

Cheers bro, hows your car going?

marrow wrote:Looks great, pretty inspiring stuff. How did you guys get out on that runway?

That shoot was organised through the club.

Got the brake booster, MC and steering rack back in.



Brake lines installed



Cleaning up engine now.

so sweet...

Andy wrote:Nice Job, careful with the reinstall, wouldn't want to scratch it.

You have just jinxed me Andy, engine will fall off the lifter now...

Finally got the colour on it. Came out ok for a rangi garage job. Looks better than it did so I'll take it. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o215/asoons/A280Z/2014-08-23123941.jpg Managed to get the correct colour code which made matching the colour easy. Installed a few parts back on again. http:...

Nice work! A lot to do but one step closer. I didn't realise the guard area was different LHD to RHD. 280's have a bit more sheet metal everywhere than the 240. Stronger I guess, and with developments in car construction through generations. Is that radiator local? Been looking for one with just li...

So what was meant to be a quick engine bay clean and repaint has somehow got a bit out of hand. I decided it would be a good idea for some stupid reason to weld up all the holes in the firewall and smooth it out as best I could which has taken longer than I expected due to the fact my car has had a ...

Check it out...

Speedhunters

djz wrote:Looks like an RPM clutch from Clutch Industries.

Think you might be right there my man. Well spotted!