Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU race car build...
Re: Datsun 280ZX IMSA GTU replica race car build...
I believe i have all the loom, but considering the front & rear lights are about the only thing original im guessing it wont help much...
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
Thanks Rodger.
A bit more progress today, the gap at the back of the fuel cell is now filled, and the Diff Oil cooler is mounted.
Will complate the hoses tomorrow and then look for the next task.
Will try and get the filler flange cut so it can get welded and then i can finish the assembly.
Its not perfect, but looks good from a distance .
The rear hatch and new plastic window are off getting bonded together... hopefully later next week it will be back.
Fire extinguisher & Diff oil cooler mounted.
Diff oil line tidied up.
Rear gap sealed...
A bit more progress today, the gap at the back of the fuel cell is now filled, and the Diff Oil cooler is mounted.
Will complate the hoses tomorrow and then look for the next task.
Will try and get the filler flange cut so it can get welded and then i can finish the assembly.
Its not perfect, but looks good from a distance .
The rear hatch and new plastic window are off getting bonded together... hopefully later next week it will be back.
Fire extinguisher & Diff oil cooler mounted.
Diff oil line tidied up.
Rear gap sealed...
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
Fuel cell stuff all bolted in for good, hopefully.
Not perfect, but prety happy with outcome.
Again would have done things a little differently from the start now I know more...
The top cover will get powder coated matt black.
Also made a little cover for where the rear hatch light assembly was. Will get this powder coated white.
They also removed these from the works cars.
Not perfect, but prety happy with outcome.
Again would have done things a little differently from the start now I know more...
The top cover will get powder coated matt black.
Also made a little cover for where the rear hatch light assembly was. Will get this powder coated white.
They also removed these from the works cars.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
Started the fire suppression install.
Will have one pull lever on the LH side of the dash, which will be accessible from the open window (in front of the future window net).
The other pull lever will be where the old hand brake was mounted.
Made the bracket from a bit of alloy extrusion, with help from a grinder and file.
Will have one pull lever on the LH side of the dash, which will be accessible from the open window (in front of the future window net).
The other pull lever will be where the old hand brake was mounted.
Made the bracket from a bit of alloy extrusion, with help from a grinder and file.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
Rear hatch ready to be picked up.
New rear plastic window has had edge painted and bonded into hatch.
Two 25x3 Stays have been fitted, these will be powder coated black.
Wing both screwed and bonded on.
New rear plastic window has had edge painted and bonded into hatch.
Two 25x3 Stays have been fitted, these will be powder coated black.
Wing both screwed and bonded on.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
Not perfect, but ok...
In the future i think i will get the mound fixed so its a better fit to the rear hatch.
In the future i think i will get the mound fixed so its a better fit to the rear hatch.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
A few bits back from the powder coaters today.
The rear window straps in satin black, Rear tow hook in Gloss Red, Fuel cell cover in Matt black, and the rear hatch handle cover in Gloss Artic white.
All came out very good.
Used Pro Coat in East Tamaki.
The rear window straps in satin black, Rear tow hook in Gloss Red, Fuel cell cover in Matt black, and the rear hatch handle cover in Gloss Artic white.
All came out very good.
Used Pro Coat in East Tamaki.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
Thanks, it looks better from a distance!
I decided to pay more and get 3mm PC Clear MR10 mar resistant, but it cost a lot more.
I was hoping it was going to get 'shaped', but in the end it was kept flat as the shape was barely noticable.
However it needed stays beneath the plastic to keep its shape and that made it difficult to bond.
So mixed feelings on finish...
Same with the rear wing, it was moulded wrong so fitment was just ~ok...
Paul Weir from the norht shore did the fit up, and it would not have been easy.
I'll leave it for now, but honestly once everything else is done, and car is complete, it will go on my 'to fix list'.
Basically fix my rear wing mould, make another wing and then take another look at the window.
I'm more upset with the wing.
Plastic window was purchased from Sandbrooks in Manukau.
I decided to pay more and get 3mm PC Clear MR10 mar resistant, but it cost a lot more.
I was hoping it was going to get 'shaped', but in the end it was kept flat as the shape was barely noticable.
However it needed stays beneath the plastic to keep its shape and that made it difficult to bond.
So mixed feelings on finish...
Same with the rear wing, it was moulded wrong so fitment was just ~ok...
Paul Weir from the norht shore did the fit up, and it would not have been easy.
I'll leave it for now, but honestly once everything else is done, and car is complete, it will go on my 'to fix list'.
Basically fix my rear wing mould, make another wing and then take another look at the window.
I'm more upset with the wing.
Plastic window was purchased from Sandbrooks in Manukau.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
I really get what you are saying, but you will notice it where others wouldn't. But in the end, you have to be happy with the finish, it's the fine details that make the difference between being good or excellent. keep up the good work and thanks for your posts, I look forward to your posts.
Bernie Kant
Club President
Club President
Cheers Bernie,
Today mounted the rear tow hook, rear hatch window straps and rear hatch handle cover/replacement...
Looking for the next job.
Today mounted the rear tow hook, rear hatch window straps and rear hatch handle cover/replacement...
Looking for the next job.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
Its a real plate off my road car, got a spare... but i think i will get a BSR plate made like that below.
1981 280ZX #33 IMSA GTU Race Car
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2
2012 Fairlady Z34 ST (For the son/wife...)
2007 Fairlady Z33 NISMO
(Sold) 1984 300ZX Z31 2+2 Turbo
(Sold) 1980 Datsun 280ZX 2+2