Performance VH's Not so Fairlady Z

You're pretty out of left field with the styling, but it looks like it's done well.

 

Thanks Anti!

Progress at the machine shop.

Engine is bored +.5mm and ready for honing!


I'll be bringing home the Z from the paint shop this weekend.

 

Alright guys! I brought my Z home from the body shop this weekend. Here are some pictures with the bumper placed on the front splitter. Not bolted up, but I had to see what she was going to look like! Enjoy!









Started to remove the body harness so I can start fresh. Still have a long road ahead of me. Getting the project to this point has really brought back my motivation. More updates to follow!

 

Mmmmmmmhmm cslr

 

Looks fantastic! You must be very happy!

 

Thanks guys! Yes I am extremely happy with how the body turned out. Actually that is an understatement

Started full steam on the interior as soon as she came home. Pulled out and labeled the rear body harness. Doing the same to the front. I ordered some carpet samples, and some other things I need for the interior. More to come!
Here are some progress pictures

 

I took an old set of Z tail harnesses and spliced them into the R32 tail light harness. I had to test them out!



Now working on the interior harness, wire by wire. Removing anything I don't want or need. I am not sure about anyone else, but wiring is very relaxing for me.

 

Same for me ... until I find nothing works

LIKE the colour !

 

The word you're looking for is cathartic and no, you're not alone

 

Thanks guys! Yes, Anti that's the word!

I was going to start from scratch, but decided it was less time consuming to just rebuild the OE harness. Finished up the rear body harness, now on to the front body harness and then the dash harness. It is annoying trying to trace the SB kickdown signal wire from the driver side front harness to the passenger side harness then into the passenger side dash harness to the gas pedal! Talk about the long way around! Anyways, it is very nice to see all of the automatic transmission wiring removed from the vehicle as well as many other unnecessary systems.

 

Wiring update! So for the past week I've been going through the wiring and removing anything that I didn't want/need.

Systems/Modules Removed:
-E.C.C.S.
-Automatic Transmission/Shift Lock
-Power Steering
-Cruise Control
-Air Conditioning
-Seat Belts
-Fuel Pump Module
-Rear Wiper/Washer
-Fog Lights
-Rear Power Antenna
(I'm sure I'm missing others)

I was able to finish the front body harness, and I am about 90% complete with the dash harness. I hope to have all of the harnesses complete by this week. Then install the new carpet and start going back together with the interior!

Here's a picture of what all was removed... I am so glad I did it!

 

Looks like about 10kg of wiring .... huge effort!

 

Great work. It's really satisfying wrapping a loom all up once you've gutted it.

 

Updates!

I made some great progress. The harnesses are almost all complete, some odd's n ends that I need to straighten out but nothing major. I started putting the dash back together & added some insulation to keep some of the heat away from my feet.


Then started the roll bar install. I decided to go with a Jegsters 4PT kit from a fox body mustang. It fit quite nicely after some measuring and cutting.







Painted and ready for install:


Works perfectly with the rear panels. I am going to recover all the plastic panels in the back eventually. I just want to get everything back together for now.






Next I will be tackling the new carpet, and re-upholstering the OEM seats. WISH ME LUCK!

 

Tidy

 

Thanks Anti. Some more progress.

I removed the old material from the door panels. It was a bit of work but ended beautifully. All the original foam stayed in place. Now time to shave the seat belt holes and then install the new material!


I've been searching around for 3" Stainless universal X-Pipes and I stumbled upon brand new Melrose C5 3" 304 X-Pipe on eBay $75 shipped. Most budget friendly purchases made for this project to date! Not quite ready to put it on but I'm always looking out for deals I'll need in the future.

 

Made some progress this weekend with the interior pieces, I also started installing the new carpet. What a pain!

The rear trim pieces are all notched out for the roll bar and strut brace.

 

Going to gusset the cage to the c pillar?

 

No the roll bar is finished. I don't plan on tracking the car. The roll bar was installed so I could do away with the door mounted seat belts.

This weekend was a big step in the right direction! My buddy came over and installed the windshield, hatch and quarter glass. It's really starting to look like a car again! Once the glass was in, I finished installing all the rear trunk and hatch panels. Then I rebuilt the T-Tops. I am hoping to pick up the engine & MS3 Goldbox ECU this week.





Next up is reassembly of the doors and installing the new door glass.