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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	May 9, 2016 18:58:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	time for an update, The engine is at the machine shop and its been over-bored and re-honed ready for its new forged flat top pistons and forged rods, head is being done next with 3 angle valve job and port and polish and new stage 4 cam, then its just a matter of ordering new bearings and puting it all together. also took some pictures on Saturday with some Sakura
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penski Probably posted too much Posts: 10,429	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange penski @penski
	May 9, 2016 19:53:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice. Still got the old wheels..? *n
	Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum

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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	May 9, 2016 20:04:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 9, 2016 19:53:40 GMT penski said: Nice. Still got the old wheels..? *n yes i have, did list them on here for sale a while back but no interest
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penski Probably posted too much Posts: 10,429	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange penski @penski
	May 10, 2016 10:08:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 9, 2016 20:04:12 GMT atomman said: May 9, 2016 19:53:40 GMT penski said: Nice. Still got the old wheels..? n yes i have, did list them on here for sale a while back but no interest Dropped you a PM n
	Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum

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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Jun 30, 2016 14:31:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Now gone to a new home....... but i might of just brought another one but in LHD
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calibreman Part of things Posts: 12	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange calibreman @calibreman
	Oct 30, 2016 16:08:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	any updates buddy ?


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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Nov 3, 2016 10:11:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 30, 2016 16:08:20 GMT calibreman said: any updates buddy ? yeah finally found a new workshop with power (long story) and started the new 240z here's some pic's finally moving it in to new work shop to start the resto bit tight but should be alright on the rollover frame next to my mates '55 chevy pick up being done front suspension off ready for blasting
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HoTWire Administrator Posts: 27,113	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange HoTWire @admin
	Nov 3, 2016 10:19:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like this update
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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Nov 3, 2016 13:09:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nov 3, 2016 10:19:45 GMT HoTWire said: I like this update Thanks dude before blasting and after all painted with new bushes rear uprights This is why i went for a car from warmer climates this time, everything is in much better condition and a lot less rusty than UK cars , for instance taking out the dreaded spindle pin in the rear suspension took a couple of days on my UK car with blow lamps, cutting disc's and a milling machine involved, these took 5 mins and a little tap Gonna start working on the body in the next few months over the winter, still toying with arches again like the white one but then start thinking not, so who knows, Suspension will be either coil-overs or lowering springs, still undecided, need to see what width wheels/offset/tyre combo i can run with the standard arches without hitting them first, There's also been some engine building going on in work in the evenings.....
	Last Edit: Nov 3, 2016 13:12:50 GMT by atomman Play'in round with an old Datsun & a Ford COE

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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Nov 3, 2016 13:21:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	block bored 1mm over, flat top forged pistons, forged rods, new bearings etc, working on the head bit of opening up the ports and polishing, new springs, cam etc going in, and some machining in work, just playing round with different patterns at the moment, new front disc conversion Cant get the Pug 505 discs i used last time any where now, so had to come up with a new one, after a bit of searching and some machining i now have a nice 24mm vented disc that fits up front
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camerashy Posted a lot Posts: 1,153	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange camerashy @camerashy
	Nov 4, 2016 15:17:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	~~Am I the only one not able to see the photos?~~ I wanna seeeeee Scratch that atomman I can see them now! Funny, I was toying with the idea of getting a second one too!
	Last Edit: Nov 5, 2016 14:46:04 GMT by camerashy

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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Mar 8, 2017 15:58:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bit of an update, my new job is getting in the way a bit, and between that and keeping the missus happy progress has been slow of late, I have been cracking on with the welding though, old dodgy floor repair all cut out reasdy for new metal, one big hole.. one new floor pan, still need to tidy up a bit and spot weld the chassis rail on to finish, but need to do some work on the front bit as some one has been jacking the car up on it in the past and dented it, good news that the passenger floor only needs a few little bits sorting, found another repair on the rear arch to, it did always look a bit out of shape though, I did um and ah for a few evenings about just fitting ZG arches to this car like my last Z, it would of been easier to start but I have had a vision of what i wanted this car to look like from the start and i'm gonna stick with it ! I have ordered a shrinker/stretcher because i have always wanted one but never had an excuse to buy one before, but i DO need one for the inner arch repairs, and it works out cheaper than buying some which is nice,
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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Mar 30, 2017 12:13:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've been playing with fitting a LSD Subaru diff in the back on my Z this week Datsun R180 3.545 at the bottom , Subaru LSD 4.1 at the top, The Z Stub shafts need a bit of tweaking or i will just make some new ones with Subaru splines and Datsun mountings to fit the Z drive shafts.
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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Apr 24, 2017 9:09:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	latest list
	Last Edit: Apr 27, 2017 11:56:04 GMT by atomman Play'in round with an old Datsun & a Ford COE

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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Apr 27, 2017 12:29:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had a few days off last week to crack on with a few jobs so this happened and this [ this turned up from Japan to it doesn't weigh very much Also managed to spend a day scrapping off all the old under seal with help of a blow lamp and then seam sealing all the the underneath and them a few coats of stone chip them finally some 2k epoxy paint and test fit the rear suspension,
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kikiichiban Posted a lot Posts: 1,096	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange kikiichiban @kikiichiban
	Apr 27, 2017 17:58:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That flywheel looks a lot like the one I have except mine is 5 bolt. Super light weight. Great build thread.
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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	May 4, 2017 14:17:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	took the engine from work down to the unit last weekend and then over the weekend managed to near enough finish it ready to put in after i finish the body
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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	May 26, 2017 11:03:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A bit more has happened of late new copper nickel brake and fuel lines made from old rusty steel patterns battery tray is all done now and paint blended in and ready for a battery, nearly finished all the brake lines to, still need to blast the tank and paint it and finish machining the subaru/datsun drive shafts to fit the diff, work out what seats I'm gonna fit and a few other things but hopefully can start the engine in a week or so
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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	May 26, 2017 11:06:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	plan is to leave the top paint and blend in the rear arches and bottom font wings and leave it a bit used/ratty look, but the underneath will look shinny , should surprise a few people that don't know whats under the bonnet
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atomman Part of things Posts: 673	Datsun 240Z - The next one - Back to Orange atomman @atomman
	Jun 25, 2017 18:21:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Finnaly it lives exhaust manifold needs a bit tightening and I need to put the timming gun on it but very happy it works after all that work
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