The_IMF Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Hi All, Joining the 300zx owners club only because I had it as a poster on my wall in my teens :D I'm a tinker and love to fix things in cars myself. I've had projects in the past where I've bought cars that were about to be sold for parts or scrapped and I've fixed them up (E30 BMWs and VWs mainly). I've currently got a BMW 645Ci convertible as my weekend car that I do most of the work on myself (engine work, suspension/brakes, electrical etc). It's pretty easy to work on BMWs as there are so many online resources available. Also got a 4 series as a daily driver but there's no tinkering on that one :) The 300zx I've picked up is a project car. - The bodywork needs quite a bit of attention although sills and underneath seem clean - The leather seats are cracked all over. - The radiator has a hole in it - Twin Turbo engine sounds great as does the autobox. - It's all still original, no modified exhaust, boost controllers or even air filter. Only thing non original on the car are the alloys. Ultimately I'll be doing the bodywork and priming myself and then get it painted at a pro shop. Also looking to dress up the engine a bit as well and make it look nice while changing the cambelt, waterpump, adding an oil cooler for the gearbox etc (can you see the type of questions I'll have??) Be gentle if I ask stupid questions, I've never worked on a Nissan before! :) Quote
Alic Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Sounds to be a fun project. Got any pictures of it? Quote
The_IMF Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Sounds to be a fun project. Got any pictures of it? Got a few: So as you can see - body needs quite a bit of attention! Also needs: - Mirrors (no idea what mirrors these are!!) - Door and ignition barrels (all ordered) - Rear centre light has a hole in it Not too concerned about the leather seats, I've done patch work/filler on seats before and they've come up OK looking. Am thinking once I've sorted all the body issues, of going for an electric blue colour or something. Not sure if I'll go for a full respray or a wrap yet. Quote
Gaz 300 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome to the club IMF you will get plenty of info here with lots of members willing to help. Your project will keep you busy for while. :thumbup1: Quote
The_IMF Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome to the club IMF you will get plenty of info here with lots of members willing to help. Your project will keep you busy for while. :thumbup1: Haha thanks! To be honest, this one is a total non rush job. I will do it all bit by bit as long as it takes to do it right! I've had cars in worse condition that I've managed to turn around in 1-2 months, I'm thinking 4-5 months on this. Doesn't help that I've got two young kids now that take up most of my time... :D Quote
Funkysi Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome! Looking forward to seeing the restoration posts! :) Nice seeing them getting saved. We've had a few good ones done recently. First thing you should do though is rip off those universal wing mirrors and then destroy them with either nuclear armaments or eject them into Saturn's upper ionosphere. :D Quote
The_IMF Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome! Looking forward to seeing the restoration posts! :) Nice seeing them getting saved. We've had a few good ones done recently. First thing you should do though is rip off those universal wing mirrors and then destroy them with either nuclear armaments or eject them into Saturn's upper ionosphere. :D Thank you... for making me spray my tea all over my keyboard! hahaha Currently getting quotes from breakers for jap spec mirrors in silver. They were the first things I wanted to change but then I thought being able to lock/open the door properlys and it being secure might just be slightly more important :D Quote
Iangreenfield Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Put up a wanted post mate they are all comon bits people might have lying about in spares boxes. Wing mirrors are usually pretty easy to get hold of Quote
Bones28 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome and good luck I'm in Chigwell a lot visiting my sister maybe see you around. Quote 2002 Porsche C2 996 3.6 1991 Nissan 300zx TT Project 1995 Nissan 300zx TT Crashed 🥲 1997 Jaguar XK8 Scraped ☹️
The_IMF Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Put up a wanted post mate they are all comon bits people might have lying about in spares boxes. Wing mirrors are usually pretty easy to get hold of Thanks! I'll give that a go! - - - Updated - - - Welcome and good luck I'm in Chigwell a lot visiting my sister maybe see you around. That's be cool! I've only seen one other 300zx in the past 2 months around here. A really clean looking green one. Quote
Bones28 Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Will let you know when I bring it down maybe end of next week after Classic and Sports Cars by the lake. Quote 2002 Porsche C2 996 3.6 1991 Nissan 300zx TT Project 1995 Nissan 300zx TT Crashed 🥲 1997 Jaguar XK8 Scraped ☹️
Funkysi Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-1990-O-S-Wing-Mirror-/112098025018?hash=item1a19901e3a:g:LB0AAOSwGIRXZAwL http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300ZX-Z32-FAIRLADY-TWIN-TURBO-VG30DETT-JDM-PASSENGER-SIDE-SILVER-WING-MIRROR-/201444348565?hash=item2ee704d295:g:GCsAAOSw0HVWFRoA http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-wing-mirrors-/272358484603?hash=item3f69d4aa7b:g:4mEAAOSwknJXxWZi Quote
Alic Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-1990-O-S-Wing-Mirror-/112098025018?hash=item1a19901e3a:g:LB0AAOSwGIRXZAwL http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300ZX-Z32-FAIRLADY-TWIN-TURBO-VG30DETT-JDM-PASSENGER-SIDE-SILVER-WING-MIRROR-/201444348565?hash=item2ee704d295:g:GCsAAOSw0HVWFRoA http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-wing-mirrors-/272358484603?hash=item3f69d4aa7b:g:4mEAAOSwknJXxWZi I'm sure someone on the club can discount that, even if not silver. Last I heard Baz had a range of colours Edited August 31, 2016 by Alic Quote
The_IMF Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-1990-O-S-Wing-Mirror-/112098025018?hash=item1a19901e3a:g:LB0AAOSwGIRXZAwL http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300ZX-Z32-FAIRLADY-TWIN-TURBO-VG30DETT-JDM-PASSENGER-SIDE-SILVER-WING-MIRROR-/201444348565?hash=item2ee704d295:g:GCsAAOSw0HVWFRoA http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-300zx-wing-mirrors-/272358484603?hash=item3f69d4aa7b:g:4mEAAOSwknJXxWZi Already watching the last one. It's the only one I found suitable but hate 7 day auctions. Quotes from part breakers at the moment are ranging £95-120. Quote
AndrewG Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Already watching the last one. Welcome to the Club and good luck with your new project. BTW the mirrors you are watching have been resprayed and may not be the "silver" of your car (if that matters to you). The OEM connectors for the wiring looms are missing. Quote She's so fine, there's no tellin' where the money went - Simply irresistible.
The_IMF Posted August 31, 2016 Author Posted August 31, 2016 Welcome to the Club and good luck with your new project. BTW the mirrors you are watching have been resprayed and may not be the "silver" of your car (if that matters to you). The OEM connectors for the wiring looms are missing. Unwatching now. Thanks!! I was wondering why there were bullet connectors there. I thought maybe 1993 they didn't believe in connectors... :D Quote
Funkysi Posted August 31, 2016 Posted August 31, 2016 Unwatching now. Thanks!! I was wondering why there were bullet connectors there. I thought maybe 1993 they didn't believe in connectors... :D Almost - the 95-97 models didn't believe in a boost gauge though! Quote
RichardS Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Hi and welcome to the club mate! Richard:cool: Quote I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2:
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