The rebuild has finally started today and so far in a few hours I've managed to completely strip the interior.

 

 

 

Next job on my list is to get both the bumpers, tailgate and bonnet off.

 

After that i'll work on the body panels and stripping down the engine.

Engine now back from being repaired and hopefully i will start fitting it in the next few days.

 

To get the engine in through the door we had to push the zed out so a few majestic shots as she sat on the drive.

 

 

Also managed to renew my vows :

 

That wedding ring looks a bit tight mate.

you renewed your vows to the zed with blood?

you renewed your vows to the zed with blood?

 

Yeh, is that not a tradition or club policy?

Yeh, is that not a tradition or club policy?

 

Indeed so but it's usually knuckles but a pinky mutilation qualifies :).

I've been waiting on my local garage welding a new boss in for my IAT sensor and today i finally get it back.

 

So intake after a bit of push and pull is now fitted back in.

 

Also as the engine is back i needed to start building it up again so new fuel pipe cut to size and clamped in.

 

Fitted the coilpacks and new bolts and also a few other bolts for show.

 

 

Engine is now ready to be lifted and put back in.

 

Just need to bolt up the clutch after its on the crane.

 

There should be an award for patience and perseverance, you would win hands down mate.

:thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

So engine now in.

 

 

This zed has been on its stilts longer than its wheels recently.

 

Good news things are progressing and the gearbox is now fitted.

 

Taking shape Lee and looking great.

Lee, I was going to sit my car up on axel stands this winter so I can tinker with the subframe. Where is the best place to rest the car on stands so the sub frames can be removed?

 

Cheers,

Chris.

Never removed the sub frame before so not too sure.

Another night working on my zed and most of the top end is wired up again.

 

Need to find me a set of accordian pipes as the aftermarket ones i've got have split from the hoses.

 

Anyone got a spare set ?

 

Just for an update the zed in 95% ready for its mapping session and first start.

 

Everything is built up and i'm just awaiting my exhaust pipes to have new bosses welded on for my wideband lambdas.

 

After that it a tow upto the mapping place in East Kilbride which is about an hour from where i stay.

 

So next few tasks are to secure funding for the mapping session, find a truck big enough to pull the trailer up there.

 

Then onwards and upwards it will need a 4 wheel alignment and its mot.

So nearly there.

 

 

 

Also a few dates for my diary.

 

Monday 9th September for a 4 wheel alignment.

Wednesday 25th September for the first start and mapping session.

 

My exhaust test pipes with the new bosses welded in should be back this week and i can get the exhaust bolted up.

 

Still need to refit my dash with the big hole but hopefully have a plan for that too.

was just looking at that paint the wear on your garage floor Lee, i remember when you put up the pics of that after the coats you put on it.

seen a lot of engine hoist, trolley jacks, your back trolley wheels etc.

Yeh,

 

i remember painting that.

 

My man cave build was just as impresive when i done it.

 

https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?184484

 

 

 

The zed has now been safely delivered to the local garage for a 4 wheel alignment.

 

Bit of a struggle to get her loaded onto the trailer then off again but finally done it without scraping the front lip.

 

i think next time i'll just remove the front bumber for loading and unloading of the trailer.

 

 

 

That’s seriously low at the front! #slammed

Wheel alignment done today.

 

All good but decided ride height was far too low so another day in the garage to fix that too.