Seeing as the last couple of days have been predominantly doom and gloom around here, I thought I'd have a stab at cheering everyone up.

 

Jimmer and I have been discussing a bit of a joint project recently. It's very much in the planning stages at the moment, but I think it could be pretty good if it comes off. There's been a lot of press coverage surrounding things like Sierra RS Cosworths and suchlike, and about how a totally pristine and original example is now fetching considerable money...

 

...soooo we're looking at building a completely standard 300ZX! Ideally a UK factory manual (seeing as people think they'll command the best prices in years to come) and make it completely bone stock. No 99 Spec rear lights - just nice orange lenses please... the standard airbox... standard suspension and brakes. Even a standard power output! Standard everything, basically.

 

There are some beautiful examples of "OEM+" cars in this club, but we want an OEM one as if it just rolled out of the factory. This doesn't mean, however, that absolutely everything that can be renewed will be renewed - that would end up ludicrously expensive! I think the idea is to only replace things that really need it. I don't know whether Jimmer would build a fresh engine for it or not... he'd have to decide that based on the car we got.

 

I'd certainly be renewing the interior as, no matter how well it may have been looked after, the leather would be 20 odd years old. And yes, it would be a leather interior - I absolutely refuse to make a tweed one for it! :lol:

 

So that's the plan, such as it is at this point. A 100% standard Z32, built by one of the most (if not the most) respected names in the community. And by me as well ;)

 

What do we think to that, gang?

Sounds like a great idea, looking forward to following its build.

Cool would be a nice project.

Great idea and it would be a brilliant way of showing off both your interior magic and Jim's mechanical wizardry.

 

Yes, yes yes, I will kindly let use my UK TT manual with Amber lenses; it's down at Jim's already lol!

If I was selling mine I would love it to go to you 2 she would be a perfect start as it is the best uk :D

Great idea and can it be done for 2019. A pristine 1989 UK 300zx for the 2019 30 year anniversary shows would be perfect.

As I said, it's all very much in the preliminary stages here. We'd have to both agree to fund the build equally as it would be a jointly-owned car, for one thing.

 

It wouldn't be a showcase for either of us as such. At my end, the interior would be identical to the factory finish... even down to the stitching on the steering wheel and gearknob (and I loathe doing baseball stitch!). From Jimmer's perspective, he'd obviously handle all the mechanicals and whatnot, but there'd be no upgraded parts. If we had to recomission the original bits, so be it. Basically, as close to being a "timewarp" example as we could make it.

 

My original plan was to completely de-mod my own car, but I honestly couldn't imagine not having red seats or driving around at bog standard power levels :lol: So it makes more sense to build a second car instead.

 

As to whether it could be ready for 2019: I have no idea whatsoever!!

Maybe have a chat with Gray

 

https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?188145-Project-red-uk-zed

Maybe have a chat with Gray

 

https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?188145-Project-red-uk-zed

 

Can't look at that link cos Groover hasn't replied to my reply to his reply yet.

Can't look at that link cos Groover hasn't replied to my reply to his reply yet.

 

Reply to his reply again then your reply to his reply will be seen again :lol:

I think it's a great idea and I've been thinking of something like this myself but have things to set up first. I would like to use a late white uk manual but have to sort a few thinks out first.

My old ‘93 UK TT is for sale quite cheap apparently, would make a nice base to rebuild.

Dounds a great idea mate.

 

When you say leather interior, is that just the seats? I didn't think there was a full leather trim. My first zed had leather seats and alcantara. Was lush

Dounds a great idea mate.

 

When you say leather interior, is that just the seats? I didn't think there was a full leather trim. My first zed had leather seats and alcantara. Was lush

 

Leather seats, Alcantara trim. Exactly as it left the factory. :thumbup1:

Great idea and can it be done for 2019. A pristine 1989 UK 300zx for the 2019 30 year anniversary shows would be perfect.

 

Yup - this.....:thumbup:

 

And Simon, you're dead right - it HAS to have a leather interior.......:cool:

Sounds like a great idea, only this morning was I wondering if there was such a thing as a completely stock UK Zed. About 4-5 years ago I remember a very well priced, stock, cherry red, UK TT auto was for sale. Richard Smith was interested in buying it then it was sold and I've not heard of it since

Great idea and can it be done for 2019. A pristine 1989 UK 300zx for the 2019 30 year anniversary shows would be perfect.

 

:innocent::whistling: I have a "Not so Pristine 1989" Jap spec Factory manual swb TT :innocent::whistling:

Could do with some help making it for 2019:whistling::thumbup:

Leather seats, Alcantara trim. Exactly as it left the factory. :thumbup1:

 

depends on the year of the car you source , you might have to do your best with some tweed :lol:

Great idea and can it be done for 2019. A pristine 1989 UK 300zx for the 2019 30 year anniversary shows would be perfect.

 

Now that would be a sight to behold! BTW UK specs didn't go on sale until spring 1990.

 

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Now that would be a sight to behold! BTW UK specs didn't go on sale until spring 1990.

 

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Ah so no 1989 UK Zeds

Sounds like a great idea, only this morning was I wondering if there was such a thing as a completely stock UK Zed. About 4-5 years ago I remember a very well priced, stock, cherry red, UK TT auto was for sale. Richard Smith was interested in buying it then it was sold and I've not heard of it since

 

Cherry red pearl was never available on UK spec Z32s or do you mean Aztec red, the solid red (AG2)?

Cherry red pearl was never available on UK spec Z32s or do you mean Aztec red, the solid red (AG2)?

 

Or AJ4 for the series 2.

Cherry red pearl was never available on UK spec Z32s or do you mean Aztec red, the solid red (AG2)?

 

Must be my mistake, I thought it was a UK spec. Either way it was very tidy, think it was a lad called Ryan that owned it, lived in Evercreech near me

Cherry red pearl was never available on UK spec Z32s or do you mean Aztec red, the solid red (AG2)?

 

The Series 1 UK Red was called 'Sunburst Red' (AG2)....I have a colour chart from 1991 :wink:

C’mon Simon :rolleyes:

Maybe have a chat with Gray

 

https://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?188145-Project-red-uk-zed

 

Funny enough I was talking with paul (body shop) today about what to do with this red uk zed, I'm thinking two ways, completely stock...or do a nice wide arse, mmmmm witch way should I go?