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Offline RobJohnson

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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #125 on: March 22, 2009, 03:37:28 AM »
Quote from: Chris on March 22, 2009, 03:31:36 AM
I looked at some on eBay.

I am trying to remember what year that they started to include factory cup holders
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #126 on: March 22, 2009, 03:46:14 AM »
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #127 on: March 22, 2009, 03:52:48 AM »
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #128 on: March 22, 2009, 03:57:28 AM »
ha ha ha ha...

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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #129 on: March 22, 2009, 05:04:49 AM »
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #130 on: March 22, 2009, 12:00:39 PM »
A V-8 conversuion for a Z-car. What a concept!

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Datsun_Z_V-8.html

Well, maybe not all THAT new.......
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #131 on: March 22, 2009, 01:09:44 PM »
Quote from: Peter3_1 on March 22, 2009, 12:00:39 PM
A V-8 conversuion for a Z-car. What a concept!

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Datsun_Z_V-8.html

Well, maybe not all THAT new.......

That's the kit I was looking at.  The 280ZX made 20 more horsepower than the Corvette of the same year, but things have changed since then.  With my obese ass in the driver's seat, the car weights around 3000 pounds.  The L28E is fine for daily driving but lacks motivation. 
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #132 on: March 22, 2009, 04:35:47 PM »
PRICES.....ouch!

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/PRC01


iDEAS?:
http://www.brokenkitty.com/zcar/zcar.htm
GOOD LUCK TO YOU! It ain't easy/ One of the "neatest" swaps I ever saw was a 283 cheve into an MGA. carbs stuck thru the hood, and there was a pretty finished chrome oval aound the trip duces. Otherwise it looked stock steel wheel MG.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #133 on: March 22, 2009, 04:49:37 PM »
That's pretty cool.  I'm just throwing around ideas right now... a V8 or a turbo (an option in '82) that came with a Borg-Warner T5.  I will eventually need to replace the transmission.  The bearings are going out and shifting is difficult at times.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #134 on: March 22, 2009, 06:12:01 PM »
Ever see or hear of this?
http://www.corvettebuyers.com/scaglietti.html

http://www.motortrend.com/auto_news/112_0703_2007_amelia_island_concours/photo_26.html

If that's  not one of the most beautiful Corvette Cpes on the earth, or one of the most beautiful Sports Car Cpes of ANY type on Earth,  I'll be stunned.

neat stuff abounded in the day....:
http://americansportscars.com/frick.html

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/index.php?s=bill+frick

http://www.americansportscars.com/muntz.html
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9123/MG_TD_Sport_Special.aspx

Ah, yes, very nice  cars indeed.


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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #135 on: March 22, 2009, 06:18:15 PM »
That MG sure looks like fun. 
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #136 on: March 22, 2009, 07:07:46 PM »
Yeah, and probably got 35-40 MPG on the open road too. Those SU Carbs are very stingy, even if they were invented in the 1890's. The stock TD's fun to drive, if really too slow. So the "Special" had to be a big improvement.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #137 on: April 04, 2009, 04:25:40 PM »
Well, shit.  I found the source of the water leak.  The battery tray is attatched to the firewall... or it was.  Half the battery tray is eaten up with rust and the rust spread to the firewall on the passenger side.

I may have to pick up another daily driver for a few months.  Or I can take the bus.  I wonder if that '71 Mercedes Benz is still for sale...
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #138 on: April 04, 2009, 06:51:04 PM »
Cut out the bad metal, have a patch made on an English wheel that has flutes in it for strength. Drill for battery box, rivet in place (pop rivets, use steel) undercoat to seal it against water and CO, put battery box junkyard replacement in, and drive.

Been there, done that, but with a Sunbeam Tiger.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #139 on: April 04, 2009, 06:56:55 PM »
I think I can manage pop rivets.  I'll check it out.

I'm glad it's something relatively easy I can do on my own.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #140 on: April 04, 2009, 08:50:25 PM »
Yeah ,not all that hard. With the TIGER, I owned it with a partner. We took turns with it, I'd have it for a year, then he....and after I told him about the rust problem I found, and he took it for his "turn" he sold it to an exotic car dealer who MISSED the patch! and so we bought another one from central Texas that was rust free.....
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #141 on: April 04, 2009, 09:23:56 PM »
Here is what is left of the battery tray (it's mostly gone) and the firewall.  You can see where the soundproofing is coming out of the hole in the firewall.  The battery tray is shot, but those are a dime a dozen.  The wheel well is pretty solid. 







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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #142 on: April 05, 2009, 04:21:33 PM »
Quote from: Peter3_1 on April 04, 2009, 06:51:04 PM
Cut out the bad metal, have a patch made on an English wheel that has flutes in it for strength. Drill for battery box, rivet in place (pop rivets, use steel) undercoat to seal it against water and CO, put battery box junkyard replacement in, and drive.

Been there, done that, but with a Sunbeam Tiger.

Good idea!

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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #143 on: April 05, 2009, 04:56:06 PM »
Looks like a real pain in the butt, but more time consuming than difficult to patch. I see at least one self tapping metal screw in this mix. I doesn't have to LOOK the same, as you're looking for FUNCTION over form, right?
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #144 on: April 05, 2009, 05:04:34 PM »
As long as it keeps the inside of my car dry, I don't care.  Looks like I can get away with a flat piece of sheet metal if the wheel well is solid enough to leave intact.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #145 on: April 05, 2009, 05:24:52 PM »
Don't forget to paint with that rust stabelizing paint, you know, it is milky white, dries black on rust?  It looks as if there was considerable acid oxidation more than ordinary rust there, so some acid resistant final coat, or that spray undercoat/bed liner stuff.....Looks as if a single piece of steel might do it, with 3 bends in it. Also, there are flange creating vice grip pliers, so you can make a flange on your patch and rivet thru it . Works easiy. 
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #146 on: April 05, 2009, 06:38:42 PM »
POR-15?  Anyone know where I can buy some in town?  Looks like my only option is to order it direct from them.

http://www.por15.com/SUPER-STARTER-KIT/productinfo/SSKB/
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #147 on: April 05, 2009, 07:13:03 PM »
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #148 on: April 05, 2009, 07:19:13 PM »
Quote from: Peter3_1 on April 05, 2009, 07:13:03 PM
Any help?
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Find-a-KBS-Coatings-Reseller_ep_69-1.html

Nothing in my city.  I'd have to drive up to Bowling Green.  That might still be cheaper than paying shipping.
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Re: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
« Reply #149 on: April 06, 2009, 01:20:55 AM »
Zero rust offers free shipping.  http://zero-rust.com

The white turns black stuff: http://store.interstateproducts.com/rust_control.htm?OVRAW=rust%20stop&OVKEY=rust%20stop&OVMTC=standard&OVADID=37605394522&OVKWID=23019899022



WURTH Rust Guard is the best stuff I have ever used. I have used it with alot of different applications. Everything from boat trailers, truck tube steps & frames of show cars...its tough stuff. It's easily sprayed or brushed on, but wear your rubber gloves, it can get a little messy.

http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart/GADG/POR_GADG_WUGARG_pg11.htm

www.wurthusa.com



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