From the wreckage of Zoe...Nitro emerges PICTURE HEAVY
07-26-2016, 05:03 PM
#21
New Member
These are definitely my favorite builds, if i had the space i would do one as well. Doing these projects you definitely know every nook of the car and its condition. In my opinion its easy to address issues that you know exist by doing a full tear down.
Great progress on the car and nice seeing first primer laid. Can't wait to see in color!
Great progress on the car and nice seeing first primer laid. Can't wait to see in color!
07-27-2016, 06:32 PM
#22
Progress
Monster green anyone?
Damn! Had one paint run, gotta sand and re-spray
before being ripped off
before....
Stock manifold off
Ready for longtubes
After careful cleaning and liberal applicatino of black paint. Dry, sand, spray, and repeat!
Went and saw the car over the weekend at the paint shop........showed her i bought her a couple weeks ago
08-08-2016, 07:08 PM
#24
Parts update
Well, no pictures this time. But just a quick heads up for those who are following my progress (you guys are awesome and the encouragement helps me loads!) Ive recently picked up:
-Borla Catback
-PPE Long Tubes *GIANT SHOUT OUT TO STREET STANDARDS FOR THE KILLER DEAL!*
-Green Silicone Coolant hoses to match valve covers/timing covers
-New NGK Laser Platinum Spark Plugs
-SGP Solid motor mounts
-Megan Solid Trans mount
-And looking for a lightweight crank pulley to finish off the stuff on the engine!
*I'm midway through finishing the clear coat on the engine pieces. Pics soon!*
-Borla Catback
-PPE Long Tubes *GIANT SHOUT OUT TO STREET STANDARDS FOR THE KILLER DEAL!*
-Green Silicone Coolant hoses to match valve covers/timing covers
-New NGK Laser Platinum Spark Plugs
-SGP Solid motor mounts
-Megan Solid Trans mount
-And looking for a lightweight crank pulley to finish off the stuff on the engine!
*I'm midway through finishing the clear coat on the engine pieces. Pics soon!*
08-10-2016, 02:47 PM
#26
reply
Yes it did lol, it has several layers of paint that's been sanded between layers now. Looks even better than before.
*UPDATE* for all the people following. I am putting the car into a friends booth (big shout out to Eddy's body shop in Pittsboro) to paint it come Monday morning (8/15/16) at 8am. We have three days to get everything done but should be done Monday night. I'm going down tomorrow to finalize the paint mix I want and we're loading up and towing her back here getting her ready. Pics will be posted Monday night......So check in with me
Also, I put a lot of pictures and posts up on my insta KJFire4Life. If y'all wanna follow me I'll follow back lol. Post soon!
*UPDATE* for all the people following. I am putting the car into a friends booth (big shout out to Eddy's body shop in Pittsboro) to paint it come Monday morning (8/15/16) at 8am. We have three days to get everything done but should be done Monday night. I'm going down tomorrow to finalize the paint mix I want and we're loading up and towing her back here getting her ready. Pics will be posted Monday night......So check in with me
Also, I put a lot of pictures and posts up on my insta KJFire4Life. If y'all wanna follow me I'll follow back lol. Post soon!
Thanks Trav!
08-17-2016, 06:37 PM
#31
Oh and for those wondering. The last two pieces we pulled to prep were my a pillar covers......needless to say......they cracked and previous owner had glued them on. I sprung for new ones and they're en route now. Hopefully they come by Saturday and we can paint this week! New parts coming in everyday. Trying to keep you guys updated on the build!
08-21-2016, 05:50 PM
#32
Engine/parts update
Got a set of pretty clean 06+ headlights to clean up and black out lol
Custom made kick panels (Have not installed Tweeters yet) Big thanks to jdmfetish on these!
Picked this up for a STEAL!!! En route in the mail to me now xD
Spent COUNTLESS hours cleaning this block little by little, pulling each bracket, each piece, pulley, and part and pouring over it with cleaner, sandpaper, and then clear coating the brackets to prevent rust and buildup again.
SGP Solid State Mounts
^^^
Cleaned and blued coolant lines make me happy
Finally got all the covers painted and sealed perfect!
It was 4am, I decided to knock off about then. Packed it all away and went to bed
Guess what else I got
<3 <3
Keeping this part a secret but a sneak peek at the amount of rubber on the rears lol. 315's anyone?
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08-21-2016, 09:03 PM
#34
General & Tech Moderator
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This is why I come here. Great stuff!
08-24-2016, 06:20 PM
#36
Painted!
tape
more tape
and more tape
A LOT MORE TAPE
MUST HAVE MORE TAPE
Base coat
Base coat
Base Coat
Spraying the TAPE lol
Hood!
Hatch
Spraying the Clear
Sitting in the sun
Showing you the green mettalic
Better shot of it
As she sits now
Just got her home!
Missing something? Naw, PEDAL POWER!!!
Put my mirrors and gas cap back on today
Yes, this is the reflection of the covered up Z beside the black one......looks like a mirror dont it
*** shot
Glass, purty glass
08-25-2016, 02:28 AM
#37
Registered User
Ufffffffff, that body and engine color scheme flow so well, good job! 
soooooo wheels gonna be green?
soooooo wheels gonna be green?
