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From the wreckage of Zoe...Nitro emerges PICTURE HEAVY
This is a picture journal of the next chapter in my Z story, you all saw Zoe (thread below) and of course saw my subsequent part-out thread. Well guess what......i got another one......free ;) I'm not filing this thread with useless words. Pictures will do my talking with a note here and there. Everything is in cronological order up to date, pictures will be updated as bodywork/paint is finished and I start the rest of this MASSIVE project. Got questions? ask away! It's an 03 Touring model with VDC and 6MT with 120k on it (clean Kansas title). Some idiot tried putting lambo doors on it, failed, damaged it, ****ed body up, interior was decent, in need of TLC, hatch are destroyed, rust on all removable pieces underneath, trans ground in 3rd/4th/5th, clutch shot, brakes all shot, and dents! Without further ado:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....14222a1311.jpg LED tails = FUGLY https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....da3e6de7dd.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....118bb365e0.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....6588524d23.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....b0bcde8e9a.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....b16ba9398f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....838ca3c802.jpg Lots of nice dents -.- https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....eb034b155a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....2bf8c19a96.jpg yup.... https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....a0a642bb71.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....8884342b29.jpg Ripped to shreds from what I dont know https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....3e57e6040c.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....442c82e92a.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....11c5839740.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....4d5dd97f48.jpg Codes for fuel delivery, same codes you get when head unit installed wrong and you mess with wires......ripped it out, cleared codes, fresh fuel, octane boost = no codes https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....4b9514f81d.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....8cbaa90dd4.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....74722abe1f.jpg Decent steering wheel! In shock!!! |
Continued:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....ab88c66e6a.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....bb6f070c75.jpg Trunk was destoroyed, and sub wire ran along hte bottom of the car...zip tied to fuel lines...and entered through spare tire wheel well. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....82ba2d5674.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....2aeca7f76d.jpg not bad from this angle https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....56307fb1e9.jpg Look at them gorgeous hazed headlights.... https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....95d5790231.jpg oh boy..... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....cb2cf04b54.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....33b1045f52.jpg Let the stripping begin! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....8b93a9cb2d.jpg Getting there |
nice, thanks for sharing
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no one can say your scared of work , that's for sure
the destination is worth trip Kudos for falling off the horse and getting right back on |
Nice to see an abused Z getting brought back from the dead...
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Originally Posted by dkmura
(Post 10769793)
Nice to see an abused Z getting brought back from the dead...
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Dam that's not bad at all.... But even for free you might end up about even haha
GL looks like a fun project! |
nice to see a z getting ressurrected. Gl on the new project and putting the old behind.
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You've got your work cut out for you, but looks like things are coming along nicely! Looking forward to the next set of pictures :)
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Thanks everyone :) No I'm definitely not scared of work lol, and I cannot wait to see how badass she looks all done and complete. I'm currently in the process of re-sealing, and wire tucking the engine while it's sitting on my garage floor ;) Should have pictures up of that soon. Soon as I get the car back in my driveway I'm going to pull the harnesses all apart and clean up the engine bay completely before the engine goes back inside! Routing through the fender wells and wiper well as well. I'll keep posting as I go, nice to see everyone likes watching one come back from the grave :) It's definitely different than my 79 camaro lol.....more plastic!!!!!!
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Small update
Body work is done, no pics cause I haven't gotten down there to take some lol. But I started working on the engine the other day. Stripping it down to paint and re-seal/tune-up. Wire harness is off and ready to be stripped organized, and tucked, plan is to have ALL wires in one bundle coming out the back and over to the battery tray location. Couple pics for ya xDhttps://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....da143e3ae2.jpg
Old clutch coming out https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....d14e6f88bf.jpg intake off, valve covers coming off! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....15e2218e47.jpg Nuff said! |
Nice update, sub'd to see more.
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nice job man...keep up the good work!
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Awesome sauce.
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Small update
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Looks like the project is moving right along. Planning on painting yourself or just getting most of it prepped for a pro?
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I love this kind of thread, keep it going man :thumbup:
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answers
rusty: My friend is a trained painter, has years of experience, and specializes in Z's. From old generation Datsun resto's to his current purple custom chameleon coated GTR. He's moving to Florida and this is his last project before he leaves NC. Making this kind of special for me as it's the last car that will be repping his work. He did the bodywork and is painting it as well. I'm doing the mechanical part, engine, trans, gearing, and the entire interior makeover.
arba: Thanks man! I can't tell you how nice it is to see people actually interested in my little project lol :) It ain't pretty, it's a ton of work, something most people probably wouldn't attempt in a million years. BUT DAMN IS IT FUN! |
Primer!!!!
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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! |
Progress
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....6f7e2f630a.jpg
Monster green anyone? https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....43794e596f.jpg Damn! Had one paint run, gotta sand and re-spray https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....19bb1ce576.jpg before being ripped off https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....6dfb277d36.jpg before.... https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....916257ed52.jpg Stock manifold off https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....0e0cc6b409.jpg Ready for longtubes ;) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....6df540ed17.jpg After careful cleaning and liberal applicatino of black paint. Dry, sand, spray, and repeat! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....dcdd39c7e2.jpg Went and saw the car over the weekend at the paint shop........showed her i bought her a couple weeks ago ;) |
Awesome stuff, man. I love projects like this.
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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!* |
that engine looked horrible before paint :O
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Originally Posted by XM 1
(Post 10793167)
that engine looked horrible before paint :O
*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! |
sooooo.
when you get this one done, you are going to tell us how you wrecked the other one? |
Originally Posted by travlee
(Post 10793896)
sooooo.
when you get this one done, you are going to tell us how you wrecked the other one? |
Parts!
Took a month...but I finally got them!
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....7d0aa4b22d.jpg First of 4 sets of speakers that going in, Yes that's right. I said 4 SETS.... ;) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....442bf8b450.jpg |
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....21ddc2af4e.jpg
Progress https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....71e7548ccb.jpg Fenders https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....fa1d803b94.jpg Hood https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....de20ce67b7.jpg Need a new skirt........thank goodness for the massive amount of parts I have https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....9c2adcd6f9.jpg New window seal is needed here.....again.....parts pile it is ;) https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....2b691e3f43.jpg This door needed A LOT. But we got it smooth |
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!
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Engine/parts update
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....2b0b8e90d5.jpg
Got a set of pretty clean 06+ headlights to clean up and black out lol https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....2093872759.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....9056356980.jpg Custom made kick panels (Have not installed Tweeters yet) Big thanks to jdmfetish on these! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....dbe7ffa871.jpg Picked this up for a STEAL!!! En route in the mail to me now xD https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....c5eb3bceec.jpg 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. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....98f13c6696.jpg SGP Solid State Mounts https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....bebef14999.jpg ^^^ https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....8f0c68d2bb.jpg Cleaned and blued coolant lines make me happy :) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....232269c22a.jpg Finally got all the covers painted and sealed perfect! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....146dd78f2c.jpg It was 4am, I decided to knock off about then. Packed it all away and went to bed https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....615068be9d.jpg Guess what else I got ;) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....d598b3be09.jpg <3 <3 https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....ccb3b62d23.jpg Keeping this part a secret but a sneak peek at the amount of rubber on the rears lol. 315's anyone? |
Respect
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This is why I come here. Great stuff!
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Damn I wanna rip my engine out and paint it now, I would probably never get it back in though. I want a free Z to mess with.
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Painted!
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....1f4fddde51.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....22455386a8.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....1554a1886a.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....1089f9c198.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....602ea2392f.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....7ea0221edf.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....129de2c562.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....c4480fbc38.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....703e1c8cba.jpg tape https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....b40c9e7a22.jpg more tape https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....0c86f16364.jpg and more tape https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....512400d32f.jpg A LOT MORE TAPE https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....49e0b11bc6.jpg MUST HAVE MORE TAPE https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....43cd003dda.jpg Base coat https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....cd8794a4ff.jpg Base coat https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....bbf7e6e01e.jpg Base Coat https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....15a775608c.jpg Spraying the TAPE lol https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....cd1db967dd.jpg Hood! https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....57b87a8d9c.jpg Hatch https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....319a65a0a1.jpg Spraying the Clear https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....5077235895.jpg Sitting in the sun :) https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....2071b8c258.jpg Showing you the green mettalic https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....68f578465c.jpg Better shot of it https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....8251b68994.jpg As she sits now https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....d830de2cf9.jpg Just got her home! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....49db7e1029.jpg Missing something? Naw, PEDAL POWER!!! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....e23563dcba.jpg Put my mirrors and gas cap back on today :) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....6af676b249.jpg Yes, this is the reflection of the covered up Z beside the black one......looks like a mirror dont it https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....f4a7b3ebaa.jpg ASS shot ;) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....937852cfba.jpg Glass, purty glass |
Ufffffffff, that body and engine color scheme flow so well, good job! :thumbup:
soooooo wheels gonna be green? :D |
The guy who gave you the car is going to want it back now.
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Car is coming together fast! Nice work!
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Great job thus far, can't believe how fast this car is coming together. Still watching for more updates!!
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Day #1 Update
Okay guys, sorry to disappoint, but it is VERY EASY to install Whiteline lower control arm bushings and front lower shock mount bushings.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....056b9973f2.jpg Use a 29mm impact socket, it fits PERFECTLY on both bushings. Here it is on the lower shock mount bushing https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....89beab1286.jpg Here it is on lower inner control arm bushing. Both sides push straight through in less then 5 minutes https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....754a3e8885.jpg Then take the new bushings, and a 36mm socket and simply press the new bushing in, 30 seconds, easy as pie. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....3ad39e61ac.jpg Finished product, 20 minutes later. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....776e763edb.jpg Not pictured: New Front W brace SPL Solid Compression arm bushings New front brake rotors, calipers, pads, stainless steel lines installed. Wheels broke down, sent out for media blasting and powdercoating. A Pillars painted Underside of hatch/hood finished This is day #1.......Goal is to have engine installed by Sunday night, cross your fingers |
Engine
I'll let my pictures do the talking:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....40a0895799.jpg Old compression arm bushing driver side (came off frame with a little convincing) https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....a8d922f7bd.jpg Old compression arm bushing passenger side (I spent 4 HOURS ON THIS SOB) https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....e944e80ac7.jpg Shiny new bushings! https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....d797802698.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....254fe66cf5.jpg Stoptech Stainless Brake lines installed https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....864a94afa8.jpg Fresh set of OEM sway bar links, shocks, tie rod ends, and whiteline filled trailing arms bolted into place! https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....5b84a286f4.jpg The new bling pre W brace installed https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....402113a2ea.jpg Freshly cut rotors, new pads, rebuilt calipers, new hardware |
Engine update
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....700ebc487c.jpgFinally RE-STABBED
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....8b97673211.jpg Shop closed down for the night https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....44ffa9c2ac.jpg Transporting back over to the house https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....6ebca39106.jpg GREEN https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....629ba79fed.jpg Mixed in with TONS of spare parts https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/my350z....ce8336eaa.jpeg Late Sunday night......engine is installed with longtubes and transmission. all at once :) |
This has been an awesome revival, man. Kudos.
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Holy rebuild, man! Great job! Thanks for the pic warning in the title! :D
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Awesome rebuild.
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Coming along great, hope you put a coat of paint on those freshly rebuilt calipers... I got a new set for my Honda and about 2 months later they are completely surface rusted over...
I wish I had a awesome press like that one.. I dont think I even have a big ass 28mm impact socket, I have 5 different sets and I think my biggest is a 24. |
Car is coming alot great, keep up the great work.
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Thanks guys! I LOVE coming on here and reading your comments, seeing what you guys think. Even if you have suggestions to try and make or do something better. I've done several car builds and this is by FAR my favorite, I'm never getting rid of this car! You think the engine and body are cool to see be put together? Wait till you guys see my interior going back in. Don't worry, as per usual.....There will be LOTS of pictures. Getting back out there and working on it again tomorrow night with a good friend of mine to help! I'll update again shortly! Thanks again!
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I haven't been a part of this community in ages; I came in here to research my cylinder mis-fire and stumbled on your build. You have single handedly re-awoken a passion I haven't realized in some time. As much as I LOVE my car and all the work I put into her I haven't been able to continue the dream, but I know the exact event that curbed my momentum. Your posts brought back so many emotions for me that are pure magic. That's all I have to say right now other than thank you so much mysterious Z build dude! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and keeping this passion alive. You have done more than you know to further the modified car culture, at least in my world!
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