Operation: Going Euro

I just got VERY rare Z part, and with that my z takes a turn to Euro. Part by part my plan is to convert it to "EDM or JDM" standard z. European 240z's were equipped with 5 speed gearbox and non emission balance tube. I have 2 out of 3, 5 speed tranny is on the way here. Of course there is dozens of minor differencies that i cannot yet do (no rear marker lights for example etc. etc.) but step by step. I have been enjoying driving so the updates might not be that regular as they are in wintertime, but ya'll z drivers understand this.

Sunday driving

Polished the car and went for a little spin. Weather was nice and so was the Z, no more leaking exhaust! Turns out that the main reason for stinky Z was the non-existent antenna drain hole rubber.

Artsy fartsy

It has been a while since i posted anything, but im not dead yet. Got a new camera and made two artsy fartsy videos. Im making more as the spring closes.

http://vimeo.com/37787470

Winter vacation

Not much have happened since last. I have replaced the valve, but im waiting for more parts. Living close to arctic circle is a pain in the ass thing, when all the parts have to be ordered half world away. This winter seems to be a lot warmer than previous 2, its almost +-0 all the time. Christmas is a time of ultimate money consumption, but i've decieded to be cheap ass, and buy only affordable gifts, and only to few people. Saves me more money to spend on Z! Japanese car bug has bitten me seriously, i have tons of plans for my B310..but rubbing my forehead with wallet helps me to forget them. For a while at least..

Finally its off

Been struggling with the watercock screws for at least few weeks (only now and then, not 8hrs a day) and after curse and shout, it came off. It was so rusted that im convinced that heater core itself is intact. It eases my job and its one step closer to more complete Z. Picture for comparison, guess which one is the old one :P

New glove compartment box is on the way as are door front seals. Hope MSA can deliver all the packages before x-mas.

Smashing dash

After renovating the blower, i thought "what the heck" and dismantled half of the dash. Front panel is now off as are almost everything related to heating. There was ton of dirt and old tree leaves inside dash, i might as well put somekind of filter in there.  Plan is to refurbish that worn old front panel and smoothen up the work of levers, they have been jammed by the crap. Chrome is in decent shape, actually this part is originally all chrome, black paint is just painted over. So it SHOULD be easy to fix..

Arigato.

Baby steps. I've sanded the fan blower and now priming it. It might even look good when i've finished it. That would be the very first time i managed to do something right :) New watercock is also visible in the same picture. In order to remove the old one i need something called impact driver. Maybe it'll do the trick. I managed to snap 2 bolts in the bumper while removing it, so the left bracket needs to be welded.. well, that's just me. Messing around as usual.