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theZman
 Post subject: Project Dangerous Z
PostPosted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:31 am 
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ok figured i would put this out there. i am looking for the fastest way to get my swap done and frame straightened so my Z won't be at Airjockie's house too long.

what will be going on?

turbo motor from an 82 280zx will be swapped into my Z but before that can be done the frame needs to be straightened. after it is straightened since the old crossmember is twisted i have another one from Paul Mackin that will need to be cleaned up, new bushings installed and put back in. prior to dropping the motor a new clutch will be installed and then the motor can be bolted in. after that an exhaust system needs to be made. i would like to get the blowoff valve and intercooler installed but could always do those thing myself later. i am more concerned about have the motor in and running.

so if you are interested in lending a hand let me know. if you have knowledge in frame straightening that is good. if you can weld awesome! if you have done this swap before and just wanna lend a hand mechanically come on down. i am looking to do the swap in Nov. i should have the new clutch purchased and bushing kit for the crossmember ordered as well. we can figure out dates later. all help is greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.


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Danger Z (might be a vanity plate in there somewhere)
Keep us posted. If you can also get the weather in that pic,zo much the better!
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i could do DNGR Z

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theZman
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DANGEROUS Z.....


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Kathy & Rick
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Looks rough and tough as is. Why not leave it in the dark primer like
they sometimes do with hot rods nowadays, and call it the "RAT Z"--
not to mention RAT.Z would fit on the license plate.
FWIW.........~Rick~
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Yeah ~ there's no way you could fit "MILLENNIUM FALCON" on a license plate! :lol:

Thor was strongly attracted to this 280Z, and returned to Germany referring to it as "dangerous" looking. :lol: The name has stuck.

I agree ~ it looks very capable, but somehow threatening.

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theZman
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yeah i really like the nickname. if i didn't love blue so much i would do the rat rod thing. next April hopefully the Z will look different again.... :twisted:

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You could even get the black leather jacket ala Eric von Zipper...
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ibCoupe
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See, to me, it looks like it belongs in this, instead, Mike:
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Which is why I think you should go for this kind of a theme:
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:lol: :lol:

Somehow, this doesn't quite fit the Z image! :lol:

I zee him as more of a Han Solo, in the Millennium Falcon. :lol:


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Isaac I love it! Sketch me some ideas and scan them in. And Frank I love that too but I think my Z is more dangerous than the millennium falcon. And the mad max car has Z lines. Minus the ridiculous blower and side exhaust. I really am contemplating a color change. Maybe semigloss black with some blue stripes somewhere. You guys are fueling me with ideas! :evil:

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theZman
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upgraded clutch has arrived..... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:


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Using your old flywheel?
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i was discussing that with Chris on Facebook. i got to get a turbo one. you wouldn't happen to have an extra one? i found a new one on ebay for 94 bucks.

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