The car had 186K miles and typical Z rust at purchase. Engine runs well and basically everything works well, it's just a little rough. The car is copper with coffee. It was fun to drive stock, but I had powertrain upgrades in mind when I got this car.
Repair Log
Left Side View (at left)
Front Left Quarter View
Front Right Quarter View
Rear Left Quarter View
Interior View
Engine Compartment
- Replace shifter bushing and rubber boot (sloppy shifter and noise getting in) - DONE
- Replace cracked center console - I have a replacement (used) console
- Install dash coverlay - I have this part
- Konig Rewind 15x7 wheels - PURCHASED
- Tires for the new wheels - PURCHASED and mounted
- Replace steering wheel with MSA/Grant - DONE
- Install 3.1L stroker engine recently acquired (!!), along with 3.90 diff and 5-speed trans (all in garage now)
- Install Tokico Illumina adjustable shocks - PURCHASED
- Install ST anti-roll bars - PURCHASED
- Upgrade to Toyota 4x4 4-piston front brake calipers w/stainless lines - PURCHASED
- Rust repair (rocker panels and driver's side frame rail), add beefier anti-roll bar mounts and do full body and paint
- Install 240Z-style fiberglass bumpers (in either black or body color) - PURCHASED
- Install new carpet all around
- Replaced seats - PURCHASED
- Install rear disc brakes - PURCHASED
Spring 2008 update:
With the help of a couple of friends, we tackled the interior teardown, bumper removal and rust assessment in one fun day. The floor pans are in poorer condition than originally anticipated, but the frame rails look better than I expected; so that's a wash. I will get some photos with the interior out and bumpers off before it goes to the body shop.
Dec. 2008 update:
The Z will be going to the body shop either this month or next. The shop will to repair all rust, repair all dents, beef up the frame rails and sway bar mounts, fill rear valance holes not covered by 240Z bumpers, install the bumpers, treat the car with rust inhibitor and sound deadener, paint the car Infiniti FX beryllium and install all weatherstipping. I'll then get it back in late Spring or early Summer and get the 'new' engine and drivetrain in, install the interior and suspension and brake upgrades, etc.
