My RB26 260Z Project

[da.murf]

One of the threads I get excited about when I see an update. Just amazing but finish and attention to detail

 

[EF Ian]

Work on the passenger side quarter. The panels fitment was pretty far off as you can see. The swage line was very far off and needed to be removed and added in the correct place.

The old bumpers were a bit tired looking, The new ones are made from stainless so I shouldn't have this problem.

Lots of work on the English Wheel for these panels.

 

[EF Ian]

Dave had them fitting good after a lot of adjustments and test fits I'm sure.

Fitting good all round now

 

[big_pete]

Just outstanding stuff

 

[stevieturbo]

were the 1/4's bought or totally hand fabricated ?

Great work

 

[EF Ian]

were the 1/4's bought or totally hand fabricated ?

My RB26 260Z Project

All repair parts have been ordered, most will be arriving in time for metal work to start some time in January. I decided to change my mirrors, this will take them off the doors and clean up the bodylines more, I'll not be using the bracket that they come with, I will be machining up an...

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[EF Ian]

Rear Panels and Bumper


The quarter panels were removed and bent round to meet up with the rear panel.

Checking the bumper fits, first job, find and mark the centreline, make sure its level.

Left Side, too close at corner

Right Also

Both sides were alerted to let the panels fit equally from the bumper:

 

[svensktoppen]

Amazing. Well beyond the level of quality when it was new.

 

[EF Ian]

Rear Lower Panel

Having trouble sorting the rear panel, there seems to be nothing available for the 260Z and the one from the 240Z won't work, looks like it may need made from scratch, which will take some time, and therefore cost.

 

[EF Ian]

Some updates from the last month.


Work on the rear panel:

 

[IL]

What's the hour count now Ian?

Cracking work - the finish they get on the raw parts is something else!

 

[svensktoppen]

Metal working is just pure magic, I have no idea how they do it. So much by eye and feel with English wheels and all that, yet perfect results. Just magic.

 

[Boydie]

Fantastic skill and craftmanship

 

[gav525]

Incredible attention to detail, the guy is a genius with metal!

 

[ChrisL]

Can't wait to see this done ... the ever climbing hours would keep me awake at night but fair play to you for pushing through with it, to have it done right.

 

[lennyd]

I have to say the pics in bare metal are class. Just so you can see the pure craftsmanship in each piece and not thrown together and plastered in isopon

 

[Rigger]

A shed load of work there - hat off to you!!

 

[EF Ian]

What's the hour count now Ian?

925 hours to where it currently is, which is further than the last set of photos.

Metal working is just pure magic, I have no idea how they do it. So much by eye and feel with English wheels and all that, yet perfect results. Just magic.

A lot of time, lots of small alterations, re fit, adjust, re fit, adjust, definitely not an easy skill and a lot of patience needed.

Can't wait to see this done ... the ever climbing hours would keep me awake at night but fair play to you for pushing through with it, to have it done right.

Its at the point now where its too late to worry about it.

I have to say the pics in bare metal are class. Just so you can see the pure craftsmanship in each piece and not thrown together and plastered in isopon

Yes, love the lack of filler, hoping all that will needed is the skim coat, any larger areas will be lead loaded, so no shrinking or cracking in the future.




Rear Quarters and panel

Continued

 

[EF Ian]

Those with sharp eyes might have noticed something missing.


It was a bit rotten.

As was the body where it had been mounted.

 

[svensktoppen]

Literally making a brand new shell for you. By hand. Brilliant work

 

[da.murf]

Can we please have this man on the podcast and also a cars and coffee celebration when this car is finished and we can all just appreciate it??

 

[svensktoppen]

RMS Classics car show for anything pre-1999

Or RMS Jap Fest

 

[da.murf]

RMS Classics car show for anything pre-1999

Or RMS Jap Fest

Or even just RMS stands again lol

Sorry to bing your thread.

@EF Ian What colour are you thinking ? Sorry I’d been covered already.

 

[AlpineJetta]

From what I've seen so far, the attention to detail and craftsmanship on this build it leaves me knowing once this build is finished, it will no doubt be one of the finest 260Z on this planet!!

 

[EF Ian]

Can we please have this man on the podcast and also a cars and coffee celebration when this car is finished and we can all just appreciate it??

That could be an interesting chat.

RMS Classics car show for anything pre-1999

Or RMS Jap Fest

That sounds like a great idea.

From what I've seen so far, the attention to detail and craftsmanship on this build it leaves me knowing once this build is finished, it will no doubt be one of the finest 260Z on this planet!!

I've obsessed over every detail, and with Dave's craftsmanship, its going to be as good as I can achieve. Still a lot of work left for me to complete, Hoping for on the road for early summer 2023.

@EF Ian What colour are you thinking ? Sorry I’d been covered already.