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Home Built Z 'Full video build'

Hey guys,

I have not been an active member here for quite a long time, but I have owned a bunch of Turbo Nissan's over the years, including my R33 which featured in HPI magazine many years ago now. 

I was out of the game for a while doing the sensible adult thing, but now I have finally come back to what I love, cars. I know this is not technically a Skyline, so if I am no longer welcome I understand. I have always had a thing for the 240Z's, and around 12 months ago I found a very clean (and stupidly expensive) 240. 

This week I have finally been able to start work on it. I bought it as someone else's project, that they tore apart, but never got around to doing much beyond that. I saw a diamond in the rough, as it was a complete car (well all the bits are there) and it has almost zero rust. I know lots think that, but the shell is amazingly clean.
 
I have been working on another project, a '73 Porsche 911 RSR inspired build, for a while now and documenting it all in my YouTube channel. I have reached a stopping point as I am waiting for custom engine parts, so this means it is time for the Z. I first needed to replace the front wheel bearings on the 911 so I could put wheels on it and move it out of the way. I then got into doing a stocktake on my Z to see what it needed, and start formulating a plan for the build.
 
Here is the episode.
 
 
 
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7 minutes ago, Robzilla32 said:

Looks like an awesome project. I think you will find there is plenty of Z car love on this forum so keep the episodes coming.

Thanks mate. There is something about the classic cars that is cool. This car, the way I plan on building it at least, will never be considered fast, but it will sound great and be that kind of classic cool.

Nice! This looks great!

On 18/09/2017 at 11:32 AM, Home Built By Jeff said:

I know this is not technically a Skyline, so if I am no longer welcome I understand.

Bah! Everybody is welcome! :welcome: 

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20 hours ago, PranK said:

Nice! This looks great!

Bah! Everybody is welcome! :welcome: 

Thanks mate.

This week I have a go at making a stud puller to do some dent repairs and I pull the engine out of the car.
 
 
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1 hour ago, Home Built By Jeff said:
This week I stripped down my P90a head to see what I am working with. I also tackled my most difficult rust repairs to date.
 

I liked the music in that one!

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2 hours ago, Home Built By Jeff said:

Thanks guys. 

That has been set aside while I am waiting on all of mu custom engine parts for the US. As soon as I get them I will get back onto it and finish it up.

All good looks like a heap of videos to catch up on until then

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Are my 240Z's doors completely rusted out and junk? They have been covered up with a mountain of bog and paint, so this week I strip them down and see if I can save them.
 
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