Home Built Z 'Full video build'

[Home Built By Jeff]

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.

 

 

 

[Robzilla32]

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.

[Home Built By Jeff]

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.

[GTofuS-T]

Subscribed! 

Looks to be an awesome build to come. Quality video too, jealous of your garage!

[Home Built By Jeff]

5 hours ago, GTofuS-T said:

Subscribed! 

Looks to be an awesome build to come. Quality video too, jealous of your garage!

Thanks mate. The garage is the benefit of living in whoop whoop. Plenty of space  

[Home Built By Jeff]

This week I get into stripping the many many layers and years of paint and bog off of the Z. It is a very slow messy job, but it has to be done.

 

[PranK]

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!  

[Home Built By Jeff]

20 hours ago, PranK said:

Nice! This looks great!

Bah! Everybody is 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.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04dnCI7cqP0

Edited September 29, 2017 by Home Built By Jeff

[Home Built By Jeff]

This week I tackle stretched sheet metal with the bonnet repairs, and I start pulling apart the engine.

 

https://youtu.be/8A6NoBElz44

Edited October 6, 2017 by Home Built By Jeff

[Home Built By Jeff]

This week I tear down the bottom end of my L28 and repair some rust holes in my front cowl.

 

https://youtu.be/wzmXpO2KXnM

Edited October 13, 2017 by Home Built By Jeff

[GTofuS-T]

Aweome work! Loving the progress

[Home Built By Jeff]

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.

 

https://youtu.be/tl9fe8yd1z8

[GTofuS-T]

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.

 

https://youtu.be/tl9fe8yd1z8

I liked the music in that one!

[r32-25t]

Subscribed to check out the 911

[milanr34]

Subscribed - nice editing and very informative, keep up the good work!

[Home Built By Jeff]

Thanks guys. 

7 hours ago, r32-25t said:

Subscribed to check out the 911

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.

[r32-25t]

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

[r32-25t]

I notice from watching the 911 videos you're in Sydney, would love the chance to See it up close some day 

[Home Built By Jeff]

I am actually in the Southern Highlands, just easier to say on an international scale that I am in Sydney

[Home Built By Jeff]

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.

 

https://youtu.be/hBSwD9SqgdU

Edited October 27, 2017 by Home Built By Jeff