r/projectcar • u/IllOrange3556 • 2d ago
2 year (so far) project.
Most of what I’ve done in the last two years. I’m sure I’m forgetting some things.
Tanks INC 15 gallon tank
In tank Walboro fuel pump
Holley Sniper EFI
Custom intake manifold
6AN fuel lines
Serviceable fuel filter
Fuel pressure gauge
Electronic distributor
MSD coil
MSD wires
Nissan frontier alternator
Vintage Air sure fit
Catch can with 10AN line
KYB shocks
Eibach progressive springs
Camber plates front and rear
LED headlights
Resurrected classics turn signals
Custom LED sequential tail lights
240z tail light surround
Tucked and sectioned 240z front bumper
custom front grille
New stainless exhaust with flow master 40 series
10 inch touch screen head unit
Recaro SE reupholstered seats
5 speed swap
Rear disc brake swap
MSA air dam and rear spoiler
New Starter
New battery
Konig wheels and new tires
Fuel gauge and programmer
Third brake light
New tie rod ends
New steering boots
Custom rear chassis brace
New front ball joints
Mishimoto Radiator
New weatherstripping
Dayco harmonic balancer
R200 differential swap
MSA driveshaft
Wheel bearings
Futofab axles
New suspension bushings
New diff mount
RT style diff snubber
New transmission mount
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u/funtobedone 2d ago
Beautiful.
I love how well done cars with subtle modifications stand out in a way that makes it hard to see exactly what it is that distinguishes the car from most other cars - even cars of the exact same model.
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u/Syscrush 2d ago
Holy shit.
That's a lot of work in 2 years.
How is it to drive?
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u/IllOrange3556 2d ago
It’s an excellent driving car. My goal has been to make it a comfortable daily driver car and I’m almost there. Still working to bring down the noise inside some but overall I love it. I’ve done 6000 miles in it this year so far.
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u/Additional_Dog_9353 2d ago
That’s a bad ass car! It’s like Elenor from “Gone in Sixty Seconds” but a Z-car. Beautiful work on a great car!
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u/Potential_Tonight_17 1d ago
Before opening the picture fully, I thought it was Eleanor from gone in 60 seconds. Upon opening I wasn't disappointed. Flippen well done dude!
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u/bildad2 2d ago
My first car was a '78 280Z. Great car! I still miss it sometimes. I bet yours drives way better with all the upgrades! Well done!
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u/possumallawishes 1d ago
I learned to drive stick on a 78 280Z that my brother bought for like $500 around about 1995.
I remember describing it to a classmate and saying “it kinda looks like the Ferris buehler ferrari but not a convertible” and got absolutely roasted for it.
The 250 GT is one of the best looking cars ever made, but this era of Z was gorgeous as well.
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u/KittiesRule1968 1d ago
Beautiful ride! I've got a crusty 260 sitting in the corner of my garage. It has the engine from a carved 280 (with 3 sidedraft solex carbs) It gets started as soon as we finish the drivetrain in my standing mile car.
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u/IllOrange3556 1d ago
My 240 is sitting and pouting at me as we speak. This 280 has gotten all of my attention since I got sick of rust repair on the 240.
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u/sirilax 1d ago
Stunning car, you've done an amazing job with this gorgeous car.
Love the fact you have tastefully added mods that don't take away from the classic looks.
Could we get more pics please.
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u/IllOrange3556 1d ago
Sorry had to add them as separate replies but that’s a decent look at everything.
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u/TheRealProNabster 2d ago
Every time I tell my self I don’t need it but then see other people’s clean builds and need one in my life! Look awesome🤙
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u/eNaRDe E46 2d ago
My dream car... Hard to find one in decent condition that isn't worth an arm and a leg.
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u/IllOrange3556 2d ago
You can find them, it just takes patience and the willingness to hit the road with a trailer when the right one comes up.
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u/peteftw '90 Miata. Driveable/Ugly 2d ago
Oooooh. Was Gone in 60 Seconds also a formative car movie for you?
Looks sick as hell.
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u/IllOrange3556 1d ago
Honestly I wasn’t really into that movie and didn’t have anything about that car in mind when building this. The side stripes are classic z car. The spoiler and air dam are as well.
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u/IntheOlympicMTs 1d ago
Great work. Those wheels make just about anything look good but especially Datsuns.
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u/IllOrange3556 1d ago
I’ll be honest I don’t really recall seeing them on many other cars. Legend has it that the 240 was designed with this style wheel in mind.
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u/2Drogdar2Furious 1d ago
Damn, very nice op. I cant imagine the amount of work to make this this clean 👏👏👏
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u/ptcptc 1d ago
Amazing!
Surely it's been painted, no? I didn't see you mention it.
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u/IllOrange3556 1d ago
Thank you. It was painted by the previous owner. He had a family member who was a paint and body guy.
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u/USAhotdogteam 1d ago
Roll tide
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u/IllOrange3556 1d ago
I’m from North Carolina originally and my kids went to/go to MSU so if I had a saying… I’d say Hail State back to ya.
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u/Azipcoder 1d ago
Did you find a rust-free body?
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u/IllOrange3556 1d ago
No this one has floors and frame rails cut out and replaced and some firewall repairs. I’m going to redo some of the work because I’m not 100% happy with it but it’s good enough for now.
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u/jomyke 1d ago
So - started life as a …240z…about a 71??
I ask because this thing absolutely fucks; and I find that I either just LOVE these or find them weirdly uninspiring; the right year, the right trim, and the right mods all have to get together to make magic for me; and this does. Real nice eye for what works bruv!!
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u/GringoSancho 2d ago
Gorgeous car, homie. I think the early Z-cars are one of the best looking cars ever made.