Backyard S30z

[SammyJunior]

1978 280z:
I got this car for $500 back in 2005 when I was 14.

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After awhile me and my dad pulled out the engine and rebuilt it.

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I found a header at the local junkyard for $38

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Then I got some enkei ek98's for free from a family member that had them just sitting in storage.

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I started doing body work on the car and painted the car. I didnt like how the paint came out so I sanded it back down and started over.

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I stopped working on the car for a year or two. Then last year I started working on it again.
I once again got the car ready for paint. My dad painted it in my garage.

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I made a roof spolier.

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Soon after I got adapters for my ek98's and started to polish and repaint them.

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About two months ago I bought some Koni's (8610-1436) i alslo bought coilover sleeves and springs.

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I sectioned my struts and installed the coilovers.
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This is how it sits now after the suspension settled some more.
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[zspeedrft]

great work man..z looks really nice...i got a 74 260..love those damn cars!

[andisan]

Wow, thats super clean, good work

[tqstarburst]

Looking real good. Anymore plans for this car?

[DeleriousZ]

Well done sir! Looks great!

[SammyJunior]

great work man..z looks really nice...i got a 74 260..love those damn cars!

Wow, thats super clean, good work

Well done sir! Looks great!
Thanks guys.
Looking real good. Anymore plans for this car?
Thanks, Im planing on getting a lsd, turbo, and adjustable control arms.

[Couped_up'd]

WIENER DOG!!

No but..really. Nice work.

[bmhossain]

Nice Z bud, keep up the nice work

[SammyJunior]

WIENER DOG!!

No but..really. Nice work.

Nice Z bud, keep up the nice work

Thank you :)

[jzepol1985]

Nice Z!!!!!

[SammyJunior]

Nice Z!!!!!

Thank you :)

[adamvann3]

Glad you stuck with it.

Looks great

[nikkisixx69]

thats awesome! great car on a small budget!!

[SammyJunior]

Glad you stuck with it.

Looks great

thats awesome! great car on a small budget!!

thank you (:

[whitepony22]

Cool build man. Keep up the work and I'm sure it'll turn out nice by how the rest of it looks.

[ToddgoesJapan]

That is damn beautiful, loving the color... giving me some ideas for my car haha

[SoulAmazing]

Sweeet Z bro.
im looking for one wanna sell it ahha. -_-

[SoulAmazing]

info on paint code? :p

[raz0rbladez909]

Sweeet Z bro.
im looking for one wanna sell it ahha. -_-

Does this look like a for sale thread? Go to craigslist with that shit,
And OP nice car I need to get working on mine it's just sitting around right now.

[SoulAmazing]

Does this look like a for sale thread? Go to craigslist with that shit,
And OP nice car I need to get working on mine it's just sitting around right now.

umad
bro?

[LoneStarSilvia]

What the hell is wrong with everyone lately using the "umad?" line when they can't think of a legitimate response.



Z looks great, saw the pics of HybridZ, the wheels look great with the car's color. I have the same wheels also, never knew what model they were, so thanks for clearing that up!

[SammyJunior]

Thanks guys. :)

Small Update:

I finished painting my wheels, installed the rear bumper, striped the hatch, and lowered the rear of the car. :)

Hatch:
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Rear:
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Stance:
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[Wake]

Looks good, but is your rear caster super fucked or is it just me?

Your rear wheel looks super far forward in the last pic. Maybe i just havent seen many Z's from that angle.

Props for doing ll the work at home and on a small budget. And I always love seeing other negroes on here.

[dued]

Good job man. Btw, what kind of paint did you use in the hatch area? Is that rollered on?

[raz0rbladez909]

About two months ago I bought some Koni's (8610-1436) i alslo bought coilover sleeves and springs.

How does it feel with the koni's now? Or have you not taken it out yet?

umad bro?

You retarded bro?

What the hell is wrong with everyone lately using the "umad?" line when they can't think of a legitimate response.

It's ok he's special

Thanks guys. :)
I finished painting my wheels, installed the rear bumper, striped the hatch, and lowered the rear of the car. :)

You said you had to use adapters for your wheels? Is it because they were a different lug pattern or you needed a spacer of some sort? Just seems like the lip on the wheels isn't as deep as you normally see on a Z with flush wheels

[Wake]

looks like 4x100 kinda, i was wondering the same thing. Maybe he meant spacer/adapters.

[SammyJunior]

Looks good, but is your rear caster super fucked or is it just me?

Your rear wheel looks super far forward in the last pic. Maybe i just havent seen many Z's from that angle.

Props for doing ll the work at home and on a small budget. And I always love seeing other negroes on here.
Its just the angle and lighting.

Good job man. Btw, what kind of paint did you use in the hatch area? Is that rollered on?
Its charcoal grey Rust-Oleum. I actually used a big paint brush.

How does it feel with the koni's now? Or have you not taken it out yet?
Its a pretty stiff setup, I dont mind it tho.

You said you had to use adapters for your wheels? Is it because they were a different lug pattern or you needed a spacer of some sort? Just seems like the lip on the wheels isn't as deep as you normally see on a Z with flush wheels

looks like 4x100 kinda, i was wondering the same thing. Maybe he meant spacer/adapters.

I used adapters because its a different lug pattern(4x108).

[louie_z31]

Super clean car. More info on the paint? I want to repaint my z31 this color

[jesse_s13]

^^^^ yes:bowdown:

[SoulAmazing]

@razor take it easy bro. i dont understand where the anger is coming from i was just messin when i asked about the z. i dont post much but i own a 260z and this car is a great project i was just admiring his work.

and OP great job on the paint brush paint looks greatttt!

[SammyJunior]

@louie_z31
I dont know what the paint code was. The guy I bought it from only had it labeled as gunmetal.

@SoulAmazing
Thanx:)

[louie_z31]

@louie_z31
I dont know what the paint code was. The guy I bought it from only had it labeled as gunmetal.

@SoulAmazing
Thanx:)

Dang. well thanks anyway, i'm sure i'll find the right color. Once again, clean car.

[SammyJunior]

I havent updated this in awhile.
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Oh yea I made a custom shift knob one day when I was bored:D

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[nate1]

this is nice, needs seats

[Moy12]

Wow! your looks z Clean. Great work man!

[REsuperOG]

classic story of perseverance..... love it!!!

[sortaslow]

first off, i love this build/car and your passion for it..anyways i was wondering if you could give me your little secret to that amazing custom roof wing :D , ive had an idea of making one for my 240z, but didnt know what to start with, so i was wondering what you made yours out of, and how you put it on. thank you :)

[SammyJunior]

this is nice, needs seats

Seats are already on my to do list ;)

Wow! your looks z Clean. Great work man!

classic story of perseverance..... love it!!!

Thanks guys:)

first off, i love this build/car and your passion for it..anyways i was wondering if you could give me your little secret to that amazing custom roof wing :D , ive had an idea of making one for my 240z, but didnt know what to start with, so i was wondering what you made yours out of, and how you put it on. thank you :)

I hacked up the old louvers that came on the car. All I did was cut of the top louver with a hacksaw then I used double sided tape to hold it on:)

[DisEpyon]

Mad respect for you and your car, love it!

Question:
The air dam you have, is it the non vent fiberglass version? where did you get it at? thezstore.com? I ask because im in the process of shopping for one for my 240z. Also where did you buy all your weather stripping at, such as the molded seal for the back hatch that attaches to the car? mine is in bad shape.

[alexanderig]

Car looks good i would love to build a z or a 510 in the future

[SammyJunior]

Mad respect for you and your car, love it!

Question:
The air dam you have, is it the non vent fiberglass version? where did you get it at? thezstore.com? I ask because im in the process of shopping for one for my 240z. Also where did you buy all your weather stripping at, such as the molded seal for the back hatch that attaches to the car? mine is in bad shape.

Thanks, Yea I got it from MSA(thezstore.com). I actually havent bought weather stripping but I think you can get it from thezstore.com as well.

Car looks good i would love to build a z or a 510 in the future

Thanks, I've actually been thinking about building a 510 next :D

[Dee]

nice build up & nice Z, I'm surprised I've haven't spotted you driving around yet. I'm in Ontario with a black 280z.

[SammyJunior]

nice build up & nice Z, I'm surprised I've haven't spotted you driving around yet. I'm in Ontario with a black 280z.

Thanks, It's probably because I drive my car to LA or Chino most of the time.

[Royal_T]

Very clean Z

[berz]

im in rancho with a 70 z all primerd out!!1 looks nice.....

[tehkmob]

I'm very impressed, super clean build and ground up hands on. I been looking for a early 70's model.. Can't wait to find one that ain't in the dumps. Props

[dattodrifter96]

Hey bro keep it up, im 15 and am building a "76. its going to be slammed dragging its rockers haha

[an_orange_s2k]

very nice Z bro

[bataangpinoy]

sweet ride man. take notes, this is how you build a car.

[xshodaimex]

Hey nice Z bro, I've had 3 z's in less than 2 years, sold one, bought a 260 then bought a 280zxt and used it as a donor for the 260. Looks great and glad to see more of us young ones in classics!!!

[itsjustdaphne]

clicked on this expecting a piece of shit but i was way off.

[ronny.jpn]

Yes the paints sexy. How much have you spent on parts and stuff man? I'm probably going to get my uncles 78 280z free also. :)

[Tle1993]

very nice man! glad to see another s30 on the road!

[theBaker]

You have to tell me more about that paint :O! It's not rattle
can is it? How much in total did you spend on paint?

[z31_Law]

nicely done dude

[Kingbaby]

I believe he's since sold it...hopefully not though...