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l0lzilla · 11-04-2008, 06:09 AM

Gangsta build +1

blu808 · 11-05-2008, 10:43 PM

Ok so... Time for another update.

Started working on the fuel cell setup. It will be hidden by a firewall and then carpeted over.

First thing was to remove the old sheet metal with the Hypertherm 800 plasma cutter.

Then grind everything smooth.

Here is our cell. Its just a regular Black powder coated 15 gallon aluminum cell with a level sender.

Then I started work on something that is really going to "make" this car legendary. The custom sub frame that will also act as a complete chassis stiffener.

First thing I did was make the mounts for the main pickup points for the new subframe.

These are 1.5" od .095" wall DOM tubing

Then I grabbed some grade 8 washers, and sanded all the zinc coating off. Then tacked them in place.

I then tig welded them all up.

And bolted them in the oem location.

Then I measured where the stock Suspension arm pickup point was. It was located 3.75" down, and 3.25" inward of the chassis.

I then notched some tubing at the correct 50 degree angle, and tacked everything in place.

After that was all confirmed I tig welded everything together.

This took awhile.

I then attached all the super baller suspension components, and confirmed fitment.

More updates tomorrow. I hope you have enjoyed todays work.

Luke.

gunluvS14 · 11-05-2008, 10:53 PM

interesting

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GSXRJJordan · 11-05-2008, 11:37 PM

Looks like that little piece of the frame rail needs a big "L" piece welded in to make sure you don't bend that 'lip' with all the torsion that the LCA's going to generate.

As always, baller work Luke! Welds look insane.

*SaintlyCharBoy* · 11-05-2008, 11:59 PM

luke, do you plan to connect the drop brackets to one another (left to right)?

burnsauto · 11-06-2008, 12:31 AM

luke..looking at the pic you posted about the turbo elbow clearance, hows the steering shaft clearance looking?

96Turbo · 11-06-2008, 12:43 AM

Would i be correct to assume those brackets you just made are going to tie into an entire tubular subframe? Your fab skills are insane. Looking forward to more step by step detailed pics like these!!!

blu808 · 11-06-2008, 01:49 AM

thanks guys. We could of easily made these from box tubing. the parallel down tubes will be the main connection to the front part holding the steering rack, and front strut brace. the rear will tie into the tension arm mount, fire wall, and lower chassis. it will make perfect sense once you guys see it.

BlueKpS13 · 11-06-2008, 02:18 AM

fabbing up the suspension is getting my attention...and i love a good Z

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derek_s13 · 11-06-2008, 05:21 AM

this is awesome. no fear diving into this build.

gregfarz78 · 11-06-2008, 06:44 AM

damn you do some top notch work man

Om1kron · 11-06-2008, 09:14 AM

I will await to see more, but how will the frame not tug with those two little points mounted to the frame rails. I'm no metal expert but just curious.

I don't know much about suspension geometry either but how much stress is the suspension being mounted to this thin piece of metal going to hold up?

ramman434 · 11-06-2008, 09:41 AM

I was wondering the same thing^^.

This build is going to be awesome, subscribed

blueshark123 · 11-06-2008, 11:29 AM

i would kill for these skills u have blu amazing man

blu808 · 11-06-2008, 02:22 PM

Thanks guys. Those are actually the factory subframe mount locations.

Its kind of hard to describe, but everything will make sense once you guys see it.

jt1583 · 11-06-2008, 03:21 PM

work faster!
ha jk very nice to look at. great work.

GSXRJJordan · 11-06-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

...but everything will make sense once you guys see it.

I believe! Ooohhhhhhh Lawwwdddayyyy, I BELIEVE!!!1!one!

lolz. Can't wait to see more! MOAR!

blu808 · 11-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Another update.

Today we started work on the driver side LCA mount.

And made most of the bracket for that side.

We spent the rest of the day figuring out the steering rack, tie rods, etc.

More pics coming tomorrow.

GSXRJJordan · 11-06-2008, 10:44 PM

Turrrbooooo!!!!

blu808 · 11-06-2008, 10:56 PM

Yes. Turbo misses his new BF. He was wondering when you are coming back.

CursedGTR · 11-06-2008, 11:10 PM

Absolutely beautiful work.

blu808 · 11-06-2008, 11:12 PM

Thanks man! The Dog (turbo) does all our welding. I will let him know how you feel.

rc1honda · 11-06-2008, 11:19 PM

wow i wish i had half the know how these guys have. Thats how i wanna build my car. The right way.

anthony240 · 11-06-2008, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

The Dog (turbo) does all our welding.

good boy?..

Fonix36 · 11-07-2008, 01:27 AM

my balls are blue now

blu808 · 11-08-2008, 05:17 PM

Ok here is a little update for today.

We decided to test fit the ZG fender flares.
Surprisingly the flares fit right up with little issues or gaps.

We also mounted the rear wing. It also fit very well with no issues.

We also put the 350z seats in to check clearance, and measure for brackets.

Ohh, what do we have here? A steering rack clearing the rb26 oil pan while still retaining the original steering linkage and geometry. We have more on how it will all be mounted up later.

Hope you have enjoyed todays work.

74260zt · 11-08-2008, 10:27 PM

Nice build up. Glad to see you come over the HybridZ.

Here is my 74rb26dettZ >> 74260zt/rb26powered74zcar - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

joel

stonehac · 11-08-2008, 10:51 PM

Cool pics keep us all posted here's mine.

don't let the hood scoop deceive you its an RB26!!!

blu808 · 11-09-2008, 12:21 AM

Glad to see you post here. Your engine bay is my current screen saver at the shop. Really diggin the radiator, intake mani, and fmic, along with the turbo setup, engine, engine bay, interior, body, wheels, etc. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74260zt

Nice build up. Glad to see you come over the HybridZ.

Here is my 74rb26dettZ >> 74260zt/rb26powered74zcar - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

joel

blu808 · 11-09-2008, 12:22 AM

I have been watching the progress of your car for quite some time now. I really like your front tube frame design.

Luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by stonehac

Cool pics keep us all posted here's mine.

don't let the hood scoop deceive you its an RB26!!!

11-05-2008, 10:43 PM	#62
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ok so... Time for another update. Started working on the fuel cell setup. It will be hidden by a firewall and then carpeted over. First thing was to remove the old sheet metal with the Hypertherm 800 plasma cutter. Then grind everything smooth. Here is our cell. Its just a regular Black powder coated 15 gallon aluminum cell with a level sender. Then I started work on something that is really going to "make" this car legendary. The custom sub frame that will also act as a complete chassis stiffener. First thing I did was make the mounts for the main pickup points for the new subframe. These are 1.5" od .095" wall DOM tubing Then I grabbed some grade 8 washers, and sanded all the zinc coating off. Then tacked them in place. I then tig welded them all up. And bolted them in the oem location. Then I measured where the stock Suspension arm pickup point was. It was located 3.75" down, and 3.25" inward of the chassis. I then notched some tubing at the correct 50 degree angle, and tacked everything in place. After that was all confirmed I tig welded everything together. This took awhile. I then attached all the super baller suspension components, and confirmed fitment. More updates tomorrow. I hope you have enjoyed todays work. Luke. __________________

11-05-2008, 10:53 PM	#63
gunluvS14 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: ga Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	interesting subscribed __________________

11-05-2008, 11:37 PM	#64
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Looks like that little piece of the frame rail needs a big "L" piece welded in to make sure you don't bend that 'lip' with all the torsion that the LCA's going to generate. As always, baller work Luke! Welds look insane. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

11-05-2008, 11:59 PM	#65
SaintlyCharBoy Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bow, NH Age: 42 Posts: 849 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	luke, do you plan to connect the drop brackets to one another (left to right)? __________________ 92 vert - KADE + VH41 + GM MA5 = too many parts in the garage 95 base - retired

11-06-2008, 12:31 AM	#66
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	luke..looking at the pic you posted about the turbo elbow clearance, hows the steering shaft clearance looking? __________________

11-04-2008, 06:09 AM	#61
l0lzilla Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Gangsta build +1

11-06-2008, 12:43 AM	#67
96Turbo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Age: 35 Posts: 1,315 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Would i be correct to assume those brackets you just made are going to tie into an entire tubular subframe? Your fab skills are insane. Looking forward to more step by step detailed pics like these!!!

11-06-2008, 01:49 AM	#68
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	thanks guys. We could of easily made these from box tubing. the parallel down tubes will be the main connection to the front part holding the steering rack, and front strut brace. the rear will tie into the tension arm mount, fire wall, and lower chassis. it will make perfect sense once you guys see it. __________________

11-06-2008, 02:18 AM	#69
BlueKpS13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wa Age: 34 Posts: 287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fabbing up the suspension is getting my attention...and i love a good Z subscribed

11-06-2008, 05:21 AM	#70
derek_s13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MA Age: 37 Posts: 733 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	this is awesome. no fear diving into this build.

11-06-2008, 06:44 AM	#71
gregfarz78 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Your mom's basement Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn you do some top notch work man

11-06-2008, 09:14 AM	#72
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Granada Hills, CA Age: 43 Posts: 6,990 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I will await to see more, but how will the frame not tug with those two little points mounted to the frame rails. I'm no metal expert but just curious. I don't know much about suspension geometry either but how much stress is the suspension being mounted to this thin piece of metal going to hold up? __________________ Wayne Edwards https://om1kron.blogspot.com

11-06-2008, 09:41 AM	#73
ramman434 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville/Knoxville,Tn Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I was wondering the same thing^^. This build is going to be awesome, subscribed

11-06-2008, 11:29 AM	#74
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	i would kill for these skills u have blu amazing man

11-06-2008, 02:22 PM	#75
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks guys. Those are actually the factory subframe mount locations. Its kind of hard to describe, but everything will make sense once you guys see it. __________________

11-06-2008, 03:21 PM	#76
jt1583 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Georgia Age: 36 Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	work faster! ha jk very nice to look at. great work.

11-06-2008, 10:43 PM	#78
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Another update. Today we started work on the driver side LCA mount. And made most of the bracket for that side. We spent the rest of the day figuring out the steering rack, tie rods, etc. More pics coming tomorrow. __________________

11-06-2008, 10:44 PM	#79
GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Turrrbooooo!!!! __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

11-06-2008, 10:56 PM	#80
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Yes. Turbo misses his new BF. He was wondering when you are coming back. __________________

11-06-2008, 11:10 PM	#81
CursedGTR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Absolutely beautiful work.

11-06-2008, 11:12 PM	#82
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Thanks man! The Dog (turbo) does all our welding. I will let him know how you feel. __________________

11-06-2008, 11:19 PM	#83
rc1honda Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 42 Posts: 433 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	wow i wish i had half the know how these guys have. Thats how i wanna build my car. The right way.

11-07-2008, 01:27 AM	#85
Fonix36 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: southern cali Age: 34 Posts: 2,457 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	my balls are blue now __________________ DRiFT 4 A Cure!

11-08-2008, 05:17 PM	#86
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 41 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ok here is a little update for today. We decided to test fit the ZG fender flares. Surprisingly the flares fit right up with little issues or gaps. We also mounted the rear wing. It also fit very well with no issues. We also put the 350z seats in to check clearance, and measure for brackets. Ohh, what do we have here? A steering rack clearing the rb26 oil pan while still retaining the original steering linkage and geometry. We have more on how it will all be mounted up later. Hope you have enjoyed todays work. __________________

11-08-2008, 10:27 PM	#87
74260zt Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Charles, La. Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice build up. Glad to see you come over the HybridZ. Here is my 74rb26dettZ >> 74260zt/rb26powered74zcar - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting joel __________________ 74 rb26Z photobucket.com/RB26powered74zcar

11-08-2008, 10:51 PM	#88
stonehac Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: alaska Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool pics keep us all posted here's mine. don't let the hood scoop deceive you its an RB26!!!