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Black 280z Restoration…Chassis Update

Filed under: 280Z,Featured Cars and Projects
by Alvin G @ 1:04 pm on January 20, 2011

The slick black paint on Gary R’s 280z makes me drool. Then my eyes widen when I see the gigantic ZCG BigBrakeKit AND new Panasport wheels.  This is just a mock-up, but I can’t help but feel excited! The restoration moves forward with all of the newly plated parts and suspension being installed by Josh C. Hydraulic/fuel lines were beautifully plated in gold(brake) and silver(fuel):

The engine bay is glossy and the firewall is gleaming!

In our last update the interior and entire underbody was stripped and treated with POR-15, seen HERE. After drying, the front and rear suspension is in place with struts/coil overs mocked up. Note additional plated hardware:

Here are some shots of the coilovers and ZCG Big Brake Kit in all its all glory. Wheels/tires are 17″ Panasport C8s with black spokes and 255/40/17 tires under stock flares:

Stay tuned for our next update as Gary’s 280z gets a drivetrain!

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We Will Miss You Jack

Filed under: Automotive History
by Alvin G @ 5:41 pm on January 17, 2011


To fellow Datsun enthusiasts and roadster owners in general Mike Young is a household name. Mike has been restoring Datsuns since the 80’s and you can see a few examples of his amazing work at DatsunSports. If you caught Mike at a Datsun car show 99% of the time you could also count on seeing his trusty dog Jack by his side. Jack recently passed away, but we will always remember him. Jack was a Datsun mascot to most of us, and over the years he would make us smile whether it was riding shotgun with Mike in a freshly restored roadster or relaxing in his arms in the warm sun at a show. Rest in Peace Jack, you will be missed.





2011 San Jose Auto Show Pictures

Filed under: Events
by Alvin G @ 1:15 am on January 10, 2011


ZCG would like to thank everyone that displayed their car and helped us out during the week. It would not be possible without you! We had a great display of cars including three S30s(1 RHD), a 67.5 roadster, Z32TT and NA ‘vert, two 370zs, an R35, an R33, three G35s, a 240sx, and four 350z cars. Check the gallery at the end for more pictures from the show:

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Black 280z Restoration Continues

Filed under: 280Z,Featured Cars and Projects
by Alvin G @ 1:43 am on January 8, 2011

Gary R.’s 280z restoration continues. Our last report described the extensive metalwork rehab to the unibody, detailed HERE.


The brake/fuel lines along with itemized nuts/bolts are ready to be zinc’d in either gold or silver plating.

Having spent money on the paint and bodywork, protecting the underbody was a must for Gary’s restoration. To keep rust away the next step was sealing the underside and interior bare metal areas with POR-15. We have heard positive things about this product and its rust prevention in vintage restorations. Once the inside was coated we undercoated the entire bottom of the Z.


After a day of drying it was time to install coil overs and the amazing ZCG BigBrakeKit


The wheels will be 17″ Panasport C8s custom built to ZCG specs with a 255/40/17 tire on a stock-flare 280Z chassis! Awesome!!
Next chapters will be the wiring and the mock up of the driveline.  Look for more chassis/running gear photos later this week!
Stay tuned..

Long Live the Z!
Rob

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2011 San Jose Auto Show Tomorrow!

Filed under: Events
by Alvin G @ 3:50 pm on January 5, 2011

The San Jose Auto Show starts Thursday 1/6/11 and runs until Sunday 1/9/11.
ZCG’s 20-car display is coming together and there will also be a multimedia touch added!
Stop by Aftermarket Alley to check us out and enjoy the show!
Ticket info and details can be found HERE

Z you at the show!





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