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Old 03-05-2009, 09:30 AM
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Old 03-05-2009, 08:36 PM
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Like i said before, the hood will most definitely get cut, hacked up or tore to shreds ( take your pick) to fit the Mr gasket scoop. And you better believe i will be enjoying every second of that particular task to the fullest. Yup, i could care less about keeping it stock, retaining its value, cutting holes in it or whatever. This thing was a dime a dozen 318 auto 72 Charger. It wasnt an RT or original 440. Just a old, beat Charger "topper" SE that had sat for the better part of the 90's until now. . . . just gotta go grab some new blades for the reciprocating saw!
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Old 03-16-2009, 07:10 PM
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Quick question for you guys . . .
I went and got an estimate from a local driveline/tranny shop today and the guy quoted me $500 for a 3.25" custom steel 1 piece drive shaft and new high performance diff yolk installed. Sound like a good deal? There are not too many driveline places in the area and the only one i was familiar with went under last year with the decline of the economy

Any of you local birds know of any other reputable shops i should look in to?
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Old 03-16-2009, 07:42 PM
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that price is fairly normal especially if your just giving him measurements and no existing parts. if you can give him the existing driveshaft and it can be deemed strong enought the price should drop 100-150 bux.
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Old 03-16-2009, 08:23 PM
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Well i would be bringing the car in and having him take car of it all. No measurements, old parts or anything. All new stuff. A couple day turn around then just drive it home . . .shreddin rubber allllllllll the way
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Old 03-20-2009, 01:57 PM
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Charger is finally off to get a driveshaft made and new beefy diff yolk installed. Might even make it out to the local GoodGuys hot rod and customs show next week. . . .

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Old 03-20-2009, 02:22 PM
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i vomited in my mouth at the scoop with no blower support lol lol!!!!! shoulda got a challenger or cuda' but w/e still a nice car, not sure if im down with the baby puke green though.
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Old 03-23-2009, 04:59 PM
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the wheels and scoop... its like mad max, now you just wait for the economy to completely fail and youll be set
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Old 03-26-2009, 02:03 PM
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Old 03-26-2009, 03:54 PM
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the yoke in the rear is interesting, but it makes replacing the U joint simple
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Old 03-26-2009, 04:22 PM
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how much did it cost?
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hurry up with this build so you can get your money to buy another Z!
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Old 03-26-2009, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by icice9
hurry up with this build so you can get your money to buy another Z!
You have no idea. The Apollo Z will return. Oh yes. . .
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Old 03-27-2009, 08:59 AM
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i call BS ^^^ lol, you best get a Z at the same time as me, we will have a coming back party haha.
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^^^Snw whats it matter? You'll just turn around and sell it. You've had two nice S30s and sold them for no apparent reason.....
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Old 03-27-2009, 02:14 PM
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Nah. He's just too lazy to work on one that isn't already built and free. lol
A little bit of rust and he get's scared.
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what? i never bought a Z anywhere NEAR pre built. are you smoking meth? this one even has a small hole in the floor behind the passanger seat. other than that its rust free. missing the gas tank though. and in Tennessee. also, i sold the 260Z for a decent reason. the 280Z so i could afford the bike and some petty reasons. this Z i will be keeping for a long long time.... as long as it turns out to be what it looks like in pictures. my dad will be there next week so he will update me.
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Old 03-28-2009, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by apollo
You have no idea. The Apollo Z will return. Oh yes. . .
The differential looks great man. You have done great work on this beast.

So all aside...is your original 280zx..coming back? heh heh. If so...that's awesome to hear man. Keep us updated.
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Old 03-28-2009, 06:33 PM
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drive it yet? we need a damn video!
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
is the fuel cell really necessary? its a carb'd classic yeesh.
So young...so young.
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Old 04-17-2009, 09:23 PM
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No, havent driven it yet. Time ran out for now, plans changed and a brand new Dana60 is on the way.
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Old 04-17-2009, 10:37 PM
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after you just got that DS made? i hope you can use it still lol. all that work and not even going to test it out
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Old 05-26-2009, 01:09 AM
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Been a while. I ran out of time for this project temporarily but fams made some progress in my absence. Just a little pictorial update . . .












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Old 05-26-2009, 09:56 AM
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why would they paint the traction bars that nasty green? traction bars are supposed to be yellow! hell why would they paint anything that green haha. i like otherwise. also, when we getting a video?
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