Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Clean your shoes.

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Tough to do that while assigned to a construction site.

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Yun, Your car was fun to drive when she was stock, I cant imagine how much fun it will be when she is a "380"

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Coming from you, with great Zs, that's a hell of a compliment.
What started as refurbishing of tired parts after 100,000 plus miles went out of control and I love it!:cheers:

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Engine reassembly was postponed due to unforeseen damage to cam chain idler assembly.
Spent this afternoon painting letters on the cam covers.
Last time I did this was 5 years ago and at that time I painted letters while the cam cover was on the car. This time, with the cam covers off the engine, should have been easier but not the case. Hand was not as steady and couldn't see as well as I use to...

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps24317b89.jpg

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Looks great Yun!

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Having tried free hand I decided to use masking tape and spray for the plenum. Rather spend time cutting the letters with Exacto knife then go through the stress of keeping my hand steady.

Thanks Lee! I am very happy with my choice of color and satin finish.

Somehow picture looks bluish but in realty it's satin silver finish.

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Looks great Yun,what type paint did you use?
Nelson007
Sorry i missed your call, i was attending seminars when you called. Hopefully next year you will come. Gunny was a great host and a hell of a driver. He lead the group and i covered up the rear in the Mountain Run,
Nelson007

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

I just called to see how much fun you were having.
As for the cam cover, IH and plenum, I opted for powder coating as opposed to paint. I am of belief that higher level of finish can be had with paint but powder coating are more durable - just my opinion. With my insistence in driving my Z all the time (as long as it's not raining) durability of finish was my priority.
See you soon!

Re: Secondchance - 380 build begins!
 

Intake plenum with lettering.

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps34709aa5.jpg