Tackleing the big job before summer!! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

yzpilot · 05-03-2014

So it's finally time to get my pride and joy ready for the summer. If any of you followed the story of how I got my Z, you know she definitely needs paint to get ready for the ball! So I have finally got everything I need to start the project. Figured I would start with the engine compartment before starting the body. I will be posting photos of the progress if anyone is interested, or if anyone needs a hand for future projects.

yzpilot · 05-03-2014

Most all the pieces to get stripped and powder coated.

yzpilot · 05-03-2014

What a dirty mess to clean! Had a leaky oil cooler line that blew oil back on the engine. Gonna take a lot of simple green! Here is the first cam cover straight out of the oven! I am very happy with the results...although the red was a pain! Going for the black widow look. I even coated and refurbished the emblem. On the engine photo...can anyone spot the real pain in my butt??

LantanaTX · 05-03-2014

Nice work! I am starting the same project. I am going to do it all myself. I ordered an Eastwood soda blaster that should be here in a couple of days. How did you do the emblems? I have an extra set that is used and ratty looking.

Pain in the butt? I am going to guess the left cam cover since it is still attached in the picture.

efnfast · 05-03-2014

We Gone · 05-03-2014

Looking good.

Jagdpanzer · 05-03-2014

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Originally Posted by LantanaTX

I ordered an Eastwood soda blaster that should be here in a couple of days.

The factory PC can be a bear to get off. Hit it a few times with aircraft paint striper and wire brush and the job will go a lot easier.

yzpilot · 05-03-2014

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Originally Posted by LantanaTX

Nice work! I am starting the same project. I am going to do it all myself. I ordered an Eastwood soda blaster that should be here in a couple of days. How did you do the emblems? I have an extra set that is used and ratty looking.

Pain in the butt? I am going to guess the left cam cover since it is still attached in the picture.

Good guess!But the real pain was the snapped off bolt head near the front on the pass side!! Had to drill the SOB out...and the rest of the stud was still a pain even with visegrips!! But it's out now, and thanks to Jerry, got my replacements in today!

mike100 · 05-03-2014

Gonna have to chat with me on the emblems- I think that would straighten up the look on mine without buying replacements.

LantanaTX · 05-03-2014

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Originally Posted by mike100

Gonna have to chat with me on the emblems- I think that would straighten up the look on mine without buying replacements.

We need the DIY on this!

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LantanaTX Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 134	Re: Tackleing the big job before summer!! Nice work! I am starting the same project. I am going to do it all myself. I ordered an Eastwood soda blaster that should be here in a couple of days. How did you do the emblems? I have an extra set that is used and ratty looking. Pain in the butt? I am going to guess the left cam cover since it is still attached in the picture. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]1991 #0663 Last edited by LantanaTX; 05-03-2014 at 07:37 AM.

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efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,485	Re: Tackleing the big job before summer!!

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: Tackleing the big job before summer!! Looking good. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Tackleing the big job before summer!! Gonna have to chat with me on the emblems- I think that would straighten up the look on mine without buying replacements.