Home Built by Jeff Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 This week my challenge was to make new door trims for the 680g and I decided to give diamond stitched inserts a go. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Very nice work. I love diamond stitch and yours is coming together nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted November 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2018 In this episode I go through tidying up and finishing of more of the interior trim. 3 Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted December 1, 2018 Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 Nice work, Jeff. I wish I could get some instruction on upholstery. I know the machines are expensive, but I'd like to try it. Having an upholstery shop do anything these days is usually an expensive proposition. 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2018 I learned it all from YouTube. Have a look at chechaflo on YT. Heaps of good info on there. 3 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2018 This week I tackle the sound deadening but not everything went to plan... 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Been there! My buddy and I always say if you aren't bleeding you aren't trying. Regarding tint - spray the tint directly with straight ammonia. Place a piece of black plastic bag over it, basically using the wetness to stick the plastic down. Set in direct sunlight for 3 or 4 hours. Then only peel back enough plastic to pull some tint and work it off. Keep some on hand to continue spraying. Ammonia will break down tint glue, which is why "tint safe" car window cleaner is always ammonia free. 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Time to install the clutch and gear box, getting ready to reinstall the engine to the car Quote Link to comment
Aaron Datsun Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am continuing to love your build. With how clean this thing is any reason you didn't go ahead and really scrub the transmission before bolting it onto the engine? Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Aaron Datsun said: I am continuing to love your build. With how clean this thing is any reason you didn't go ahead and really scrub the transmission before bolting it onto the engine? It is pretty clean, it is more that it is stained. I will tidy it up a bit more and paint it in the next episode ? Quote Link to comment
Aaron Datsun Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 You Better! kidding obviously. I have been following your build, love it. Sorry about the head wound. You and a few other dudes on youtube have inspired me to keep a good video log of my work, your ability to edit and produce videos has me well outpaced. besides me not doing as much work as you, I think my gopro 3+ is starting to show its age. I look forward to next weeks episode 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 17 hours ago, Aaron Datsun said: You Better! kidding obviously. I have been following your build, love it. Sorry about the head wound. You and a few other dudes on youtube have inspired me to keep a good video log of my work, your ability to edit and produce videos has me well outpaced. besides me not doing as much work as you, I think my gopro 3+ is starting to show its age. I look forward to next weeks episode If you go back and watch my first video on my 911 it is pretty bad, with a hand held GoPro wobbling everywhere. You learn filming and editing as you go, just like working on cars ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 This week I get some help to put the engine and box back into the car. 2 Quote Link to comment
Aaron Datsun Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 Transmission looks great. Keep it up. I feel like the finish line is in view! 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 This week I tackle the driveline, and try to make this collection of random parts work together. 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Time to start bolting on some shiny bits to the 680G Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 Time to start bolting on some shiny bits to the 680G Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2018 In this episode I attempt the Toyota 'Big Brake' upgrade on the Z, and also tidy up that rear end. 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2018 Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing day to you all. Today I tinkered a bit and I got the carbies installed Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 This week I finish up the Toyota big brake upgrade on the 680g. Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 did you bench bleed your master? i don't remember seeing where you did and that could cause some of the squishy pedal Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted December 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, hobospyder said: did you bench bleed your master? i don't remember seeing where you did and that could cause some of the squishy pedal I didn't, but the rears did not bleed nicely and the fronts are upside down, so that is a good place to start ? 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 29 minutes ago, Home Built by Jeff said: I didn't, but the rears did not bleed nicely and the fronts are upside down, so that is a good place to start ? i've also had issues with the vacuum bleeders pulling air through the threads of the bleeder valve or just not attaching to the bleeder valve properly and continuously bubbling so i picked up a pressure bleeder instead. haven't tried it out yet but the next time i bleed brakes i will be. rarely ever have a helper so i understand the struggle 1 Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 In this episode I install the electric fuel pump and tidy up some more of the engine bay in the 680g Quote Link to comment
Home Built by Jeff Posted January 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 In this episode I have a go at repairing the dash and also modify and fit an accelerator cable to my Z. Quote Link to comment
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