Datsun 240 Z TwinTurbo

Hi here is a Fujimi 240 Z.
It's going to have opening hood, doors and hatch.
I also made roof window.

Couple of bad photos from beginning
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And here is a start of bodykit
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Engine is from revell mad mudder kit. Turbos and plenum are scratch build.
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I also stole subs from hiace kit.
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I like this, Im curious to see what this will look like when its done

Had some progress yesterday.

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that is sick as hell i hope oyu finish this it looks awsome just like the others ive seen around he lately from you sick man keep it up :)

Cool what method did you use to open th doors and hood?

thats a crazy build, cant wait to see it finished

Sick project!! What colour it will be?

For the openings, i used how-to method. Little dremel help from for inside.

Now I have to fix the body, as you can see, there is couple holes.
For color, Im thinking some sort of lime green with white interior.

Also an amplifier for the subs have to be made.
Anyone has good method for it?
And should I ad NOS bottle between subs?

i think it looks very cool, but if you were asking for suggestion, IMO lime green on a car like that would look tacky, but then again, its not my model, and im prob. wrong anyways, but the motor and all the custom work is great

please no NOS, especially for a oldie like this....i agrre with rx7king and the tacky-ness, even with the subs, its alil over the top, if it were a flat out race or drift car, it would b one helluva build, but its your model so go for it

Wait! I tried to paint the roof with that green. Here is it with and without lightning.

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And I found these buckles from old bmw car. Im thinking about using these, but i don't know how to attach them. Two from the right obviously go to the end of the harness.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/85123buckles.jpg

Sorry for my bad english :)

Can anyone help me with the buckles?

What do you think about the color?

Can anyone help me with the buckles?

What do you think about the color?
Should they add like this:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/80368vy_t-med.JPG
Its your model, you have to decide the colour yourself.

I m sure it must be a pretty cool machine after being finished.

looks kool already!

Nice 240! Awesome bodywork there, and the wheels suit the car well.
Also, the color is very 70's... I like it. :biggrin:

vwman: I looked at the instructions of the bmw. It has two crappy seats. Maybe something like that. I might have to build a third belt to the centre.

Im still making the body smooth, but I dont paint it until the rest of the car is ready. Im know making interior and soon I have to make hinges for the doors and the hatch. Also detailing of chassis and engine are on the way.

Watch this space for updates.

wow, very ambitious, but not impossible! great putty work so far

Should they add like this:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/80368vy_t-med.JPG
Its your model, you have to decide the colour yourself.

Its not everyday one sees drawings of that calibur!:lol:

Especially with such concise notations....

Got hinges to work. As you can see, I need to make a big bump to the hood to get it fit (see next pic). White is the color of the interior.

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Its going to be tight here.
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I think that the body is ok know. Chassis assembly are on the way. Expect a stance of some kind, next week.

Great job so far! I like the door hinges.

Cool!
Bodywork is smooth and the hinges are a nice touch.
I want to see some paint on this sucker! :iceslolan

looking pretty good so far, im loving it

looking pretty good so far, im loving it

me too! Paint it whatever, that green color looked fine. You could paint it shit-brown and it would still be sweet :evillol:

Here is some progress. I choosed red to be the tuning color for interior details. Subs and amp are in place. Also put strut bar.
I havent done belts yet.

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the wide body is awsome

Wow, it reminds me of the Spirit Garage S30Z featured in Hot Version, I remember Keiichi wanted to cry after drving that car, lol... Anyways, nice job man!

The link is Here (http://s-garage.hp.infoseek.co.jp/s30z.htm)

Ooh, that body kit is nice. If you're still tossing around colours, my vote would for be a deep red or maroon. Just me though. :smokin:

looks real cool - keep it up

Excellent body styling, awesome interior, detailed motor....what more can you ask for? oh yeah...the hood, doors, and trunk open. Sweet build so far.

JeFF

I haven't still decided what colour to use. I used that green colour to hiace kit. But i promise to look that colour in monday. Some deep colour maybe.

I started too many projects, but finished any. Focus, focus.

Some update. Like I promised, paint!

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I think that it suits very well. That color has some little metal flake in it. Got to take some outdoor photos.

Tell me your opinion please.

I like the color but if it was mine id paint it black but its not so awsome color! :)

Had to take some better pictures. Made my own photo studio. :)
I think these photos make justice for the color. And i haven't put clear coat yet. Enjoy!

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And please tell what do you think.

Shoot some clear on that thing and polish it up, it'd look pretty sweet.

Love the look of it. Very IMSA. :thumbsup:

is that, toyota medium red pearl? if so thats the same color as my vette, nice choice. if you'll e-mail me some a picture or two of the engine in the chassis so i can see how it fits and your set up i will see what i can do about helping you with the TT setup. [email protected]

Had some progess today.

Had to make front suspension from scratch, cause I lost the original part. But this way was easier though. What do you think about the stance?

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Engine got its wires. Brake reservoir from Viper kit, and added brake lines. Battery from parts bin. Got wires too. It's going to be tight here when building all that turbo plumming. Intake pipes have to cross each other, and take air from those horizontal holes at the front of the car

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Started designing the hood. Maybe cowl hood or something like that.

Paint needs some clear on it. That's why its looks like shit.
Tell me what do you think. Please.

looks good

great body, but the motor looks messey. clean it up a bit.

I love Zs :smile:
So am I looking at a intercooler, then radiator, and finally an oil cooler from front to back?
Can't wait to see the IC/intake plumbing! The IC has just 2 openings on the top? I'm confused how it's all going to work.

It looks like the hood would fit without a major cowl hood, keep it low!

Here is a picture of the pipes. Turbos hook up to the IC from downside.
Also got air filters and waterhose.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/85123240z_engine1.jpg

Hood wont close if not cutted. Maybe that was too high. I'll lower it.

engine looks pretty sweet, cant wait to see it done

Got seat belts done. I have to make something to fill those holes around door.

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Exhaust done also. It will be little closer to the body.

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Engine got little detailing. I think it is ready. What do you think?

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But that hood keeps bugging me. I cant make it sit. Somethink under it keeps it way too high. Maybe I have to raise that center part. And those tiny holes are dremeling marks from underside.

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As you can see body overall is done. Still to do, is hinge for the hatch. Any ideas?
Then I could try my first polishing. :)

this project has blown me away awsome work!

Man!! That's Awesome!! I'm Jealous!!

Looking good Jurva! That colour is looking really nice! Why don't you just get on a boat and head for Stockholm in April! Please do and join IPMS-Open, we can use every bit of civilian vehicle that can be brought there. On CCM-Open there's usually a lot of finnish builders that attends that show but not on 'Open!? Why is that? Your fellow country man Juha Airio (and a bunch of almost the same calibre) usually shows some of his extraordinary work att CCM and one can only bow to the master and admire his knowledge in auto modeling.

Keep the good work up!
Niclas

Mmmm dude thats nice... how did I miss this...?

Looking awesome!!:sunglasse

I have little problems with clear coating it. But i'll sort that out. After that part, im really close finishing it.

Oh, I need to build hinge for rear hatch. Any ideas? Something small.

I also have to wonder what kind of wing or spoiler to put. Don't worry, NO gt-wing. Something small. Maybe that original one.

HURRY! Cannot wait to see this done! You ever see that Vortech Supercharged 240 on the web? You can search Kazaa and find it within minutes. Thats badass!

this looks awesome, I love the engine. Its makes me want to put a V8 in my datsun instead of keeping it stock. Idk I'm still planning it.

This is pretty cool
Keep up with the good work. Im painting my 180sx almost the same color. Is that Tamiya Metallic red?

Looking good Jurva! That colour is looking really nice! Why don't you just get on a boat and head for Stockholm in April! Please do and join IPMS-Open, we can use every bit of civilian vehicle that can be brought there. On CCM-Open there's usually a lot of finnish builders that attends that show but not on 'Open!? Why is that? Your fellow country man Juha Airio (and a bunch of almost the same calibre) usually shows some of his extraordinary work att CCM and one can only bow to the master and admire his knowledge in auto modeling.

Keep the good work up!
Niclas

It looks like that I am coming to ccm-open in february 12. This will brought along with my turboed 510. What gategories are in there?

Not much has happened on this one. Clear coat, soon window rubbers.

Got some update. Rear hatch working. Roof window. All windows. Tyres in place.

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What do you think know?

YEAH!!! that's what i'm talking about! that looks awesome!

awesome, love it.

Superb craftmanship, man. The colour is awesome too!!

That's one mean looking Z... I like it