240Z - 250 GTO Build

[Boy from Oz]

Thoroughly enjoying this thread.

[Boy from Oz]

Joel. Have you considered used a 'Space-Saver' spare?

[Boy from Oz]

There was a slightly modified one down here in the 70s



Research - Gardner + Corvair...

[Boy from Oz]

Joel. i can't seem to find the 'like' button but just to let you know I'm following with great interest.

[Boy from Oz]

Joel.

When I did my valve covers I relocated the coils. I had read that the coils may overheat if enclosed. I had no way of assessing the...

[Boy from Oz]

Joel. In part because of the Photobucket changes, and in part not wanting to clutter your build thread with material about mine, I'll send you an email...

[Boy from Oz]

Joel. Are you going to make a flap for the oil filler (dry sump tank) as well?

I made mine identical to the flap for the radiator. Kind...

[Boy from Oz]

They're just Daytons but I tarted up the caps.

Machined the dome surface flat - I couldn't find an engraver who could engrave on a sloping...

[Boy from Oz]

I understand some cannot see the video on Vimeo, so here it is on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/JxuiqVcRopk

[Boy from Oz]

A Lyrebird. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyrebird...

[Boy from Oz]

Took it for a run.

Set to 'full screen' and 'turn up the volume'.

https://vimeo.com/194912950

[Boy from Oz]

Completed the bodywork



Finished off the running gear



Played around with the interior

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[Boy from Oz]

240z - 250 GTO

This is an old fashioned kit that I've been working on at 'hobby pace' for the best part of a decade. When I started out people were giving

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[Boy from Oz]

I’ve installed the Wilwood spot mechanical parking callipers but it appears they simply aren’t up to the job required. I’ve reworked, reworked and reworked...

[Boy from Oz]

Excellent Joel. We have been treading somewhat similar paths (250 GTO builds) for these past years and it's a shame I didn't know as I could have stolen...