FSTFBDY
01-31-2005, 07:32 AM
New Guy here.... figure I'll start a thread on my Z.
Started life as a T-top car, Had a 383combo in it.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/92Z28.jpg
I was planing to do a custom Targa Top. I've worked with composites for 8yrs so the top is a walk in the part so to say. So Off with the T bar and began to make a mold.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/4thGenDash/IntMockUp1.jpg
Well a local buddy decided he MUST do this also... I'm not one to have someone copy my ideas so i said WTF and decided to take it 1 step further.....
I found a vert for parts
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/91vert/2.jpg
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/91vert/DSC00149.JPG
I couldn't see a good car goto waste. Mint leather i sold for what i paid for the complete car.
I used Everything needed form the totalled RS to convert my Z to a vert. most would say I'm crazy. Well body work is easy. Its the paint that will be a cchallenge
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/targa%20to%20vert%20pics/DSC01194.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/targa%20to%20vert%20pics/DSC01195.JPG
I picked up a Complete 97 TA int. I wanted the TA int. because the dash has the 3 center vents I'm going to use for my Boost, Fuel PSI , oil temp.
Gauge pod will have Fuel PSI and water.
It has a Comp. Eng. 8 point roll bar.
Complete hotchicks suspension right now.lca's sfc's panhard rod, stb, springs, tie rod ends etc.. (might swap to ART bag setup)
Tubular K member and A Arms.
Mini Tubbed for some 17x11's tucked.
This is a 27x11.5 slick tucked
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/targa%20to%20vert%20pics/DSC01183.JPG
I need to mock up a 17x11 rim and get the ford 9inch with 3.00's I have mocked up and fit in.
Front I have a C5 vette setup. slotted/cross drilled rotors etc.
Well enough rambling for now. I have had this car since new and its been through quite a few changes. daily driver, Track Only, and now this is the Last transformation to a GA machine./ Power Tour car.
Motor in the works is a 434 Stroker , EEFand a Single Large Turbo setup. a 4lla0eaefor now. and Eventually a GA forge T56.
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About me.
30yr aviation tech.
Married , no kids.
Live in Ohio.
I own my Own Co. doing ceramic,thermal and powder coatings.
Been a car junkie since I can remember.
Started life as a T-top car, Had a 383combo in it.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/92Z28.jpg
I was planing to do a custom Targa Top. I've worked with composites for 8yrs so the top is a walk in the part so to say. So Off with the T bar and began to make a mold.
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/4thGenDash/IntMockUp1.jpg
Well a local buddy decided he MUST do this also... I'm not one to have someone copy my ideas so i said WTF and decided to take it 1 step further.....
I found a vert for parts
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/91vert/2.jpg
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/91vert/DSC00149.JPG
I couldn't see a good car goto waste. Mint leather i sold for what i paid for the complete car.
I used Everything needed form the totalled RS to convert my Z to a vert. most would say I'm crazy. Well body work is easy. Its the paint that will be a cchallenge
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/targa%20to%20vert%20pics/DSC01194.JPG
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/targa%20to%20vert%20pics/DSC01195.JPG
I picked up a Complete 97 TA int. I wanted the TA int. because the dash has the 3 center vents I'm going to use for my Boost, Fuel PSI , oil temp.
Gauge pod will have Fuel PSI and water.
It has a Comp. Eng. 8 point roll bar.
Complete hotchicks suspension right now.lca's sfc's panhard rod, stb, springs, tie rod ends etc.. (might swap to ART bag setup)
Tubular K member and A Arms.
Mini Tubbed for some 17x11's tucked.
This is a 27x11.5 slick tucked
http://www.cecoatings.com/images/CarStuff/92Z/targa%20to%20vert%20pics/DSC01183.JPG
I need to mock up a 17x11 rim and get the ford 9inch with 3.00's I have mocked up and fit in.
Front I have a C5 vette setup. slotted/cross drilled rotors etc.
Well enough rambling for now. I have had this car since new and its been through quite a few changes. daily driver, Track Only, and now this is the Last transformation to a GA machine./ Power Tour car.
Motor in the works is a 434 Stroker , EEFand a Single Large Turbo setup. a 4lla0eaefor now. and Eventually a GA forge T56.
-------------------------------------------------------------
About me.
30yr aviation tech.
Married , no kids.
Live in Ohio.
I own my Own Co. doing ceramic,thermal and powder coatings.
Been a car junkie since I can remember.