Noob build

[Tank510]

Here are some pics of the 280ZX brake setup... the pics aren't very good since the bottom of the car is covered with undercoating but I think you'll easily get the idea. The stock cables from the 280ZX fit pretty decently.

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[Tank510]

Nice work! you're getting very close. We started our projects around the same time, but you're way more active than I am. I'm about to dissasemble everything for bodywork/paint.

Got any details on your handbrake setup? I went thru the whole thread but I can't find anything.

Keep it up, I hope you will be able to enjoy the 510 this summer!

Fred - See the previous post on the cable setup... nothing too fancy but some trimming and welding on the 280ZX brackets to make it fit.

[Fred_L-P]

Thanks for the pictures, I'll be able to figure something out. It shouldn't be too complicated. I'm about to clean/weld my engine bay and repair my floor so it's the right time to do it.

[Tank510]

Here we are... the car passed inspection and it's street legal! Feels a little surreal, still have a couple of minor details to go on it but overall I'm very happy. Too bad the tranny grinds like crazy, the synchros are gone so it'll get rebuilt. Took a gamble that didn't pay off.

Feels good though, the paint will also get wet sanded and buffed and I have to buy new fans and make shrouds since it was starting to overheat. Ebay fans didn't do it especially with the AC condensor installed in front of the rad. Otherwise it's waiting for collector plates and then it's finally time to put some miles on it.

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[RONSLYCHUK]

Very nice build. You must be very proud.

[Fred_L-P]

Congrats, that's a huge milestone!

[JasonLee]

Very nice build, and I hope that you were able to put some good miles on it during this near perfect summer we had.
I am inspired by how you ran your fuel lines inside the car, and am going to do the exact same modification. I am also running a KA24. I was wondering if you would be able to post a picture of how exactly you completed your fuel lines inside the engine compartment.
Thanks!

[Tank510]

Very nice build, and I hope that you were able to put some good miles on it during this near perfect summer we had.
I am inspired by how you ran your fuel lines inside the car, and am going to do the exact same modification. I am also running a KA24. I was wondering if you would be able to post a picture of how exactly you completed your fuel lines inside the engine compartment.
Thanks!

No problem, it'll be a couple of weeks till I'm home again. I used 90 degree bulkhead fittings for both supply & return, with the 90 degree part on the inside of the car. From the bulkhead fitting I went to a hose adapter and just ran hose to the fuel pressure regulator (deleted some stock pipe) and the stock inlet pipe. The hose absorbs the vibration from the engine and is reasonably tucked underneath the intake manifold.

[JasonLee]

Excellent, and thanks for that. Waiting a few weeks for a picture is no problem at all. My car is stripped down for bodywork and paint, and re-assembly should commence in the early New Year. And that is when I am going to re-route the fuel lines. I already have the aluminum lines and bulk head fittings (as per page 2 of your thread), but haven't yet decided exactly how best to route the lines under the hood. Your pictures will certainly be of help there. Thanks again!

[edekalil]

Very nice build on that 2door.