Project Datsun 280Z

Stage 2

A simple identification tag on the 280Z
tells it all.

240Z with the hood removed just before
the engine is pulled.

The 280Z waiting for his turn to be
worked on.

June 9, 2001, our second weekend
to work on Project 280Z. Kapu and
I pulled the 280Z into the covered
stall to work on it.

The first thing we did is remove
the after market fiberglass bumper.
It was attached with 6 screws and
was retaining water behind it.

After the bumper hit the floor I took
some time looking over the condition of
rear end! I could not determine if I
wanted to remove the tow hooks or not.
For now they stay.

The new stock look minus the bumper
looks great. Our race engine is waiting
under the blue cover, and a spare set
of tires sit to the right.

The engine compartment is empty and
waiting for a nice warm engine to move
in and make a home.

The interior was completely removed
today. I started with the dashboard and
by the end of the day, I had removed
ever piece of plastic, wire, and leather
in the car.

The stock steering wheel and pedals are
still mounted and will remain for use.

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