jmanz6 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 This is the curent state of my locost build. I was doing well until I ran out of steel.... Since I haven't had time to get more and it's been 400 degrees in teh garage lately I haven't made much progress. I have also been neglecting my Datsun 240Z as well. It's not looking good for having it back in one piece for the Woodward Dream Cruise this year. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/171678272_Lotus 007_1.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/285568576_Lotus 008_1.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1792051318_Picture 029_1.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 cool... looks very light so far neglecting our other cars.... I know what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soareyes Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 From the first pic, I'm glad to see you are maintaining proper hydration in the hot garage! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I see that I am not the only Z fan on the site. I sold mine to build the Ultralite. Mine was enhanced with a Big Block Chevy and 6 speed R230 rear end. It was fast in a straight line but not the same in the twisty bits as the Ultralite. But I still think about building another one. I have had 3 of them 2 with V8 conversions http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/838301616_z1.jpg http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/957334460_z2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanz6 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I'm keeping the L6 in mine. I did upgrade to an R200 rear end but it was mostly for the slight change in gearing. I love the sould of the 2.4L 6cyl when it's all wound up on the twisty roads around the lakes in the area. I also plan to use it for track days around here too. The car is in great shape for being in MI. There is really no rust except in the rear hatch (usual place) and near the battery (another usual place). There are however 7 layers of paint! I did the hood by hand and after 3 weeks of sanding I decided to take the fenders to the media blaster. I was hoping to have the doors and hatch done this summer, but I just haven't had time to get it all apart. It kills me not to have it in driving condition for the summer, but oh well. I'm hoping to get some more steel for the locost today so I can get some work done tonight. If I do I'll post more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Look at Julian D's locost on Yahoo http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Locost_North_America/photos/browse/9eca. It is the best of both worlds. 240z donor in a locost. Looks like a Se7en on steroids. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanz6 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I had thought about using the spare 280Z engine and 4-speed transmission I have in my locost, but decided I want to keep them for spares in my car. The L6 isn't that much longer than the 2.3L engine I'm going to use. The Datsun trans would put the shifter far enough back to be very comfortable too. Maybe for the second locost. I'm sure there will be so many things on this one I want to change that it will be better to just build a second car at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanz6 Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Finished the basic frame today. I worked on it last night for a few hours while my wife was out with "the girls". Just had a few things to finish today and I have the basic part of the frame done. I didn't do the rear yet since I am using an IRS rear and haven't quite decided on how to mount it all up there. Now I can take it down and place a seat in it to make vroom vroom sounds and take a obligatory pic. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/587975109_basic frame_1.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaNostra Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I see that I am not the only Z fan on the site. I sold mine to build the Ultralite. Mine was enhanced with a Big Block Chevy and 6 speed R230 rear end. It was fast in a straight line but not the same in the twisty bits as the Ultralite. But I still think about building another one. I have had 3 of them 2 with V8 conversions Hey I got my original 280z too with RB25dett Nissan skyline GT twin turbo....haha! nice car! Single BIG TURBO now with T76 Garrett. http://www.mjmturbos.com/images/jayzapz.jpg http://www.mjmturbos.com/images/jayzapzeng2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Man that is a sweet z with a good engine combo. I guess there are a few of us here with varied taste. :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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