The ‘Big O’gets a Makeover.

It has started again. The Z shop is humming as the ‘Big O’ (i.e. 1978 Datsun 280Z; persimmon orange) is getting a makeover. We took the rear control arms, shocks and springs off to be fitted with new brakes, springs, shocks and bushings. This is hard work but very satisfying. I am making a computer diary to document all the little details in case the job comes up again. There are so many little details to remember but we have Scott (the Z Car Professor) to guide us.

We successfully removed 4 spindle pins. This process ranks in the top 3 of most difficult jobs on these cars. No problem – just keep getting a bigger hammer. Of course we will also be buying new spindle pins, a new hammer and a bigger bottle of advil.

More updates and photos to follow.