Z rejuvination (pic heavy)

Discussion in 'Member's Garage' started by simlenton, Jun 14, 2012.

  1. ProckyZ89

    ProckyZ89 Senior Member

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    fap fap fap...

    what.. dont judge me :p
     
  2. A-Bris-Z

    A-Bris-Z Carcraze

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    That's some nice work. They have done a great job pulling that leather around the corner without getting any creases.....not easy.
     
  3. GTP_VLBT1

    GTP_VLBT1 CAIRNS - Z- MAN

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    just a quick pic to show you how the door cards are done ;)

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    done way back somewhere 2004+
     
  4. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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    UPDATE WITH PICS...PAINT
    below is a progress teaser photo that my panel beater has sent.....the colour is factory Midnight Blue Pearl...with about 50% more pearl...you can see that the rear wiper has been deleted....more pics to come soon

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  5. A-Bris-Z

    A-Bris-Z Carcraze

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    Awwwhhhh.......that's preetttty. Can I ask what sort of money a paint job like that costs?
     
  6. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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    Im lucky in that the body mods, bare metal respray and new custom leather interior won't cost me a cent......a friend owns a panel/paint shop and a trimmers shop.He owed me a favour or two so it worked out great in my favour. He has let me know that if I had to pay for the work that I wouldnt get any change out of $8000 for the panel/paint and an additional $6000-$7000 for the interior work.....not money that I would ever have sapre to put into a car normally
     
  7. simlenton

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    Paint Pics

    Just a few more of the progress of the paint
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  8. A-Bris-Z

    A-Bris-Z Carcraze

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    Sounds like a pretty sweet deal. You must have done him some big favours. $8K for what he's doing on paint and panel sounds pretty good though. I guess normally you have extra cost of the engine pull on top of that.

    What else would be extra for a bare metal respray normally (anybody welcome to comment here).
     
  9. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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    Im a town planner...I did a subdivision for him last year where he made about $3million and im currently doing another where he will clear about 2.5 mill....so yes he owes me a favour or two.......but you do these things for mates anyway
     
  10. A-Bris-Z

    A-Bris-Z Carcraze

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    :rolleyes: It's been more than once I wished I had a good contact in council :cool:
     
  11. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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    Im in state government.....not local
     
  12. ZX1990

    ZX1990 2+2 TT Manual

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    Stunning..... now I miss my Midnight Blue NA even more :(
     
  13. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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    Paint update...Pics

    vented fenders
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    Kaminari rear bar
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    guage pod for the area above the centre vents
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    speaker pods for the doors
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    Bonnet
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  14. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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    pic of bonnet to come soon
     
  15. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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  16. rovlive

    rovlive Zexier

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    Can I send you some my my Z parts for respray :p? mine is midnight blue too :p
     
  17. dragonback

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    Beautiful work looking stunning
     
  18. simlenton

    simlenton Member

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    Thanks for you comments
     
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    Engine bay is now smoothed and painted...only a week or 2 and it will be back together and on its way to have the drivetrain put back in

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  20. Roadeater

    Roadeater Warrior of the Wasteland

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    I (like just about everyone) can't wait to see it finished!

    Please don't take offence - do you have a better camera that isn't blurry to take finished photos? I mean, come on, it's going to look epic!
     

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