I don't want this project to end!

 

Thanks my friend.
I have to disagree this time Brake It's taken long enough.. few more weeks and we are there ! Hopefully...

 

The car was way too loud so installed cats to reduce the noise and it worked like a charm,



Now that most of the engine and mechanical stuff out of the way, we switched back to cosmetic part. The bonnet and bumpers are getting ready for clean-up paint.

Holes from the hood clips filled and primed,





The holes for the hamann aero parts on the rear bumper filled and primed,





Licence plate holes filled and bumper fully primed,



Tomorrow they all go to paint booth.. Looking forward to final results. Keep watching...

 

Today the car got out of paint shop, the paint is flawless and the hood looks 10x better without ricer hood pins. Smooth front bumper without licence plate also adds to the clean look. I am very happy with the results. Before paint shots, we took care of tiny details again

First, I sanded and waxed the headlights as they were really worn and blurry,



Then, I replaced the old looking bumper lights with new ones, old vs new,



On the car,



Finally replaced the number plate light as it was also pretty discolored and dirty,



Old vs. new,



New one put in, much better,



After these little youth touches, she looked much younger





Now that majority of the work is done (engine rebuild, paint, mechanics etc.), it is time for the interior. Tomorrow, I'll drop it to my upholstery guy for a little freshen up and some personal touches We're almost there. Keep watching ...

 

Beautiful mashaAllah.

 

Thank you my friend.

 

looking great! Can't wait to get my Z out :P

 

Just got the car back from my upholstery guy. He used his usual tricks and skills to liven up the interior. Instead of retrimming in the interior with new leather and such, we went for restoration route.
First, the seats were switched (left to right) so that the entrance bolster were hidden on the other side, then the worn padding got renewed with firm, fresh ones to give extra bit of tight look. Then they were warmed up and weted back to back for a few times. This makes the loose leather stretch back to its original form. Lastly they were washed. Here are the results,

During washing,



Finished look,







Once the rest finished, then came turn for my little personal touches. To keep the black and red theme, I contrast stitched the door grab and center console sides.

Door Grabs,







and the center console sides,







Finally matt painted the airbag, as it was very shiny. Not very clear in this picture but the result is very good.
Overall I am very happy with interior works. Tomorrow will be wheel alignment, quick detail and hopefully final delivery

 

Amazing work as per usual! Thanks for sharing

 

Thanks a lot Mike ! We both love these cars and I believe they deserve this care. Yours is a mint one !