JZA70 return to the road and onwards to reliable performance
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Open to all options at the moment. First preference is to find a dash in the right colour. If that doesn't happen I'll price an OEM vinyl recover vs leather skin.
I've also got a spare centre console in grey which I may get painted to see how well the colour and wear characteristics stack up to OEM. I'll test on that first to avoid pulling dash any more times than necessary.
I've also got a spare centre console in grey which I may get painted to see how well the colour and wear characteristics stack up to OEM. I'll test on that first to avoid pulling dash any more times than necessary.
One thing with the interior of these cars is that all the interior plastics are not an exact match anyway so gives you some leeway with a re-vamp
The beauty of a re-cover is you can repair all the cracks in your existing dash rather than change it, trimming the A-pillars at the same time would make it look like that is how the car is meant to be
I'm not sure you could get someone to re-cover the dash to look identical to OEM seeing as how its a thick and slightly pliable surface but you never know
Painting a different color dash would probably be the better way to go
What did you use to fill the recess on the body mouldings after you remove the thin strip?
The beauty of a re-cover is you can repair all the cracks in your existing dash rather than change it, trimming the A-pillars at the same time would make it look like that is how the car is meant to be
I'm not sure you could get someone to re-cover the dash to look identical to OEM seeing as how its a thick and slightly pliable surface but you never know
Painting a different color dash would probably be the better way to go
What did you use to fill the recess on the body mouldings after you remove the thin strip?
Sorry, very slow reply. I will post the process as I progress with body mouldings. Last time they were filled with polyester filler.
I haven't had much time to work on the car, but have been making some progress on 'very' difficult to find items.
I lost an auction for silly money on new OEM ventilation louvres, and gave up finding a new set.
So I resigned myself to painting, or wrap in vinyl. I decided to try gloss black vinyl wrap first, and was very happy with the result. The item at the back is a brand new OEM unit for reference.
I haven't had much time to work on the car, but have been making some progress on 'very' difficult to find items.
I lost an auction for silly money on new OEM ventilation louvres, and gave up finding a new set.
So I resigned myself to painting, or wrap in vinyl. I decided to try gloss black vinyl wrap first, and was very happy with the result. The item at the back is a brand new OEM unit for reference.
That vinyl wrap is pretty good stuff. If I ever need to replace those louver pieces I plan to use the exact same type of wrap.
This solves my issue with window trim and panels. Thank you for showing us the outcome of the vinyl wrap.
The assembly has some flaws and smell of cigarette smoke. I bought them for the leather part which is in great shape.
I have some new toys which are helping with access, so there has been some progress on the car.
Rolling tyre jacks
And a low profile aluminium jack
Still hunting for some good condition interior parts to replace items damaged or missing.
I've created a WTB, if you or someone you know can help me out - it would be greatly appreciated! Link Here
I have some new toys which are helping with access, so there has been some progress on the car.
Rolling tyre jacks
And a low profile aluminium jack
Still hunting for some good condition interior parts to replace items damaged or missing.
I've created a WTB, if you or someone you know can help me out - it would be greatly appreciated! Link Here
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Hybrid;2051425 said:
Trying to keep the plastics as original as possible, especially in wear areas.
So I got the dash out, which uncovered the remains of at least 3 alarm system 'installs'. I'm surprised this vehicle hasn't caught fire it was that bad.
Some of what came out..
Better
Been a while since an update. I have been making slow but steady progress on the car.
I spent the weekend going right over the restored dash fixing damage, re-glueing areas of the vinyl skin, and swapping over the ventilation ducts and wiring harness. Very time consuming, but trying to get everything back as it once was.
Had to mess around with this for a while
I also pulled out the dash support bar and painted it. Totally unnecessary but it looks so much better.
I spent the weekend going right over the restored dash fixing damage, re-glueing areas of the vinyl skin, and swapping over the ventilation ducts and wiring harness. Very time consuming, but trying to get everything back as it once was.
Had to mess around with this for a while
I also pulled out the dash support bar and painted it. Totally unnecessary but it looks so much better.
Hey Dan - yeah that was me with silver MA70. I'll try to find some pictures and email them to you.
For my JZA70, the JDM hatch glass has an antenna in it. Purportedly the antenna on the glass is enough for a radio signal on its own.. but we will see
P.S the side pod is FRP and the area I shaved cracked on me... twice. This time I will be handing it over to a pro.
For my JZA70, the JDM hatch glass has an antenna in it. Purportedly the antenna on the glass is enough for a radio signal on its own.. but we will see
P.S the side pod is FRP and the area I shaved cracked on me... twice. This time I will be handing it over to a pro.
HKS_TRD said:
DeSloth;2058248 said:Hey Dan - yeah that was me with silver MA70. I'll try to find some pictures and email them to you.
For my JZA70, the JDM hatch glass has an antenna in it. Purportedly the antenna on the glass is enough for a radio signal on its own.. but we will see
I've done the same Dan, and used this as an antenna replacement. Mounted to inside of windscreen.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BOSCH-Universal-car-windscreen-aerial-antenna-FM-AM-/150653041240
Works quite well in the city, but loses reception quality pretty easily once you get out a bit...