Senza pari 280z build

[TeckniX]

How is the front-end not coming down in this picture? Do you have hella weight in the trunk or something? I was expecting some sort of rope to pick up the front-end from your description. lol

[Flaming pile of Soarer]

wow just freaking wow!

[kbuss]

Just looked at some of you photos on your flickr page: I am EXTREMELY jealous of all the TIG welding you get to do. If there is one thing I miss the most it is TIG welding.

You sir, are a true artist.

[SENZA PARI]

Pulled the motor and front subframe out this weekend... The hoist was at another building and I couldn't wait for a truck to be available, so I pulled the car up off of it. The rear end will come out this weekend and then she'll be cut down to a shell.
Material for the new frame/cage is one the way.


IMAG0805 by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr


IMAG0806 by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr


IMAG0807 by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr


IMAG0814 by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr

[mexMan]

I'd like to see how are you going to enclose the Cobra rearend, and I saw one of your CAD renderings, I think you could throw the engine a little further behind, I think. Looks really good!

[zxert]

A little bit of scribbling... frame revisions and suspension layout brainZtorming.


IMAG0801 by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr

True to form, I always start out with some elaborate design which is more often than not overly complicated or nearly impossible to actually manufacture... or just not cost effective. So, after I beat myself up about how to go about cutting/bending/welding whatever it might be, or how I'll have to tweak or change other things to deal with the possible fit-up issue... or again, whatever the case might be... I'll get my head out of my *ss and simply change it, and the result is always positive. You think I'd learn!

This is actually an admirable trait. If you analyze it, doing it this way you end up with the most elaborate design that is actually possible. As opposed to doing it the way I would, which involves 15 pounds of JB weld and duck tape in key areas.

I think clearly we can all see that you do things right. I know this because I messed around with solidworks for a day or so and said F-that.

Keep up the good works.

[JustinDanger]

Incredible. Love everything here so far, you've recharged my motivation for finishing school and getting a job where I can afford to do what I want with cars instead of what I can afford.

[SENZA PARI]

A little bit of scribbling... frame revisions and suspension layout brainZtorming.


IMAG0801 by SENZA PARI #1, on Flickr

True to form, I always start out with some elaborate design which is more often than not overly complicated or nearly impossible to actually manufacture... or just not cost effective. So, after I beat myself up about how to go about cutting/bending/welding whatever it might be, or how I'll have to tweak or change other things to deal with the possible fit-up issue... or again, whatever the case might be... I'll get my head out of my *ss and simply change it, and the result is always possitive. You think I'd learn!

[csroka]

crazy!

[EThirtySicks]

My god, this is one of the coolest builds I've ever had the pleasure of reading/watching come together. You are quite a skilled guy!



I can't wait to see where you go next

[evilstar]

I believe it is for holding the purging gasses in while welding.

V



Correct... when purging with argon all opens ends are capped or sealed off. The argon enters the workpiece through the green hose you see in most photos.

thank you for the correction and info. :thumbsup

[SENZA PARI]

I really like watching what is going on in here. BUT! Can somebody please explain to me the welding of pipes. Exactly the part where the end is covered with foil or tape or some cap with a fitting and a hose.

V

I believe it is for holding the purging gasses in while welding.

Correct... when purging with argon all opens ends are capped or sealed off. The argon enters the workpiece through the green hose you see in most photos.

[benfer]

I believe it is for holding the purging gasses in while welding.

[evilstar]

I really like watching what is going on in here. BUT! Can somebody please explain to me the welding of pipes. Exactly the part where the end is covered with foil or tape or some cap with a fitting and a hose.

I think that was for leak testing.

[CrazyCripple]

I really like watching what is going on in here. BUT! Can somebody please explain to me the welding of pipes. Exactly the part where the end is covered with foil or tape or some cap with a fitting and a hose.