Thread: Does this qualify as a Hot Rod?

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Excellant ! nice build, I bet that ride you took stoked the fire a bit more....

My roadster version isn't quite worth $35 million...

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but, it's priceless to me!

Trying a power window conversion.
In the Z forums, the 1993-94 Toyota Camry regulators seem to be the consensus choice. But very little posted regarding successful installs. A couple of videos of them operating are my only references.
Any suggestions on how to start this process?

Picked these up today at PickNPull for under $80.

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Bench tested... both operate perfectly and are very quiet.

This is a realy NICE build Keep up the pictures and naration

Wes here are some generic instructions and on classic z cars there is a thread about this with photos.
http://www.dormanproducts.com/Digita...741-306_IS.pdf
MSA power window kit

Wes also found this kit for the zcar doors but costs more
Motorsport! Power Window Conversion Kit, 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

Thanks Steve.

The Motorsport and Spax conversion kits reuse the Z's scissor regulators. My existing regulators flex and bind too much. New regs. plus the conversion kits are too expensive. The Camry parts would seem to simplify the operation, if I can get every thing to line up. That PDF file looks pretty helpful.

Well it won't win any beauty contests, but the driver side window is operational. A lot of trial and error getting the Camry actuator track aligned with the two Datsun window guides, but it looks like it'll work.

A little manipulating gets the curves close.
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A couple bolts to attach window frame to regulator and regulator to door.
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Frankenstein mounting for motor
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...and walla!!!
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Started and completed the passenger side window today.
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Operates even smoother than the driver side.

More minor progress.
Found these generic power window switches here 5PDT Momentary Automotive Window Switch 060-782

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They were cheap, easy to wire and fit nicely in the center console.

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Gathered together all the seat belt pieces for reinstallation. Problem!! The unibody reinforcement interferes with the original mounting locations on the door side. Not confident that I can make modifications to the original units, so I guess I'll be looking for after market solutions.

Switches look great Wes.

Nice install on the switches, they look just like the ones that Dakota Digital sells with their power window kits.

?Big Boy Toy? - - however, as most have said, it's yours and that's what counts - - please keep us in the loop on this build - - - you have a real nice "Ride" there so enjoy it and thanks for sharing the pics.

(and all this time I thought, Shine, sold membership subscriptions for NSRA)

Nice install on the windows and switches Thanks for the pictures

Thanks guys!


Started to move the gear shift lever to the center of the console opening today.

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The old lever is made up of an outer hollow tube attached by rubber to an inner solid steel post. Using my small grinder with a cut off wheel, I cut off the upper portion of the tube just above the rubber, split the lower portion and rubber down to the post and peeled each section off with a screwdriver.

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Scraped most of the remaining rubber off with a utility knife...

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and ground the post clean with the grinder and a 3M flappy pad.

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Back in the car, I'll do some eyeballing to get the right angle before welding an adapter plate to the post.

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