69 Z/28 Day II Project (Air Force Brat) - Page 105

NorCam · #1 01-15-2022, 02:33 AM

Just wanted to send out props to Larry B for mailing up a set of Dill valve stem caps for the 69. Larry knew I was looking for a set for some rally wheels I was collecting and sent these up on the Polar Express.

Thanks Larry (lbnaz)

NorCam · #2 01-15-2022, 02:39 AM

In case it was buried in a previous post, I also wanted to send a shout out to Buddy for a nice set of original frame mounts he sent up for use in the car. The 302 will most likely be going in later this year and those mounts will definitely be used at that time.

Thanks again Buddy (x77-69z28)

It's great people like you guys that make this such a special place to hang out!

**x77-69z28** · #3 01-18-2022, 03:31 AM

Glad to help out Graeme! Glad you’re keeping her!
Buddy

NorCam · #4 01-27-2022, 03:10 PM

Machinist called me yesterday and said he measured all the bores and it's good to go back together at .030 and that the pistons I got from Steve are a perfect fit for the bores. The block is now getting thoroughly cleaned while the rotating assembly is being balanced up. I got the camshaft for this motor but still need to find some good lifters for it before it all goes together. Heads are next and I also found some good springs for those.

I'll post some pictures when the motor is going back together.

NorCam · #5 02-10-2022, 03:31 AM

Wow...the thread is now up over 300 thousand views. That's really cool!

As a little biddy update, the DZ302 engine build is progressing along nicely at the machine shop. I will try and stop in on Friday to get more details on that. In other news, I did manage to pick up a January 11th YH rally wheel for the car but wanted to give another shout out to Mike Thorpe (rszmjt) for a January 10th YH rally wheel he just hooked me up with. I picked it up today and can now get this pair media blasted, trued up and painted before I mount the new tires up. In total, I now have four January dates for the car, but I'm still looking for one last wheel to complete a set of 5 including a spare.

If anyone has a nice January rim in good shape...hit me up please.

NorCam · #6 02-19-2022, 08:50 PM

Stopped off at the machine shop today with the oil pan, T/C and some valve train parts for the DZ motor. It's now been line bored, mains have been measured up, the block has been washed up twice, cam bearings and frost plugs are installed, and it's bagged up while it awaits assembly. Crank and rods are out being balanced up and the heads should be ready soon too. Might be finished up in early March if all goes well. Busy times at the machine shop.

NorCam · #7 02-20-2022, 11:24 PM

I was hoping to have the short block finished up by now but wasn't able to source EDM lifters until this week as they were on back order from Comp.

I now have a set coming via Jegs, and should see those next week. Maybe I'll get this DZ motor finished up before I move in the next little while. Maybe LOL

**dykstra** · #8 03-31-2022, 11:26 AM

I must admit. Now that this car is sorted and complete. I miss getting updates on the progress of this car.LOL

NorCam · #9 03-31-2022, 06:12 PM

I know...me too Dave!

It's been sitting here idle while tucked away in the shop while I await doing some additional work on it for summer. Spring has also arrived here now and I will be firing it up this weekend and getting it out for a stretch before packing it up for a bit of a move next month. I've also been busy looking at warehouses properties to store the toys as I have made a decision to move east and expand our business into additional cities and territories.

I'll have some more updates when the DZ302 is all finished up. Cowl hood is going back onto the car too. The fiberglass one is then going up on the wall as shop art I guess. Also changing the wheels out to include a date matched set of original rallies with NOS trim rings and Goodyear's. Gonna drive the wheels off it this summer and enjoy it myself.

G.

NorCam · #10 04-09-2022, 03:46 AM

Glad to see that EDM lifters are now back in supply after being backordered for about 18 months. Solid lifters with that little tiny EDM oil hole to lubricate the cam lobes. Now I can get this DZ motor finished up.

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