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I got the passenger door re-hung today, and thankfully everything went smoothly. I used the floor jack to hold it up while my wife kept it from falling over, and that way I could roll it into place and install the hinge bolts and hold-open rod bolt. I had to make several adjustments in height at the rear of the door to align the latch properly, but it was simple enough to loosen the hinge bolts slightly to get it right. I'll do the driver's door tomorrow.
Looking good man, Getting close to the end now from what it was.. Putting all the parts back on her will not be that bad at all. Now that you have all the new parts glued back on & in place.
You're doing a great job and it's fun watching your progress!
I was really sweating this part, knowing that if the apertures aren't positioned just right the door gaps won't line up properly. It sure was music to my ears when I heard that 'bank vault' thunk as the door closed. You can hear it in the video after the last picture.
Not that this may matter...because I can not see where you have the car supported....BUT...rule of thumb in the body industry is that when hanging body panels it is BEST to have the car on the ground and settled so ANY flex that may be occurring in the frame while it is supported DOES NOT close in on you and you PINCH a panel edge when it does go back on the ground.
WHEN you lower the car and get it back on the ground...I would HIGHLY advise you have the doors OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am fully aware that the frame on this car is 'state of the art' and stout as all get out...because I have repaired several of them....but it still would be worth it to have the doors open.
Not that this may matter...because I can not see where you have the car supported....BUT...rule of thumb in the body industry is that when hanging body panels it is BEST to have the car on the ground and settled so ANY flex that may be occurring in the frame while it is supported DOES NOT close in on you and you PINCH a panel edge when it does go back on the ground.
WHEN you lower the car and get it back on the ground...I would HIGHLY advise you have the doors OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am fully aware that the frame on this car is 'state of the art' and stout as all get out...because I have repaired several of them....but it still would be worth it to have the doors open.
Hope the conversion is coming along smoothly. Any updates?
I've been progressing even slower than usual lately for several reasons not related to the project, but I have gotten a few things done. Both doors have been hung, and I installed both rear quarter panels. But I also found out that I needed to order several new Z06 parts that are different from their Stingray and/or Z51 predecessors. The fuel door is different due to the new angle of curvature in the quarter panel. Luckily the other fuel compartment components are the same, the new door simply has a modified railing by which it attaches to the swing arm. That was $95. The exaggerated curvature of the rear quarter also requires new, longer braces which attach the rear of the quarter panel to the frame, and the brackets which hold the three orange clips that the rear bumper cover attaches to and aligns with. While awaiting parts I'm going to rebuild the brake calipers after a year and a half of track use.
JV
Here's the different fuel door geometry shown with my old door and the new quarter...
...and the fuel compartment with the fuel door removed...
The misalignment of the fit between the quarter panel and the aperture will be corrected when the new longer brace is installed...
The back edge of the Z06 quarter panel has an 's' curvature, while the old Z51 brackets with the orange clips for the rear bumper attachment are simply convex...
Your first post was 7/27/16, amazing progress. The big question comes when the project is completed. Would you do it again?????
Thanks, I'm really marking time right now until I get the Z06 parts I ordered. As for doing it again, I would never have to, so the real question is, Do I regret having done it, and so far the answer is no, not at all. All large scale projects that involve unknown areas like this one are frightening until you get in there and find out for yourself that it can be done. At any rate, the car is beginning to look normal again, with the seats and interior trim back in place and cleaned up.
Jet, been away from the forums brother...
About to start doing m WB swap in the next week or so
If it's cool with you I may post up in this thread!!
You have the part numbers handy for this extra parts needed.. (Rear brackets, fuel door/arm)
Thanks again brother, awesome job
No problem my friend, glad to hear you are getting close. I have several items you'll need that I can let you have cheap if you don't have them already, I'll PM you on those. Here are the part numbers for the extra things I discovered I needed.
Rear Side Retainers 23366039 and 23366040 (I believe the large orange clips from the old part will transfer to the new one. These are what the rear bumper cover locks into on the quarter panel)
Rear Quarter Panel Braces 20980050 and 20980051
Fuel Compartment Door 22911933 (Everything else in that area stays the same)
It turns out the rear bumper wiring harness is the same, so I didn't need a new one.
If you look at the original post with the part numbers, it shows the two front fender side vents and the nuts & bolts which attach them to the fender. The vents come with the three bolts already installed, but you need to order all the nuts, for a total of six. I'll change that in the earlier post.
Be sure to get in touch directly if you need any help along the way, and best of luck with it!
08-11-2016, 05:36 PM
Re-Hanging Doors
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.
