Hi guys, I'm Mike from Wiltshire
I've recently purchased an S14 rolling shell and my plan is to undergo a full nut and bolt restoration along with an RB25 transplant.
I'm fortunate enough to be close friends with the guys at Zealou5 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and together we are going to undertake this project to there usual impeccable standards! Check them out on Facebook for an idea of the standards these guys work too!! https://www.facebook.com/Zealou5 We intend to use the S14 as a demo car and a platform to produce and test custom Zealou5 parts in the near future!
The plan is to fully restore the underside before we start the engine conversion so I'll leave any info on that until later on in the thread.
The first step was a quick wash down before loading it onto the ramp. As soon as it was loaded we were straight on to stripping off the rear wheels, brake callipers, coilovers, exhaust and drive shaft in preparation for dropping the subframe off.
With the subframe now off the next job was to set about stripping the subframe of all arms and the hubs.
The subframe will now be reinforced, the bushes will be removed and it will be sent off to be shot blasted and powder coated.
Any nuts and bolts that are removed in the process will either be replaced with stainless or de-gassed and zinc coated.
Next up to be removed was the fuel tank and all of the remaining heat shields.
The rear half of the 14 will now be stripped back to a clean surface ready for seam sealing and 2 coats of epoxy.