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Old 07-01-2011, 03:37 PM
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Vancouver/Lower Mainland shops/garages

Hey all, just back into the ZX game with an 81 N/A 5spd.

My problem is that I want to do some work on the car but have no space to do the work in. I am planning on swapping transmission, head, intake/exhaust manifolds and some other minor stuff.

Does anyone know of a shop that would be willing to take this on? I am also open to backyard mechanics who would be willing to take this project on for fair payment. I don't need any of this work done immediately and I already have all the parts (minus some gaskets). I was also considering some sort of storage place that would allow me to work on the car while it is there.

I'm in Burnaby but can drive the car to somewhere around the lower mainland or Vancouver Island if necessary. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks all.
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Old 07-02-2011, 05:01 PM
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Old 07-02-2011, 10:16 PM
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Hey toxic. I live in mission and am a mechanic by trade with my own backyard shop specializing in z cars and datsuns. Check out my
Almost complete website as well 1guygarage.com. Other members here can attest to my knowledge
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Old 07-02-2011, 11:07 PM
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Shadys good stuff, also he has a paint booth and stuff set up and paints also
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:38 PM
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There was an exclusive Z shop in Van but it shut down last year. Definately look Shady up - he's a good guy and you'll save some $$$ with his knowledge he can get right to it...
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Old 07-22-2011, 06:55 AM
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so guys the car is delivered and sitting out back awaiting the speed goodies. im gonna post up some pix as i go to keep toxicz up to date here. there is a laundry list of to-do's but in the end hes gonna have a fast car that sounds very nice. first on the list is some shopping. i gotta get this p79 to the surgen to have .080 decked off and pull my header down from the loft. the head has a mild cam in it already and comp valve springs. he brought an intake that is cleaned up and has a palnet fuel rail and 60mm 240sx tb on it. toxic is also getting a msa exhaust kit same as what i have already.
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Almost complete website as well 1guygarage.com.
I think you need a FB fanpage too...
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