mattross1313 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Selling my coffee table as we're re-doing the lounge. I built this around 6 years ago, it looks as good now as it did back then! Whilst the plan/build was done by me, I had all jobs completed by professional companies, which is a testament to the condition it is in now. The block is resting on 6 valves, which hold the unit very level. The main block came from a DE engine. The glass rests on 4 pistons and rods, I believe also from a 350 (but am not 100% sure as I got these from @Keyser's skip of wonderment!). The majority of the block has been powder coated in hyper silver, but the top faces have been mirror polished (hard to see in the photos). The rods have been powder coated in gunmetal to give a little contrast. The pistons have been fully mirror polished. The glass is 70x60cm, toughened, with rounded corners and bevelled edges, and looks great! The glass rests on the pistons and is held is place via some clear silicone pads. I also designed up a plate for one side of the block (I think it covers the water pump area?), made from stainless steel. This holds a switch uses to turn on the under chassis neons I had some laying around, so why not! powered by a 9v battery hidden inside the block. There are 2 LED strips running under the centre of the block pointing to the ground. I'll try and find a pic of this, gives a nice glow. Please let me know any questions. Given the size and weight of the item this is collection only from BH21 or DT11 areas of Dorset. Given this is from a 350z, I am asking a forum friendly price of £350. Will be advertised for more on other web areas. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Impressive work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Wow just wow! So much want. Asked the wife and she said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryptek49 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Wow that is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Gorgeous !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 7 hours ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: Wow just wow! So much want. Asked the wife and she said no. Same here. The two petrolheads in the house, including the one who pays the mortgage, say YES but wife says NO. So much for democracy.... Tempted for my office at work though - wife free domain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Once I'm divorced this item is sold...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 24 minutes ago, andy james said: Once I'm divorced this item is sold...... If you're after a divorce I'm sure this would help it along 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowy87 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Me the same. I love it, the wife says No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 What Is wrong all these women? Limed oak ikea £400,but purchase to please. Multifunctional engineering work of art and a spare Z block if required for £350! Just saying.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) PM'd @mattross1313 Edited February 3, 2019 by ATTAK Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Ponsonby said: Same here. The two petrolheads in the house, including the one who pays the mortgage, say YES but wife says NO. So much for democracy.... Tempted for my office at work though - wife free domain. Ever realised that if you rearrange the letters in wife, add a few and swap the rest it spells out dictatorship??? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 GLWTS! I still have 2 V8 blocks in the garage half finished . . . . I keep being distracted by other projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Thanks folks. Be sad to see it go, but needs must. Every visitor to the house comments on how awesome it is. 43 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: Ever realised that if you rearrange the letters in wife, add a few and swap the rest it spells out dictatorship??? You should get that on a t-shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 8 hours ago, mattross1313 said: Thanks folks. Be sad to see it go, but needs must. Every visitor to the house comments on how awesome it is. You should get that on a t-shirt If I did that, I don't think I'd have a wife anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 1 hour ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: If I did that, I don't think I'd have a wife anymore Yeah, but then you can buy an engine coffee table! Every cloud and all that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Maybe you should offer it with free backbone or tess tickles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponsonby Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Jetpilot said: Maybe you should offer it with free backbone or tess tickles I never noticed my other half breaking my back. It has been a very slow erosion of the bone over many years ….. And the tess tickles were sorted when she sent me off to be neutered. Not sure if that was because she didn't want any more kids or because I had outlived my usefulness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Great work would love to have this in the living room but I know the Mrs would not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) So much want and I've actually got approval from the missus surprisingly Just wish I had a van and you weren't so far away! Edited February 9, 2019 by Jack94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy SB Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Is this still for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Now sold, thanks folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Lucky bugger!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Why didn’t I see this earlier, it’s my dads 70th in July and was looking for something special for him and as he is a huge z fan and loves his 350 that would have been perfect. Well if you decided to make another I’d bite your arm offfor one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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