Cawa750
Low Mileage
I imported an ‘81 Zastava 750 from Serbia about a year ago. It was “restored” and looked good from 5ft away, but I knew it would probably have some issues. Pretty typical of surface level cosmetic “restorations”. I bought it sight unseen for about 3k and it cost about as much to bring it over here. I drove it for a little bit but it lacked power, brakes, and I wanted to take care of some of the rust spots since I want this to be a reliable city daily. So this isn’t a true restoration, but rather a restromod.
One of the first things I did is get some 13x5.5 CMR wheels for it and ran into fitment issues. I calculated the offset to be +9.5mm and it is not nearly enough. So now I’m looking for different 13x5.5 wheels.
I tore it apart and started gathering new parts as I restore the body. I build a tip over jig, sandblasted the body and found some rust issues that were bondo’d over. Unfortunate but definitely could be worse.
It’s currently undergoing rust repairs at a local restoration shop. In the meantime I’m restoring some of the suspension bits and am building a custom wiring harness.
Here’s the list of things I’m planning for this build:
Drivetrain
I will have some spare parts for sale as I get all the new parts sorted (engine, transaxle, small misc parts that may be reconditioned).
One of the first things I did is get some 13x5.5 CMR wheels for it and ran into fitment issues. I calculated the offset to be +9.5mm and it is not nearly enough. So now I’m looking for different 13x5.5 wheels.
I tore it apart and started gathering new parts as I restore the body. I build a tip over jig, sandblasted the body and found some rust issues that were bondo’d over. Unfortunate but definitely could be worse.
It’s currently undergoing rust repairs at a local restoration shop. In the meantime I’m restoring some of the suspension bits and am building a custom wiring harness.
Here’s the list of things I’m planning for this build:
Drivetrain
- Rebuilt 903cc engine (from Fiat 127, I think- correct rotation)
- New clutch
- Rebuilt 4-speed z750 transaxle with 9/38 final drive gears
- Electric water pump and fan
- Replica Abarth exhaust
- All new cables
- 13x5.5 wheels
- Front disk conversion (z750 already has the better master cylinder)
- Rear disk conversion
- Abarth front and rear lowering springs
- Abarth front and rear shocks
- New brake lines
- All new fasteners
- Restored suspension parts
- Rebuilt steering box
- All new bushings
- Rust repair
- Seam sealer everywhere
- Undercoating/sound deadening (not yet selected)
- Full repaint (Porsche Signal Orange)
- LED bulbs in factory housings
- Bumper horn delete
- All new grommets
- Sound deadening
- New carpet
- New headliner
- Reupholstered door cards and seats
- Custom wiring harness
- Rebuilt shifter
- Discreet full sound system
- Retractable belts
- Custom front and rear shelves
- Custom battery box
I will have some spare parts for sale as I get all the new parts sorted (engine, transaxle, small misc parts that may be reconditioned).