Warky Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) I have recently acquired my late fathers 240Z HS30- 32# from memory, cant remember the last number. I restored this with my father in 2000, unfortunately for the last 5 years it has been sitting in a less then ideal location and time has taken its toll on the body. The good news is the engine numbers match the body plates and it has the original E31 head. Has the vents in the tail gate, no too boxes etc. a true early girl. Interior is mostly complete, i think the grill is missing from the exterior. Basically i am looking for someone to make me an offer that will break my sentimental ties to it. If anyone is interested in am located about an hour and half north west of Brisbane. I am able to take any photos you like and discuss over the phone for serious buyers. If anyone is interested please send me an email warklor@gmail.com Model:240zLocation: North West of Brisbane, 1 1/2 hoursPrice and Payment Conditions: cash on pickup.Item Condition: as per aboveBody: Serious rust issuesMechanical: Running Registration: was until 5 years ago.Engineers Certificate: no need all original Pictures: On RequestContact Details: Email Edited October 31, 2017 by Warky curtis 240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter t Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Need to how many $ mate you are looking for. I will start the bidding at $500 Considering it has SERIOUS RUST issues. OdinZ, gav240z and Macdat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 30, 2017 Administrators Share Posted October 30, 2017 Why don't you tell us what figure helps you break that sentimental tie to it? OdinZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtim Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 give us some pictures too if possible ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warky Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Hi all, I am not looking for open bidding to drive up the price. I just want a fair price. I am posting here because you should all know the only value in this is the matching numbers. I am running it as silent tender and will sell to the best offer / someone who will do right by the old girl. Pictures here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/WFeoiEDh4idSQq342 Edited October 30, 2017 by Warky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Holy feck... OdinZ and zed74 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 30, 2017 Administrators Share Posted October 30, 2017 If you get $3.5 - 4.5k you're doing well... That needs a whole lotta love. Probably worth that in parts to be honest. Great for someone with little money and lots of time and expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3c0y Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 You know it's rough when Gav's not championing saving it... HKSZ, gav240z, Andrew_L26 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 30, 2017 Administrators Share Posted October 30, 2017 I am and would but 1 man only has so many lifetimes. Great for someone with foolish enthusiasm like me. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) Yes holy feck - where has it been parked the last dozen years, next to the ocean? Hardly anything salvageable on that. I think Peter T's valuation is far closer to the mark then Gav's. You know it's rough when Gav's not championing saving it... Yes, but he still thinks it's worth at least $3.5K.....!!!!! Edited October 30, 2017 by gilltech d3c0y 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Early girl with serious rust issues - is @george looking for another challenge peter t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Restored in 2000 huh... BC or AD? Andrew_L26, richard260, peter t and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warky Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Your assumptions of the ocean are close. Salt water river was the cause of the decay. The blue is the remains of the tarp that was it's only protection. It was a sad day when I found it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) It was a sad day when I found it Wow, I can just imagine. My condolences, I'd be gutted too. Are there any floors and chassis rails left or are they pretty much eaten away too? The wheels look like 280ZX and the radiator is not Zed. Did you and your dad put those on? The orange ratchet strap - is that just to secure the lower guards? Sorry for all the questions, but it's an interesting one..... Edited October 30, 2017 by gilltech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Early girl with serious rust issues - is @george looking for another challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8_nRkCJx9o andyk_79, gav240z, HKSZ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warky Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 From memory the motor was worked when we rebuilt it. Lightened flywheel crank, camed up, port and polish. Head had to be welded and reseated etc. He wanted a bigger radiator, I think its a 3 core out an old V8 of some sort. The mags I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26DETT Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Gavin, buy it for the hatch vents zed74 and gav240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed74 Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 That one is unfortunately "toast" bodywise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 30, 2017 Administrators Share Posted October 30, 2017 Gavin, buy it for the hatch vents LOL, it's those blue interiors that get me! Not the vents. PS: Warky - Did you manage to confirm what the chassis no. is? Would be great to know engine no. and it's original colour (if you know what it was?) I enter the information into a register. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warky Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Yeah chassis number is 327 - I originally thought it was blue from memory. But the the way they paint has pealed on the room that is orange under there. <will edit in engine number later> you can add 571 as well. We restored 571 before this and I drove it daily for 15 years, parked it for 2 and then sold it to someone at the gold coast in 2014. https://photos.app.goo.gl/p1dFX7RKKZB8yR8z2 gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter t Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Changed my mind. You pay me $500 and I will come and tow it away. Can't be too careful I would have to upgrade my Tetnis shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted October 31, 2017 Administrators Share Posted October 31, 2017 Changed my mind. You pay me $500 and I will come and tow it away. Can't be too careful I would have to upgrade my Tetnis shots. Ok, ok let's all play nice. FWIW, HS30 00340 is being restored and it looked in similar shape. https://goo.gl/photos/g9ieJBGgJ4YuLpbA7 Best way to fix said car, import a relatively straight and cheap HLS30 from the US and cut it up for sections to rebuild an HS30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZR Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Never place a cover over your car outside, this is the end result. So many people fall for this same mistake over & over... "I'll just throw a tarp over it to protect it from the harsh elements". So much condensation builds up under there, depending on how long it's covered you'll be lucky to find a car under it. gilltech, peter t and gav240z 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilltech Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Best way to fix said car, import a relatively straight and cheap HLS30 from the US and cut it up for sections to rebuild an HS30. Why sacrifice a perfectly good HLS30 for a completely rusted away HS30? Just because it's 'low numbers'? The reality is that precious little would actually remain of the original HS30 by the time it's all repaired, by the time half the shell is replaced - seriously!!!, all the bolt-on panels are replaced, and all the interior is replaced as it's all buggered and rotten too. Who knows what shape all the mechanicals are in. Huge amounts of time, effort and $$$ and the final result may well turn out to be a nice car but not 'collectable' as it would be too un-original. Cut up the rusty HS30 for what few parts can be saved to help with restoration or repair of other cars, but keep the firewall & steering for a RHD conversion on the imported HLS30. Put the two cars alongside each other then you tell me which one you'll want to play with. Sorry, don't mean to rain on the parade, but practicality should prevail. The rusty car can live on by assisting with other projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabham Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I still think it's worth saving, it's in better shape than George's car was. Find a later 240Z with heavy body damage and use that to fix it. Will cost you a lot but you will have a virtually new car at the end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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