naz260z Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Hey fellas, So yesterday I bought myself a very cheap project car, a 1976 260z 2+2. After fiddling with the motor, I got it to start and drive around the block, which took one worry off my chest. The car seems to be painted multiple times....without having the old paint sanded off..... :-\ and there seems to be many rust spots all over the car and a broken windscreen. The interior needs a new floor plan, two front seats need replacing (or upholstery), back seats are fine (just cleaning), new door trims + roof trim and the dash has a few cracks. I have not yet "completely inspected" the car, so there may be more issues, however my main concern at this time is the interior and the rust spots. so what I really need help with is: -for someone to suggest a cheap place I can go to get the rust removed or patched up -interior for sale or what I can do to restore it (if that's even possible) -windscreen Really willing to put in the time and effort into this Zed Cheers guys Nas Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted January 23, 2013 Moderators Posted January 23, 2013 One thing I do know is never to use the words "cheap" and "rust repairs" in the same sentence... unless you like repairs done with chicken wire, kilos of bog and cut up bits of stop signs. In Melbourne, Rob at Z Factory can do some good repairs..I'm sure others will have some other good recommendations.. Quote
naz260z Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 One thing I do know is never to use the words "cheap" and "rust repairs" in the same sentence... unless you like repairs done with chicken wire, kilos of bog and cut up bits of stop signs. In Melbourne, Rob at Z Factory can do some good repairs..I'm sure others will have some other good recommendations.. is Z factory the place in Mordialloc? Quote
C.A.R. Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 The FIRST question that needs to be asked: "Have you worked out a budget?" Quote
Scoota G Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Perhaps post up more photos, even one where it can actually be seen would be good. Rust repair on one of these can run to 250 Hours. Quote
Retro Z Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Send it to Paul (Ledge) in SA he's currently offering a good price on resto's. Or Mark (Scoota G) in Ballarat Can i ask how much you payed for your car? Quote
naz260z Posted January 24, 2013 Author Posted January 24, 2013 Send it to Paul (Ledge) in SA he's currently offering a good price on resto's. Or Mark (Scoota G) in Ballarat Can i ask how much you payed for your car? I picked up the car for $600 and got it delivered home from Canberra for $300. I honestly don't know how much I want to spend on doing the rust, but ive got the money. Quote
naz260z Posted January 24, 2013 Author Posted January 24, 2013 and I reside in melton, so scoota G might be a good option Quote
Scoota G Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 At the bottom of this post you can see the link to my Facebook page Street Weapon Restorations. Follow that and you'll see all the liked pages on there are the builds that i've done over the last 2 Years. Quote
naz260z Posted January 24, 2013 Author Posted January 24, 2013 At the bottom of this post you can see the link to my Facebook page Street Weapon Restorations. Follow that and you'll see all the liked pages on there are the builds that i've done over the last 2 Years. thanks mate, ill have a look through it now Quote
Scoota G Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Perhaps i could come down and take a look at your Zed. Quote
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