Roberto Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I know this is a long shot and I wish i lived in the US sometimes ...... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-Datsun-240z-260z-Roof-section-headliner-and-sunviser-/300886351941?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item460e396045&vxp=mtr but, I don't, so if anyone has one or know of one that would be great. Willing to pay good $$$. Quote
Patch Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 When I was looking I found one here, but he wanted $900.00 for it then, and it was at the wrong end of the country, I ended up buying a smashed shell up this way for $500.00 just for the roof. http://www.sportsclassic.com.au/PartsShells.aspx?bid=103&mid=43&aid=6 Quote
Retro Z Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 You could probably get that roof to you for less than $300 postage if your not in a hurry. usatoaus.com Has prices on the website. I got 4 wheels and tyres from California to me for $170 Quote
Roberto Posted April 9, 2013 Author Posted April 9, 2013 Get Paul to make one for you... That is an option and if I don't find a roof cut in the next month or so, I will give him a buzz. You could probably get that roof to you for less than $300 postage if your not in a hurry. usatoaus.com Thanks for this. I just sent them an email. Will update on the outcome. Quote
Roberto Posted April 9, 2013 Author Posted April 9, 2013 Well usatoaus.com replied....... Price is $275 shipped, which is very reasonable, but it is from there depot in the USA to Melbourne (or Sydney). So, I have to pay for postage from the seller's house to depot (let's say $100 ground shipping), $275 from depot to Melbourne, $50 landing fee in Melbourne, then $100 shipping from Melbourne to Adelaide. Item is only $90. It would take 2-3 months all up and 3 lots of shipping and way too many headaches. Total price landed in Adelaide is $615 which is reasonable, but not worth it. If the guy next door wanted to sell me a roof for $600, I would do it, but not through process above. Quote
Agno Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 I'm happy to grab the roof from the depot in Melbourne and forward it to you the rest of the way if that makes it any easier. Quote
Ledge Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 Roberto the cheapest way for you to do this is get a 2+2 roof, cut it so it sits on you roof opening get inside car and mark the hole out on the 2+2 roof cut it to the size. get someone to butt weld it in preferably with an oxy. Then a bit of dent knocking and bog. jobs done. I would metal finish it but 3mm of fill in spots will be fine The 2+2 roof is different i hear you say, Yes but the middle is the same or close enough. Yes i can make you up a roof but it will be more expensive than this. You need to decide how much you want to spend on fixing you sunroof and do whatever fits into your budget cheers Paul Quote
Scoota G Posted April 9, 2013 Posted April 9, 2013 How cheap does that 2 seater shell look that Locky was selling now :-\ Quote
Roberto Posted April 9, 2013 Author Posted April 9, 2013 Does Dale have one? User name dalee PM sent Dale..... I'm happy to grab the roof from the depot in Melbourne and forward it to you the rest of the way if that makes it any easier. Thanks Alex, that is very kind to offer this for me. I will keep this in mind if I go this route. Cheers Roberto the cheapest way for you to do this is get a 2+2 roof, cut it so it sits on you roof opening get inside car and mark the hole out on the 2+2 roof cut it to the size. get someone to butt weld it in preferably with an oxy. Then a bit of dent knocking and bog. jobs done. I would metal finish it but 3mm of fill in spots will be fine The 2+2 roof is different i hear you say, Yes but the middle is the same or close enough. Yes i can make you up a roof but it will be more expensive than this. You need to decide how much you want to spend on fixing you sunroof and do whatever fits into your budget cheers Paul Wow, I didn't realize this could be done this way. Since 2+2 roof's are easy to find, I may choose to do this. How cheap does that 2 seater shell look that Locky was selling now :-\ Yes, it was cheap for a complete shell, but i didn't want to be the one to rape and pillage it for it's roof. The car was too good to destroy. Quote
Fairlady Z Posted April 10, 2013 Posted April 10, 2013 They u go Roberto and ill bring it over for u when i pick my stuff from Greg. Quote
Roberto Posted April 10, 2013 Author Posted April 10, 2013 Roberto, I have a 2+2 roof you can have They u go Roberto and ill bring it over for u when i pick my stuff from Greg. Well, that nearly settles it. If I don't get a thumbs up from Dale when he responds, I will go this way for sure. Thanks Greg and Johnny for this !! Quote
Roberto Posted April 16, 2013 Author Posted April 16, 2013 Seek and you shall find !! I have found a great 2-seater roof in God's Country (Ballarat)...... Thanks Dale! Greg and Johnny, no need for the 2+2 roof, but thanks very much for the kind offer. Captain Mick will be waving his magic wand with this one. Quote
ZED83 Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Nice! Don't forget to bring your tools, you can help me with the Reno on dales house!! Could even work that roof off lol Quote
luvemfast Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Nice! Don't forget to bring your tools, you can help me with the Reno on dales house!! Could even work that roof off lol So is Dale living in a Z or is Roberto putting a tiled roof on his car? Quote
zzzzed Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Maybe you could sell your old sunroof hole. ;D Quote
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