Wanted 240z shell

[HamishJ]

Hi guys just bought my first 240z but after some poking around their is ALLOT of rust. So now im looking for a half done project or just a shell with minimal rust.

Does anyone know of one, I live in Sydney btw. This seems like my only option unless i sell the car and start again, but i would rather avoid that as it has been striped down.

If you know of any shells for sale or might be, please message me

Thanks 

[George]

They all have some rust. If it doesn't have rust someone spent $$ on it.

 

What's your budget? Early or late?

 

Here is one in Sydney for $600. Surprised it's still around to be honest.

 

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/seven-hills/wheels-tyres-rims/datson-240z-1971-rolling-shell/1044226178

[gav240z]

Hamish - please post some photos of what you have, we may be able to convince you it's not so bad. Unfortunately at this stage they all have rust in some way shape or form and if not often the repairs were suboptimal, unless as George said someone has thrown good money at it + time and restored it properly in which case the asking price would reflect that.

 

I doubt the Gumtree car is still hanging about somehow, probably the ad hasn't been taken down?

[import monky]

Hey dude,

 

Was that the one from JDM sales? I have a 260z 2 seater if you are keen. It needs work as do all of them. Give me a buzz on 0432 860 9nine7 for a chat. Im in Sydney too.

 

Cheers man

[HamishJ]

Thanks for the replies. I don't think i have the money or skills to save this car, i thought it wouldn't be to hard to find a less rusty shell and start from there, i don't know if all the 240 stuff is interchangeable though? Any way the main rust im worried about is in the door sills, dog legs and pillars, and iv noticed allot of bog over rust which makes me think there is allot more.

[benny]

looks pretty shot... but definitely fixable... consider that you will need to have rust repaired anyway on any shell so if you take the cost of a shell ($1000 + rust work) you may not be to far off saving this one.

[Triptych]

Scoota I'm sure can fix anything

[Retro Z]

Meh. Doesn't look that bad.

 

I'll buy it off you if you really think its too much for you.

[C.A.R.]

So you're worried about that amount of rust, HamishJ?

If that scares you I suggest you take up Golf as a hobby, instead of old cars.

 

That rust is very easily fixed.

[gav240z]

Lol @ Golf but the man has a point. Have a few gin and tonics and think about the situation. It is not that bad. You could buy another shell and find more hidden gems. If the chassis is otherwise straight it is well worth saving.

 

It is all about perspective. Having seen a lot of Zeds this looks relatively normal. You are better off fixing this and doing it right than selling at a loss and buying into the unknown.

 

Have you considered doing a TAFE course like I am to learn some new skills? It isn't easy, at least I don't find it easy, others seem more naturally gifted than I. But well worth doing if your passionate about old classics.

 

Otherwise I'm sure we can recommend some experts who will help you fix it.

 

Looks like it was originally blue. Not many Blue 240z's around. Not many 240s around in general. Well worth fixing in my opinion.

[HamishJ]

If you guys think it would be best to stay with this one i probably will. That rust and the same on the other side is what i thought would be the hardest to fix, but there is still rust in floor pans, engine bay chassis, beaver panel and all through the sill on the other side. But like you suggested gav240z im enrolling in a tafe course which will help allot.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

[Zedman240®]

Media blast the shell and see exactly what you have to work with. Spend some coin on the repairs then you know  you have a good rust free zed to start a build.

 

Be the envy of all your friends after that..

[luvemfast]

I don't think i have the money or skills to save this car, i thought it wouldn't be to hard to find a less rusty shell and start from there

People love Z's....... but underestimate the real passion the cars call for!

Good luck with the project. You'll get there 

[gav240z]

Yes if you're worried about time and money I think you need to re-evaluate when you want this car back on the road. You can always stretch the project out over more time, don't feel you need to finish it right away. Of course you could go the other way and spend 10 years fixing it. I think finding a happy medium between being in a rush and pulling the finger out is the best way to go.

 

Just focus on doing 1 thing at a time.

 

Yes you could find another car, yes it might appear to have less rust, but you'll never know till you strip it down and check. Hence work with what you've got and don't worry about finding another 'rust free shell'.

[viking]

Look for another car. If the internal condensation has created that much rust, there will be more as the bodies were not rust proofed when built. They are around in much better condition and repairing this, although possible would not be cost effective. Consider parting this one out as a way of maximizing the purchase of a better one. Cheers

[Mr Camouflage]

Media blast the shell and see exactly what you have to work with.

 

Good advice. If you dont, you may fix the visible issues, only to have other areas start showing through later after you have spent more on it.

 

[Scoota G]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-240Z-Shell-/261476465354?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

[DreamZproject]

Wanna see rust? Check out what I ended up with;

 

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,11066.75.html

 

Still worth going ahead, because unless its just been blasted, there's still very little way of knowing where all the rust is, so you may end

up with something just as bad. At least I know all the work I have ahead of me!

[Datsun240Z]

As Mr Camouflage posted, i am selling this 240Z.

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-240Z-Shell-/261476465354?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

 

If you get it in a day or two, ill accept $3,100.

[Karljsw]

Why does the tasman sea seperate us!