Shells260 Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 Hey guys, So I refuse to stand between a man and his z, so I thought rather than spend half my life ferrying drinks to the workshop I should find a good reason to fill the fridge and spend more time in there myself. ???? We are lucky enough to have a v8 260z 2 seater in the house but I wanted something I with a little less power and more room. So we came across a blue 260z with gills which I loved, but it disappeared before we could get a response from the owner. But luckily enough it reappeared again, and after a little negotiating picked it for what I think was a damn bargain (even if it is only a 2+2.) Realistically it is a very sound car, the only rust we have found so far is a piece probably the size of an airmail stamp RH side rear hatch of which we have been quoted $250 to repair. It was a little disappointing it has a sunroof but in that era it was reasonably common. The dash is definitely not good but after some research I believe the dash docs do a good job. The second worst thing is the skulls, they are EVERYWHERE, door knob locks, valve caps, gear knob, choke lever, and we have lightening door handles. I already know exactly the look I want for this car and I cannot wait to get started. I will be working on the aesthetics and hubby is taking care of the muscle under the hood. I was lucky enough to be given an early set of 45mm triple Dellortos for my birthday just recently which should help to get a bit more power oh and that sound out of my L28. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi, I will dig around the site and find what info I need and ask if I get stuck. I have included a pic of the car on his way home and a pic of the exact look I want ???? let me know what you think. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted August 9, 2015 Administrators Posted August 9, 2015 Nice car, quite like it the way it is, aside from the customisations like the rear arch vents? Some people... The center caps with red Z is nice also. Quote
Shells260 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Posted August 9, 2015 Haha yeah, forgot about the rear vent things and I have to agree some people... Would you believe it also has an inclometer and an alarm that talks and locks you in when you get in.. Lol Also if anyone needs a little gold jaguar I removed the one that was screwed into my dash ???? Quote
George Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Welcome Hope you enjoy the journey. Dash docs do excellent work. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results. Quote
nizm0zed Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Welcome! Ugghh, skulls... I dont get it... I like motorbikes, Choppers, cruisers bobbers ect, particularly Harley based ones. But EVERYTHING for them is skulls or iron cross, ffs. Quote
oldmates260z Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 Welcome...love the vision for the final product.... Can never have enough Zeds Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted August 10, 2015 Moderators Posted August 10, 2015 Gidday and welcome. Great that you have a vision for how you want the car look. (even if it is only a 2+2.) Not sure I agree with that comment Good luck with the project and post up some photos. Cheers PB Quote
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