Chris'Z Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 So I figured I should start a project journal (now there is actually some progress happening) I got a 240Z 15ish years ago, wrecked a few others for some bits and pieces then realised after stripping off all the paint and badly putting in some floors realsied that the whole task was well beyond my ability. (It was bent and rusty) As a broke uni student it got abandoned in my dad's shed sitting on its side on a rotisserie for the next 14ish years. Fast forwards to earlier this year when Paul rang me and said bring it up and they would start to play. My dad was only too keen to get it out of his shed and promptly loaded it onto a trailer and delivered it to Paul (Classic Customs) and this is where the magic has begun. Its been an amazing process to watch and its always awesome to drop in and see the work they are doing. The plan was always for flares and a G Nose (which was sourced through HS30-H 10+ years ago) and sat in my bedroom since then. See attached photos. Its at the stage where I have done absolutely nothing as its all been done by the professionals. Dad getting the car out of the shed (co incidentally with another car I abandoned there 5+ years ago...) Arriving in its sad state That escalated quickly Its a lot further along now, and now I've found the memory stick with photos on it, Ill keep uploading a few. gav240z, road rider and d3c0y 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road rider Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 That's great news that the car is being brought back to life. I was only asking the question the other day in another thread about 240Z's that have had the G nose conversion. Look forward to seeing the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted November 3, 2017 Administrators Share Posted November 3, 2017 What year is this 240z? ZG conversion sounds great. I think Ledge need to take me on as an apprentice, but I'm not a jedi yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris'Z Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hello Gav, its a 73 as far as I remember. Its amazing watching/looking at the photos of Paul and his Crew's work. I stopped years ago because I realised me with a welder was not making shit better. But to see them pop a hatch skin off, fix the frame, fix the skin and put back together like itw as never messed with is just amazing! Mocked up d3c0y and gav240z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted November 3, 2017 Administrators Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yeah lovely work, something to aspire to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris'Z Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 Fast forward a year and paint is long since done. Lack of a shed meant it moved into my living room. Paul and his crew did a fantastic job. I’ve been slowly sandblasting suspension components and just got my bolts back from the platers so I’ll start assembly soon. Almost too scared to touch it. And almost overwhelmed as where to start. JDM-TOY, Rickers, RAP260 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregTas Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 That looks great. A few mats on the floor and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted August 25, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 25, 2018 I like how it now lives in the living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Love the reflection in the mirror! Great job by Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 GREAT job. Really good! Nitpick: I'd want to see two-piece 'Fairlady 240Z' emblems on it, not the one-piece 'FairladyZ' emblems (which were for two litre cars). If you can't get hold of the correct 'Fairlady' emblems, you can carefully cut the 'Z' part off the existing emblems and pair them with the export type '240Z' emblems which are in ready supply. Apologies if you already know all that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris'Z Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 I couldn't bring myself to purchase, nor find a set on Yahoo Japan. And continue to kick myself for not getting them years ago. I did get 3 spare fairlady Z emblems and 3 240Z emblems to have a play with and might do that in future. How different is the FairladyZ emblem Appearance and size compared to the Fairlady emblem? The next big hurdle is finding a set of the headlight covers. Reproductions seem to be available, but I'd prefer a Nissan Pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, Chris'Z said: I couldn't bring myself to purchase, nor find a set on Yahoo Japan. And continue to kick myself for not getting them years ago. I did get 3 spare fairlady Z emblems and 3 240Z emblems to have a play with and might do that in future. How different is the FairladyZ emblem Appearance and size compared to the Fairlady emblem? Apologies for the background of the emblem photos. It was the cellar floor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Despite the optical illusion, the 'Fairlady' part is the same size in both versions. So you could - if you wanted - cut the 'FairladyZ' emblem to the shape of the 'Fairlady' emblem, file a slight bevel on the edges you have cut, touch it up with a bit of paint and be good to go. The '240Z' part is exactly the same as all export type 240Zs got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledge Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Cat wait to see this finished Chris. Car is absolutely stunning in the flesh and I'm not just saying that cause I done it, haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Awesome, keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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