1971 240z Perth - Starting my resto after 10 years of waiting..

[240ZBUILTBYME]

Hi all

Names Ryan, I have been a lurker on here for a very many years now. I am the long time owner of a 1971 240z here in Perth. Vin is HS30-001063

I have owned the car for 10 years. When I bought the car it was in rough condition, tried to get it running to enjoy for a while but the previous owner had neglected it too much. So I decided not to waste money or time and wait for a ground up resto. Then it took me 8 years to find a decent space to start the resto (my dads new shed). 

I started the tear down in late 2018 but then had my son so it went on the back burner for another 1.5 years. Now I am almost finished the tear down and excited to get some real work done. Unfortunately I have another baby due in November! Damn! Lol 

Will be starting a build thread shortly and hope to do lots of updates. We’ll see..... ;p

I have also started a YouTube channel to document the restoration. At the moment they’re pretty boring dismantle videos but I plan to make them better quality and more exciting in the future. Your support would mean the world to me!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZhre0vm7sL2Kl7hUQFVkg

 

 

 

[gav240z]

Welcome, nice 907 Green 240z? Originally?

Looks pretty solid from the photos and no sunroof! Always a bonus. Will check out the Youtube channel and thanks for the VIN  # details. I've included it in my records. Always exciting to find a new 1 that wasn't accounted for.

[C.A.R.]

Looks like a solid car - welcome!

[240ZBUILTBYME]

Thanks  gav great to be here 

yes originally 907 green, has had a terrible respray by PO and looks much cleaner than it is. Lots of rust, but this is to be expected. I’m expecting more surprises and bad repairs after it is blasted.

Some rust in the roof, cowl and A pillars that I am a little concerned about but nothing I don’t think is repairable. Rust in all the usual spots. Will post up some pics soon once I start my project thread

 

 

 

[240ZBUILTBYME]

3 minutes ago, C.A.F. said:

Looks like a solid car - welcome!

Thanks CAF! Not as solid as it seems I’m afraid. Lots and lots of rust repairs to do! I’ve been a huge admirer of your work and will be hitting you up for some advice/help in the future!