scubasteve Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Hi all, well I'm finally in a position to start doing something with the 240 z i acquired some months back... However now I'm concerned its going to be a little over my head, I'm a mechanic but I've had no experience with bodywork etc..(very eager to learn tho) Have a look at these pictures...... Ps: i know of a 280z 2+2 available for parts obviously very different bodies however would the floor pans etc be similar enough to replace mine?? Any info/input greatly appreciated. Regards Steve. Quote
scubasteve Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 ahh cant add photos sorry wont let me and i don't know how to downsize the image quality to fall in the 256KB limit Quote
Scoota G Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 This is my favourite image resizer, it's a right click and resize to medium and your good to go! http://download.cnet.com/Image-Resizer-Powertoy-for-Windows-XP/3000-18487_4-10905400.html Quote
benny Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Hey steve in the intro forum it has a thread on how to upload and resize pictures. here it is- http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2516.0.html Quote
scubasteve Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks guys as you can probably tell i am quite computer illiterate also... Quote
chris240 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 welcome Steve...I reckon you need even less resloution for pics , I could spot that rust hole from here !! keep asking the questions & the motivation will come Quote
Zedback Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Steve, your Z has some resemblance to my '71 240z, to be frightended of what may lurk under that roof rust check out my '71 rust bucket project! In my view body work for us novices is 40% bravery, 40% creativity and 20% researching other peoples projects and reading books on how you are supposed to do it. Go for it! Mike Quote
scubasteve Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks guys, wow that sure is some time and effort gone into your 71' mick, great job tho...I commend your bravery. Thanks for the heads up on what to expect. Check out some more of these daunting photos. Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted January 23, 2011 Moderators Posted January 23, 2011 Standard zed cancer... I'd be removing the roof skin and check whats lurking underneath. Bit of a pain but once treated should last the life of the car. Quote
Brabham Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 That is actually pretty good nick for an unrestored early 240! The 280Z 2+2 will not help you, try all Z parts in Sydney for replacement panels - sills, doglegs etc. Good luck with the build Quote
scubasteve Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 Hmmm genuine steel stockies too. Yes yes all original...... Quote
scubasteve Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 That is actually pretty good nick for an unrestored early 240! The 280Z 2+2 will not help you, try all Z parts in Sydney for replacement panels - sills, doglegs etc. Good luck with the build Really... i would hate to see one in bad shape then... Thanks for the heads up on z parts too. Quote
peter t Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 to quote bigfella "when is a car made of rust not steel" good luck with your project and remember it is going to take a lot of time. I admire anyone that tackles a project like this on their own and get it finished. Look forward to seeing your progress. Quote
Scoota G Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Really... i would hate to see one in bad shape then... Thanks for the heads up on z parts too. This would be one in bad shape!! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Datsun-240z-zed-nissan-/170590829376?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item27b8017b40 Owee Quote
scubasteve Posted January 24, 2011 Author Posted January 24, 2011 This would be one in bad shape!! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Datsun-240z-zed-nissan-/170590829376?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item27b8017b40 Owee oh yes... hahaha Quote
acf321 Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Hi Steve good luck with it .. that car looks virtually identical in condition to my car before the resto started. If you want some clues as to what / how we did my car, have a look at my forum; "The Brown Hornet". It has been an awesome task to get the car in the state it is now in, so be sure you are comfortable with your budget before you start. It might pay to do one of those metal / body work courses that I have seen mentioned on this site and others, particularly if you plan to do much of the work yourself. Drop me a PM if you have any specific questions. Cheers and best of luck with the resto. Adam Quote
scubasteve Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 Hi Steve good luck with it .. that car looks virtually identical in condition to my car before the resto started. If you want some clues as to what / how we did my car, have a look at my forum; "The Brown Hornet". It has been an awesome task to get the car in the state it is now in, so be sure you are comfortable with your budget before you start. It might pay to do one of those metal / body work courses that I have seen mentioned on this site and others, particularly if you plan to do much of the work yourself. Drop me a PM if you have any specific questions. Cheers and best of luck with the resto. Adam Thanks for the advice Adam, ill be sure to PM you with all my tricky questions haha. And everyone else too thanks for the support on this daunting journey haha, much appreciated Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 25, 2011 Administrators Posted January 25, 2011 On the plus side mate, you've got the rare blue on blue (interior / exterior) combination. Looks very original also, if you can take care of the rust she should come up a treat. Quote
KatoKid Posted January 29, 2011 Posted January 29, 2011 Ditto with me Steve. Im also a mechanic with no body work experience, my sills were as bad as yours by the look of them, check my build thread. Dont be afraid to tackle it, be methodical, take your time and think things through. Theres no magic to it, just having the right attitude and self confidence will see you through. Start on the easier stuff and by the time you get to the harder stuff it wont seem that hard. Good ,luck. David Quote
scubasteve Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 Well a couple of busy weeks behind me and its time to get stuck into the project.... I know its only early but so far this week its been a bit of a roller coaster, last Friday i get told "take a week off, we have no work on next week" so that's a bit of a high right, then sunday night comes along and i run into a buddy of mine that knows I'm making a start on the datsun, he asks me if i saw the add in Saturdays paper for the 240 z rolling chassis/bodies (x2) and assorted parts.... no i hadn't, thinking this will be great, cut a whole heap of money and time out of my build, he gets me the paper and i call the number, its Mick from Dover and hes downsizing on gear he had but i was too late, both bodies sold to the first bloke that rang up, he'd lost my number from previous attempts id made to purchase a body from him and couldn't get in touch with me....so that was my first downer. I get up this morning and decide today's the day i am going to fire up the old thing before i remove the motor, so i clean the points, rotor and distributor cap, replace the spark plugs, hook up my jumper battery, snap off the perished fuel hoses, flush a bit of fuel through the carbs and turn the little gem over, wind wind wind then.....broom, after 4 or 5 seconds of winding it fires back into life, after 25 years of sitting under a tree without so much as turning it over, its back... wow what a motor. (my second high) So ten or so seconds later i shut it down and after a couple of minutes of high fiving myself and grinning from ear to ear, i decide id better just fire it up again, wind wind wind no joy, (my last downer) hmmm.... so i removed a plug and now for some strange reason i have no spark, removed distributor cap cleaned everything checked the points put it all back together and i still have no luck.... Now excuse my ignorance but points etc are a little out of my knowledge base, have not really ever had a need to know about them until now... what is the purpose of the condenser? Could this be or contribute to my sudden lack of spark? Any other ideas as to where i should be looking? Quote
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