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You can watch parts 1 to 16 of Mull's video series collected into one video here @ Google Video. It goes for 1hr 15m

Yeah, that blue 240z above is the same one that belonged to that dude who totalled his Z in a tunnel with some other Zs (including a Z33). The video was getting around the net a while ago, though I can't seem to find it now. But yeah, considering how young he is, he's either got a ridiculously good allowance (damn these rich kids), or he's working about 18 part time jobs outside of school hours. Even including the fact that he did most of the work himself! Really is a very amazing job, though. Without being able to see the paint up close (he reports it himself as being good but very far from perfect), I'd have to say this is the best s30z I've ever seen. The wheels, the colour choice, the quality of the chrome and the badging. So very nice. The only thing I wouldn't have done is the CF hood, and that's about it.

I am presently in talks to acquire the following 1977 260Z for a price in the vicinity of AU10k. I think this is a pretty acceptable price for this car, based on the following positives: Brand new polished Simmons 16inch wheels and new tyres, also comes with 5 original alloys & tyres. Originally automatic, converted to manual. New Centre Console, very clean interrior. New SU Carbies (extra performance and total reliability!!) Extractors & Exhaust Straight Body Negotiable The negatives: "although the paint is in good condition, there a couple of small rust spots (under the doors and on one of the windows). Also, the gearbox has a worn syncro, so you have to double clutch, or replace syncro rings." The owner has also recently applied a set of Simmons F90s to this car. So, a few questions... What sort of price, ballpark, would I be looking at to get the syncros sorted out? How about the rust? Assuming it's the standard rust issues that Zs have had to deal with, can anyone tell me what sort of costs they've personally had to deal with? What's the general performance of this motor like? My experience with Zs is limited to a friend's RB20DET-powered 260z, so I've never been in a Z with the original 2600L motor. I'd like to put an RB20 in it, as I was pretty impressed with that particular Z that my friend owns. Is it worth it? I can acquire an RB20 setup for around $1500, but what else would I need? Would the gearbox need to be upgraded to something from a newer car? Anyway, I hope those questions weren't too vague, and any useful feedback would be massively appreciated!

Oh no kidding? Never even heard of them haha. I'll have to go check them out! Thanks man

Oh awesome, thanks man!! Emailing him now.

Thanks man, that's excellent advice! Much obliged

Well the easiest solution is that I borrow your car and camera and fill in for you! :lol:

So, as it is, I've scoured CarSales and Drive, and there's not really much there in the way of a project car. I mostly just want a 2-seater rolling shell in reasonable condition, and would prefer not to spend more than 3k. I'm planning to put an RB20 or an SR20 in it, so I don't care if it has an engine or not. Am I dreaming? Can I get a reasonable shell for that price?

I'd love to come along and take some photos if no one minds! Won't be in a Z on account of I don't have one yet, but I'll be polite and stay out of your way haha.

I made a thread ages ago on another forum that I frequent, in devotion to the classic Z. I figured I'd post a few of those images here as well. Feel free to add to it! Threads like this are good for instant inspiration, I find. The Z that Gav modified for his avatar My personal fave. So badass. Love the pumped guards. That's dedication! A well known Z, and a favourite to many. Toecutter's gorgeous photo of his gorgeous Z. The family! ...Sorta...

Oooh damn, good link man. I love playing with my photos in Photoshop, and while most of the tricks I use are self-taught, there are some things here I hadn't thought of! Bloody handy. Cheers

I think I'd go a nice metallic blue, right in between dark and light, OR I'd go for matte black. Really depends on your dedication to keeping it clean, because matte black can be a bitch for that!

For me, I think I'd generally focus on the aesthetics and then move onto performance. I'd of course make sure it was mechanically sound first. That is, I wouldn't go spending money on the aesthetics when I know it needs a major service or parts replaced/rebuilt, etcetera. But as long as the car is running as it should be, then my first priority is style. After I've done everything to it visually, I'd move onto the performance. Perhaps swap in an RB20 or SR20, update sussy and brakes, transmission, electrics, etcetera. My goal would be to get it as close as possible to being a modern car under the skin, without sullying the visual glory of the S30!

Not really a fan of the wheels, I prefer a spoke arrangement usually. They tend to look better while rolling. As you guys said though, each to their own! I think the scoop could grow on me, but I'm not sure it's something I'd do myself unless it was an absolute functional necessity..