V8Datto

How about you undervalue it just under the limit, it's close all ready (And no holes in the bumpers for me either)

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Very interested in finding out more info on this, mainly what engine conversions are allowed on the log book system so I can start work on my 240 again.

I removed both seatbelt plates before the trip to the sandblaster which left some holes so I made up some replacement parts from flat steel, I welded up the completed chassis rail and painted, floor tacked in place Seam welded leaving the tunnel edge for final adjustment and trim

New rails were bent up copying the original size and shape but in thicker steel Also extended to the rear chassis Everything screwed first to make sure it all fits together Fix up foot wells

I'd organized a new one but all sold out, heard there will be more coming from japan but who knows when they will turn up. I need a bonnet in the next week or two, I'm sure someone has one lying around. On another note, what are the Carbon Fiber and Fiber Glass bonnets like to fit? It's always an option

Chasing a standard un-vented bonnet for my 240z Willing to pay for a band new bonnet if someone has one hiding somewhere, or knows where to get them? Rust free and no damage will also do.

I'll take the bump steer spacers, PM sent..

PM sent regarding gearbox cross-member mounting points design Both sill areas were sandblasted and painted with POR-15 I also painted in all the hard to reach places in the cabin where the spray gun didn't reach, but have now decided to re-sandblast the entire interior and pant with Black POR-15 at a later date

So I started removing a few parts and checking all the rust out After having a good look over the shell, we decided to replace the floors first, after the floors were welded back together we could start removing more rust affected areas without compromising the strength of the shell and risking it moving I also managed to pick up a re-skinned 240z dash for cheap, definitely a big win here...

Nice....looking good, keen to see how this turns out, How's the tunnel clearance on the 6 spd from the VE?

New door skins were purchased from ZShop in Glen Iris, The problem was the lines in the skins didn't line up well with the car. The main line runs through the handle impression so they could have been made to fit but at the cost of time and money. The originals were not rusted that bad So at this stage it was decided that the car would go to Rob's workshop and onto a rotisserie to make working on the car easier. The problem areas looked rusty as normal - Wiper motor area, rear arches and legs, floors, and rear hatch plate. Weirdly the engine bay looked rust free Doors reassembled

Just a note, I started this build a few years ago so If the progress seems fast.....it's not. I have lots of pic's so I'm adding them when I have spare time. And Veloce, I didn't use a "block of copper" behind the welds because I didn't know back then how much this technique helped, Now I use cheap Panel Beating Dollies and it works a treat. I'm hoping not to use any of the usual "bog" filler, (more on this later) Also from what I understand your not suppose to put filler on bare metal, I've been told it absorbs water/ traps it and then rusts out the panel. But I could be wrong

I know someone with a V8 Perana, still in original condition and drives it most days, not the best looking car but they sound awesome

I gave up on sandblasting the door shell myself and sent it to the real thing. When I got them back I welded up a few holes, grinded, re-sandblasted (myself) and then painted with either Epoxy Primer or Por-15 depending on what part. The New door skins I purchased didn't really fit that well so we thought we'd try to use the original skins. My attempt at fixing the originals turned out to be usable so they were prepared to be put back on and the New one's were sold

Hey pete, put me down for a set of hinge rubbers if you can, (240z) thanks

Not a chance..... The money one would have to invest to get a decent and usable setup is not worth the income if you ask me, My two $700 compressors were no match for a basic sandblaster, and as it turned out anything bigger than a door I sent to the proper sandblasters. It just took to long for me to do it. Good for small things though

Not re-painting the original colour (burnt orange) It will be either one of the original colours from the Z range or one from the current 350/370Z's. still undecided So at this point I got in contact with Rob at the Zfactory http://www.zfactory.com.au/ I met Rob back when I went to look at a 240z he had for sale, not realizing he restored them for a living but either way Rob told me what the go was and how to fix the car properly. At this stage I bought myself a sandblaster and built myself a booth I could get something the size of a bonnet in, Then preceded to pull the shell apart and get started

So after getting the Z I got stuck into it, having really no idea what I was doing and no previous knowledge of the vehicle all I knew was I needed the car sandblasted and straight, There was damage to the drivers door and a few rust holes here and there which wasn't too bad and then I found bog.. lots of bog, And It covered a lot of rust I'm sure some will point out the rear hatch is not original, and they would be correct! It had about 7 layers of paint ranging in colors from blue, light blue and red. And yes it had rust under all of it Because the original vented rear hatch that should be on this model had problems with water and exhaust getting into the cabin, I'm happy with the non vented hatch. Plan is to fit the vents but for looks only

Very nice... looking forward to catching up on your build

oooow..... yes please, PM sent How is your car going? I don't see your build thread anywhere here.....

Same here, I have a 260z vented bonnet with a tiny bit of rust out Ringwood way, No good to me I have a 240z

Although I did get a trailer full of parts about 80% of them were Not from a 240z, most were from a 260z (including suspension & engine) and some parts were from a 280z, even the fuel tank that was in the car was not standard I could ramble on for hours about what I want to do, I'm not 100% decided on a few things yet but at the moment the plan is weekend/track car/Club car, Going for Club reg hoping for the logbook system The body will be as close to standard as possible, the engine at this stage will be Toyota V8 but the idea is to build up an L28 and fit later on down the track, I don't have the original L24 so there's no point going down that road. The plan some day is full rego Only major body mods will be BRE rear wing & urethane/fiberglass front airdam (with brake cooling ducts) Others mods include: Coil overs, 17" RB-R rims, Willwood Brakes,

Hi, I've never really introduced my self so here we go, Names Adrian and I'm restoring an early 240z I've decided to start this build thread due to luvemfast starting this thread http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,7244.0.html Just a note: I'm not a mechanic nor did I have any experience in panel beating or body work prior to buying this car Car was purchased off E-bay Initial plan was get the panel work done and paint, but in a short amount of time I realized it would take lots of $ and time to get that stage. Then a few months later I realized it would take 10X the $’s and years to finish but too late, I was waist deep into the build. So it’s an Early 240z (build no 347) came with some parts but not complete and as you will see….full of rust! Your comments are welcome… Pictures as purchased…. edited due to my explanation of the purchase sounding so bad when it wasn't

I'm guilty of restoring a Z and not starting a build thread, I have hundred's of photos but decided not to post them because of the build time I started late 2007 and the way it's going it'll be 2012 by the time its a car again.