Scotty_Rah

As the title says.. I'm looking for a 260z in good driveable/licenced condition. Location is NSW 2 seater would be great but 2+2 would be just as good What have you got?

Watching this space! Hope to here something soon! Happy new year all!

Hi Mate, are the s30 quarter windows priced $50 each or $50 for thr set? Thanks

Nice! I'll give them a look see. Just gonna wait patiently for this one to come back on the market..

Thanks for the suggestions and info on this subject fellas.

I'm totally down to buy this if I can get it shipped to NSW at a reasonable rate. Anyone know anywhere/anyone? I've already got it up on uship

I'm looking at buying a MIG welder in the next couple of weeks, and was looking at the Lincoln Powerweld 180c. It seems to tick all the boxes and it advertises that its made for the home handyman and ideal for body shop repairs. so it sounds like the shot! Can anyone here attest to this? Are they the shiz? Perhaps there is another welder/brand that i should be looking at? Cheers?

Here the current status of my roof right now.

I've only just seen this post. Lots of great information here. I cant wait to get stuck into this and give it go. I will try to document as much as i can and share my own experience and results. Thanks a lot Peter, you've saved my (roof) skin.

Thanks for all the info gents! This gives me a lot to consider. I like the idea of putting a new skin on it. I'm sure it requires a great deal of skill and talent, so I might be best to get a professional to do this for me. Peter - you sure it's not for sale?

Tonight i removed the sunroof that was fitted to my 260z 2 seater. I wanted to ask for some advice in how to go about making the roof 'normal' again. is it possible to weld in a section? or could i fibreglass the hole up? i'm trying to avoid replacing the the whole roof as i believe its pretty good apart from the hole in it.. see pics what are my options?

Hi Nat0 Was wondering if you have been looking at making any 260 2 seater rails at all? would you consider doing this as a one off?

Hi Gav, can you shoot me through some photos?

you still got that engine Gav?

So there's this.. 1974 Datsun 240Z. As is. on Gumtree http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1089411279 Some men just want to watch the world burn..

If these would suit a 260z - I'm in

I've recently moved to Baulkham Hills from Perth. My Z isn't here yet (or even roadworthy) but will hopefully see yours getting around

I'll try to make it out too, now that I'm a local. no S30 but Ive got my 350z i can bring.

Congrats on this one! I think i remember seeing this up for sale a few months ago.. looked very tempting Hope you enjoy every bit of it!

Cheers Mate Ive gotta go see Martin soon and check it out in person! Ive been busy this week organizing things for the move, but am keen to get over there! I fully understand how much work I've gotten myself into, sometimes it seems overwhelming, but i look at the bigger picture and imagine the end result will be amazing ;D

Oh good! I'm on the right track then I like being close to a good pub or two! Ive lived in pretty rough neighborhoods before, as 'interesting' as it is, there's always that thought at the back of your mind that everyone might stab you, but then i look at myself in the mirror and wonder the same sometimes.. haha.. I'll be sure to get out to some meets, the Dat Z is under construction but i can roll around in my 350z i guess? I'm always up for taking datto stuff or anything with wheels Don't have kids(yet) but the wife is a strong supporter for my project and that makes things so much easier get done. she understands me, it must be true love LOL at the black eye comment! Looking forward to meet some good like minded peeps! Scotty,

Perth is played out for us, so its a good time to leave Looking around the Parramatta area.. Really not sure whats what over there yet, so we'll see how we go. Cheers PB, I'll definitely be getting out to some events where ever possible

So.. I'm not not a new member here, and I don't post too much either. I feel its about time to start a build thread, Largely for encouragement and tip/tricks to doing certain things, but also to have this build documented Ive owned a couple of 260z 2+2's but have always yearned for a 2 seater.. I put an ad up here, just to put it out to the universe that i was looking for a project 2 seater 260z and within 24 hrs i got response! Living in WA there are never many opportunities to buy a 2 seater Z so i acted as quickly as possible and secured my first 2 seater! I have been i contact with a few people on here gathering up parts and panels for this restoration, but haven't got around to doing anything major yet. I have no previous experience with welding, but i consider myself to be very handy with tools and have always been mechanically minded, but more than that... determined! I enrolled in a short welding course in Perth but after being messed around not once or twice, but three times, i decided to ask for my money back and since then haven't had the time to organize another course elsewhere. A few weeks ago, the Mrs was offered a promotion in NSW and we both decided she take the job and we start a new adventure.. But, I had a few per-requisites.. 1. The Z must come over with us. 2. the house we get must have a workshop/garage. These 2 things are all i pretty much need to keep happy. She agreed and we are now in the hectic phase of packing and organizing for interstate relocation. Back to the Z So the car is a 75' 260z, red in color and had no engine. It came with a sun roof, re-skinned dash, R200 diff and a few other surprises.. after getting it home i spared no time getting panels off and pulling bits apart, It was quite obvious at some time in its life that it had, had a rear end hit. it has been repaired but looks like a rushed job (not pretty). after pulling both front fenders off i discovered the drivers side had been hit once upon a time too.. it was starting to look overwhelming, so i inspected further and it seems that these are the only two prangs on the car. they were both repaired but I'll be getting these check over when i get to stripping the body. A good friend of mine and master Z mechanic Martin Falconer had an RB20det engine + gearbox and other peripherals for sale. He had once offered this to me a few years back, but i turned it down even though i really wanted it, $$$ wouldn't allow it. I still had my 2+2 and decided i wanted this RB for my 2seater. So i sold my 2+2 and used the proceeds to purchase the RB20, it came out of a 260z so going back in one would be easy* Ive recently had Martin put the engine in the car as it'll be easier to transport the car + engine interstate. At the same time the engine was installed, the gearbox mount got welded in. the build will (hopefully) start to take off when we get settled into our new home in NSW. Not much has been done but this is a start and i hope to see progress very soon! I have a few pics of the car and engine - i know pictures can tell more than words sometimes. Scotty

My lady and I are moving to Sydney from Perth in 4 weeks to start a new journey living on the east side I have a rolling 260z that I will not leave behind. I was just wanting to put it out there to see if anyone here can reccommend a good mode of transportation for my car or can give me any idea's as to how to get it there safely and cost effectively. Cheers

Are your removing your airdam? Ive got one that i wouldnt mind swaping for an airdam for..