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@240ZBUILTBYME For the MSA parts (in particular the rear valance panel) instead contact this guy https://www.facebook.com/Auto-Panel-Solutions-418351785395614/. He has a better reproduction parts but might not have everything you're looking for. Also the KFvintagejdm rear slam panel might be a bit off as the two dimpled sections should be straight but one is at an angle.

I think the best course of action would be to unpick the 260 section apart, as well as the 240 front end, and replace everything piece by piece on the 240. You'll have to get your car on a jig with the right mounting points as well. It's a bit tricky because both your 240 and 260 sections have repairs on them plus they're not exactly the same. But it's the only way to do it right. Don't worry, a 240Z Shell + 260Z Front Cut = 240Z. The math works out!

Hey, I'm currently away from my residence for work so I can't take any photos but I did manage to check out the parts when the package arrived. They're probably the most well made repro steel parts I've seen for any car I've worked on. I didn't manage to put them side by side with stock steel sections but mine are to rotten / damaged anyway to compare with. For reference I purchased: floors, chassis rails, sills and seat mounts. I've even worked on old 911s and the quality of these parts were higher than the repro parts for 911s.

Pick any part on a 911 and you can either get a reproduction part or uprated component from not just one but several suppliers - you really are spoilt. Even Porsche will supply a lot of parts brand new for you. With Zs I feel like there's only one good supplier for some parts, and for some other parts none at all (any good rear valance or rear quarter panels available haha). Even for off the shelf suspension and brake packages, you only really have two to choose from - arizonazcar and T3. I've since sold my old porsche because parts just got too expensive, but it was one of those cars you could get anything for. I've actually been living in Tokyo and the US for the past few years, so I'm familiar with car scenes over there, plus visited the shops and museums, but I personally feel like the aftermarket support for Zs isn't where it should be. I used to own 2 early mx5s and tracked them, and parts for those were plentiful. You also had a ton of options when it came to modifying them. But then again ... miata. I'm in full support for the Z lol but that's what I think is holding it back. If LHD numbers die off and we get some more aftermarket support, it'll take the Z to the next price level haha.

Hey @gav240z, where is the option to make a donation?

I think a tastefully modified Z coupe (engine swaps are even fine) should demand as much as the aircooled 911s. - It is the car that put Japan on the map and became one of the best selling sports cars of its time - 1,000 - 1,100kg with an FR layout and they're not underpowered by small 1.6s unlike most other classic japanese cars at that same weight - They've got the classic sports car look that reminds you of an old Ferrari - With the existence of Z432s, Z432Rs and the 240ZGs the halo models will undoubtedly carry the rest similar to E30 M3s and R32/R33/R34 GTRs - They were built to rust lol so naturally alot of them have died out and even project cars are becoming scarce - It defined Wangan Midnight. Initial D made an old corolla worth a lot haha Things holding back the price: - Sheer number of LHD Zs. They just seem so abundant in the states - Lacking a strong aftermarket support. It would be amazing if we could get the same kind of support older 911s get.

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I've got a spare set without the spring rods. I'll send some pics after I finish work.

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Based on the damage you've described, first try knocking out the dents on the floor and then just replace the rail itself. If your floors are rust free but just dented, definitely no need to replace the metal

I just ordered a large number of parts from kfvintagejdm, everything is really high quality

In that case, can sell me your 240z for 8k then? I'll meet you in the middle between 6k and 10k

I think everyone should just relax haha. I do think a seller is within reason to sell the car for whatever price they want, they own it at the end of the day. It's a sellers market right now making buyers pretty annoyed / stressed. I know if I was looking for a 240Z right now, I'd be frantically trying to find one and getting annoyed at missed opportunities. Goodluck Hayden, just remain patient, something will come up.

Some really good resources: http://240260280.com/Docs/ (in particular the Nissan Parts Catalog in Japanese with all of those diagrams)

The ad is still up here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/632638634314633 I think this one is a lot of work and you dodged a bullet. If it's rusted that bad on the door and rear quarter, I can't imagine how bad it would be on the rest of the shell, it would take a lot of sheet metal work to recreate some of these panels and source panels, someone like username C.A.F. on these forums could probably get it done, but for a normal hobbyist it would take a lot of dedication.

I briefly managed to view the ad before it was taken down (I'm guessing it sold as well). The other side is quite rusted out such that it's got a bunch of giant holes / sections missing from the door and I think the shell as well. Regardless it's a Z and at this point they seem to be all worth saving Ad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/632638634314633

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@gav240z Is the car above a factory 240z colour?

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