Floorless240z Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I am thinking about picking this up from my uncle. I was wondering what the g-nose was worth, and also what kind of flares these are and what size/offset wheels/tires they could accommodate. If I sold the g-nose I would have to buy stock fenders, and appropriate flares to get on there as well G-nose stuff is fiberglass, don't know the origin but it's been on the car for 30+ years. I'm trying to decide if I can afford to pick up this car doing what I want to do to it and still have enough to put an e36 m3 motor in my e30 wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If you sell the G-nose, which appears to be bonded to the front flares, budget for the replacement front end pieces such as bumper & mounts, valance, new hood hinges, headlight buckets, and grille. It will likely be a wash unless your uncle stashed them away 30 years ago. Nice looking Z as is, by the way. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorless240z Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 i have a couple z cars in my basement for parts. I have everything I need sans fenders. plus I can paint everything myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Did you get the other Z sold yet? I believe you said that was going to be your money towards this Z right? With Justin about to start selling G noses, I can't ball park the exact worth of yours. I wouls say 250-300......what were you thinking? It is good that you have spare parts to convert it back to the US s30 look. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Dont take it apart. Buy a different car if you dont like the g nose. I think the car looks nice as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorless240z Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 what are the air dam options for the g nose? also I wish there were affordable headlight covers, and didn't have that weird molding. I like the way the stock covers look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 There's no way the value of the g nose and flares are anything close to what it will cost to put the car back in equal shape with stock pieces. That's a nice looking car, either buy it and run it as is, or pass. If you want a stock looking car, find one like you want to buy. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dk240z Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 There's no way the value of the g nose and flares are anything close to what it will cost to put the car back in equal shape with stock pieces. That's a nice looking car, either buy it and run it as is, or pass. If you want a stock looking car, find one like you want to buy. John Ditto! Have you seen what the hotrod '50s and '60s guys are doing with the old custom cars? They're restoring them to the original "custom" look. Get that car and list it on Ebay, Craigs, etc. Somebody(like me!) would kill to find a car like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorless240z Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 it's my uncle's car, he'd be giving it to me for a good deal. I don't think I'm gonna take it though, I want to get my e30 going first. Maybe after that btw I believe I said it before but it wouldn't cost me anything to put a stock front end on it, I have 2 parts cars in my basement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2eighTZ4me Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The obvious question that has yet to be asked... what does he want for it, and is he willing to sell it to someone outside the family......that's a nice looking car. I'd be interested if the price was right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorless240z Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 no, he is not willing to sell it outside of the family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Maybe it's just me, but it seems a bit 'mecenary' to buy the car cheap because it's "in the family" only to partially part it out to make money on it. I don't think he'd like that. Not good for S30 Karma anyways. Have him hang onto it until someone will appreciate the car "as-is". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongBad009 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i have a few questions as you seem like someone i know.....who bought that e30? and what does it look like along with y would you want to restore it vs. that z?? that z looks alot better than an e30 wagon, and should be APPRECIATED not bought for cheap by you and molested as said before he wouldnt like that and plus, it looks like he has good taste in cars, hence the nice blue vette in front on the really nice Z with a gnose, fiberglass flares, and bre spoiler all molded in very nicely, let him keep it and enjoy it more than you would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2eighTZ4me Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Myself personally - I would cherish a car like that, so if he DOES decide to sell it outside the family, you will be guaranteed that someone will love her just the way she is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Just from personal observation, that G-Nose looks like an OEM version, which has been period modified to match the flared fenders. Mine was the same when I got it. It was a simple matter of work with a body saw to separate, then finish the edges to allow for removal of the valence. The G-Nose, if an original Urethane-Bumpered Version, is worth FAR more than anybody here is giving it credit for---add a "Zero" to the only post mentioning the price. If you think you can touch an OEM G-Nose for under $1500, you let me know where, I'll buy and pay shipping worldwide to get it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazumi3 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 That G Nose looks periord correct. It looks like the 5 piece version. 5-piece will command a good price when new. The only area that requires re-work is the lower valance if you sold it. This valance seems to be molded to the front flares. G-nose kit also have different front bonnet torsion bars. Flares are period correct from the days of FAR Performance in Mountain View California. Keep the car the way it looks. The American Racing Vectors also looks good on this Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floorless240z Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 In regards my e30 wagon; I think it looks pretty good personally it is also faster, handles better, and has better brakes than my s30. Not to mention it's worth about 2.5x what a Z is worth. But that's not the point here. I am obviously a big Z car fan, I've had 2 already and we have 7 between myself, my father and uncle, and have spent many weekends riding around one or another of those Z cars my whole life growing up. In regards to the red Z; g nose is a matter of opinion. I do like it, but I would also like a stock front end. I have everything to swap back to a stock front end He said if he keeps it he may even consider putting a stock front end on it (just a consideration though, I doubt he'd do it). stick280zx; i've always considered cutting up a car, or putting an ugly body kit on it "molesting." I never really thought putting a stock front end on a car would be "molesting." And why would I not appreciate the car? I don't even understand where that came from While we're on the subject of enjoying cars; I do track days, got o a few meets, go to vintage events, etc. Whereas my uncle drives the car maybe once a year, he usually just drives his 75 vette. Not to mention he has a 72 Z with an L28 he's putting together, and restoring a fiat bianchini. The car saw an auto-x in 1986, and that is the only time it's done anything besides driven on streets. I understand it is the internet so there will be asinine comments, but it often boggles my mind the crap people come up with. "Molesting" a car by putting a stock front end on it. telling someone what they appreciate without even knowing them. telling me my other car is ugly and not worth restoring, etc. Some of you people should be ashamed of yourselves. For those with mature responses, thank you. My uncle wants to hold on to the car, he mentioned friday he may freshen up the suspension and brakes now that I'm not buying it. Also thank you for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZY Z COLE Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 .....My uncle wants to hold on to the car, he mentioned friday he may freshen up the suspension and brakes now that I'm not buying it. Also thank you for the info. GOOD.... I like the ending to this thread..... Time to close this chapter on this Z.... LARRY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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