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Okay, I sort of missed that: looks like I'll be calling the guy tomorrow morning!

So what you're saying is that they will fit to at least roll it around the shop/driveway? if so, I'm gonna call the guy back and get them.

So, I found a sweet deal on some roller wheels and tires for my 240Z: 5 corvair 13" steelies with tires for $80. I go to pick them up later today, but now I'm wondering if they'll fit on the rims with the brakes. Is it just too small to fit? I wouldn't be driving it, only using them to roll it around the drive way and such. The Enkei 92 knock offs go back on when we will drive it. Should I abort and start looking for some different ones? Here are the wheels/tires in question:

Thanks guys! I'm gonna go with the 4'x8' sheet of 18GA instead of the hood, that does make more sense for both my wallet and sanity. I think I miiiiight be able to get away without using a bead roller on the edges, I'm fairly competent with a hammer and dolly. Well, I just gotta get to work it seems!

Anybody done it? Using the search function brought up nothing, I think I may be venturing into unexplored territory. My father and I have a '72 240Z project car that has rusted out.... well, 'floor pans' would be giving the swiss cheese rust plates too much credit. If I kicked a little bit, the "floor" would give way. Thank crappy seals and pooled water for that. The front frame rails need to be replaced as well, since this particular Z got into a bit of a crash in its past life, and the rear hatch sill is a rusted mess, but that's beside the point. Back on topic: I was thinking of using a 4'x8' sheet of 18 gauge cold rolled steel, and cutting/forming it to fit, then using my MIG to weld it in. Or, since we have it... a 1970 Chevy C series steel hood. Giant hood, more than enough to use for the floor pans. While I realize it's not like the Bad Dog or Zedd findings replacments, theoretically it would be strong and durable, albeit heavy. We're wanting to work with what we have and what we can scrounge up: not exactly rich here, and floor pans are $400... that's a lot. With the money saved by doing this ourselves, we could get the material to make the front frame rails Pete Paraska made plus a bunch extra for seals, hoses, etc. Plus, with this 240z, some character could actually be beneficial for it It's lead a rough life (been sitting for 10 years, rusting...). So, what ya think? Doable? Crazy? Regardless the Z is gonna get back on the road