rturbo 930

That looks great!

1 and 2 I like. 5 is so-so, I probably wouldn't buy it. 3 and 4 I don't like. 2 looks like it's an older design, while 1 looks a little more modern IMO. That said, if you want an older look, my vote goes to 2, if you want a more modern look, then my vote goes to 1.

Not sure what they cost currently, but how about a 2004 Acura TL? My friends dad has one. From my limited experience with it, it's a nice car. Nice inside, and has pretty decent power. The reason I suggest a 2004 model, is IIRC the 2004 model has a bit more power than the 2005 model.

Welded some of the bumper trim (or whatever it's called) holes up: Started on the antennae hole patch: Almost finished with the drivers door mirror mounts...I hope: And I got this for my birthday. I love getting new parts. I'll try to get some more done tomorrow in the daylight so if I blow out the garage lights again I won't be traipsing through my overly messy garage in the dark Also, any comments, suggestions, etc. you are free to PM me. I'd appreciate constructive criticism, so that I can try to improve upon whatever needs work.

I got bored yesterday. It's not much progress, but whatever. It's something, which is better than nothing. First, I'll update you guys a little. It is now completely stripped and on a rotisserie, which I have now realized was a rather boneheaded move. It's nice knowing what's hiding underneath though. I'm going to *TRY* to get it assembled into a form that is at least drivable by end of summer, but before reassembly, I need to fix all my rust properly, and figure out how it goes back together, since, very stupidly, I did not take any notes whatsoever while I was taking it apart. Oh well. Lesson learned. I have also learned how NOT to do body work trying to fill in a few holes on my fenders. I think the door went quite a bit better. The antennae hole is up next. Anyway... I was practicing on these pieces of scrap, which accidentally turned into my newest toy/weapon depending what/who I'm throwing it at (joking of course). It actually flies pretty well. Welded up mirror mounting holes, with little/no warping. Yay. (Not finished) That is all for now...

If you are talking about 280z style tail lights, all 260z's had those. The only major differences I know of between early and late 260z's are the bumpers, body indentations for the rear bumper, front turn signals, and maybe the rear shock towers, I don't recall if those changed or not. The tranny tunnel may also have changed, but I'm not sure on that either. I feel like I'm missing a few of the other more obvious things though.

Where the rear bumper would mount, are there indents on the side of the body, or no? If there are, it's an early 260z.

Any idea what motor is in the Charger? As for my neighborhood, theres a guy across the street from me with an old hotrod, painted a dark red, don't know what motor, year, make, or model, although I suspect it's not a real one, but a replica instead. Someone a little bit down the street from me has this gorgeous, immaculate hotrod. It's a bright blue, with what I'm guessing is a small block chevy. On the other end of town theres an Oldsmobile of some sort in need of a LOT of work, and also a restored-to-stock Buick. I don't know much about any of the cars, but have seen them many times. Theres also a few nice mustangs, 2 STi's, and a modded WRX, but nothing else too special. Almost forgot, my Dad has a 68 Charger R/T with a Hemi swapped in, and a 67 GMC truck with a 6V-53 Detroit Diesel swapped in. I have a 53 Willys Jeep as well, but it's pretty rusty, so I don't think I'll bother posting pics unless requested. Pics:

This does not work for those who have no myspace... Could someone host them on photobucket or something?

Not that it matters much, but it looks more like a 240Z than a 280Z. Regardless, I certainly wouldn't mind having it.

Yep. I think I've heard of spraying it with a fire extinguisher too, and then chipping it off. I just did mine in the winter months, and it chipped off fairly easily for the most part.

Tell me about it...

Does anyone know where to get the flares on the front of the car, or are they one-off piece? I want them in a bad way.

I think he might already be a member. Everything seems to match up. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=124555

Let me know if you can't find a new TC rod. I have an '80 ZX parts car, just a hassle to get parts off it, and the condition may not be too great. It's definitely a Datsun (rust)... basically I would recommend looking elsewhere first lol.

The roof is worth something to people who no longer want a sunroof. Depending on the condition of the other parts on the car, those are also worth something to those who need it... probably people on the east coast, haha.

IMO, the Rota RB's will look much better.

My health teacher showed this to my class. Very impressive lecture... not sure what else to say.

That looks really good.

I'm in kind of a similar situation. I'm 17, have no job, and no money, and 2 Zs. However, I have a place to put them, where they won't be in the way of anyone, so I figure they can wait for me when I have time and money. I understand why you're selling it, but there's no one forcing you to mod it. Why not just drive it as is for the time being? Then again, I don't know the details of your situation, so maybe that's not in the cards...

I'd say 500 is a pretty good estimate. I can probably let you know fairly soon since I'll be cutting the front end off my 240z soon, just need to get the rear suspension/gas tank and a bunch of little stuff out. I just hope it doesn't fall apart when I do.

Sorry to hear. We had something similar happen to us when I was maybe 5 years old. I don't know the details, but some kids on an overpass or something threw a good sized rock at our car, judging by the dent (which is still there), about the size of a tennis ball. It hit the car about a foot below the passenger rear window, where I was... Glad you caught them.

Don't buy from Showcars Bodyparts. http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=113366&highlight=showcars

Something I noticed - shouldn't it be "off my Z" and not "of my Z?"

Lots of RC cars will beat our Zs to ~60mph. Those suckers are QUICK!