GregFarz78

Need some suggestions on what type of welder I should look into purchasing, I'm somewhat familiar with the various kinds as I've worked in a machine shop before but I never used one myself. I would be using this to do body work repairs, and some light fabrication around the house. Can anyone make some recommendations? I know harbor freight has some cheap ones but I want something decent doesnt have to be top of the line but something quality that will meet my needs and I won't have to upgrade in a few years oh and I do plan to take a welding class looking forward to that

not bad but no way does that thing have minimal rust if its been sitting a few miles from the ocean in atlantic city...I'd have to go look at it thats only a 1 1/2 hour drive from me

Very interesting thread I'm gonna pick up a body panel next time I go to the junkyard and experiment a little with spraying rustoleum...after wet sanding and buffing it out are you guys spraying a clear coat?

Looks like this guy is trying to 1 up him http://www.classyauto.com/v/Datsun+260Z/50871

I saw that the other day got a chuckle out of it

I wouldn't be against a 260/early 280z in great condition I was watching one on ebay but I'm too busy to buy a car in the next few weeks, I'll PM you though

I don't mind paying for shipping I expected to find one in the southwest somewhere and ship it here, I'd rather spend the dough and not have to repair rust

I've been keeping an eye on ebay and craigslist and the classifieds here but are there any other places I should be checking? or does it just come down to having patience and waiting for the right car to come along? I am being a little picky but I want a car with minimal to no rust and I'm willing to pay more for that.

Dont care about the engine I'm probably doing a LS1 swap whatever I get, my main concern was finding a driveable car with little to no rust so I can cruise around in until I can do the swap. I asked them for pics of the underbody

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977-Datsun-280Z-Nissan-52000-miles-Datsun-280Z_W0QQitemZ190155643403QQihZ009QQcategoryZ6187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem How much do you think its worth? I've been on a hunt for a Z in good condition like this.

Nice project at least the body appears to be in pretty good shape

Really nice work on that engine bay are you going to spray the interior also?