RB240zDET Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/2800679305.html http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/2785414154.html http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/2747516347.html Wow, those are all really nice. The orange one would be the best one to start, it looks like from the pictures. And because they are on the west coast there is probably minimal to no rust on them. Shipping would be a fair amount. Defiantly good bases to start from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatepotholez Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Wow, those are all really nice. The orange one would be the best one to start, it looks like from the pictures. And because they are on the west coast there is probably minimal to no rust on them. Shipping would be a fair amount. Defiantly good bases to start from. Thanks, I saw those listings, havent seen the white one, so I sent an email. The black one is way too modded but lets see what he says I sent him an email anyway. Shipping would def be a fair amount especially for a car that isn't running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 PM replied, the orange one is actually in fairly good condition. I wanted to buy the bumpers off of it, but he is not parting it out. I'll help you out as much as I can on this side. I believe he even has extra parts to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB240zDET Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 PM replied, the orange one is actually in fairly good condition. I wanted to buy the bumpers off of it, but he is not parting it out. I'll help you out as much as I can on this side. I believe he even has extra parts to go with it. What person selling a Z doesn't have extra parts to go with the car...haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatepotholez Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 What person selling a Z doesn't have extra parts to go with the car...haha. Yea, I have been seeing that alot lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If I sold my zed I would not have alot of extra parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 If I sold my zed I would not have alot of extra parts I would have no extra parts. I sell them off to help with the purchase of other Z-related goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTHALOSISM Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 ^^^ exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I got lots of parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatepotholez Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 I got lots of parts... All I want is a Z, extra parts is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I got lots of parts... And how many driving S30s? Unrelated to that reply of mine, I find it hysterical what really drives the prices of the 240Z up. I got my rust bucket '75 and DROVE IT TO WORK THE SAME DAY, with a L28ET swap DONE, for a whopping $1,100... The rust isn't even BAD, my battery tray is still completely functional/salvageable. It had the typical rust at the bottom of the doors and fenders, and basic little sports here and there. All in all it's a fairly solid chassis, especially compared to some of the clunkers I've seen people pick up. Moral of the story? Stay away from those damn early S30 cars that all these zcar nuts seem to be obsessed with because they were the "pure" s30. I personally feel the chassis only got BETTER with age and have seen first hand that 90% of that extra piggish weight it gained through the years is fat you can CUT OFF! Somehow these purists missed this fact and instead just want a car they can buy and own which is the "right z car". What a load of bull. It's 11:43 right now, lets see how long it takes me to find a decent 260Z or 280Z on craigs nearby me... looks like a parking lot fix to me: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/2795804700.html This guy has a recent thread here, guess he's in over his head, steal it! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2803410555.html need more info http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2778188212.html pretty clean, would have to see in person to look for serious rust, not a great deal to me otherwise http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2798949975.html more swap? BAM! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2801288243.html 2+2 joy! http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2768885451.html oh boy, pre-smog test! http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/2746447098.html lame photo http://redding.craigslist.org/cto/2803680618.html might be good http://merced.craigslist.org/cto/2809550303.html There, it's now 11:48. It's been FIVE MINUTES..... I rest my case. The cheap project cars ARE out there, they're just not "series I, II, or III" what ever that bull is all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six_Shooter Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 And how many driving S30s? Unrelated to that reply of mine, I find it hysterical what really drives the prices of the 240Z up. I got my rust bucket '75 and DROVE IT TO WORK THE SAME DAY, with a L28ET swap DONE, for a whopping $1,100... The rust isn't even BAD, my battery tray is still completely functional/salvageable. It had the typical rust at the bottom of the doors and fenders, and basic little sports here and there. All in all it's a fairly solid chassis, especially compared to some of the clunkers I've seen people pick up. Moral of the story? Stay away from those damn early S30 cars that all these zcar nuts seem to be obsessed with because they were the "pure" s30. I personally feel the chassis only got BETTER with age and have seen first hand that 90% of that extra piggish weight it gained through the years is fat you can CUT OFF! Somehow these purists missed this fact and instead just want a car they can buy and own which is the "right z car". What a load of bull. It's 11:43 right now, lets see how long it takes me to find a decent 260Z or 280Z on craigs nearby me... looks like a parking lot fix to me: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ctd/2795804700.html This guy has a recent thread here, guess he's in over his head, steal it! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2803410555.html need more info http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2778188212.html pretty clean, would have to see in person to look for serious rust, not a great deal to me otherwise http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2798949975.html more swap? BAM! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2801288243.html 2+2 joy! http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/2768885451.html oh boy, pre-smog test! http://chico.craigslist.org/cto/2746447098.html lame photo http://redding.craigslist.org/cto/2803680618.html might be good http://merced.craigslist.org/cto/2809550303.html There, it's now 11:48. It's been FIVE MINUTES..... I rest my case. The cheap project cars ARE out there, they're just not "series I, II, or III" what ever that bull is all about For some of us to buy those "cheap S30s", we would then spend as much or more changing all of the 280Z parts to 240Z parts. I know when I was looking for an S30, I didn't limit myself to a 240 only, but definitely preferred one, and found one, running, needing some TLC for $1500 in '08, right on this site. Shipping the car cost me more than what I paid for the car, but to find a solid S30 up here, I would have had to spend more than what I did WITH shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatepotholez Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Slim pickings out here for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatepotholez Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) How about this one: 78 280Z Body kit molded on which I do not like, L28det turbo motor, ecu, intercooler tuned by Z sport Automotive in WA. Edited February 14, 2012 by hatepotholez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR280z Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 How about this one: 78 280Z Body kit molded on which I do not like, L28det turbo motor, ecu, intercooler tuned by Z sport Automotive in WA. Question, how would i remove that fender??? It seems they bondo the spoilers to the body. Thats a NO! NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Question, how would i remove that fender??? It seems they bondo the spoilers to the body. Thats a NO! NO! A 2+2 parts car that EvilZ picked up also had it molded in. I had never seen that done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatepotholez Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Question, how would i remove that fender??? It seems they bondo the spoilers to the body. Thats a NO! NO! All I would do is rip it off lmaooo! I know the color code so that's a good thing! All that junk would come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Here is what I don't get. I been showing you very nice cars in the 8-10k range and you tell me they are out of your price range but you want to buy a $5500 car - tear off a molded body kit and damage every panel of the car just to repaint it and you dont think that is going to cost you another $2k? Yeah I know that was a long run on sentence but I was trying to get to the point. I am still thinking Z cars are the wrong cars for you or just wait for what you want or increase your budget. Pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatepotholez Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Here is what I don't get. I been showing you very nice cars in the 8-10k range and you tell me they are out of your price range but you want to buy a $5500 car - tear off a molded body kit and damage every panel of the car just to repaint it and you dont think that is going to cost you another $2k? Yeah I know that was a long run on sentence but I was trying to get to the point. I am still thinking Z cars are the wrong cars for you or just wait for what you want or increase your budget. Pretty simple. ohhh come on I wouldn't damage every panel, I would be real careful I rather spend 5500 now than 10k now and blow a lot of my cash at once on a toy(which would be my 2nd). The molded kit is a trade off, it has what looks to be decent turbo motor swap, very clean interior, pretty rust free. I can live with the ugly wheels and molded body kit and take care of that down the road and make it a fun body work project. No cars perfect, and if it is your paying a pretty penny which I will not be paying. I first started my search off looking for a project car, now raised my budget. Won't be raising it anymore so, gotta work within my means. Edited February 15, 2012 by hatepotholez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Well just a heads up, you would be repainting the entire car if you remove the body kit. It is molded to every part of the car besides the doors and roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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