piel10 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hey guys, this is my first post and I just thought I would post up what is possibly gonna be my first project - a brown s130! I'm not 100% sure if I'm gonna do it, but if I do I think it'll be a great learning experience as well as a good source of pride. It's been sitting for years and the interior has been exposed to the elements. The glass, as well as the dash, are in great condition, but most of the interior is pretty wrecked. I'm working on a budget so I'm thinking of doing a few conversions (ie. its missing a tail light, so I may put in different ones altogether, and might put halos in for the headlights). What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domzs Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 IMO , way too much work , mainly rust and ZX interior parts are hard to find and pricey . If you are looking for a ZX , would rec 82 and 83 model . Find one with decent interior . Welcome to HybridZ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 As a pure fabrication experience, it might not be bad. Cut your teeth on something that's relatively worthless. That said, I find that car to be too fare gone to be worth it if you're looking for a fun/price ratio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piel10 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 I personally was thinking about only keeping the dash stock since doing a complete restore would cost too much, so I'd be dropping in a different engine and using halos for headlights. Basically the only thing that would make it a Datsun would be the body, dash/steering wheel, and the rims. If there are essential Datsun parts that I absolutely NEED, I'd seek em out. But yea, I'm still not 100% sure if I want to or if I'll sell it for scrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor280ZX Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I've seen a lot worse if you ask me. What's very important is the underside. Body rust is one thing, but if the frame is being eaten away, or the floor pans/rocker panels are going, forget it. If you plan to keep it, I'd sand down the areas where rust is popping up, and respect that area with Rustoleum paint to protect the area. Edited September 17, 2013 by Connor280ZX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piel10 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm just gonna scrap it and keep a few things. I have a friend selling me his 280zx and its in amazing condition and has lambo doors. Gonna put a 350 small block in too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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