240 & 260 front body panels interchangable??

[VT240zed]

I just bought a 240 that has some front end body damage. I found a 260 donor car. Can I swap all the body panels from the 260 into the 240? Only one side is pictured. The other side needs new Fender outside and inner fender wall, as well as the radiator support and passenger frame.

[rturbo 930]

Fenders are nearly the same (holes for the emblems are different 240z vs 280z), hoods are the same 70-76, 77-78 hoods have vents, but will bolt on if you like. Cowl panels are the same Valance panels are the same from 70-74. If that 260z is an early model, then they'll swap over.

 

Is the damage really that bad that it needs a rad support and a frame rail? Looks like just a little fender bender. Those pieces should swap over too though, if it's an early 260z.

[Leon]

Valance panels are the same from 70-74. If that 260z is an early model, then they'll swap over.

 

The 260Z center valence has different mounting tabs and does not bolt onto a 240Z. I believe the side valence pieces do cross over.

[VT240zed]

Unfortunately it is. I didn't realize it at first, but when the car was on the lift they showed me how the frame was twisted and how the fender was sitting low on that side due to a everything being pushed back and down. It had been straightened enough to look good from a distance with new paint, bondo and alignment (it ran laser straight down the road). It was a lot easier to see when it was on the lift. I attached a pic of the side that needs more work. The driver side just needs the fender and bucket. In hindsight I should of done a couple of things different, but I fell for the Z hard. Add a lack of body know how and I own my first Z!! Hopefully the donor car will take car of most of my problems! Thank you for the advice. Such a big help!! I'll keep you posted.

Edited July 29, 2016 by VT240zed