Guest BIGSHOT357 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I have chosen the 240 route. I seem to have a pretty decent shell to start with with minimal rust. Under the battery tray and the framrails are in great shape, trunk too...my only problem is the floor plans and one place eat through behind the rocker panel...This rust doesnt seem that bad to me, but it worth looking for another car?...or simply putting floor pans in, and replace the metal behind the rocker? Do they make that skin replacement?...Other than that the car is super straight. Is this average or better than average that im gonna find a 240z shape in? I think I need that blueovalZ fella down here a few weeks...LOL..Thanks for your help.......Bigshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerware Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 From what I have read here for a while, most 240's are gonna have some rust. Now if you choose to find another one that you think is rust free you might end up being suprised it too has rust or at the price. I have seen many a member here replace floor pans fairly easily. Even for there first time welding. It might just be easier to keep what you have and have fun welding etc. Just my .02$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Those are two easy repair areas.....but keep looking...I bet there is more!! It is fairly rare to find a 240 with no rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 305240 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 Rust is like canser. It won't stop by itself, even if it's covered up. You got to cut it out and treat the affected area. As stated above, the areas are pretty much easy repair. Look a little further, especially the frame rails. But then, You said something about doing the back half. Just a thought here, How about continuing a little further with the frame and go forward the firewall? Check the archives, somewhere there is pics and tech articles on making the rear frame. Gotta love dem 240's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGSHOT357 Posted August 22, 2004 Share Posted August 22, 2004 I guess the best thing for me to do is strip it all and start cutting and welding...here goes nothin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 305240 Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Ah Ha! A man after my own heart! Just jump in and do it! Don't be surprised if you are in the middle of someting and want to change stuff...lol...It's just part of building your car. I've changed some of my plans quite a few times. I'd see something and think, "I can do that" and then go off on a tangent. My wife keeps shaking her head. Oh well, at least it will be the way I want it when it's done. Go for it man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Those are two easy repair areas.....but keep looking...I bet there is more!! Tim is right. I thought I only had a couple of spots until I stripped all the paint. Even spots that I thought were mint had some rust hidden. 305240 is right though...jump in and don't look back, as long as the two places you mentioned are solid the rest can be fixed. Good luck and keep us posted. How about some pics of the rust you did find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank280zx Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 I agree and have only one answer... WELDER make sure to get A MIG MAG style, they are the easiest machine for this sort of stuff and easy to weld and learn with Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 damn floorpans! there was i website that i went to that had replacement floorpan sheetmetal... i'll try and find a link for it *edit... it's http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com check out www.showcars-bodyparts.com/240zfloors3b.html[/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DiZeased_240 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 You can also try: http://www.datsunzparts.com/Summary.htm They seem to have the best prices but if you are going to do that much welding to replace metal it's cheaper to buy heavy guage sheet metal and make your own pans and rails. The Z pans are pretty simple in their design few curves or bends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e_racer1999 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 ya, i was expecting to spend around $200 for them. unfortunately i'm not that skilled at welding, so manufacturing my own would be a little difficult! oh well, everything has it's cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BIGSHOT357 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I appreciate the sheetmetal link, Im gonna need that...and your right, Im finding more rust, but still not around very critical frame or stress points thank god...thanks again for all your help...This is a very helpful site...Bigshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 damn floorpans! there was i website that i went to that had replacement floorpan sheetmetal... i'll try and find a link for it *edit... it's http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com check out www.showcars-bodyparts.com/240zfloors3b.html[/img] There have been a bunch of posts about showcars taking forever to deliver parts. Do a search here, and check them out on ebay (horrid feedback) before you buy from them. Just trying to help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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