Chewievette Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I FINALLY got some new pics of my car!! I know its rough but I love it! Let me know what you think... More pics: http://photobucket.com/albums/v11/c...ars/My%20280ZX/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 You're a braver man than I!!! That ZX is ROUGH!! Good luck....see you in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aaron Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 That car is in as bad shape as my '82 ZX. Glad to see another ZX about to be resurrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Remove the gas cap, replace what's left, reinstall gas cap. What could be simpler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Looks like you have your work cut out for you. I can't tell from the pics, what color is it, almost looks like Mahogany Brown, like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 The color is like a brown with gold metal flake in it, I acctually found a can of touch up paint in the back but I'll have to look at it to figure out what its supposed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest comeandzpa Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Yeouch...you're a braver man than I. That's one heck of a project to tackle...are you sure you don't want, say, oh I don't know, an '81 N/A automatic in much better shape? Not that I happen to have one for sale or anything. It's funny how what one person considers to be too much to work on another person considers an intriguing side project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Sound like it's the same color. Mine is brown with a gold metalflake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 Yeouch...you're a braver man than I. That's one heck of a project to tackle...are you sure you don't want, say, oh I don't know, an '81 N/A automatic in much better shape? Not that I happen to have one for sale or anything. It's funny how what one person considers to be too much to work on another person considers an intriguing side project. Well I got it for free, so I'm not complaining. If I can save it that means there's one less ZX to send to the scrapper. I'd rather have a manual anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Dude, you are gona have some battle scars fixin that one! Doesn't look as bad as, well... MOST of the cars I've had! I'd definatly do a subframe, and make sure those strut towers aren't rotted too bad.. aside from some clean up though, its not too bad for free! Are those panasport rims on it!?? Heh.. good luck man, have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted February 21, 2005 Author Share Posted February 21, 2005 Dude, you are gona have some battle scars fixin that one! Doesn't look as bad as, well... MOST of the cars I've had! I'd definatly do a subframe, and make sure those strut towers aren't rotted too bad.. aside from some clean up though, its not too bad for free! Are those panasport rims on it!?? Heh.. good luck man, have fun! Well I did want a project car... I'm planning a tube chassis for it and a few other goodies, basically when I get done with it there will be maybe one or two parts from the original car. If you draw a line about two feet off the ground all the way around the car you'll be hard pressed to find anything other than surface rust above it. That includes the strut towers by the way. I havn't a clue what kind of rims they are but I know that I love them and I still have yet to see another like them, with the 'copper' spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Holy bejesus! I agree with Tim, that looks like waaaaaaaay too much rust repair that is needed! Not to mention trying to piece together the interior. That free car is going to cost waaaaaaay more than say $2000-$3000 good to great condition 280ZX will in the long run. Trust me if you plan to keep the interior of that car(not go full custom) the car is already not even close to free. Interior pieces are very expensive if you want new or close to new condition parts. But if your just going to put a full custom interior, fiberglass body panels, and a tube frame under it............then I say you got a winner! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I held off posting in this thread because I wasn't sure if you were serious or not. Gotta agree with all the guys above. The rust and interior on that car make putting any money into it a very hard sell. If the one or two parts you plan to keep are the gas cap and maybe shifter knob, then maybe you are headed in the right direction. Just one man's opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Heh.. yah.. really, if you're gona go that far with it, then your'e still in good shape.. You got your VIN tag and ownership for FREE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Chewie - I sympathize with you as I see you are located in Michigan...harsh winters, damp moist climate, salty roads in the winter...so chances of finding a rust free Z ZX is almost non-existant. I lived in Ontario, Canada for over 15years and see what a few winters can do to perfectly good car. If you are set in restoring that car and you are a great welder and hand person, then go for it...otherwise spend the extra $$ and get a clean rust free car from the West, Florida, Texas etc etc... You have a LONG, UPHILL battle to fight to bring that car back, but good luck if you have your heart set on it. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I second what Yasin said. I am also in Michigan. I sold a 77 Z with a 350 conversion completed because of rust (became Andrew Baileys hulk). I went to Orlando to get my ZX. My ZX is not show quality but it is rust free, original paint and all. I have done nothing to the body...yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 But if your just going to put a full custom interior, fiberglass body panels, and a tube frame under it... That's exactly what I'm going to do to it! I'm going to replace the rockers and floor pans with new metal and the doors and front fenders will be replaced. Every other part that has rust will be cut off and replaced with fiberglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonsZ Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I've seen worse... That looks like a fun project. It's going to look like that 5 years after the new body and paint job anyway, I say make it a Rat-Rod and forget about the rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewievette Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 I've seen worse... That looks like a fun project. It's going to look like that 5 years after the new body and paint job anyway, I say make it a Rat-Rod and forget about the rust. God I hope not! After the resto it's basically going to be a show car, no winter driving and no rain. I thought about doing a rat rod, no one would suspect it to have a v12!! Muhahaha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 I'd say go for the resto. You have the chance then of making it just the way you want it. I have seen people start with much less. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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