backalleyracer Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Ok, so the story is that my uncle had some unfortunate events happen to him and lets just say one thing led to another and now I have this 73' 240z he was the 2nd owner I believe, and the car sat outside for 15 years but the interesting thing is that it has a California racing body kit on it from have I have learned through research and what not, and well to be honest, I am not to fond of actually keeping this one because I have another car that is my project car, so I want to get rid of it but I really have no idea on the scene and market for this kind of stuff, I have been researching on this and other sites but I just couldn't put a price on it I dont care for some amazing profit here, I got the car for free (minus the $200 tow) I'm just trying to find out what it would be worth to someone who actually is very knowledgable about these cars here are some pictures As far as I know, the engine was overheated ~15 years ago and was never run again (thus the reason it was sitting outside for 15 years) has some american racing wheels, a few holes on the passenger floorboard, the front windshield is cracked, the roof looks like it was bondo'ed to hell, and the headlight area of the body kit has some damage... I dont expect much, but curious minds wish to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Ouch, from what I see is a hack job on the front end, rear wide body kit, not sure what kind, not really into wide body on this, and some tail likes that will take a few hours of hard labor to get back to good, looks like a good project, not sure what you could selll it for, motors no good if it didn't run for 15 years for sure. Edit, you also have a wail tail spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backalleyracer Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 yea, i suppose my initial thoughts on it were pretty dead on then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth-Z Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 The body kit looks like it was made by Jim Cook Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backalleyracer Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 are they not the same thing ? so far, I have only found them to have the same name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I agree the flares look like Jim Cook Racing, but I think the square headlights have been added. I've never seen a JCR kit with the square lights. If the basic chassis isn't rusty, it's got potential. jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 OH, the wheels look like centerlines to me, but they look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backalleyracer Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 what is the price range on this cars ? like I mentioned before, i'm not looking for some crazy profit, I just want to get rid and don't exactly want to give it away for free(although I often think about it lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Why not just try and find something you like/want and offer it as trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backalleyracer Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 i do have something, thats kind of my problem, I have a 87' TII Rx7, and it needs work too, and this I have this....and two project cars at this point in my life is not such a good idea, so I must get rid of one, and at this point I "like" my Rx7 better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlebmaster Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 i do have something, thats kind of my problem, I have a 87' TII Rx7, and it needs work too, and this I have this....and two project cars at this point in my life is not such a good idea, so I must get rid of one, and at this point I "like" my Rx7 better Cool! Do you mind posting pics of your RX7? I would find some parts for your RX7 and look into trades if the Zcar doesn't mean that much to you. Otherwise put your best idea of a price on it and post her up with some better pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 unless the wheels are 9.5 inches wide with centerline engraved into them, they are knock off's. part it out and make some easy cash, i know i would be willing to buy a few parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backalleyracer Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 well it says american racing on the hub caps, and I do have a clean pic of the wheels oddly enough and I have looked into how they mounted the rear fenders, they are molded on and I can only take a wild guess as what is beneath them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 that pics is all we need to come tpo the conclusion that, that car is rigged for failure. do you see the stock 1/4 panel on the inside of the flare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It appears to be the same kit as the one on this car in the link, although not executed quite as well. I recognized it and saved the link because I have what I think could be a Jim Cook hood. It looks identical to the one shown in this link. I haven't checked out the composition of the hood yet or weighed it. It is in primer and so lightweight, I can lift it easily with 1 finger, yet it is very rigid & strong. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/649840/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backalleyracer Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 well i suppose it will be going for a cheap price then, i suppose I'll post it up on this forum once I have enough posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 well i suppose it will be going for a cheap price then, i suppose I'll post it up on this forum once I have enough posts to part it out, or to sell it as a whole? (If you part it, i call the whale tail.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backalleyracer Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 I just want the whole thing gone at this point, need space to work on my other project unfortunately and everything is molded on except the front fenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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