drwharton85 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I recently came across a 1973 240Z, and a 1975 280Z for $700 plus another $600 to get them to my house. I have decided to fix up the 240Z for my brother in law who is a big Z fan and really wants one. The 240Z has not ran in 10 years but has been in a garage for most of the ten years sitting. So I am going to attempt to restore it as best as possible with a total budget of $2800-$3200. Here is a list of items to be purchased and replaced with their budgeted prices. Necessary items • Clutch $99.00 • clutch master cylinder $29.00 • clutch slave cylinder $15.00 • front brake rotors $100.00 • front and rear brake pads and shoes $40.00 • weather stripping $200.00 • floor pans $200.00 • wheels, tires, and nuts $550.00 • paint and supplies $125.00 • Battery $50.00 • engine rebuild kit $80.00 • carburetor rebuild kits $40.00 • alarm $100.00 • plugs, points, cap, and wires $75.00 • oil, filters, bulbs, and fuses $150.00 • car $1000.00 • total $2800-3200 Here are some photos and plans for the car. By drwharton85 at 2010-09-13 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-13 As you can tell the 240Z is in desperate need of some TLC, the plan is to remove the Gnose and return it to original design, repair body including floor pans and frame rails, then perform the so called $50 paint job using rustoleum enamel and smooth rollers. By drwharton85 at 2010-09-13 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-13 The Z had been apparently stored in an outdoor barn garage and left, because it had at one point a massive rat infestation, I removed pounds of feces and nesting materials. I will be pressure washing the car with a bleach concentrate before continuing with body prep.The one great thing about the 240Z is it came with a brand new carpet kit. By drwharton85 at 2010-09-13 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-13 Since the engine has been sitting so long and not ran I will be disassembling a large portion of it and replacing all the gaskets and seals, including rebuilding the carbs. I am also replacing all the safety parts instead of rebuilding for obvious reasons, to include the clutch master and slave cylinder, brake master cylinder, brake pads and shoes along with front rotors, and wheels and tires. Besides the safety of my brother in law these parts are pretty cheap and need it. I will be updating every time I get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveoen Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Thanks I appreciate any support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manni Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Im so excited to see the progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonix_digital Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Holy gad! You love your brother more than I love mine. That looks like some WORK! Can't wait to see the progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 yeah it's some work, but he deserves it. Here is a picture of the products i'm using to prime and paint the car with. I will upload some more pics this weekend of the car being stripped and prepared for replacing the really bad rust. By drwharton85 at 2010-09-16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 So I've started stripping the car down, here are some photos. By drwharton85 at 2010-09-19 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-19 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-19 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manni Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 its really rusted on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrenadeZ Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 how much for the Gnose!? lol If you are not planning on using it I would gladly take it off your hands. I recently decided I like them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrenadeZ Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Thanks I appreciate any support. Awesome project. pm me if your parting with the gnose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-29 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-29 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-29 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-29 By drwharton85 at 2010-09-29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manni Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 its coming along great you definitely see the change from the last pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Are you parting out the 280z? BTW very nice finds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Actually I will be parting a lot of it out, and using some for the 240Z. My plan is to turn the 280Z into a track car, so it will be stripped down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 What month of '75 did it come off the line. If you don't know how to find that it's in the drivers side door jam right below the latch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 I haven't taken delivery of the 280Z yet, so I will let you know when I have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) I have been working on the 240z for a hour or two everyday and this is what I have accomplished so far. By drwharton85 at 2010-10-08 By drwharton85 at 2010-10-08 here are the problem areas I have come across. By drwharton85 at 2010-10-08 By drwharton85 at 2010-10-08 By drwharton85 at 2010-10-08 By drwharton85 at 2010-10-08 Edited October 8, 2010 by drwharton85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwharton85 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 There are two coats of primer, and two coats of Rustoleum glossy black to protect the car while I am working on it. In the end I will have 8-10 coats of paint, I have been wet sanding in between coats with 600 grit and will be using a 1200 grit on the final coat then buffing and polishing with a Mothers buffing compound designed to remove fine scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I also used Gloss Black rustoleum on my Z but I brushed it on I was planning on redoing it with a paint gun but I have no experience with them. Do you have any tips on getting it to lay down a nice coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnye Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) I almost bought this car just for the G nose. I would have given you the car. Im glad to see its getting a new lease on life Edited October 10, 2010 by rnye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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