geoff-r Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 That's true, I can't wait to resurrect a UK 260z. Have you decided on wheels yet? I was tempted by the Rota RKRs as well. Are you going down the route of ZG flares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 yeah, flares are already on order, Rota RKRs look rather nice, so are a very good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Loving this now, looking forward to seeing updates, she's not in bad nick for a car that's been in the UK for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Went down to the bodyshop today.... car is mostly stripped and the remainder of the items will be stripped. No more hidden nasties, the front inner fenders are the worst and sadly its general the first thing to go. Sunroof has been removed and no damage there, just need to seal it up and get a new rooflining. Shell and parts will getting blasted in the early parts of January. I need a couple of parts, but nothing too serious:- 1. Passenger side fender (worst case I only need the front section/half) 2. Front windscreen, it had a few chips in the screen, but they cracked when the screen was taken out 3. Front slam panel (well not sure if thats the right name, since the bonnet does not close on it) 4. Dash repair or dash console Looks like everyone is confident to have the car finished by spring 2015, the aim is to have it ready for a Nissan Experience day.... which looks possible Edited December 20, 2014 by grahamc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harryjackson Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Can't wait to see the finished article. Always loved this car- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Nice to see some good progress, I'm not surprised to see the rot behind the wings. Thankfully mine is in good condition, I was shocked to see that these parts are bare metal from the factory Floors look pretty good, have you checked around the inlet for the heating fan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Nice to see some good progress, I'm not surprised to see the rot behind the wings. Thankfully mine is in good condition, I was shocked to see that these parts are bare metal from the factory Floors look pretty good, have you checked around the inlet for the heating fan? Not many that know these old Zs were surprised by it, sadly. Yes rather shocking, but all these old cars have these sorts of moisture traps. All of the dash is out and check and there is nothing there, so quite happy with that. Floors are decent, but they are going to be replaced... there is a little rust around the the edge and I would rather replace it now while the car is in pieces. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Not sure if a fellow forum member can help you out at all Graham, see post #507 http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/88297-darren-bs-1971-240z-project-pumpkin-interior-strip-p20/page__st__500#entry1404266 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Not sure if a fellow forum member can help you out at all Graham, see post #507 http://www.350z-uk.c...00#entry1404266 Thanks, just PMd him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Glad to be of assistance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Its stripped:- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Would love to have the wallet/patience/knowledge to undertake something like this... Looking forward to seeing progression on a lovely car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Sadly, its just wallet for me.... I dont have the patience, skills, knowledge, tools or space for a project like this - would love to acquire it, but then the lack of patience kicks in and I do something else I just cant wait to drive it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) wow that is one cool car. i haven't seen one for years. and just checked asking prices for sale. i had no idea! where did they all go? all of them up to the 350 just disappeared! I hope to buy a 370z tomorrow and have Holden Torana lx hatchback in my parents garage... i think. if they haven't disposed of it.... hope to see it for real not just photos sometime. Edited January 9, 2015 by chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 They are all hidden in sheds, more than likely rusting away that or everyone is busy rebuilding theirs Anyway, the car has now been stripped and is ready for blasting.............. now I am nervous! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Sound deadening has all been removed and the car has been blasted. Car is back at the workshop, radiator support and floor pans have been dropped off, now the work begins. Unfortunately I didnt have time to take photos, I was late.... and the guy that normally takes pictures has been sick. Hopefully should have some this week or next. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Looking forward to some pics. You mentioned blasting, I'm probably telling you what you already know but the sooner you get some primer on the better. Blasted bare metal will flash rust within 4 hours especially at this time of year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Lovely stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Great purchase. Lovely iconic car. All the very best with the build buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Thanks all.... lots of hard work ahead (for the bodyshop thankfully) but really looking forward to getting this done Looking forward to some pics. You mentioned blasting, I'm probably telling you what you already know but the sooner you get some primer on the better. Blasted bare metal will flash rust within 4 hours especially at this time of year. It already has a rough grey primer on it The guys have their work cut out for them now.... to get it all repaired and ready for spraying this is where it starts getting good. Edited February 17, 2015 by grahamc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 That's a very nice car well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Update - the car has been soda blasted and the guys have been progressing with the doors. In a couple of days I am off on holiday to South Africa for 5 weeks, so will be no updates during that time - but hopefully lots of progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Epic project Would love to buy a classic project one day, not sure I have the patience for it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Epic project Would love to buy a classic project one day, not sure I have the patience for it though Thanks Lack of patience is one of the big reasons why I am not doing the work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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