260Z restoration

pete trafford

Forum User
Hi Everyone. Some advice sought please. I have been out of the Z scene for many years and have decided it's time to get back in, unfortunately, my 260Z 2str, having spend the best part of a decade outside under wraps, needs some extensive restoration work. (floor pan, firewall, right wing etc) The thing is, considering that many thousands of pounds need to be spent to get it road worthy, who should I entrust, a Z specialist or a trusted generic classic car restoration company. I hope to be moving to the Peterborough area in a few months, and was hoping some members could point me in the right direction. Any advice would be much appreciated.
 

uk66fastback

Club Member
Yes, move to the Peterborough area! Then we can have a meet ...

I think you pays yer money and takes yer choice - plenty on here will have suggestions of where to take it - a few owners Milton Keynes way have had cars resprayed there and bodywork done - which isn't too far. I think it is nice to have somewhere you can take the car which isn't essentially a WHOLE day out. I'd go with somewhere that is recommended, rather than a specific Z place - unless you feel happier with that - but there are always other things to take into consideration - budget, location etc ...
 
I think based on recent pics/details/experience you've got to give fourways a call. MZR do not currently undertake customer cars, they're the only two 'safe' specialists with a proven history, currently.
 

pete trafford

Forum User
Yes, move to the Peterborough area! Then we can have a meet ...

I think you pays yer money and takes yer choice - plenty on here will have suggestions of where to take it - a few owners Milton Keynes way have had cars resprayed there and bodywork done - which isn't too far. I think it is nice to have somewhere you can take the car which isn't essentially a WHOLE day out. I'd go with somewhere that is recommended, rather than a specific Z place - unless you feel happier with that - but there are always other things to take into consideration - budget, location etc ...

Many thanks for that. Any chance of the names of the garages, I would like to visit before committing. :)
 

pete trafford

Forum User
I think based on recent pics/details/experience you've got to give fourways a call. MZR do not currently undertake customer cars, they're the only two 'safe' specialists with a proven history, currently.

Many thanks for that. Any info on the Z Farm, they're closer I believe.
 

IbanezDan51

Well-Known Forum User
It would be useful to get some images up on the website of the work that requires doing. There are a lot of people on here who could advise you on the best approach to take and there might even be members who would help out themselves.
 
There’s a couple of quite cheap but good people in Europe. I’ll find the links.

I’d look for a proven history over a good few years. Being able to see the car is quite valuable.

Do your research as due diligence will help you make up your mind.
 

Ian

Club Member
I'll be taking mine to Resto Shack, worth taking a look at them, I'm going there because I've been impressed with their work and I believe I can trust them to do a top job.

Wont be able to give first hand opinion until the work starts whihc will be in April but I find it hard to trust anywhere, however I've seen enough of their work to let me trust them.
 

chrisvega

Well-Known Forum User
I'll be taking mine to Resto Shack, worth taking a look at them, I'm going there because I've been impressed with their work and I believe I can trust them to do a top job.

Wont be able to give first hand opinion until the work starts whihc will be in April but I find it hard to trust anywhere, however I've seen enough of their work to let me trust them.

If you mean Resto Shack in Devon you are in good hands. Dave is a top bloke and has painted a couple of 240Z for me and fully restored a Porsche 912.
 
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