240z soft top
Hi I've been to see the 1 off datsun 240z soft top and unless Nissan decided to cut about a standard shell and leave cut bits sticking out I don't think so I couldn't persude the owner though he said it was made for the American Market, in right hand drive,? don't think so, the roof section has been used for the boot hinge panel and spot welded to the shell, the tailgate has been shortend and has a ally skin welded over it hence no paint no rust in the centre of the boot lid. The floor pan has been strengthend with large box section steel with extra chassis near the outer sill returns, engine has not run for 4-5 years so will probably smoke and need rings etc can't hear it running. I think to start with it needs following.
Door skins or repairs both sides
inner and outer sills repair
battery tray area rusted away looks involved
similar under washer bottle
inner wings look very rusty maybe a nightmare when starting to cut away rust!
Radiator panel repairs
complete strip and rebuild of boot shut face area to make a proper job of it
floors didn't look too bad but probably being supported by larger chassis rails
complete new interior carpets etc..
roof needs to be fitted more professionally.
And a respray
Engine rebuild as been stood and he says engine getting tight, not a good sign!
So Alot of work I thought I would right up my viewing as other people may want to view it and may be dissapointed with the car when they got there.
I had a 270 mile round trip myself but I am A Zed Nut after all...
Nick...
