280z desirable?

[chrisvega]

Yep he does, Datsun 110 Persimmon Red, actually looks more orange than red.

 

[SeanDezart]

Yep he does, Datsun 110 Persimmon Red, actually looks more orange than red.

Photo please.

 

[red baron]

love 110 red best colour on any s30

 

[SeanDezart]

love 110 red best colour on any s30

Let's agree to differ

 

[red baron]

name your colour dont be shy

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Orange/gold/lime

 

[chrisvega]

http://www.vegaclassics.co.uk/car/1975-datsun-280z-2-seat-coupe/

Couldn't get the pics to load via site so here is the link Sean

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

http://www.vegaclassics.co.uk/car/1975-datsun-280z-2-seat-coupe/

Couldn't get the pics to load via site so here is the link Sean

Nicely slivered oak frame there

 

[SeanDezart]

http://www.vegaclassics.co.uk/car/1975-datsun-280z-2-seat-coupe/

Couldn't get the pics to load via site so here is the link Sean

This car has 2 seater body from same line as 240Z, never sold in the UK and not to be confused with less desirable 280ZX 2+2

Bit harsh there and strong money for a 4spd box ?

Don't be so anorak Franky:lol:

Colours ?

Green, pale yellow.....and gold (I hate it when Franky copies me).

 

[chrisvega]

Harsh but true Sean....... Mention a 280Z to most people in UK that are classic enthusiasts but not Datsun savvy and they automatically think of ZX and it would be expensive if it was 2+2 hence justified in saying less desirable. Expensive for 4 speed ? Thought you liked higher prices, good for business Will throw in a 200SX box in the price then. Low mileage original paint cars are the holy grail in classic world and as long as body in commensurate shape top of the price tree. Not to be confused with usual imports out of the States that have cheap blow over repaints where they don't bother to take off trim or take out glass so overspray on the rubbers etc.

Glad you like the silvery oak Franky ( how's the new business going ? ) come and have a play in the 280 whilst you're waiting for your car to get finished.

 

[SeanDezart]

I thought that it was just here that 280Z is taken to be the succesor to the 260Z and therefore ZXs are mistakenly called 280Zs !

Higher prices when justified yes and I'd like to see 280Zs get that sort of money whether they be 4 or 5 spd but be careful as low mileage, orginal paint but modded are not so appreciated in the classic world...however, in the competing with a 240Z world to the recently awoken internet Z fan , a 280Z does it in my view.

As we say - bon continuation.

 

[Alphabettispaghetti]

Harsh but true Sean....... Mention a 280Z to most people in UK that are classic enthusiasts but not Datsun savvy and they automatically think of ZX and it would be expensive if it was 2+2 hence justified in saying less desirable. Expensive for 4 speed ? Thought you liked higher prices, good for business Will throw in a 200SX box in the price then. Low mileage original paint cars are the holy grail in classic world and as long as body in commensurate shape top of the price tree. Not to be confused with usual imports out of the States that have cheap blow over repaints where they don't bother to take off trim or take out glass so overspray on the rubbers etc.

Glad you like the silvery oak Franky ( how's the new business going ? ) come and have a play in the 280 whilst you're waiting for your car to get finished.

Howdy. Just finished the website, well about 90%.

www.brockwellsoak.co.uk

Advertising in a glossy in a few weeks, see where it goes from there...

I think you're right about making the distinction. The 280z means people can get into that classic shape for much less cash than a 240z, also a car that's not been rebuilt inside out.

 

[SeanDezart]

A tadge hors-sujet mon ami....

So Rob, why would you want ANOTHER Z - an investment ?

 

[tel240z]

are these required

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280z-To-240z-Bumper-conversion-/221835787575?hash=item33a6717d37

or just make it easy must be catching on

 

[SeanDezart]

are these required

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280z-To-240z-Bumper-conversion-/221835787575?hash=item33a6717d37

or just make it easy must be catching on

DIY mate - hardly rocket science and if you're fitting FRPs...not even that !

 

[tel240z]

DIY mate - hardly rocket science and if you're fitting FRPs...not even that !

Sean It was just my feeble demonstration of '' it may be catching on'' and I sort of know its not rocket science , now tell me when you fit frp ones what is the rough process and did you get your hands dirty and any abrasions to them soft palms cos £165 seems a fare plug and play deal, saves all that cutting and bending pieces of steel

 

[SeanDezart]

Well, thje hard work is taking the original ones off especially the shockers - fitting others on is easy especially lightweight FRP jobbies.

 

[johnymd]

I'm guessing the shocks don't just unbolt then? Or is it a case of not being able to get to them?

 

[SeanDezart]

Written in the ad you quoted :

Note: in order to use rear bumper, the bumper struts will either need to be removed, which requires the tai to be dropped, or the struts cut. ... Please remember struts are under pressure and are full of oil!!

£165 for some metal, a bit of time, paint and basically copying std 240Z brackets seems to me a bit of a luxury....

 

[tel240z]

Probably Sean but there's a good 3 hours work there making all 4 of them, then there's the ball ache of f/glasing brackets on the back of the frp ones and you only get one chance or bodge (like I did in a rush for spa) by bolting on from the outside then theres the fettling and painting of the frp ones, ŕeckon there's 2 days work there so depends on your day job revenue I guess most car oriented workshops look for £40 hour so that's £640, now I see you evaded my enquiry about getting hands dirty so for me on a nice 280z to keep it value up think I would suffer the £350 to have chrome bumpers all IMO