Hi all, I've lurked on this forum for quite some time but never posted anything. I thought now would be the perfect time to post up.
I recently acquired a 1974 260Z which I believe is one of the very first as it's chassis is RS30 000068. Now this car hasn't been on the road since 1987, nearly as long as I've been alive! You can imagine the state it's in, it's opted for the light weight route and shed weight in the usual areas, outer sills (yet to inspect inner ones but I suspect there too), floor pans (you can see the floor through there!), rear arches (inner and outer), rear valance, spare wheel well, chassis rails. It really is in a sorry state, however I haven't been scared off yet, its still standing under it's own weight. Due to other commitments I haven't had a chance to really strip it down yet but I suspect I may find more rot.
Now my dilemma is that it's a really early car and I want to save it, I'm not in any hurry to get it back on the road, it's a long term restoration, but on the other hand I'm wondering if it's too far gone. I have toyed with the idea of buying a US 260Z and re-shelling this one converting it from LHD to RHD as I know a complete car is ideal to convert a car from LHD to RHD and this one is complete.
Any opinions are welcome, let me know!
I recently acquired a 1974 260Z which I believe is one of the very first as it's chassis is RS30 000068. Now this car hasn't been on the road since 1987, nearly as long as I've been alive! You can imagine the state it's in, it's opted for the light weight route and shed weight in the usual areas, outer sills (yet to inspect inner ones but I suspect there too), floor pans (you can see the floor through there!), rear arches (inner and outer), rear valance, spare wheel well, chassis rails. It really is in a sorry state, however I haven't been scared off yet, its still standing under it's own weight. Due to other commitments I haven't had a chance to really strip it down yet but I suspect I may find more rot.
Now my dilemma is that it's a really early car and I want to save it, I'm not in any hurry to get it back on the road, it's a long term restoration, but on the other hand I'm wondering if it's too far gone. I have toyed with the idea of buying a US 260Z and re-shelling this one converting it from LHD to RHD as I know a complete car is ideal to convert a car from LHD to RHD and this one is complete.
Any opinions are welcome, let me know!