Here we go again Derricks 260z restoration

[candy red]

Good to see consistent progress. I know it takes effort to do so because life can be so busy even without projects involved.

Thanks Ian , I do try and get out in the garage most nights even if it only an hour.just to keep chipping away at it all depends on what sort of day I’ve had at work

 

[candy red]

Passenger door reskinned tonight yet again went really well considering I’ve only done one before and that was last night just need to get both of them sanded on the outside and then epoxy primed also welded the top corners that just need grinding done

 

[candy red]

only a small amount done this weekend got the drivers door skin sanded completely rust free

 

[candy red]

A little bit more done tonight both door skins sanded back to bare metal really pleased with the overall condition of such old doors ,now ready for some epoxy primer

 

[Ian]

Good work. Always nice to find metal in decent condition that doesn't need reapairs.

 

[candy red]

Both doors completely stripped rust free and now all epoxy primed ready to fit back on the shell so the rear quarter panels can be removed and replaced with new ones

 

[candy red]

 

[candy red]

Well after a lot of thought and consideration I’ve decided not to finish the welding on the 260z



















So I’ve decided to put it on a trailer and take it up to North Yorkshire to Andy at APS getting the new rear quarter panels put in new slam panel and anything underneath the slam panel new rear valence rear floor new spare wheel well plus anything else.feeling a little sad I’m not finishing it myself but just struggling with time as doing a few hours a night and possibly 1 day at the weekend it’s just going to drag on and on so it’s now in good hand pics will follow soon

 

[candy red]

Hopefully will look like last pictures when it comes bake

 

[jonbills]

Thats a bit of a shock, but does it mean you'll have it back and finished this year?

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Well after a lot of thought and consideration I’ve decided not to finish the welding on the 260z



















So I’ve decided to put it on a trailer and take it up to North Yorkshire to Andy at APS getting the new rear quarter panels put in new slam panel and anything underneath the slam panel new rear valence rear floor new spare wheel well plus anything else.feeling a little sad I’m not finishing it myself but just struggling with time as doing a few hours a night and possibly 1 day at the weekend it’s just going to drag on and on so it’s now in good hand pics will follow soon

Good move Derrick. No shame in taking the quick route at your stage of life

I realised that about 18 months ago. Motorbikes now - rusty classic cars are a PITA.

 

[candy red]

Thats a bit of a shock, but does it mean you'll have it back and finished this year?

Maybe

 

[candy red]

Thats a bit of a shock, but does it mean you'll have it back and finished this year?

Yes John a bit of a shock for me too,as I was determined to do it all again especially after all the tricky work I’ve already done and now the panels are already made but just not got the time at the moment

 

[candy red]

Rear quarters cut off lower. Rear valance and slam panel area removed

 

[Rushingphil]

Looking pretty good inside that rear quarter panel

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Maserati Marek is similar.

 

[Rob Gaskin]

Rear quarters cut off lower. Rear valance and slam panel area removed
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Derrick, a very wise move to let Andy do major work like this. Well done, I know you were enjoying the challenge but this is a big area of the car.
Also timescales will now bring driving it a lot closer.
I know you realuse this but just backing you really.

 

[candy red]

Derrick, a very wise move to let Andy do major work like this. Well done, I know you were enjoying the challenge but this is a big area of the car.
Also timescales will now bring driving it a lot closer.
I know you realuse this but just backing you really.

Yes Rob I know it was the right thing to do just needed to convince myself thanks for you support

 

[MCBladeRun]

Yes Rob I know it was the right thing to do just needed to convince myself thanks for you support

It's a shame we won't see the details of the work from Andy, like we do from yourself, but needs must!

 

[Rob Gaskin]

It's a shame we won't see the details of the work from Andy, like we do from yourself, but needs must!

No. It's never been the same on here after Don Muscles sold his car.