IbanezDan51
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Should be interesting to see it when finished but believe it may be scrapped…
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Interesting Z Rebuild - Former owner car
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Rushingphil
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I think you may be right!
I have seen this previously, but wasn't brave enough to post the link on this forum
I have seen this previously, but wasn't brave enough to post the link on this forum
AD240Z
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“Be careful when you buy a car - we got this for a good price “
Is it just me or is most of what he is whining about was evident before it was blasted?
There’s pictures on here showing the work done - and it didn’t look hidden .
He should have walked away if it didn’t meet his criteria for work/ timescales / budget and bought something better ( rather than good price ) .
I don’t know about the sale - but if I knowingly bought an incontinent dog - I wouldn’t complain if it shat on my carpet .
Is it just me or is most of what he is whining about was evident before it was blasted?
There’s pictures on here showing the work done - and it didn’t look hidden .
He should have walked away if it didn’t meet his criteria for work/ timescales / budget and bought something better ( rather than good price ) .
I don’t know about the sale - but if I knowingly bought an incontinent dog - I wouldn’t complain if it shat on my carpet .
IbanezDan51
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I somewhat agree, though I believe I saw the advert for this and it was mentioned that most of the welding had been done. An unsuspecting buyer might trust a well known Z enthusiast/bodyshop.
Maybe the previous owner knew it was too much work and picked a better shell to start with?
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Alphabettispaghetti
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Wasn’t it rust free?
AD240Z
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73 240z :) DaisyZ
Well I have been busy these past few months saving up and buying bits and putting them away and selling bits and scotching on a weekend to pay for my Dream :) I had a Z mate called Steve stonehouse went over to buybsome Z bits for his project, while he was there he got offered a 240z that was...
Personally - I’d look at a car before buying it. I drove to Birmingham to see both of mine .
Technologies out there to have a look and it’s on here - warts n all …. (?) looks pretty similar to when he got it - it wasn’t like it was hidden under a load of filler and paint .
@Alphabettispaghetti - I’d say not …
atomman
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Why didn't he just buy a better car to start ? A RHD UK car would of 'probably' of been less rusty to start and worth more when done ?
or just maybe he's doing it all on purpose for 'likes' and 'content' on his YouTube channel.
If he brought a decent car it would only be a couple of episodes............................
or just maybe he's doing it all on purpose for 'likes' and 'content' on his YouTube channel.
If he brought a decent car it would only be a couple of episodes............................
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IbanezDan51
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As for the comment about a RHD car being less rusty I doubt it. BUT it would have been worth the level of investment more so than this one.
He seems disgruntled, perhaps the vehicle was mis-sold. Did he even view it before buying? It looks like he was loading it up himself in the videos so who knows? These cars can hide a lot (any classic car can) particularly one that's already been restored.
We know what these cars hide but others get carried away by the thought of profit. Homework needs to be done to establish panel availability etc before jumping in and buying.
I'm afraid "rose tinted specs' are often worn by classic car enthusiasts. I wore some when I bought my first 240. I suspect Candy Red has a pair too. At least we were able to do the work ourselves, however I sold mine honestly and cheaply so I didn't make any money but boy I enjoyed it for 18 years. The worst thing I could have done was get it sand-blasted soon after I bought it - thankfully I didn't - ever.
I'm afraid "rose tinted specs' are often worn by classic car enthusiasts. I wore some when I bought my first 240. I suspect Candy Red has a pair too. At least we were able to do the work ourselves, however I sold mine honestly and cheaply so I didn't make any money but boy I enjoyed it for 18 years. The worst thing I could have done was get it sand-blasted soon after I bought it - thankfully I didn't - ever.
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IbanezDan51
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Yes and I believe its the old project Daisy from here: https://zclub.net/community/index.php?threads/73-240z-daisyz.27478/page-3
The issue here lies with the blasting I think, we all know once you blast a Z thats had repairs, or showing even slight signs of rust...its going to show up how severe the shell really is. A risk we all take... I blasted mine, fortunately it was as good and solid as I was told it was by the well known and respected forum member on here I purchased it from. However, that was confirmed when I viewed it too! But I bet I paid a lot more for it that this one. Although you never know....
The issue here lies with the blasting I think, we all know once you blast a Z thats had repairs, or showing even slight signs of rust...its going to show up how severe the shell really is. A risk we all take... I blasted mine, fortunately it was as good and solid as I was told it was by the well known and respected forum member on here I purchased it from. However, that was confirmed when I viewed it too! But I bet I paid a lot more for it that this one. Although you never know....
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When I sold my first 240Z I valued it by how much I could sell each part for. I valued the shell at £1500 (in 2012). I had phone calls and tended to put people off by my honesty around the shell. Sometimes I regret that I undersold a quick, highly modified and usable 240 for £6500. What do you do?
That car looked ropey before he started. Blasting it would have only confirmed what we all knew but with that said the repairs do look pretty bad and in all honesty when a car hits the bottom of it's depreciation curve repairs tend to be shoddy. I'm not afraid to admit when I started my journey with Datsun's I was a little green to it and purchased a much better looking shell than that, when blasted it removed all the hidden sins and I took the option to scrap the shell as it just wasn't safe. So I've been bitten in the past, it made me a little wiser.
IbanezDan51
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The repairs aren't old... in fact they were done within the last 24 months with a well known bodyshop? business that frequents this forum.
Not a business yet, just an enthusiast doing their best. I'm sure none of us would appreciate having our best efforts picked apart.
IbanezDan51
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Sorry we absolutely wouldn’t. Was always under the impression that he was from a professional outfit. I’m a hobbyist, and what I do to my cars is clear cut. However, I make it clear if I sell anything that it is a hobbyist that has undertaken the work.
And so you all know, I fully appreciate him having a go at this shell, clearly it doesn’t fit the bill for the person who bought the car and they seem pretty disgruntled but end of the day it’s clearly their own fault for not doing the checks prior to purchasing.
And so you all know, I fully appreciate him having a go at this shell, clearly it doesn’t fit the bill for the person who bought the car and they seem pretty disgruntled but end of the day it’s clearly their own fault for not doing the checks prior to purchasing.
Healey 12
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wow she looked rough as anything before the sand blasting . Think he bought the price not the car !!!
without even watching the vido, it sounds like the fella has swallowed the gas monkey playbook.
buy a car, knock it down publicly , lash it up quietly, flip it at sema and hope to make money on the advertising.
"Hey guys welcome back to the channel
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buy a car, knock it down publicly , lash it up quietly, flip it at sema and hope to make money on the advertising.
"Hey guys welcome back to the channel
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