Z-hunter
Well-Known Forum User
Hi guys,
I posted this in the rebuilds/resto subforum initially but no replies, maybe better off here
My Z31 has been off road for a couple of years due to rust (also the waterpump and alternator went, plus god knows what else while it's been sat. & my (awesome) garage closed at the same time, still haven't found a good replacement yet).
I'm not sure how to proceed, ideally I'd like to save the whole car if possible, that's probably only realistic if I can find somewhere 'affordable' to carry out the bodywork though. I know there's a bunch of places doing restos in eastern europe but I don't know where to look/ask and haven't had any luck getting any leads so far. Anybody got any tips?
Another alternative would be breaking the car and keeping the turbo bits to swap into an NA with a better shell. The car is fairly high mileage though (150,000+ miles). Was running well but it's always been a bit 'hot'.
I've contacted a few local bodyshops but they couldn't help unless I got panels (which aren't available). So fabrication would be required. Only one place did give me a quote, let's just say it was 'expensive'. Not sure at what point you have to call it quits, hence me wanting to know what kind of quotes I could get abroad (or anyone else more locally who might have some suggestions) before throwing in the towel...
rust around windows
left/rear - this needed a new panel ever since I brought the car over 10 years ago.
front windshield
..... ???
I posted this in the rebuilds/resto subforum initially but no replies, maybe better off here
My Z31 has been off road for a couple of years due to rust (also the waterpump and alternator went, plus god knows what else while it's been sat. & my (awesome) garage closed at the same time, still haven't found a good replacement yet).
I'm not sure how to proceed, ideally I'd like to save the whole car if possible, that's probably only realistic if I can find somewhere 'affordable' to carry out the bodywork though. I know there's a bunch of places doing restos in eastern europe but I don't know where to look/ask and haven't had any luck getting any leads so far. Anybody got any tips?
Another alternative would be breaking the car and keeping the turbo bits to swap into an NA with a better shell. The car is fairly high mileage though (150,000+ miles). Was running well but it's always been a bit 'hot'.
I've contacted a few local bodyshops but they couldn't help unless I got panels (which aren't available). So fabrication would be required. Only one place did give me a quote, let's just say it was 'expensive'. Not sure at what point you have to call it quits, hence me wanting to know what kind of quotes I could get abroad (or anyone else more locally who might have some suggestions) before throwing in the towel...
rust around windows
left/rear - this needed a new panel ever since I brought the car over 10 years ago.
front windshield
..... ???