October 19, 200915 yr Author comment_297871 It does, thanks! I've got a mains electric powered drill with the cable thing so i'll try that. Also my grinder will work ( i hope) on the easier to reach ones.I haven't even started to remove the stuff under the car! Like the fuel tank, any running gear oh god!! AND the engine. Aarrgh! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-297871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 22, 200915 yr Author comment_298172 Well, the car tried to kill me a couple of times last night. I was removing the bonnet (hood), and the car tried to swallow me whole!! haha. Now I must start with those blasted wings! I won't let them defeat me again! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-298172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 31, 200915 yr Author comment_299032 Ok, update time. The bonnet and tailgate are off now. I can properly see the the radiator support panel. It's a bit lacy. None of it is distorted so replacing it won't be too challenging. The radiator itself is in a good state. The underside and outside edge of the airtubes looks ok, it'll just be the top that's in a bad way I reckon. I've removed the exhaust system and it's going in a skip. (I wanted a stainless one anyway.) I've drained the fuel tank so that's next to come off. The fuel was really red, a cross between red diesel and red wine!! Wierd. Now I'm struggling to release the wing from the headlight cowl. I know how, it's just siezed like everything else. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-299032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 1, 200915 yr Author comment_299115 so. Now the radiator is off! Had to use a nut splitter. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-299115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 200915 yr Author comment_299713 Anyone know where I might get replacement airtubes? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-299713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 200915 yr Author comment_299721 anyone know where i can get a pair of air tubes? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-299721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 7, 200915 yr comment_299724 Look on ebay.com, ive seen one a few days agoHere is the listing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-240Z-70-73-RIGHT-INNER-FENDER-SUPPORT-EXCELLENT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335714f3aaQQitemZ220504322986QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Edited November 7, 200915 yr by ChrisZ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-299724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 8, 200915 yr Author comment_299748 thank you. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-299748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 6, 200915 yr Author comment_302393 doors are off. all the fitting that hold the fuel lines to the chassis are siezed on so thats a lot of fun at the moment. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-302393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 6, 200915 yr Author comment_302437 does anyone know anything about distinctive industries? I found them online and their seat covers look good, but so do the blackdragon auto ones which i have heard some bad things about. Any help would be appretiated.Cheers guys!Matt Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-302437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 6, 200915 yr comment_302452 I can't see any photos of there seat covers, please link us up.You should try to contact Les at CDMChris Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-302452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
December 13, 200915 yr Author comment_303182 sorry guys. don't know how to do links. I've got the front left wing/fender off now finally. That was a hell of a job. The part of the airtube on the outside of the mud/crap guard has holes in it but they're only on the top of it. The cavity in the airtube just in front of the door is full of rat bedding! There will be a couple of pictures to come. Tommorrow probably. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/32980-datsun-240z-barn-find-restoration-cont/?&page=7#findComment-303182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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