I just purchased a 77 fairlady z (S31) 2+2 probably from another member on this board. This is my first z car. This vehicle has a lot of rust. Floor pans are gone, rear tire well, back lower panel is shot with cancer. Would it be better to transfer everything to a rust free chassis or try my skills on fixing all the problems with this car?

Find another shell if you can. It might take awhile. So, in the mean time get that sucker running good and if you want to try your hand at welding, you got yourself a "learner" + a parts car for that rust free car. Just dont put too much money into the thing as far as the body is concerned. Just my humble opinion.

Replacement panels are available, I think from Tapco?? Somebody help out on that.

Otherwise, OldHemi might be right....

I think you mean Tabco but I'm not sure what if anything they'd have for an S31 2+2.

Pics of the car:

Anyone have a cheap shell in Texas?

Yeah, Arnie in TX posted a few weeks ago that he bought that heap...er...Fairlady.

What's you plan for it?

Yep, and we had a deal for that to become mine. Guess he changed his mind. ;(

Best of luck with it...you've got some work ahead of you.

I don't have a shell for the same model to help you with though I do have two 280ZXs available, one is a 2 seater with no engine/tranny and the other is a complete (or nearly complete) 2+2. If you or anyone else are interested in them give me a hollar! Maybe we could work out a deal if you want something more workable with less effort.

Edited August 29, 201014 yr by texasz

Is that a dash out of a ZX?

I'm confused.

I'd part it for everything RHD on another shell if it were mine.

Don't waste your time and money on that heap.

Get a two seater 240 or 260 in better condition. Result is much more

satisfying and should be worth more. Just my opinion.