76 280z 2+2 parts car?

[EverRude]

I have a 71 240z. Local guy has a 280z 2+2 automatic that rusted out but complete and original cheap. Would enough parts be usable to me that buying it would be beneficial? Not concerned with show car originality on my 240. Just form and function. Also have no interest in fuel injection.

[IdahoKidd]

How much? Unless you need a specific part, there is almost nothing that will switch over. Engine block, brake rotors, transmission is about it off the top of my head. Hood I suppose but it has the vents. Do you have the room to store it? Will it be an eyesore? Will the wife and neihbors complain. Parting and selling it isn't cost effective either. I've done this before and found that the only "parts" car is one that is the same as the one you already have unless you have a specific desire for a feature from the parts car (fuel injection, etc). I put a heavy emphasis on NO but it is my opinion.

[esmit208]

DITTO what IK said

[EverRude]

Yeah I had already said no just wanted to be sure there wasnt some advantage id be missing. Better rear end? Later model hubs. Yeah I have space and yes wife would complain until I stripped and scrapped body.

There's an all original 240 nearby that is literally falling apart from rust. Noone answers when I knock. Hate doing cold calls like that. But the car would be perfect for most of the parts id want. Definitely interior.

Edited March 16, 2011 by EverRude