78 280Z spare tire compartment suggestions

[One Way]

I am beginning to formulate the battle plan for replacing the floor pans and front frame rails on the project car.  It looks like there are a few good options available for purchasing new

pieces.  Other small areas that should be replaced I am pretty confident I can fabricate some repair pieces with 20 gauge sheet metal.  The spare tire compartment is in real poor shape.  I do not have any confidence of fabricating that part.  I have looked at a few trunk sections from some newer vehicles and have come very close with the same dimensions as the original.  Any thoughts on cutting one out of a salvage yard car and dropping it into the 280Z?  The 2 hanger brackets on the bottom of the spare tire compartment could be easily welded on the replacement component.  There are no intentions of this project being a show piece, just a solid fun runner on a budget .  It seems that the depths of the newer car compartments are a bit deeper than the original, but the diameters are nearly identical.  I am sure roaming through our local Pull-A-Part I can locate  something very close.  Any helpful suggestions welcomed.  Thanks again, John-Lugoff, SC.

[Patcon]

What year is your car? I have a spare tire well from a 240z. It has a few pinholes but very useable if it will fit your application...

[grannyknot]

And if Charles's tire well doesn't work out I'm sure there are a few up for grabs from the guys at Hybridz,

Many tire wells are removed for modifications.

[gwri8]

I just happen to have a spare tire well from a 77' . Should be the same for a 78'.  It's in fair shape and already out of the car. Let me know if you are interested.

[One Way]

Thanks for the responses.  Been very busy at work this past week and several other projects going on at home and church, so the Z project got put to the back burner.

Did not even check my e-mails or Z-car site.  I will have to check out the map for the GA location and see if it is any where near our daughter.  I never realized how big a state Georgia was until they moved there and purchased a home .  They are about 4-4-1/2 hours away from us.  We will see how things work out.  Shipping such a part would be awkward and costly.  Thanks again, John-Lugoff,SC.

[SteveJ]

This will give you a good idea of how to get to Greg's place. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Cohutta,+GA/Lugoff,+SC+29078/@34.3087835,-83.9771355,8z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x886078136ab0abfd:0x607ffea3819d63a8!2m2!1d-84.9527235!2d34.9595209!1m5!1m1!1s0x8855f9301a989ad7:0x9aaecd3c9951c49a!2m2!1d-80.6892486!2d34.2273712

Frankly the road that cuts through Tennessee looks to be the most enjoyable route.  

Greg is good Z people, too. It would be worth the trip for you.