Anyone wanta swap zed for worked capri softtop?

[datfreak]

Ive got a capri convertible, in good nick, with a new 1.8l famalia japan import turbo motor. With microtech computer/bug intercooler/BOV etc.--body/mech/interior in good condition.

Thinking about selling it for a zed car--would anyone want to swap--???

I'm interested in 240z/260z--prefer 240z or a least a 260z 2seater--no rust in VGC---prefer very clean original or finished groundup restoration

anyone interested please email me on

scottsaal@dodo.net.au

[datfreak]

http://members.dodo.net.au/~scottsaal/c1.jpg

http://members.dodo.net.au/~scottsaal/c2.jpg

[lordbiotree]

Not trying to be mean and mean no harm. I would never give up my Z for a car like that. Although I wouldn't mind taking it for a weekend or test drive. I would sell it to some young girl with a rich father and go and buy the best 240Z I can find. Happy Z hunting:D

Brandon

1971 240Z(series I)

[datfreak]

I know that i'll probably have to sell it first-then buy a zcar,,BUT I thought maybe someone may have wanted to swap(small chance but you never know).

I'am still have problems finding a good 240z(or 260z)-even all of the HIGHER priced examples that have had a (so called) full bare metal respray and heaps of work done have have too much rust for a "pristine" car.

-Which doesnt matter but it pisses me off when the owner says that there is "NO" or "minimal" rust and I drive 3-6 hours (return drive) to see a car that is VERY VERY far from being rust free(ie No metal left on doors inside edges-big holes in floor/under rails- rear sills that are puffed up over an inch because of rust).

I have done 5(or 6) seperate of these 3-6 hour drives in the last 3 months, all of which the owners either lied or just couldnt see the condition of their rusty z cars.

People please be honest about the condition of your car when selling it!

[lordbiotree]

From what I've seen nowadays it's going to be very hard to find a rust free 240Z. I've been very lucky. I own 3 1971 240Z's an orange, silver and Gold&black (repainted in 91). My orange Z is completely stock and never has been restored. The Gold&Black Z has totally been restored. None of those have any rust nor had any when bought. My silver Z is currently my project and has no floor pans or rails other than that it's a great car. I plan to do some kind of a turbo convo.

The well kept Z cars with no rust will be around the 10-15k price range. at the 5k price range you'll get a great Z yes with some rust but usually the eigne has been rebuilt and babied. If you really want to get down and dirty and put in some true and honest hard work the floor&rails can be replaced. If the rest of the car is almost rust free now you've got your self a 8-9K car.It'll never be wrath the big bucks but will be a great daily driver.

I'm starting on replacing floor pans and trying to fabricate really strong rails right now.

[Alfadog]

You might not have noticed, but you two live in different countries of the world

Keep that in mind when posting on a board, the value of Z's in Aus are way cheaper than in the US!!!

[Gav240z]

THat's not always true infact some Z's in OZ go for good prices. I've seen 260z 2+2's sell for 11k + and some 240z's have gone for 20k+.

Just thought I should mention. Also Z's over in the US are almost as common as Old Holden's here. We didn't get nearly as much Z's here and finding a good one is a tough job.

If I were to be buying a Z I'd get a rusted one strip it down to the shell and restore ground up. Sure alot of work but at least you know there's no rust and the chassis will be straight etc...

It's rare to find a 240z for less than 2k these days regardless of condition. I have seen one that I might look at with a friend I can't own 2 cars at the moment. If your interested it's a bit rusty the owner says and has a sunroof (another con) but I can give you the details.

:classic:

[Alfadog]

Gavin, 20k AUD is roughly $13,000 USD, heaps of Zee's in America have gone for way over that price.

I think it is a very fair comment to say that they are worth more in America than here. In fact, these cars are worth more in every country I can think of...

Although because of the high numbers in America you'll have a great time finding an old rusty one - from what I've seen crap ones are worth less than crap ones here, but good ones are worth more than good ones here.

[datfreak]

gav240,

I have to agree about restoring it yourself= ie ground up.

At least you know its fixed proper and isnt just a dodgy paint job.

I'am finding some horrors lurking under the paint in my 260z as I strip it- all caused by dodgy previous repairs.

Its hard to find the time to do it yourself BUT panel shops are so expensive because they get all their cash quick from insurance work.(and arnt really interested in full paint jobs)

One 260z I looked at(to buy) had over a dozen rust bubbles- on different panels- and the owner had it professionaly painted 6 weeks before I saw it, it was a good car apart from that-it was a shame it wasnt done properly.

That 240z for sale wasnt in QLD was it?