SN 00042 Restoration; The Older Twin

[inline6]

Yes, thanks for the info.  I really appreciate it.  Like most things with these cars at this point in time, the cost can vary wildly from shop to shop, and it depends on the actual work performed, obviously. 

My car was about as rust free as you can find, but even so, I found rust damage I wouldn't want to leave unaddressed inside the rear most part of the rocker panels where the quarter panel folds over.  For the car you are doing now, I'd recommend putting a scope inside there and checking that area out, if you don't already have plans to open that area up.  

[jayhawk]

I can confirm that my 240Z that was restored by Motorman7 did win Best Exterior at the 2023 ZCON in Ontario.  I also did have Miguel do single stage paint, as I wanted it restored to the way it was when I drove it off the dealer's lot, which Motorman7's restoration achieved spectacularly.    For the 2023 ZCON in Ontario, I did have it professionally polished (regular wax, not ceramic) before the show. 

The judges also seemed impressed with the condition of the undercarriage, which was Motorman7's work. (photo attached)  It was that undercarriage that caused me to start down the rabbit hole of show competitions.   Got 1st Place Stock at the 2021 ZCON in Colorado Springs, and 1st in Class at the 2022 Hillsborough Concours d;Elegance,  but now the wife is complaining about her cleaning duties at these events... 😁 

So it time to turn it back into a daily driver.  Maybe turn it into something like the modded Z in the attached photo? 😆

Edited November 21 by jayhawk

[motorman7]

@jayhawk Thanks for the kind words.  Not sure if I would support the raised look though  😝.

Found something interesting on the two small hood access doors. There is a little tab riveted on the end of the doors.  Later models had this all as one piece.

[dspillman]

3-4 versions of the “early” inspection lid that used plastic clips….

[olympianZ]

@jayhawk - nice photo's. Did you go with paint or powder coat on the undercarriage component? Assume paint as you wanted it to be like when driving it off the lot. Thanks

[motorman7]

It's powdercoat on all the suspension parts.   I only use paint on the differential and CV/half shafts.

Also took a little 'artistic license' with rear suspension.  Diff rear cover and half shafts should be black.