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ouch...Soooooo sooorrrrrryyyyy... Like what? I know about the bumpers...minor detail really, how about the suspension??

the 280z is a great car, just didn't think anyone would want to transfer the 280z bumpers to a 240z...

there is quite a few parts that would come in handy... the fenders, the engine, the rear sway bar and assembly would be a nice addon to a 240z, alot of the rear suspension parts can be used if you want to do a lsd conversion out of a 87-89 zx... the hood and glass,I believe the brakes are the same.. but the hubs are different... the front sway bar is thicker then the 240z one I believe, but not certain. theres AC... I dont think the e-92 distributer was in the 280z...so that no good. The 5-speed could be used...but Id rather a 280zx one personnaly, all depends on your diff I guess... And then there's a $^!# load of overweight ugly crap....(Dear 280z owner, thats just my opinion...I'm sure the 280z drives great...) still, lots of useful parts.. Emile

A stone??? I guess you mean it wont be original.... I'm not really interested in keeping the car original at this point...I already have all kinds of mods... I am interested in a car that will perform well, you might say funciton is my number one priority... or a good combination of cornering, styling and driving pleasure:knockedou But thanks for the help...

I'm aware that the total weight difference is in the 600 pound range, but wondering about just the shells.... I've figured out that the frame rails on the 280 extend farther then the ones in a 240Z... and maybe some of the sheet metal was thicker... I guess the real question is wether or not my 240z susupension parts will fit on the 280z unibody? are the strut mouting points the same....? Thanks Emile

Hi everyone, I own a 71 240z that is completely rusted out and a 72 shell in what I thought to be good shape, but unforntunetly I just figured out that its crooked... I've spent the last year or so picking and rebuilding all the 240z suspension and drivetrain parts... bought the toxico springs and struts, bushings even the rear disc conversion, not to mention the motor mods... ( id like to throw a shout to all you members, although I've never posted before, I've gathered alot of information from this site aswell as many others...thanks so much) However, I dont have a decent frame...ones rusted to $^!# and the other crooked and I dont beleive I could ever really straighten it... so Im looking for a new shell.. I have found a perfect 78 280Z shell, other then the normal stuff like bumbers and extra rails in the doors is there any differences between the actual unibodies... I've heard that the actual sheetmetal used is little thicker, but this cant amount too much more then a 100pounds... I also know about the excess in wiring, dash and engine weight..this dosn't concern me, as I would use all the parts I have already rebuildt and painted. Is there a difference in the placement off suspension assembly.. I bought the 240z toxico lowering package, I assume the only difference beteween the 240 and the 280 kit is the weight rating.... thanks in advance for any help.... Emile