Oregon280z

Everyone I appologize for posting this in this section. Will someone please move this thread to the Z section. Thank you!

Everyone thank you for your posts! It was helpful and I actually did in fact buy my first Z! It is an early '71 240z thus this is why it has the vents in the rear. The Z runs, but it definitely needs work. It has rust in the typical places just behind the drivers side front wheel. Isn't too bad there but there is some rust. I noticed when I brought the Z home that there is a small hole just underneath the passenger seat. I was saying oh great! Any advice you guys have with rust on floor boards? The rust is just in one area, but it is there. I have heard about a paint or product called POR 15, but not sure if that would be good since I already have a hole in the floor board. Do you guys recommend cutting out the small area of rust and patching it up, weld a new small area or replace the floor panel? Are there floor panel kits you can buy for either side of the floor board ( passenger / driver )? And what are the costs? What are your thoughts on this? If you guys had this rust issue on your Z what would be your first step and steps after that? Your suggestions are valued and very much appreciated! I will send photos soon of my progress! Look forward to hearing your comments and or suggestions. Oh by the way does anyone know how many '71 240z's were produced and how many "Series 1" '71 240z's were produced as well? Regards!

Greetings! First off this is a great site full of a wealth of information! My twin brother currently owns a '78 280z and I am currently looking to buy a 240z. I recently found a '71 240z that looks like it is in good shape. Body is clean and do not see any large dents at all. It is missing the bumpers, but I feel it looks pretty cool without them. What do you guys think? I called the owner and he said his son gave him this 240z and he just wants to get rid of it as he is not into working on it. He said the engine runs good, interior is in ok shape with just a tear on the back of one of the seats. The engine has been replaced and runs good. Heater box is not installed but he has it and the whipers do not work. It really looks like a nice 240z and these are hard to come by as we all know! Oh he stated there is very minimal rust on this car. It is located in Oregon so its not like it is from the midwest where rust is rampant. He is asking $1200 firm for it. What do you guys think? Any questions or concerns I should have? Any other questions to ask? What to look for etc? Your advice and input is welcome! Thank you! Brooks p.s. - I have included a photo for reference