turbopanzer

I think both the wheels and the colour look superb, but I can see how you'd want to take it back to 'original'. As for lowering, Zs-ondabrain is right about using Eibach springs and Tokico sruts. I recall hearing somewhere that the Tokico springs are rubbish. That particular combo is a fair bit dearer than spring clamps but it's a proper bit of kit. On second thought, Zs-ondabrain: The Eibach springs are progressive, didn't someone on this forum complain about them making the car unstable at speed? I might have confused the Eibach ones with another make, in which case I'm sorry for the mistake!

Did someone say rust? Basically, look everywhere and expect it to be everywhere. You might have someone selling a 'rust-free' Z but apart from total nut and bolt restorations, I doubt there is such a thing as a completely rust free early Z (Pre-ZX). In any case here's an image that might make you feel a little less worried about potential rust bubbles on the 280's you're seeing! :nervous:

Step one: Blue 240Z. Step two: Twin-turbo L28. Step three: Wangan Sounds like you've got a plan there buddy!

I voted! I was surprised at how they described the 240Z. I've never had the opportunity to drive one. How would you describe what the Z is like to drive? I've been meaning to ask! One claimed the back end was rather lively and that he used to power-slide them, but that's as far as I got.

Yep! It's a 260Z 2+2, he was originally selling it with the 240Z but I have no chance of shipping two cars to Sweden, so I bought the 240 on its own.

Neither turbo nor panzer at the moment, hopefully will be one day! Thank you very much for the link, I had no idea there was a little corner of the internet for Scandinavian Z-fans! Much appreciated. I am from Malmö, the very south of Sweden. Roughly 30 minute drive to get to Copenhagen from my door!

Thanks for the link! I've had a look at his restoration before and I remember feeling genuine dread when I saw the state of his car after sandblasting. His floors had also been replaced with fibreglass I think? He's a very brave man for attempting it. But hey, at least he still had wheel arches.

Hello everyone! I have been lurking around here for a while now and finally decided to join up! I have been a huge fan of the Nissan Z cars for as long as I can remember, but it wasn't until about a year ago that I 'discovered' the original line of Z cars. (240, 260 and 280.) I casually browsed through local ads for the better part of 2009 looking for a Z to no avail. I knew they existed in the US, but it would be a big hassle to get one all the way to Sweden. After moving to England for studies, I continued my search until one day randomly stumbling upon a 240Z in Surrey. The picture immediately identified it as a basket case, but I decided to head down and have a look anyway, if anything just to see the car in the flesh, and if it was anything as good as the pictures make it out to be. After all, I'm far smarter than to buy a car that is obviously beyond repair... right? Long story short, the next day I made him an offer and bought it. I couldn't stand the thought of the car being sold as spares, junked, or recycled for scrap metal. The thing had already been standing for 20 years as it was. Currently I am waiting for the V5C (Certificate of Registration) to come back, and I'll transport it back to Sweden until spring where I can begin tearing it down to identify with certainty if the body can be saved or not. I am probably clinically insane, but I'd rather give the car a shot at life, however slim the chances, than to see it junked. In any case, here's a few pictures. Please try not to be too hard on me once you see the state of it - there is some reason to my lunacy... or rather there will be, once I find one! :nervous: These are taken where the car stood, I'll take some more once I haul it to Sweden. Sorry about the poor quality, they were taken with a mobile phone. I know the chance of salvaging this Z is slim - in all likelihood it needs a re-shell, but I might have a lead on a shell to use in saving this one. I have experience restoring old cars, but I have never seen rust on this level before. I cant really say for sure until the car has been disassembled. Anyone want to wish me luck?