Medphys Posted September 18, 2011 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2011 Hi all,I have a 77 280 Z that I am the origional owner and the undercarriage is rusting out. I need to find someone in the Hampton Roads Va that can do that type of restoration. The rest of the car is fine for now. It just passed inspection but I need to address the rust issue.Any help will be appreciated.Thank you Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted September 18, 2011 Share #2 Posted September 18, 2011 All you need is a bodyshop to put new floorpans in for you. Zedd Finding makes excellent pans. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted September 18, 2011 Share #3 Posted September 18, 2011 Elaborate. Are the floor pans going, framerails or both? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medphys Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted September 19, 2011 Had the frame replaced, it is the rear axels, front end, etc that is showing signs of rust. I need someone reliable to give me an accurate description of what needs to be done. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montezuma Posted September 19, 2011 Share #5 Posted September 19, 2011 http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?37828-280Z-Floor-Pans-From-Zedd-FindingsThis article refers. Pictures will help as well. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksbeta Posted September 20, 2011 Share #6 Posted September 20, 2011 Tidewater Z Automotive is in your backyard. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastWoman Posted September 20, 2011 Share #7 Posted September 20, 2011 If it's body work you need, I'd get the work done closer to home than Tidewater Z. It's not like there's anything unusual about working on a Z's body, vs. any other body. I don't know who's good in Chesapeake, but on my side, I can highly recommend Auto Haus -- nice work, very reasonably priced. That's probably where I'll take my Z when I get around to some small rust patches. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280z Posted September 20, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 20, 2011 Floor pans should be done one side at a time with the transmission mount in place and reference measurements made of the tunnel to rocker spacing before cutting. One of the priorities is to ensure the transmission tunnel stays centered and does not get smaller. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted September 20, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 20, 2011 Tidewater Z could perform the work although it isn't their typical line of service. There a plenty of body shops around, not all of them good. Just because they own a welder and some body tools doesn't make them proficient or knowledgeable. Get references from clients that have had similar work performed. Two places that come to mind for great service is Fanthom Auto Works at 25th and Hampton Blvd in Norfolk and European Body Werks at 3961 South Military Highway heading towards Bowers Hill in Chesapeake. Fanthom performs top notch repair. European repaired my 240Z when a blown out tire beat the crap out of the wheel well. That repair was undetectable when completed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-366979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert84 Posted September 26, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 26, 2011 I need someone reliable to give me an accurate description of what needs to be done. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-367384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzblubyu Posted September 26, 2011 Share #11 Posted September 26, 2011 You can call Tidewater Z at (757) 868-6753 and they might be able to send you in the right direction. They recomended a body shop off I64 on 17 in Yorktown when my '72 240z received some storm damage. I can't remember the name of the shop... Good luck... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40826-need-recommendations-for-car-restoration-in-hampton-roads-va/#findComment-367424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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