Really want this 280zx....but there's rust.
02-14-2017 | 01:35 PM
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Really want this 280zx....but there's rust.
Hello all, So I've been searching for a 280 for a long time... and I finally found one in my area, only problem is it's pretty rusty.So I'm thinking about picking up this 1980 280zx, But I've been told by countless people to not get involved with rust.
The rust is pretty extensive. Under the car , Roof, driver's side door. The hatch has to be replaced.
I wanted some advice from someone with experience with dealing with very extensive rust, can she be brought back to life?
(The pictures That are at night is from when I went to look at the car.)
The rust is pretty extensive. Under the car , Roof, driver's side door. The hatch has to be replaced.
I wanted some advice from someone with experience with dealing with very extensive rust, can she be brought back to life?
(The pictures That are at night is from when I went to look at the car.)
02-14-2017 | 02:51 PM
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The Good Twin
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From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!
Welcome to ZDriver!
Read this: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx...uidance-41945/
Read this: https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx...uidance-41945/
Welcome to ZDriver!
I have restored my rust bucket 81 280zx... replaced both quarters, rockers, floor pans, fenders, hood, roof, and other crap. Took way too long and cost way too much $$$.
I did all the work while in an Auto Collision Repair program. I'd never attempt a full resto on my own without training.
I have restored my rust bucket 81 280zx... replaced both quarters, rockers, floor pans, fenders, hood, roof, and other crap. Took way too long and cost way too much $$$.
I did all the work while in an Auto Collision Repair program. I'd never attempt a full resto on my own without training.
02-17-2017 | 01:37 PM
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02-17-2017 | 02:30 PM
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New body panels are getting scarce... especially after Black Dragon Auto closed down last year. Most everything else is still available. There's still MSA (Welcome To Motorsport & The Z Store!) and two huge Facebook groups: "280ZX Drivers" and "Datsun Parts and Needs".
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