Alex Datsun Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 yeah its just sad alotta of work (as you guys seen) was put into it....but this may also not be as bad as i thought. Im going to have to wait till sunup to see the entirety of the damage all though theres been something brewing in my head about the front clip Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 its alot of work as i have done it lol it took 8 months to go from stripped shell to driving vehicle Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Really? it took me 1 day to go from stripped car (I was painting, but I never removed the motor I guess) to fully assembled. What I started with...the day started after I left the car a week to fully cure. Really I to swap everything, I would say if I wasnt working I could swap the car to another shell in a week. Providing I didnt run into sheared bolts and all. Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 word but im debating on the front clip for now but i dont know what the damage is quite yet other than the cosmetic Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Really? it took me 1 day to go from stripped car (I was painting, but I never removed the motor I guess) to fully assembled. What I started with...the day started after I left the car a week to fully cure. Really I to swap everything, I would say if I wasnt working I could swap the car to another shell in a week. Providing I didnt run into sheared bolts and all. no no no i went from stripped chassis no engine no trans shit suspention so it rolled full or rat crap and next to no wiring harness to s complete running and driving car Quote Link to comment
ArchetypeDatsun Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Not that bad right? Maxima hit the car in front and i slid into fuckin maxima.....whatafuckingday...on the way to work Ah damn that blows man, the same thing happened to my Z except It got hit without me in it. I'll be buying a parts car from a member here to replace my front end just need to get monies. Hope it can be fixed if not I'm sure you'll find another one. Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 It looks fixable. new fenders hood and re bend the radiator mount. But i cant quite see from pics. I hope you keep the car. Quote Link to comment
akumazedex Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I'll donate a light bucket and hood hinges, who's down? Let's get Alex back on the road Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Give me a few weeks, ill donate a model so you will always have a 240z Quote Link to comment
jalen Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Hit up Dtp he could probably hook you up with some deals Quote Link to comment
PurePontiacKid Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 In for tube front. I can already tell what's up 1 Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 In for tube front. I can already tell what's up Ding, ding, ding nice catch ppk. So far my options are to get a new shell or tube it and get a DD Z on the side but i cant touch the Z since insurance has to look at it. Quote Link to comment
Ranman72 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have front clips fenders hood etc if needed cant give them away but prices are fair the more you buy the better the deal sorry about the crash but let me know if I can help Thanks Randy Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 hmmmmm...need pipe bender...someone is coming by to take a look at the Z and help me do this if i dont do it myself somehow. Quote Link to comment
aintnobiscuit Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 DO IT! Amazing s30 btw... purple was a great choice Quote Link to comment
PurePontiacKid Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I hope if you're going to tube that much that you're going to do some suspension geometry corrective measures! Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 i have an idea running along side with the s30 on driftworks, from what I know though pro-am/FD/etc doesnt accept completely tubed front cars since the strut towers are suppose to be unmolested. Im going to switch coilovers eventually aswell but only time could tell since theres alot happening as of now like gaining welding experience and change of workplace (for the better). If i had the equipment like welder, pipe bender and such it wouldnt even be a option of if but more of when type of question. Unfortunately though the tension rod mount had a space between the mount to frame rail and im scared it may have gotten bigger. Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 So i took some pics in the daylight finally things dont seem too bad if i cut from the front of the fender wells and make a new radiator support should do the trick. I cant do the work myself is the problem and a body shop will charge me up the ying yang so finding a shell all together is becoming more and more reasonable. This shell though i dont think im going to get rid of, so i can tube frame the entire car or restore it. Already got 4 Z's lined up to purchase if i do get a shell thanks to npdaves & jalen for making the thread. Also insuring a salvaged car is always more expensive from what i remember but i could be wrong Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 fuck you guyz :) Everytime I see this ^^ I think this Or this Not to ad insult to injury ... :console: I had my old yellow 73 backed into 2 weeks after purchased by a truck 2.5x its weight Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Bored? check the blog Alexdatsun.wordpress.com Quote Link to comment
Mildsquare Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Sorry about the z,its good to know that they are still runing amuck in the Bay Area!!!! Check out the junk yards in richmond pitsburgh and stockton , I use to go to them before moving to vegas and i remember seeing lines of z's. Oh and I'm stealing your throttle cable idea. I have a throttle linkage i made up but i want to go cable and your setup looked simple and effective. Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Oh and I'm stealing your throttle cable idea. I have a throttle linkage i made up but i want to go cable and your setup looked simple and effective. Go for it lol, i just figured its cheap, its easy and simple why not do it. Quote Link to comment
Alex Datsun Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 well its said and done, i now own only one Z Quote Link to comment
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