Nice tires and oil filter.

You will spend some "dough-ray-mi" but will be worth it in the end.

Love all the documents you have. Thanks for sharing them. 

Owwwww....yea, you need a frame rail.  My previous advice.

Noticing the picture of the exhaust pipes with the 'Z' medallion.  I always thought that that collector style was exclusive to the auto trans cars.  You see how one pipe is welded into the other - no collector fitting?  Interesting.

My advice for this car would be to find a good frame rail cut from a donor car. You could use a reproduction rail but I think a good OEM cut would make a better repair and if done properly would be nearly invisible. This car is worth the effort

Years ago I got my rear quarters from a 73 at Hidden Valley Auto parts in Maricopa. I wonder if they still have the rest of the shell there. It would be worth a phone call.

That’s a great idea. I will give them a call in the A.M

I don't necessarily agree that you need a body shell, but if you find something appropriate, why not!  Again, be careful with your alignment.

So what you basically have is an early version of the early HLS30 builds everyone refers to as "series one" and you are going to find some very unique parts throughout the car.  This site is going to be a treasure of information.  I have much of my stuff documented.  You'll find information about the European imports as well as what was made in Japan and how the cars differed from the export models.

Great car, more pictures!

Here are pics of the nearest VINs I have to yours: 672

 

And 640