Wanted: Rust free straight 240 tub

[ojerryo]

I'm new to this site and looking for resources. I recently sold my 73' 240Z that I've had since 1985. I always wanted to fix it up right, but years of being a poor student led to years of storage . . . and as the saying goes, "rust never sleeps." :devious: Now I'm getting into a position where I can spend the time and the $$ on a project. I've been told there are places out in AZ and CA that have 240 tubs. Basically I'm looking at trying to get a solid framed 240 for a full restoration project over the course of the next 3 or 4 years. Obviously I don't want to pay too much for a car that I'm going to start from scratch with, but starting out with something relatively rust free and straight is a must. Any resources for the acquiring such a car would be appreciated. . . . Jerry

[MikeW]

Unless you really enjoy doing work yourself and have lots of time to spare you're better off buying the best car you can to start with. If spending an extra $1000 will save you 100 hours of work then it all comes down to what your time is worth to you.

[280Zone]

Let me know when you get serious. I have a 260 and a 280 that are good candidates for restoration or just a build. I am in AZ and come across cars all the time.

[mdbrandy]

ojerryo, where are you in IL? I'm downstate in Champaign. There aren't many of us here in IL that I've found yet.

[redorigzw350]

i dont know if this is what your looking for but, i have a 72 240z with a small block 350 in it. i was told the motor is from an early 70s vette. the convertion to the 350 was done in livermore ca. the car has been sitting for almost a year but it is clean (except for the dust) no rust. if your intrested let me know.