Z Kid

Been there, seen it and done it and have a shabby car as a result, by all means do the prep work, but for christs sake get someone to put on the top coat. Its not as easy as it looks, and two pac has isocyinates in it (bad).

Its pretty impossible to determine the cost of a decent paint job, but somewhere about 5-7 thousand seems about right for a good 2-pac paint with minor bodywork etc thrown in. However you can buy the 260, but who is to say what's underneath the paint, other than the guy who is trying to offload it. When it comes to shifty paint jobs, its not that hard to cover up rust etc with bog, newspaper etc etc. THe list of potential bodges is amazing, and unless the guy will guarentee the quality, or you can "fix" him at a later date if he was lying, it may be best to steer away from a fresh repeaint. 2000 for a 260 shell seems a bit over the top to me, but i may be wrong.

The skyline is a true sports car, anybody who has had the privelidge of a ride in a GTR skyline would reccomend wearing brown trousers so the stains don't show. The acceleration the 4 wheel drive provides is just awesome

Before, you could see if there was anyone in the chatroom on the home page, and it kind of caught my attention, and was less hassle than swapping pages etc just to check, guess I'm just plain lazy.

Hmm not sure as to the price, maybe you can email me at Thorci00@hotmail.com and we can work it out?? As far as i know the entire light assembly is in very good condition, could i interest you in buying the whole lot if the price is right?

Just got myself a set of new floor pans for the 240Z, and i'm wondering if there are any tricks in welding them in and getting a nice job?

I think i can help with all the bits except for the bonnet, they are all in very good condition, if you email me, i can email you digital pics. My email is Thorci00@hotmail.com

The motor is now out (ended up taking it through the top), using a $10 block and tackle tied to the tree in our back yard, no problems. Somewhat surprised by the strength of the tree, i attached a couple of seat belts and lifted the whole car onto its side and off the ground and removed everything else. Now comes my next problem, I have a whole heap of unwanted parts i need to sell: Rear Light Assembly 2+2 doors Complete set of locks interior bits and pieces etc the list goes on I live in south Australia, so anyone nearby needing some bits, give me a yell or an email Thorci00@hotmail.com

I can't get the gallery to work either. Otherwise this site is fine (So far)

NIce new site, but where did the chat go, also when i click on a member in the who's online section, i see their profile not mine. But it may just be my computer, it hates me.

Well now the 260's nearly all apart, i need to remove the engine and gearbox before if push it on its side to remove the last little bits. Is it easier to lift the engine out through the top, or can i just lower it onto the ground with the car on stands and wheel it away? (Tried both ways in different cars, and going through the bottom was a heap easier and quicker and it didn't scare me as much) Can anyone see any reasons why it may not be possible?

Well the time has come, and the days of my 260Z parts car are numbered. If you are in South Australia and are after some bits and pieces, email me and i'll be able to tell you if i have the bits and how much i want for them some examples of the good pieces of car for sale: British SU carbs LH door (2+2) appears to be in excellent condition RH door (2+2) very good condition, two small dents Lots of interior trim pieces, door trims etc all good) Hatch struts (working) Complete set of locks. Lower mudguard badges. Basically the whole car, less gearbox, diff, mirrors. You can see the pics in my gallery (the black car) If you need any bits, give me a yell.

While we're bagging blondes, this picture is most appropriate, don't know wether its a blonde, but its a female.