lordbiotree

I own 3 71's. I could never use them as a daily driver. I see them as a time piece. To be driven for pleasure and kept in the family. As for later Z's ( 280zx and on) I see those as great daily drivers. I drive a 96 Nissan 4x4 Hard Body every day. I enjoy being able to stop by the junk junkyard and pick up parts for my project Z. That's what I would recommend to any one who can afford it. Get your self a truck. Trailer you Z to car shows or while your driving in the country side and happen to see a Z you can maybe bring you home a new parts car/toy. Get your self a 280zx. You don't want a turbo cuz when the turbo goes out you'll be walking. I wouldn't recommend a 300zx because they are an electrical mess. There are just too few 240s and really shouldn't be totaled. Hope I didn't bore any one out, Brandon

From what I've seen nowadays it's going to be very hard to find a rust free 240Z. I've been very lucky. I own 3 1971 240Z's an orange, silver and Gold&black (repainted in 91). My orange Z is completely stock and never has been restored. The Gold&Black Z has totally been restored. None of those have any rust nor had any when bought. My silver Z is currently my project and has no floor pans or rails other than that it's a great car. I plan to do some kind of a turbo convo. The well kept Z cars with no rust will be around the 10-15k price range. at the 5k price range you'll get a great Z yes with some rust but usually the eigne has been rebuilt and babied. If you really want to get down and dirty and put in some true and honest hard work the floor&rails can be replaced. If the rest of the car is almost rust free now you've got your self a 8-9K car.It'll never be wrath the big bucks but will be a great daily driver. I'm starting on replacing floor pans and trying to fabricate really strong rails right now.

Not trying to be mean and mean no harm. I would never give up my Z for a car like that. Although I wouldn't mind taking it for a weekend or test drive. I would sell it to some young girl with a rich father and go and buy the best 240Z I can find. Happy Z hunting:D Brandon 1971 240Z(series I)

I am unable to log on at work, but when I come home I'm loged on for sevral hours.

I have a bone stock Orange 1971 240Z(series 1) never been restored With the bumper end caps. I'm the 3rd owner of the car. I bought her from a collector. I also own 2 other 1971 240Z's and they do not have any bumper end caps. Brandon (purest to the core)

The only thing that matters is as long as the new rails are all one piece running from the back to the front for stringth.in the first picture it doesn't look like it's all one piece. Remember you whole front end are ridding on the rails. The only thing that matters is strength. The welds look great to me. I am by no means a professional welder.