Should I Restore
#1
Should I Restore
I've always loved the car. I've just run across a '79. Really needs a lot of work. Isn't currently running. It is complete and seems to be pretty solid regarding rust. But there is one spot that pretty bad - under the car behind the right rear wheel. Wondering if I should take the plung. I haven't done much work on cars before, but I am mechanically inclined. Am I crazy?
- Sean
- Sean
#4
Same here man, sounds like a great project Z to start with. Yeah give it all you got bro'. We will help you out, as much as we can. But do make sure you have a car manual handy. There are quite useful, and make it easy to pick up things on these cars. For a cheap but decent manual, get a Haynes. Even a Haynes workshop manual. Try to use Chilton's as a last resort. They can be mis-leading. Well good luck man, and let's see some pics, after you get the Z.
Oh yeah one more important thing. Welcome to Zdriver brother, hope your stay is an enjoyable one. Lots of cool people on this great website. To guide you when you need it. But also the search function, is a great tool. For things that have been discussed before.
Oh yeah one more important thing. Welcome to Zdriver brother, hope your stay is an enjoyable one. Lots of cool people on this great website. To guide you when you need it. But also the search function, is a great tool. For things that have been discussed before.
Last edited by WildmaN; 04-20-2007 at 01:16 PM.
#7
Originally Posted by NismoPick
I like rust.... No really, there's just an unexplainable feeling you get when you realize your car is pure rust.
#8
I'm hesitant to recommend a non-running restoration candidate to a new one to the scene. If you don't get it running and road worthy soon, you'll quickly tire of the effort and money spent on something that's not giving back any road going enjoyment. If you just like to wrench, then I say go for it. If you really want something to drive that's fun to work on, find another example that's running.
Good luck!
Cheers,
LWW
Good luck!
Cheers,
LWW
#9
Originally Posted by lww
I'm hesitant to recommend a non-running restoration candidate to a new one to the scene. If you don't get it running and road worthy soon, you'll quickly tire of the effort and money spent on something that's not giving back any road going enjoyment. If you just like to wrench, then I say go for it. If you really want something to drive that's fun to work on, find another example that's running.
Good luck!
Cheers,
LWW
Good luck!
Cheers,
LWW
#10
I agree that the first thing you should do if your going to keep the car is to get it running. If the only major rust is under the rear you may want to get it professionaly done since you're not comfortable doing the work yourself. Restoring a Z is a labor of love. However, once you get the car fixed up it's a fantastic ride. Good Luck
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