As
of late January 2004, I have now acquired one very straight 2+2
S30 body to start measurements and body kit design experiments on,
that of an early model 1974 260Z 2+2. produced in 7/74, that I have
nicknamed "Mr.
TOAD", for several semi obvious reasons. Unfortunately,
Mr. Toad has been found to be in such well preserved stock condition,
for a 30 year old classic Z car model, that my conscience is telling
me that cutting this body up for a convertible project might be
a travesty that I may not want to live with down the road. Hence,
my plan now is to use Mr. Toad primarily as a drivable test body
useful as a 2+2 model base to develop "one-off" body kit
design experiments on for the time being while I search for several
more marginal 2+2 bodies, better suited to structural reinforcement
and top removal experiments related to the convertible conversion
goals of this multi goal project. As I acquire more bodies (I have
several good sources now for cheap bodies), each will probably have
a photo section devoted to it within this Featured 2+2 Project section
that you are now reading the introduction to.
Because
I am assuming many Z Car enthusiasts, over time, may reference this
project often on Z car discussion web sites and mailing lists and
because my time to correspond directly with interested parties or
other Z car project owners may be very limited, I will be trying
to develop an ever expanding and detailed page of RELATED
LINKS to convertible Z, and Z customizing or body kit modification
projects and other related sources of information found on the internet,
as I slowly progress on this project, which, by the way, I am in
no hurry to complete. My philosophy related to this particular project
is similar to that of Nissan's advertising slogan, "Life's
a Trip, Enjoy the Ride", (or, as I like to
often put it, "Life's a Modem, Enjoy the Connection".)
If
visitors wish to contribute related photos, information, links,
comments, suggestions or questions helpful to this project or for
possible publication here, please send them to photos@zparts.com.
Please be understanding that I can not answer many questions sent
to me unless directly related to me advancing with this time consuming
project, because time to do so will be frequently in conflict with
running my ZPARTS business or "having a life', but in spirit,
I will be looking forward to all questions and comments and will
do my best to respond to most inquiries, time and energy allowing.
Hope
you can enjoy whatever I manage to publish here as time goes by,
- SLEEK Z
(aka,
Eric Neyerlin - owner of ZPARTS.COM)
S30 2+2 Convertible Project - Concepts &
Illustrations
See through outline of stock, early 260Z 2+2 body at stock ride
height with bumpers in place
