N54 powered Datsun 240z

[wobbie]

Finally getting back into making progress on this. I ended up scrapping my original frame idea, picking up a 335 shell, cut essentially everything off it and dropped the body of the Z over the top of it. I had to shorten the wheelbase 18 inches to line the wheels in the body.








I cut the orignal mounting brackets from the factory frame rails and welded them into the new square frame so that the front subframe can bolt in like factory.



Really happy with how the front is coming together. Had a buddy of mine tig weld the main down bars, mostly everything is just tacked in place for mock up still.

[wobbie]

Made the main floor then worked my way back to the rear subframe.



Originally was going to do my suspension in the factory location.



Then ideas changed...


Now doing a inboard cantilever setup.


As for the body ive been going back and forth on doing a Carbon Signal kit but the price was just out of my budget. So i got in touch with Ulterior Motives and they made me some custom flares.





Really happy with progress so far, hoping to get it on the ground in a month

[Steven_318ti]

This is the best thing ever!!!

[Hvmbone]

So good. Glad to see this project didnt die!

[baluzy36]

really didnt think this could get any better.... please keep proving me wrong !

[Zinni]

wow this is nuts!!

[lincolnturns]

Did I see notes on tranny? Are you using the OE ZF 6 speed?

[Benwalsh91]

fucking hell those last photos look amazing. keep up the fantastic work sir.

[projekt71]

One of the best designs, custom frame best 240z and best engine n54 I will be watching on a current basis, good luck in the work on the project

[wobbie]

Using the factory 6 speed from the 335

[LCG]

dude wtf.. how did I miss this?...

[lincolnturns]

Makes sense. Nice work.

[projekt71]

A manual speed oem zf or getrag 420G manual e39 m5

[PassionGarage]

we neeeeeed morrreeeeeeeeeee

[Whiskerz]

Between this and the B Is For Build M5 V10 build its giving me a lust for a proper project!

Props to you for making this all fit so far! Can't wait to see the finished product