So, I had my mate (who owns Restro Restorations - http://retrorestorations.vpweb.co.uk ) round yesterday who is going to help me restore my shortie over the next winter, and we had a quick poke around the car - and it isn't looking good. In his words, there is nothing that he can't fix, but he thinks it might be more viable to look at re-shelling it.

 

So, ignoring labour (we have an arrangement - I do all his valeting and help with prep work in exchange for his hours) what sort of costs should I be looking at for doing a re-shell? This is waaaay more than I would usually take on but I do love my Z's and this way I would end up with a good solid car, built to my spec - something to be proud of (and save another shortie from the scrapyard). I intend for the finished car to be very basic - a simple NA engine with all unnecessary bits removed, and possibly a stripped out interior - not sure yet. No big sound system, no big power ideas - just a simple reliable Z that looks good and is great to drive and will hopefully last me a lifetime (plenty of rustproofing then ;) ).

 

So, basically, I have no idea what I might be letting myself in for, or how much it's likely to cost LOL!! Any pointers from those in the know, or amateurs (like me) that have done this themselves would be extremely helpful.

 

Cheerz guyz :D

Well in theory mate, the cost of the shell!-but we know it doesn't work like that, are you going for a re-paint? that will be the biggest outlay I reckon........

If your reshelling it, then you would be sending this one to the srappy!

 

There is a rolling shell on driftworks for £600.