Old dog learning new tricks

[flash]

Hey guys, just joined AL. Thought i would start off by throwing up some pics of my new ( OLD ) toy. Its a 1970 compliance Datsun 240z. I got it last Sunday, from a guy who has been restoring it for over 20 years. Its had some engine tweaks here and there ( head work with a mild cam and extractors ). The interior and body has had a b'day ( the body will need further work ), but otherwise its straight and runs well.

Let me know what you all think.

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Soon i will be installing adjustable coil overs, zg guard flares and 17" wheel ( Symmons or Rotas ). later if all goes well, i want to install a RB25DET and skyline gearbox, maybe a 300zx diff...

This has been along time coming, and only made possible, because my kick ass boss ( RS_Gav ), bought me a company car. Thanks Gav ( not being a suck hole, just showing some appreciation ).

Ryan

[perthute]

love the dattos :D even more so when they have nissan efi/turbo donk

[duste]

Yesss! Scroll through the Nissan Hotness thread on here, there are some very very nice examples of 240Z's in there - take note!

[Lonewolf]

hell yes.
Personally i'd not do an RB conversion, L28 or something with triple carbs etc.

[Phyber]

Straight 6 powaaaaa! Can always appreciate the older originals.

[DBLDOSE]

Jealous.
Was looking at putting my VL's drive line into one of these, been looking for ages for one in decent condition.
Looks like a good buy.

[fsbk]

what's the cost of one of these in this type of condition, if you don't mind me asking?

[thrtytwo]

Dammn so clean! Should drop an NA 26 in it with trumpets :D

[flash]

thanks guys
i found this one on carpoint for 20k
with little rust blisters and buggered exhaust
but otherwise in really good nick
nice n lumpy cam sound great
i was looking for ages, for a good starting point, for what i want to do

[magic1]

mint!, if your going to do the rb please keep all the original parts,


welcome to antilag

[Buckets]

mint!, if your going to do the rb please keep all the original parts,


welcome to antilag

X2 please keep the original parts and don't molest the body as they look awesome as is. But big HP RB build sounds awesome.

[1cut808]

Go the old school Hot Wire mags....

Sweet bit of kit...

[Socrates]

hell yes.
Personally i'd not do an RB conversion, L28 or something with triple carbs etc.

+1 to this

If you want to sell your carbs/engine at any stage, let me know.
Or need any L series parts, i have 2 full engines here atm.

I have the single carb version of your engine in my car L24S vs your L24T (Twin Hitachi SU's)

[monk_13]

If we are ever on a cruise together, please do not blame me if your old Z gets 'swapped' for mine....

So clean!!!!

Needs L28, dirty cam and tripples!!!!!!!!!

[Miggy]

Awesome!



hell yes.
Personally i'd not do an RB conversion, L28 or something with triple carbs etc.

I agree with this.

[TJ]

Pfft

25 with mild mods will move it faster than the l will and for alot cheaper than a worked na that sounds decent

[upgarage]

may have a low km VH45 for sale if you're keen to go down that path?

could also source you some nice japanese wheels for it. ssr mesh, watanabe..etc

[kurbn]

I saw this for sale when I purchased my Silvia, I'm glad it's ended up on here, terrific buy! I hope to see this go far

[flash]

X2 please keep the original parts and don't molest the body as they look awesome as is. But big HP RB build sounds awesome.

i agree the standard body is a beautiful thing but then i saw this
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3567/469/33915234018_large.jpg
i made a mess
besides the front air dampener, this is dam close to what im invisioning

[Buckets]

^^ Thats improving the breed not molesting it... DO IT :P God that looks hot !

[Lonewolf]

Pfft

25 with mild mods will move it faster than the l will and for alot cheaper than a worked na that sounds decent

if speed was the only concern should have bought an R33, missing the point!

[winstor]

What Buckets said.

That thing looks awesome!

[flash]

the thing im going for is simply old school style with new tech. oh it has to be LOUD too

[RS_Gav]

This has been along time coming, and only made possible, because my kick ass boss ( RS_Gav ), bought me a company car. Thanks Gav ( not being a suck hole, just showing some appreciation ).

Ryan

This guys sounds like a pretty good baaws.
Bout time this happened. I have only been hearing about it for the last 8 years! Car is in unbelievable condition for it's age.

[miksta]

Your car is such a credit to the previous owner. He has given you an awesome platform to start from.
Good luck with your future build.

ps. are you pregnant with twins yet :P

[VT SS]

Click back a few pages there was a blue 240z with a RB25DET on here not that long ago :)

Good luck with future plans with the car

[PAGZ]

Love it! RB25 love and let power to weight do its job :)

[RS_Gav]

ps. are you pregnant with twins yet :P

LOOOL! This guy!... Shhh. I'm trying to sell him a pair. Cossie needs parts!

[e4666wa]

i agree the standard body is a beautiful thing but then i saw this
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3567/469/33915234018_large.jpg
i made a mess
besides the front air dampener, this is dam close to what im invisioning

I spermed myself.

[blaize]

^that thing looks absolutely amazing.

[BIGS]

I spermed myself.

Good choice man and that black beauty is nothing short of perfect. Like your style. Old skool is cool