grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to my new project, a Datsun 240z. This car has been on my list of cars to own for ages! I logged onto a Z forum on Saturday night with the intention of putting my 350z up for sale (thread was created here, but never got round to it on the other site) and came across a for sale ad for a RHD Datsun 240z. It was late so sent a quick text message to confirm car was available and that I would call the next day. It was Called the owner, had a good chat about the car and about 20 minutes later missus and I were in the GTR on our way from Surrey to Blackpool to view the car - 270 miles one way. A long trip, but well worth it!! The car needs a bloody good clean, some cosmetic work doing and the carbs need a tune up, but the car has been used on a regular(ish) basis and the owner is great!! Z nutter for over 20 years and such a nice guy. Spent about an hour and a half going over the car, going for a drive, chatting about this car and his many other 240z (he has owned a few). Left a deposit and started the long trip home, which did not go well...... but all I can think of today, is the 240z!! Need to arrange collection and transportation of it today. The list of things to do is:- 1. Get the car down home 2. Get the carbs tuned and exhaust manifold gasket needs to be changed 3. Enjoy the car for a little, before the cosmetic works gets started.... not sure on how I am going to do this, might be a complete strip down and respray Here is a quick teaser:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 living the dream mate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 love these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Are you going to slam it etc or restore it to new o/e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Are you going to slam it etc or restore it to new o/e Dont do "slammed".... honestly not sure, always liked the idea of an RB conversion, but I also like the idea of a nice sounding stock(ish) car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dnk Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Dont do "slammed".... honestly not sure, always liked the idea of an RB conversion, but I also like the idea of a nice sounding stock(ish) car. Look forward to seeing it progress, take photos at every stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Looks great, is it suffering much corrosion under the body work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice, always liked this shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Looks great, is it suffering much corrosion under the body work ? No its not... drivers sill been fixed and the passenger front wing, but the car has a good coat of underseal and looks rather decent underneath. Just hope the underseal is not covering anything. Very nice, always liked this shape Me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice, some deeeeeep dish wheels would go nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 One day I'd like to have one of these sitting on the drive between the two Supras! I'm obsessed with the idea of a red one. Looks a tidy car! I'm more than a little jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice! looks like its already had some TLC, whats the plan? motor swap or staying std? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice! looks like its already had some TLC, whats the plan? motor swap or staying std? more than likely stay standard for now, but will more than likely be getting bare shelled this time next winter, so not sure engine wise.... I like the idea of a modern reliable engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 wow nice buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Being of an age where I drove these things when they were new I can say I am rather jealous of you! The stock engine was a nice unit, if a little frail head gasket wise. I'd be sure the rad was new, and also the water pump. I'd be tempted to leave it stock save for modern dampers and I would seriously consider putting it on FI direct spark and a modern ecu. performance and economy would be transformed. rebuilding the carbs will be expensive, especially if they have throttle shaft wear. You don't need anything fancy, ecu wise. Looks like a nice basis for a project, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 No its not... drivers sill been fixed and the passenger front wing, but the car has a good coat of underseal and looks rather decent underneath. Just hope the underseal is not covering anything. Me too Like January's Guardian, some cut up Lidl cartons and 5kgs of Halford's best bog? Get digging, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Being of an age where I drove these things when they were new I can say I am rather jealous of you! The stock engine was a nice unit, if a little frail head gasket wise. I'd be sure the rad was new, and also the water pump. I'd be tempted to leave it stock save for modern dampers and I would seriously consider putting it on FI direct spark and a modern ecu. performance and economy would be transformed. rebuilding the carbs will be expensive, especially if they have throttle shaft wear. You don't need anything fancy, ecu wise. Looks like a nice basis for a project, good luck! Now that sounds like an interesting way forward, modern ECU, I like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Beautiful car. Another vote here for keeping it fairly original - careful mods will leave you with a usable, timeless classic. Let me know if you fancy a feature doing. I know a few mags who would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Beautiful Please drop an S20 out of a Hakosuka into it, they're incredible engines (albeit expensive!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Beautiful car. Another vote here for keeping it fairly original - careful mods will leave you with a usable, timeless classic. Let me know if you fancy a feature doing. I know a few mags who would be interested. Seems the best for now... Beautiful Please drop an S20 out of a Hakosuka into it, they're incredible engines (albeit expensive!) Would love to, but the cost of the engine may be a little too much, lovely sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 SR 20DET with a nice turbo and 350BHP would give you a nice kick;) 2JZ might be a bit much;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 A nice NA high revving RB26 lump would be good But keeping cost down I like the sound of Modern fueling and ignition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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