Another eBay Restoration

[NCLarry]

Not sure if we discussed this one...

eBay Arizona Restoration

My initial observations:

• No Engine Bay Light
  
• Speakers in Doors
  
• Dash Cover
  
• Incorrect Seats (?)
  
• Missing Bumper Trim
  
• Wheel Center Caps
  
• Chrome Finishing Tape on Doors
  
• Center Console Cusion (?)
  
• Spark Plug Retaining Clip on Valve Cover
  
• Yellow Oil Cap
  

[St.stephen]

Not only is it a dash cap, it appears to be a half cap at that. Also look on the drivers side of the dash...its either a reflection, or its overspray from the door. looks like its missing the overrider on the front bumper as well.

I'm not an expert on the 240 seats..and am not sure when the air vents appeared in the seat backs....

[Zrush]

More like "Diss". They make no mention (thank God) of that car being a Factory Restored car, so technically they can restore it as original as "They" think, but we know better. I really don't think they are asking too much. Rule of thumb, start high, some fool just might bite. Pretty nice little Z.

Vicky

[Bambikiller240]

I previously owned a 71 (HLS30-23313) and it had the breather buttons in the seat covers.

The cushion on the console could be one of the "Factory Authorized" dealer add-on accessories.

Regarding the driver side (actually both sides) of the dash and possible overspray..... I think it may reflection as a few other pictures show that area and it appears quite black. It's only the closest view that show that effect

Also looks like they painted the V. Reg cover and the Carb Linkage. :stupid:

How can anyone call a car with a Dash Cap (especially a HALF CAP!) "Restored".

Other than the things mentioned (by all of us), it does look like a pretty nice car.

Now, let's see where the Reserve Price drops off.

[MikeW]

Originally posted by Bambikiller240

Other than the things mentioned (by all of us), it does look like a pretty nice car.

I agree, it does look nice. Other than the dash the things mentioned (wheel center caps, bumper strips, oil cap, etc.) are very minor to correct. I don't like the speakers in the doors but even that's not too bad. If it truly is rust-free I'd say the current price seems reasonable but we'll have to see what the reserve actually is before deciding that the seller is nuts.

[gema]

Man, and I just flew to the site to post this...looks like I'm too late. I like the door speakers though. Anyone have ideas of how to mount those?

[kenz240z]

The throttle linkage, fuel & brake lines, hood bumpers, inspection lid cushions, door jamb light switches, etc...have all been painted the same yellow as the car. More of a custom look, I guess...

When I repainted my '73, which by no means has been restored, I made sure not to paint anything orange that wasn't orange to begin with.

[NCLarry]

I had sent a note to the seller pointing out some of the discrepencies and that he was calling it a restoration... nicely worded... was curious what the response would be.

The reply...

Hello. Thank you for pointing these issues. The reserve is set at $9000. Thanks. Alex.

[germanz]

Hi,

and the carbs are no Hitachi SU, or ?

But still a nice car.

Cheers

Rainer

[Zrush]

Originally posted by Northern NJ Larry

The reply...

Hello. Thank you for pointing these issues. The reserve is set at $9000. Thanks. Alex.

Now that's to much IMO. The car needs to be a little more correct to even start at that price. It's a very nice Z but $9,000, I think not. We'll have to see what he finally gets. Maybe he is starting high (to say the least) so he can accept a lower bid:cross-eye

Vicky