EBay Project ('F' Word) restoration car

[PrOxLaMuS©]

wtf is wrong with that cars suspension?

it looks terrible

[Zrush]

Hey that's "Ol' Yeller" in that photo with the Z32 and Z33. Chris, you're a great photographer, that was a fun day. Sean's Z32 is the nicest (and probably one of the fastest) 300ZX's around. I believe if my back was turned Scott would have traded my 240Z for that carLOL

Vicky

[lonetreesteve]

Eric,

Yes, good eye...now that you mention it, that is a Series I steering wheel......not sure what it's doing on a '72.

[montoya_fan01]

Eric,

Yes, good eye...now that you mention it, that is a Series I steering wheel......not sure what it's doing on a '72.

I seem to remember reading in another thread here that the "F" Z's didn't get "built" to correct "series" spec. due to parts availability, or lack thereof. Not sure who posted that. maybe 26th, or ZRush, or someone else?

[moonpup]

Originally Posted by lonetreesteve

Eric,

Yes, good eye...now that you mention it, that is a Series I steering wheel......not sure what it's doing on a '72.

Also included is a Series 1 radio face plate and I believe the combo switch is also Series 1.

[theianmonster]

it almost looks lifted, haha. nice car though.

[Ron Carter]

I would be a little wary of the last few datsuns that were unfinished as I have heard some things that might make one pause prior to purchase...

[cremmenga]

it almost looks lifted, haha. nice car though.

I know it needs to come down about 3 inches!!

[montoya_fan01]

I would be a little wary of the last few datsuns that were unfinished as I have heard some things that might make one pause prior to purchase...

.....like.........

[26th-Z]

Ok, knuckleheads. Go back a few posts and read. The car sits up so high because it has new shocks and springs and it has never been driven. The suspension has never had the chance to set under load. CheeeZ! Don't you guys jack your cars up in the air every now and then?

The Vintage Z program associates the word restoration as liberally as the factory word is used. One must understand the circumstances surrounding the issue to fully appreciate the value in reassembling cars in what may be considered a hodge-podge. In this particular case, a series one steering wheel or radio in a '72 model year car is completely appropriate. However, because this car is not complete, I would gladly trade a choice '72 radio, face plate and antenna switch for that series one face plate. Otherwise, it would be totally inappropriate to "correct" a Vintage Z in my opinion. I don't think the paint color is correct for the model year either, but because it is associated with the Vintage Z program, the color is completely appropriate.

Ron's "beware" message is appropriate for purchasing any used car, especially one that is not complete and running. I think that is just common sense. One must stay completely away from the concepts of authentic, correct, restoration practices when discussing Vintage Zs. For various acceptable reasons, Vintage Zs are not "new originals". They might be best considered "over restorations". Without question, they are in a class of their own - most appropriately discussed in that manner. Some are darned good authentics. Some are not.

Vicky, it is my pleasure to include your car on the cover of my research project. Some one of these days, I'll stop working on it and declare it finished enough to publish! Your car is one of the finest Vintage Z examples I have seen.

Chris

[Ron Carter]

My understanding, and this is not confirmed, is that the last few cars were cobbled together as the program was winding down, and that the donor bodies used for the last couple of cars were suspect.

I am sure that you can justify the cost of this car with all the new parts, however I would only want to purchase one of the offical cars AFTER it had been thuroughly inspected by an expert.

Ron

[26th-Z]

That's why I'm so interested in this car, Ron. I suspect it is an example of exactly what you mention. To each his own, though. I would prefer another version also. Besides, that dark green color has GOT to go! !