Finally...My car arrives....YEA!!!

[mally002]

Well,

The transport truck called me last night at 10:30 pm to see if I wanted my car now or wait until in the morning.......of cousre I said bring it now. Here are a few pictures of how it looked this morning. I have done nothing to the car yet, but that all changes today. I want to get it back to a more original 240.

Since I bought this car over the internet with only pictures I was very anxious about the condition, to my relief it was better than I expected. It's a 1973, original color, very little rust, none on frame rails. Floors are about 95% with just the passanger side needing a little attention. Car has lived in Texas and now will reside in Tennessee.

The wheels are coming off this week as I have the originals and waiting on the hubs. All the carpet is coming out and the vinyl diamnond pattern will be put back in. Engine runs great, I drove it maybe 20 miles home last as I had to meet the transport at a well lite exit, and the car ran wonderful.

Well, I could ramble on and on, but here are some photos. I will be posting very soon as I'm sure I will have many, many questions during my refurbishing.

Randy

[SavannahZ]

Congratulations!

Looks to be in great shape. Have fun and keep us posted.

[BD240Z]

Randy,

Congratulations on finding such a nice clean car, it doesn't look like you have much to do. Have fun with the refreshening and keep us posted.

Bruce

[Red-Eye]

Wow, looks great! Congrats...Robert

[Fun_in_my_z]

Can i have it?

[theianmonster]

Wow, you're a lucky dude.

[DougN]

Congrats on finally getting your new baby! Don't forget to update your avatar photo! :classic:

BTW, did you every find a set of hubcaps or a radio?

[Hrududu]

Wow that looks amazing. Are those some American Racing wheels?

[76Datsun280z]

Very very nice! Looks almost brand new in the pictures!

[Fun_in_my_z]

Looks sharp

[mally002]

Thanks folks,

I did find some hubs, but no radio yet...and I'm not sure what these wheels are, but they are coming off as I want the original's on.

I just finished ripping out all the carpet and had a HUGE surprise....The original diamond pattern vinyl was underneath the carpet in PERFECT condition, I couldn't believe it.

I'll post some more photos as I go along the "refurb".

PS, heres the diamond that lay underneath, just needs a little cleaning

[zbane]

Now, that's the type of surprise I think we would all prefer to recieve! Congratulations on the well bought Z, remember- you didn't choose her, she chose you! Treat her right, I know you will!