New to the forum. Bought a 1970 240z. Told you guys would like it.

[Mauisnow13]

I've been a member of HybridZ for a while and was just told by administrator there to tell you guys about my new Z. He said it was a early and rare car and people on this forum might enjoy it.

It is a 1970 240z that has a VIN # of HLS30-01542. It was made in 1/70. I got it for $200 and drove it home fine. It has some wiring issues so as the key won't start it, and the lights are all kinda screwy.

I plan on restoring the Z. Don't have much money since I am in high school, so I'll be taking it one step at a time.

I took some cell phone pics when I got it home. Tell me what you guys think.

[zed2]

Mauisnow13,

Congragulations! This is a great place to find information about restoring your 240Z.

Keith

[76Datsun280z]

Looks like it's going to be in a fun project!

Congrads on finding an early car!

[beandip]

Congrats on the Z. and welcome to he club. You stole it by the way. $200.00 and drove it home ? Yes you stole the car. Hopefully the rust issues are not to serious. Best thing is to get her in a garage and out of the weather. These are the cars collectors are looking for to do a restoration. Unfortunately a restoration will run you around $20,000.00 to complete . Many things have to fall in place also. Does the engine serial number match the tag on the inner fender? If the numbers match , this is a good start. Not vary important if you wish a car to drive and show, and if this is your desire the cost as well as the value is much less. If you have any questions on working on your Z , just ask. Also use the search feature on the site and you will find a wealth of info. Again good find , enjoy the ride. Gary

[Exdamyankee]

Dude that is the best score I've seen in a long time for a deuce! Less than 10 cents a pound for a running '70--you stole that car!

Looks like a great project. Good luck with it!

[newguy22]

thats really nice for the price!!! and i think the interior is awesome!! u will appreciate that it runs farther down the road it saves a lot of time!!!

[240znz]

Some people have all the luck. $200..... I think you should be sleeping very well.

[Sailor Bob]

It's a no brainer - what a buy. Congrats

[sblake01]

I paid $275 for mine but that was ten years ago. And I couldn't drive mine home. Great buy! Deals like that just don't exist anymore.

[Mauisnow13]

Thanks guys. I was pretty excited too. My plan is to just get it into my daily first. Then slowly restore it. The engine is a rebuilt from Japan I think. It has a goldstar label on the side. Don't know what that means but it said from japan and I think it said rebuilt, so I'm guessing. haha.

The rust isn't too bad, some small holes. I'm planning on just cutting out around them and welding in new sheet metal. The driver's side seat brackets are a bit busted and I'm not sure how to fix it yet but I've been searching.

Thanks for the input. give me more if you've got it.

Mauisnow13

[hls30.com]

Congrats, welcome, and Howdy!

Will

[barth4567]

She or he may be a little rough. A diamond in the rough. What a deal. Welcome to the club.