Parting: Struts, Horn Pad, Wood Wheel, Bullet Mirrors, Rear Signals

[thinkmonkey]

Well, I'm deep into building my dream Z and it doesn't happen to include some parts you guys may want. I'm shaving most of the exterior components and stripping the interior so I have alot of parts left over. So currently I'm cleaning and painting them to sell, and here's what I have so far. It's all from a 1973 240 built in later 72. Look here http://www.echostudios.com/z for all the pictures.

-Wood 3 spoke steering wheel, had leather cover, finish in fairly good condition so I left it, sanded, rust morted, primed, and painted the spokes with glossy black rustoleum. Looks cool, but I'm going with my Momo

-Struts. Not sure if they are front or rear, I have to check. Extra pair, Gabriel Gas Ryder, part number 734604. Stripped, sanded, morted, sanded, and primed in black. Ready for paint or straight installation. I will measure them tonight

-Horn Pad. Fair condition, vinyl very very nice. Lettering solid, but some small chipping on black paint by datsun logo, rear foam pretty much worn. Shined up with something similar to Armor All but doesn't dry up, basically gojo with no pumice, works well.

-Bullet Style Mirrors. Similar to fairlylady fender mirrors, but I don't know if these are original on a Z. Sanded, rust morted, sanded, cleaned and primed in gray, ready for paint. Mirrors still covered so you can paint them, it was hard to tape them off. Great condition, adjustable.

-Rear quarter turn signals. Excellent condition, chrome is perfect and shiny. Shined up with Number 7. Rubber is good for another 10 years, but is not supple. Some surface rust on backside of metal housing, includes working bulbs.

Price wise, I'm thinking $100 for the wheel, $50 for both the struts, $30 for the horn pad, $65 for the mirrors, and $35 for the turn signals. OBO is the key phrase here, I'm not very good at pricing, but I am honest. I have and can take specific pictures for you, just e-mail me or respond. Everything is in good condition, and I will clean them again before I send them to you. I live in Seattle if anyone wants to pick stuff up, and I'll refund if there is a major problem with anything. Thanks guys.

In the future I'll be parting out the front signals (all 4), radiator, gas tank, evaporative emissions system, tan miata bucket seats, 15 inch black mesh wheels, hood hinge assy, door handles, a spare wheel, cig lighter, a black leather cover for the rear hatch area, retracting seat belts, a water pump, the fuel door, drop coils, 14" 82zx wheels with rubber, and finally my nissan rebuilt L28 and 5 speed tranny. The engine has no smog, 11,000 miles, it's a 2.8, electronic ignition, dome top SU's, and the tranny is from a 280zx. If you're interested in any of these, drop me a line and I will get them cleaned up and painted for you and take some pix. Thanks.

-David

[Mike]

Where are you located? Forget it.. just saw that you are in Seattle.

How much do you want for the engine?

[owenk]

What city are you in? So we can get an idea of shipping costs

[thinkmonkey]

I live in Seattle Washington, Kirkland specifically. I'm not sure how much for the engine yet. It runs very very well, I just want you to know that (it also sounds good with my exhaust, straight pipe from the headers to a single muffler, and it passes Washington Emissions). I'm going to pull off the valve cover and take some pictures of the cams, they are brand new. The only problem with it is the headers should be replaced as they are older than the engine. I was thinking $2300 for the engine and transmission but for the engine alone I am not sure yet. I don't know how much they are worth exactly, I guess it's all a matter of demand, but MSA has rebuilt shortblocks for $1800. This engine is ready to drop in, with the dome tops and electronic ignition. I can truck it anywhere or deliver as far as Oregon, Idaho, or B.C. Here are the exact specs on the engine components:

It's a Nissan Rebuilt L28 block, and it came with Nissan rebuild info. The block is an F54 which was used on the '81-83 280ZX and has flattop/dished pistons and extra webbing. It has an N47 head with round exhaust ports hooked up to 6-2 headers. The header has a leak on the top #3 cylinder I think it is. It is carbureted with 70-72 dome top SU's, not the crappy square tops sold in 73. The exhaust gas recirculation assembly (air galley, smog pump, etc) and all other emissions equipment have been removed. The ignition has been converted to electronic, and it has new spark plugs and wires. The fan is a viscous clutch type. The carbs still require a choke for cold start, and I have the choke lever assembly for you. It starts without a puff of smoke or hesitation, even cold, and doesn't backfire. I changed the oil about 75 miles ago.

The engine is hooked to a 5 speed transmission from a 280zx, but which one it is I am not sure. Check out http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/2824/engine.html for some info on the tranny, because there were three kinds produced. I suspect it was made between 81-83 and is the close ratio version, so I'm trying to find out. On the right side it is stamped with "L1" but I can't find the origin. I changed the tranny fluid and got no filings (or sawdust). Shifting is a breeze with the clutch, and the gate is easy to go through with a medium to short throw. I was thinking it was a Tremec T5 but I am not sure.

Anyway, drop me a line.

-David

[Mike]

FYI, new engines are around $1,600 to $1,800 depending on the location (includes shipping).

I've been looking.

[thinkmonkey]

Thanks Mike, I won't be selling it for a few weeks here but that will help a lot with pricing. Is that a short block or long block?

-David

[Mike]

Thanks Mike, I won't be selling it for a few weeks here but that will help a lot with pricing. Is that a short block or long block?

Long block with no carbs, manifolds or distributor. But, it comes with all gaskets and the stock oil pump.