Anyone have any more pictures?

I've got some. I'll check with the owner and see if he minds if I post them here.

-Mike

Yes, more pictures please.

Looking at the Ad. - I'm a little confused. The Ad claims it was built in 69, but titled as a 1970 Z. The Date Of Manufacture stamped on the data tag says 02/70.

It might have started production in 69 - but it would seem to have been finished 02/70. The original engine certainly lines up with a production start in 69... wonder what held it up...

FWIW,

Carl B.

... wonder what held it up...

Just guesswork but let's look at it. The data plate with the date of manufacture on this car was the last tag attached going through the system. It was then as it is today, issued by a Federal Safety inspector for cars entering the US. There was an obvious long delay before this "conformance" tag was issued. Two possibilities arise. Either the car failed the Federal Safety inspection or the car did not reach this point in the system because of a multitude of possible reasons. Because the engine number reasonably coincides with what could be expected from a '69 production car, it would be safe to assume that there was no delay on the journey through Metal, Paint or the Chassis division where the engine was installed. Any parts replacement or repairs needed would not have typically held back a vehicle for more than a few days and there is a conscious effort of not allowing vehicles to "go stale". The repairs that would take the longest amount of time to complete and also experience the longest backups in automobile manufacturing are Paint & Metal repairs from damage incurred during the build. At the launch of a new vehicle a several month backup of Paint repairs was not uncommon. Not to say that is what happened but just stating the typical.

This only adds to the story this car has to tell in my opinion.

Edited November 10, 200816 yr by geezer
Added more irrelevant information.

Ok, the owner of #48 (HLS30-00048 to be PC) said it was ok for me to post some pictures and gave me a summary in Word with embedded pictures, but it is too large a file to attached even if I zip it. I have pictures at home, so I'll add them a little later tonight. Here is the text from the word doc:

1970 Datsun 240Z

VIN HSL30 00048

Engine #2398

Completely Restored

Asking $26,500 Cdn.

This vehicle has been completely taken apart and rebuilt with mostly all new parts. It was part of the first 500 built in 1969 but was held back at the factory for unknown corrections until Feb ‘70. It retains most of the rare early production parts and the matching engine number puts production date at approx. 11/69

It is equipped with the following original parts:

- 2.4L engine #2398

- 4 speed transmission

- E31 cylinder head

- Nissan 2400 valve cover

- SU carbs (four screws)

- choke and throttle knobs

- early Z side and rear metal emblems

- early under hood fresh air vents

- engine access panels with plastic clips

- crack free dash

- signal seeking AM radio

- clear hatch glass (no defog lines)

- complete rubber floor mat set

- correct Nissan code 919 yellow paint

The body was media blasted and all rusty areas were repaired including new rocker panels, floor pans, rear quarters and the battery tray area. It was then primed and painted with Dupont Chroma-Premier paint.

The following parts have been rebuilt or refurbished:

- engine / cylinder head

- transmission / differential

- front and rear bumper rechromed

- radiator

- gas tank

- wiring harnesses

- SU carbs

- steering wheel

- metal emblems rechromed

- rear drum brake

- suspension powder coated

- hardware cad plated

The following parts are new:

- seat cushions - interior vinyl trim

- seat covers - firewall pad

- foot pedal rubber - door panels

- armrest - door handles

- heater core - headlights

- front signal lights - side marker lights

- taillights / gaskets - door hinge pins

- complete weatherstrip - Energy Suspensions bushings

- bumper rubber - engine, trans, diff mounts

- clutch / master cylinder - ball joints / tie rods / wheel bearings

- starter - u-joints

- fuel-sending unit - hatch grill vents

- front rotors / calipers - KYB shocks

- Tokico springs - BRE front spoiler

I came close to buying this car in March, but ended up buying #32 instead because I've always wanted a 903 blue car. If I had the room for it I would buy #48 now. We have been talking about $40K for a VZ car, but I think this car is a steal for its asking price of $26,500 CDN. I'll post some more pictures tonight when I get home.

-Mike

Here are some pictures.

More pictures.

Mike,

I really want to see pictures.If I have lots of money,I definitly buy this car and your #32.The asking price is so attractive as a low VIN and restored car.

Does the bumper has one bolt on each side and bumper bracket is an earlier one?

Are the glasses all clear , not tinted ?

Looks like Canada car, non-air pump, non-fuel vaper tank, japanese gas tank

(non-return fuel line) ?

kats

Thank you Mike,

Now I am looking at them:classic:

kats

Here is the seller's summary with some additional pictures. I was able to convert it to a PDF file, which has a larger file size limit.

-Mike

HLS30-00048.pdf

I have lots of money,I definitly buy this car and your #32

Sorry but #32 won't ever be for sale, I hope. If I had lots of money I would definately buy your Fairlady Z432

-Mike

Sorry but #32 won't ever be for sale, I hope. If I had lots of money I would definately buy your Fairlady Z432

-Mike

You are not interested in my 240Z, because of high VIN number and not original paint...I know, I know.

just kidding.

kats

Edited November 11, 200816 yr by kats
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