One for Show, One for Play

[motorman7]

Well, just picked up a 71 240Z for play. It will join my 70 in the garage and be my daily driver. HLS30-40147 is a 71 Z in decent shape (minor rust on panels), but has an L26 engine inside. This is quite a blast to drive. My son loves it. The L26 is hooked up to a 5 peed with short throw shifter. The suspension package is also nice as the car does a great job cornering. The interior is in great shape including the door panels which look to be original. I hate the seat and the steering wheel. Will most likely sell them on e-bay and put the original seat and steering wheel back on. The seat would be great if I was 5'8" or shorter, but I am well over 6 feet tall. The original seat, which is nicely upholstered will fit me much better. Was thinking of pulling the engine this weekend and painting the block the correct Nissan Blue. The Chevy orange:sick: block bothers me and I dont care for the black valve cover (The combo reminds me of Halloween, scarey). Here are some pics of the car.

[=Enigma=]

Congrats. You are truly bitten by the bug. I hope your wife appreciates it as much as your son.

[motorman7]

Got some bonus parts with the car also. The original seats are great. the steering wheel is decent as well. Will refinish that and put it back on.

[Zs-ondabrain]

My picture isn't as pretty as yours but welcome to the "filled my garage with Z's" Club.

Congrats on the new addition. I can't wait till both of mine are drivable.

Dave

[motorman7]

Congrats. You are truly bitten by the bug. I hope your wife appreciates it as much as your son.

I am still trying to figure my wife out on this one. She is a lot more accepting of my Z hobby than I had anticipated. We actually went to a local car show a couple weeks ago displaying the 70 Z (Cruising Grand in Escondido), and she really enjoyed it. Also, the thing she likes best is that my son and I work on it together. So, for now, this is a pretty good thing. Of course, with the speed and power of the new one, she did suggest that we up my insurance policy:rolleyes:

[motorman7]

My picture isn't as pretty as yours but welcome to the "filled my garage with Z's" Club.

Congrats on the new addition. I can't wait till both of mine are drivable.

Dave

I like your garage though! Seems nicely set up for working on the cars. I like the sand blast cabinet. Will have to get one some day. My main garage still has most of my wifes craft stuff and holiday decorations