is she worth it 73 240z

[angry_dave]

I just wanted some input from other z car fanatics. Ever since I saw a z car with an ls1 I was in love. I am looking at a 1973 240z in running condition, brakes need work(pads most likely) that comes with a uncracked dash, recaro racing seats, extra original engine and trans, and has minimal rust, floors are clean, spare tire area is clean, basically rust free except for doors, and i have a passenger door rust free already. Is pretty much rust free, as far as i can tell from pictures, havent seen the car in person. Its like a 450 mile drive, and will have to be towed back. If you have a response like almost immediately after this post, please call me as time is an issue. 910-308-0934 call anytime, day or night, I dont really sleep

[Zs-ondabrain]

Sounds good but How Much. What does he want for such a possibly clean car?

[angry_dave]

He is asking about 2000 shouldnt be too bad, but like i said, i havent seen it yet in person. would really like to see it in person. oh well i guess if i decide, its only a couple hundred in gas,

[angry_dave]

was looking at your z, that is a really nice one. mine is way far from that point, i have a 75 280z in the garage, will have some fenders and other misc. parts for sale if i end up buying this new car just let me know what you guys need and i will see if i got it, the engine is a 1981 zx turbo motor. 4 speed trans. try to offset the cost of the new car, make the wifey happy. sure you guys will understand

Edited November 10, 2009 by angry_dave

[Zs-ondabrain]

The motor, trans, nice dash and seats are already over the $2000 price tag. So I say "Yes, good deal" if I had room and an extra $2000, you'd have to race to get to it before me, hehehe (as I twist my evil mustache to a sharp point)

Dave

[adamr]

Ah, the quest for another Z. Fun!! Things to consider: How much rust can you live with- they all have some? Check the bottom perimeter of the car, hatch, and the floorboards. Does it start? Has he gone into detail about what it needs to be roadworthy. How long has it been since it ran? Consider your costs of bringing it up to par, and what kind of Z you want it to become. Also, if it has the flat top carbs, don't expect much performance. The earlier ones will solve this problem.

Brake rebuild

Tires

Battery

Plugs

Wires

rotor

Rust repair/body work and paint

Shocks

Bushings

Misc interior

Alignment

Carb rebuild or adjustment

Clutch, and hydrolics

U joints

Etc.

Not to scare you off, just good to plan. The car is 37 years old. Best of luck, and keep us posted. Pics?

Adamr

[angry_dave]

I was planning on a full rebuild, not to serious about interior, that is a last priority. I can deal with some rust, but if the floors and trunk are falling out of it like my 75, I dont want to touch it. Looking for one that is pretty clean, my first restoration/race prep. I wanted to do the ls1 t 56 swap, with azc brakes, tokico illuminas, 6point roll cage, q-45 diff, basically make it a very competitive autocrosser

[angry_dave]

But is 2 grand worth it. was looking for one that would save me money in the long run with body work. You can patch and patch again, but in the end, it is a patch. I am not experienced enough to do the full floor pans on both sides. I can weld pretty clean with a mig, but it is forming the metal i dont have experience with, not to mention the required tools. And wifey put a 2200 budget on my broke arse

Edited November 10, 2009 by angry_dave

[240ZMan]

A healthy LS1 and T56 is worth more than $2k all by itself. I hate to say it, but it has that "too good to be true" sound.

But if it's just that he wants to get rid of it and has dropped the price because it isn't running, it could be a sweet deal. You really need to see it in person to assess it. Probably would be good to see/hear/smell the engine running too.

FYI, with the improvement plans you have and a $2200 budget, I think you're going to quickly find yourself in deficit spending pretty quickly

[angry_dave]

the 2200 budget is for the chassis only, the other mods are way down the road. But alas I was the WINNING bidder on ebay, and am going to look at it on friday night. At least it will make a nice road trip. Got it for 1950. Not too shabby. But like z onthebrains said, if the dash and seats are good, the price was worth it. I think it has two of the original hubcaps also. I will try to post some pics of the car for everyone. Sorry about the pics of the wife and kids, accidental, but arent they beautiful. Life is good

Edited November 11, 2009 by angry_dave

[orange 73]

From the pics the car looks pretty good, as long as you have a descent shell of a car you have something worth building on. I bought (2) 73 240's this spring and am working on both now. They looked terrible at first cosmeticly but they are very sound structurally. I live in New Mexico so these cars have very little rust, of course on any of these cars you will have to decide how far you want to go with the restoration. Time & money is all it ever takes to do anything, but I like doing as much as I can myself for the learning experience, and it's FUN!! Use this sight to answer your questions, it has saved me much time and money.

Good Luck!

[angry_dave]

Thanks guys I appreciate the input. I cant wait till friday when I go to see the car. I will definetely be picking your brains in the very near future. Not really experienced with the z cars. This will be my first real build. Its going to take me at least 3 years, but it will be worth it to have that mustang killing performance. Wish me luck. Oh yeah and one more thing, do you guys know of any z car clubs near southeastern Alabama? I could really use the help, and experience of some more experienced builders.