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Gary in NJ

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The body is a solid 9/10. The interior is a 7/10.

Mechanically, it needs some help. The carbs are a mess and will need to come off for a proper inspection. The engine is only running on one carb (I don't know which yet).

The throttle linkage does not go through it's full range. I will disconnect it at the carbs and work my way back to find where it's binding.

The front main bearing is leaking.

The engine bay needs to be brought up to the standards of the rest of the car.

Other then that, it's just totally awesome. A fine Z if ever there was one.

I'm the third owner, and I bought it from a friend. The the car is fully documented with original window sticker, sales slip and manuals.

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I believe this is the original color & type. The original paint noted on the sticker on the radiator cross member is listed as 115 (Blue Metallic) Acrylic Enamel.

BTW, this car does not have any damage history but the quarter panels appear to be replacements. The rear bumper is original and the front bumper is a replacement (NOS) due to excessive pitting.

I drove the car to a lacrosse game yesterday. Everyone there was talking about the car. A parade of people walked by it. Finally, during half time, one of the ref's asked "who's Z is that?"

You can imagine my pride when I said, "that's mine"

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If I may make a suggestion, I would recommend taking off the home depot lower add on spoiler. I think you have a nice factory lower valance on there. I think the black add on is not flattering. But that is just my opinion. All in all GREAT looking Z. Congrats! Look forward to hearing your impressions when you get the carbs fixed.

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I had the same air filter set up as you and got intouch with The Z Barn - Roger fixed me up with a nice original air breather with hardware - I cleaned - restored - installed a K&N airfilter on it. The air horns on the original breather system gives you a much better look with more directed air into you carbs - great upgrade for around $100.00 or so, and better performance.

Great find!

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All good suggestions guys, please keep 'em coming. This is my second 240Z. I owned a great '71 back in the mid-80's.

Mitchell, are you suggesting replacing the set-up that is on there all together, or salvaging the airhorns and installing K&N filters.

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Garry

Great looking Z car ,They are rare in N.J. in nice shape like yours .I am in Passaic County N.J and have been working on Z cars for 30+ years I have an air cleaner assembly if you want to go back to original and many parts for Z cars email me at zpartsnortheast@aol.com .Also the new Jersey Z club would be good to join to meet with other N.J. Z owners .The Meetings are in Bridgewater at the Green Knowl Grill .Check the site online

Just saw the open Valve cover vent ,It would be a good idea to put a filter on that so nothing finds its way inside your motor !

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Another NJ'er checking in! That's a really nice 240z, given the location. I wish mine looked anything like that... Instead, it is pretty much a typical east coast car with rust, that I am contemplating selling for something more solid.

I'm in Burlington County, BTW.

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