Hi everyone,

I always dreamed about having a sports car or a manual transmission car for that matter. I'm a manager at a doggie daycare and one of my favorite clients owned a 1970 datsun 240z that he told me about a few times. I have been searching for a second car and I couldn't narrow down what I wanted to buy with little money that I had to save. One day my favorite clients wife told me she was making her hubby sell his car or give it to the neighbor because he had t touched it for 2 years(stopped running after he bought it). So I said jokingly you guys should give it to me, I'll fix it!!! And so after a maybe 15 min drive home I got the call "it's yours!". So I would like to say Hi I'm alex and I own a 1970 Datsun 240z

(in unison) Hi Alex!

Welcome to the addiction!

(in unison) Hi Alex!

Welcome to the addiction!

Thank you!! I'll be posting pics up soon, she's in amazingly good condition. Just have to get her running which isn't far away, she turns over but doesn't start

Searching the forums is a good start to dealing with issues as well as consulting your service manual. You can get the FSM at xenons30.com, there isn't one for a '70 but get the '72 manual as it should be very similar.

I'd say check for spark first, once that is verified make sure you're getting fuel. I know, very general but it's a start.

Good luck!

Alex -

Be ready for a great journey!!

Nothing better then a free Z. Let us know what you need to get 'er runnin'.

Nothing better then a free Z. Let us know what you need to get 'er runnin'.

Also, let us know what your "FREE" Z ends up costing

Welcome to the group!

Dennis

You mentioned it was a 70 240Z. Update your VIN number with the forum so we can see if it is a low VIN car Also remember to update the Z registry on Zhome.com!

Also check out Zonc.org for the Z Owners of Northern California Club. There are several enjoyable events each year that you may join once you get her running. Where in the Bay Area are you?

Also, let us know what your "FREE" Z ends up costing

Welcome to the group!

Dennis

Duly noted , its not free anymore I've spent a few bucks trying to get her running, doesn't want to turn over fully. I can't do much since she's parked at work and it's been raining a lot since I got her in november.

You mentioned it was a 70 240Z. Update your VIN number with the forum so we can see if it is a low VIN car Also remember to update the Z registry on Zhome.com!

Also check out Zonc.org for the Z Owners of Northern California Club. There are several enjoyable events each year that you may join once you get her running. Where in the Bay Area are you?

Ill update the vin in a little bit, I have to pick the wife up at work soon, I think it starts with HLS or something like that but I'll post it with photos when I get home. I didn't know there was a club here, ill sign up tonight, I live in Castro valley but my Z is at my job in mountain view.

Here are the photos of the car. These photos were given to me by the last owner who gave it to me. These were taken by the owner who sold it to him. Anyways I'll also add the one photo I too with my Iphone.

The seats have no rips, the transmission was changed to a 5 speed from another Datsun, there's literally no dents or rust that I can see at the moment, but I don't know what its going to look like when I finally get it home in doors and I can get underneath. This car came from New Mexico so it shouldn't have too much rust going on since it was in running condition about 2 years ago. Ohh and the Vin is HLS3000979

I hate this rain! Won't let me work on the car!

Yep you got a good one it is an early one when I saw the duel levers on the council I new it was a low number. When looking for rust check under the carpets around the drain holes and the back deck lid, rocker-panel and under the battery if they are not rust good bet you won't find much. By the way pm me some lotto number because you must be lucky to get one like this for free. I spent 2 years and 10 flights and found something close with a little body work needed. And you got some work ahead to bring her back to great condition, but if no rust this car will be worth it. If you don't think so PM me