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[Darkwolf]

Hi, everyone. I'm Darkwolf and I'm looking to buy a 240z and build it as my project car because I'm addicted to them. I'm young but I do love the Z.

Ive got about 800$ saved to buy a Z and well im waiting to find the One and save up a bit more for it. Im hoping to buy a Z by the end of this year, a December of '69 manufactured Z would be my dream but im ok with the 1970-3 models aswell.

Ill post more about myself when I get back from lunch

Edited August 11, 2011 by Darkwolf

[psdenno]

Welcome to the Group! Good luck with your search. You may have to save a bit more before buying and don't forget to budget for the parts and services the Z will no doubt need once you find it. Keep us posted on your progress.

Dennis

[Z Greek]

Welcome to the Datsun addiction Darkwolf. I am also new to the group, but old to the Datsun addiction. Save your money, and buy the best car you can afford. Restoration (or even resurrection to driving condition) is very expensive, but can be very rewarding. I have been driving, restoring, fixing, vintage Datsun's for 30 years, and if I could, I would do nothing but tinker with the old cars. Making a living can put such a damper on a guys time, but it provides the necessary funds! Have fun in the search.

Enjoy the ride!

Andy K

[Darkwolf]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome, I am trying but with everything as it is. Work is hard to find but I made 100$ in two days so the Z fund is slowly going up. I just need to be patient.

I'm hopeful to find that December manufactured Z because my birthday is in December and it would be nice as a sentimental thing

Edited August 12, 2011 by Darkwolf

[240260280z]

I set these links up for your convenience. They are for Z's in the Southwest USA (You can change the filters to suit your needs).

Check every day to "catch" one.

1969 240z

1970 240z

1971 240z

1972 240z

Edited August 12, 2011 by Blue

[Darkwolf]

Wow, Thank you. Ill be doing that.

I have a plan for the Z im just stuck on two things.

What motor to put in it and what color to paint it. Even though i dont own one yet I still have a build plan

[240260280z]

Keep it stock, invest in tools, tune it and learn how it works first.

Optimizing SU carbs, adjusting valves, refreshing suspension, drive train, steering and interior and tending to problems as well as reading should keep you busy for a while and give you time to digest what you bought and where you want to go.

[Darkwolf]

Keep it stock, invest in tools, tune it and learn how it works first.

Optimizing SU carbs, adjusting valves, refreshing suspension, drive train, steering and interior and tending to problems as well as reading should keep you busy for a while and give you time to digest what you bought and where you want to go.

Sadly the one Im looking at needs TLC and doesnt run. Seems like a great start to a project, what does everyone think about it. I may go look at it this weekend. I have alot of tools because my father owns a do it all shop for cars and off-road vehicles. so I have alot of different tools i can use if needed. Ive started my reaserch but there are things to the Z when i get one i am going to change. Most of it is suspension and body but the motor will be done one thing at a time. The suspension and body are first priority

The Z

Edited August 13, 2011 by Darkwolf

[Travel'n Man]

If she doesn't run I believe I would start with the engine - then the brakes - suspension and finally the body. This could be a very expensive venture for you. You really may want to create a shopping list from some of the vendors and see what kind of a budget you would need. It really may be cheaper to save a little more money and buy a car that runs from the beginning. I am speaking from experience, Datsun parts and pieces are not cheap.

Best of luck and I will be watching your progress!

[240260280z]

It looks like the 72 has potential. White interior?

Have a look under it for rust in the rails under the seats and where they rise behind the front wheels.

If your dad has a shop, go for it. A $900 72 is a good investment.

[Darkwolf]

Well I'm going to call on it today and hopefully go look at it sometime this weekend. I'm pretty excited about it. I have a checklist already and I think this may be the one

[Darkwolf]

Im not quite sure how to edit my posts but bad news, that Z has been bought about 2-3 months ago the guy just never removed it from craigslist. So my search restarts yet again