Posted July 9, 201311 yr comment_427209 hello all my name is Dan and I am 46 and just bought my 1st Z for me and my 13yr son to restore. It 1972 240Z and I not know much about these car except they look cool when I was a kid and still do Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr comment_427211 Welcome, are you good with a wrench?Charles Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr comment_427212 Let's see some pictures. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr Author comment_427213 I have restored two 78 Trans Am's and few other cars so I would say I can hold my own, but this is not Pontiac Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr Author comment_427214 heres couple pics as my son washes her up Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr comment_427216 Welcome! I picked up a '72 240z about a year ago & have been enjoying the rolling restoration work thus far. Once my kids get a little older they'll be out working on it with me too. Enjoy it! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr comment_427217 you'll do fine In most ways these cars are probably simpler than most of the cars you've done. Rust is the biggest issue. The engines are very solid as long as carbs and ignition are good. Electrical is not normally very hard unless a previous owner got happy with the cutters and wire nuts. Brakes are pretty straight forward too. Have fun, we are close in age and I have kids that age too if he shows an interest feed into it. It will make some great memories. Pretty much everything you need to know is here on this forum some where, and the technical expertise is the best bar none. Charles Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr comment_427218 Look at the links on my tech tips site. You'll find plenty of vendors to get the parts you need. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr Author comment_427233 cool thanks all i'm looking forward to restoring this car with my son will be posting the progress Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr comment_427263 Pennsylvania car? Rust issues need to be evaluated first before making any kind of investment time or money wise. If you are from there and have done cars from there then you know where the rust gremlins live in the average body. Front fenders. floor pans, dog legs, rockers are all natural culprits.....Good times doing this your son. The Z doesn't get any more straight forward than that. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr Author comment_427264 now I have up in air and good look it has rust need floor pans and somebody try to fix the core support so I find one and replace pass lower door frame also rusty. so far that the worse of it Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 9, 201311 yr comment_427266 Dan - Welcome to the site - get ready for a great ride! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/46928-new-to-the-z/#findComment-427266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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