1970 Datsun 240Z restoration.

[EhlersRS]

Robert,

Welcome to the forum! You've come to the right place for working on a 240Z! It looks like your car has bumper guards from an early 260Z. I picked up a '71 240Z last year to restore and it looks like your car has less rust damage. This spring I got the repair panels from MSA, including the floor pans and frame rails. Like your car, mine hadn't run in years. It was probably a decade since the engine last run and the car hadn't been driven in about 20 years. When we finally got the engine running, I was surprised how well it sounded!

Enjoy working on your Z and I look forward to seeing the progress!

Robert S.

[cbuczesk]

Welcome, Ruffy! I'm also in PA and am a big Mopar fan. Here's a pic of my 1970 V-code Road Runner. I also have an AAR 'cuda. Anyway, that looks like a nice little project you have there. I hope you get lucky and the floors/frames are the only major rust. The carb spacers are stock. You might want to talk to Charlie at Zedd Findings and get a set of his floors and frames. Check it out... Welcome to Zedd Findings

Chuck

[Ruffy]

Welcome, Ruffy! I'm also in PA and am a big Mopar fan. Here's a pic of my 1970 V-code Road Runner. I also have an AAR 'cuda. Anyway, that looks like a nice little project you have there. I hope you get lucky and the floors/frames are the only major rust. The carb spacers are stock. You might want to talk to Charlie at Zedd Findings and get a set of his floors and frames. Check it out... Welcome to Zedd Findings

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Chuck

I can go on and on about me and my uncles mopars . We have some goodies. Like a 70 cuda HEMI convertible, had a original 69 Daytona XX. I have a 5 car garage filled with mopars thats why the datsun is in the car port. Looking to sell a 67 barracuda right now to free up room.

I have looked around for floor pans and what not but seems there prices are 5x higher then even the rarest of cars so im just going to do my own which is easy and the way I want it.

[Patcon]

You ought to be able to get floors for about $350 a pair with the correct stampings...

C

[EhlersRS]

The floor pan set from MSA is manufactured by Charlie at Zedd Findings and currently runs $364.95:

Motorsport! Premium Floor Pan Kit, 70-8/74 240Z-260Z Coupe - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

MSA offers a 10% discount on items for CZCC members. When you order, just mention you are member of this club and your member ID. I bought my floor pan set from MSA during the spring sale.

It really depends on your goal and how much you would like to spend. If you're not concerned with the floor pans looking original, making your own will be the least expensive route.

Robert S.

[EhlersRS]

Sorry, my comment was posted twice!

Robert S.

Edited August 11, 2013 by EhlersRS

[Carl Beck]

Hi Ruffy:

Welcome to the group and the Z Car Community. I believe that everyone here will agree - it's your Z and you can do what you want. Past that point if you put a subject up for discussion, we'll all give you our best advice or honest input.

It is a Series I car - and if it is in otherwise solid shape - - - I'd spend the money on stock looking floor pans. Presently Street Mod'ed or not, it is a Classic Car. Stock floor pans properly installed will increase the resale value and make it far easier to resell - if/when you want to. On these older Z's the floor pans are one of the first things prospective buyers will look at - and if they aren't right - most people looking to buy a 240Z will just pass it by, or they will discount its value by several thousand dollars.

On the other hand, if you are thinking of maybe a big V8, with a roll cage and tubbed out rear... well then the floor pans won't matter.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[Ruffy]

Hi Ruffy:

Welcome to the group and the Z Car Community. I believe that everyone here will agree - it's your Z and you can do what you want. Past that point if you put a subject up for discussion, we'll all give you our best advice or honest input.

It is a Series I car - and if it is in otherwise solid shape - - - I'd spend the money on stock looking floor pans. Presently Street Mod'ed or not, it is a Classic Car. Stock floor pans properly installed will increase the resale value and make it far easier to resell - if/when you want to. On these older Z's the floor pans are one of the first things prospective buyers will look at - and if they aren't right - most people looking to buy a 240Z will just pass it by, or they will discount its value by several thousand dollars.

On the other hand, if you are thinking of maybe a big V8, with a roll cage and tubbed out rear... well then the floor pans won't matter.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Oh I do agree with you at a point. It all depends on how the floors are put in and who does it. km not looking to do a back yard job on them at all. I know putting stock would help if the car was stock but as you see there is some body mods done to it already. I fully plan on making this car my daily driver for warm weather. That being said PA roads are extremely bad! So I will also be adding extra frame supports under it. Might not look stock but will look very professional.

I do love the comments and that is what I want. If I didnt want opinions I wouldn't of even posted it. I need your guys help on some issues and the best way is find those who have done these type of cars before. Right now I am in the middle of taking the carbs off to clean and inspect them good. The car uses way to much fuel. Had it running at idle for a good 5 min and almost used 2 gallons of fuel haha.

I will not be v8ing this car. Nothing wrong with the 2400cc straight six and is good on gas.

[Ruffy]

Hi Ruffy:

Welcome to the group and the Z Car Community. I believe that everyone here will agree - it's your Z and you can do what you want. Past that point if you put a subject up for discussion, we'll all give you our best advice or honest input.

It is a Series I car - and if it is in otherwise solid shape - - - I'd spend the money on stock looking floor pans. Presently Street Mod'ed or not, it is a Classic Car. Stock floor pans properly installed will increase the resale value and make it far easier to resell - if/when you want to. On these older Z's the floor pans are one of the first things prospective buyers will look at - and if they aren't right - most people looking to buy a 240Z will just pass it by, or they will discount its value by several thousand dollars.

On the other hand, if you are thinking of maybe a big V8, with a roll cage and tubbed out rear... well then the floor pans won't matter.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Oh I do agree with you at a point. It all depends on how the floors are put in and who does it. km not looking to do a back yard job on them at all. I know putting stock would help if the car was stock but as you see there is some body mods done to it already. I fully plan on making this car my daily driver for warm weather. That being said PA roads are extremely bad! So I will also be adding extra frame supports under it. Might not look stock but will look very professional.

I do love the comments and that is what I want. If I didnt want opinions I wouldn't of even posted it. I need your guys help on some issues and the best way is find those who have done these type of cars before. Right now I am in the middle of taking the carbs off to clean and inspect them good. The car uses way to much fuel. Had it running at idle for a good 5 min and almost used 2 gallons of fuel haha.

I will not be v8ing this car. Nothing wrong with the 2400cc straight six and is good on gas.

[Ruffy]

Sorry been a while. I haven't done anything more to the car due to some family issues. I would like to look at the carbs. The reason is because it is using WAY to much fuel. I have never messed with carbs that look like this. Where do I start? Any pics would help much.

[bartsscooterservice]

Seeing that rust, It's ALOT of work. The part under the doors is prob crispy to. I would fix that first if I where you, then look into the mechanical part. Rust that bad takes some serious skill to repair it SAFE, that's the most important thing imo.

[madkaw]

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/body-paint-s30/48410-s-30-floor-replacement-zed-finding-pics-galore.html