'73 240Z - The subtractive process...

[gtom]

Hello Z community,

Picked up this '73 240 Z about a month ago. CA, original paint (112 Lime) low mile example. This is what is looked like when I bought it.

The first things I removed were:

1. Sheepskins.

2. Aftermarket CD stereo, speakers and wiring.

3. Chrome mudflaps.

4. Side protective mouldings.

5. Chrome bumper overriders.

6. Dash cover.

7. License plate frames.

Should have put in a pile, taken a picture and weigh, but didn't think about it before I trashed most of what's listed here.

Edited September 2, 2013 by gtom

[gtom]

Removing the grease.

[gtom]

Been looking at this stuff for a while now. Waste removal begins.

Edited September 2, 2013 by gtom

[240260280z]

looks great.. nice body, low rust, twice pipe exhaust laid in properly. lucky guy!

[jfa.series1]

Those bumper override bars may have some interest to a restorer. Consider advertising them in the classifieds before you discard them.

[gtom]

looks great.. nice body, low rust, twice pipe exhaust laid in properly. lucky guy!

Thanks, I do feel lucky to have such a car! It's cleaning up very nicely too. Twice pipes have gotten too loud for the neighborhood, so they need to go along with the exhaust manifold...

[gtom]

Those bumper override bars may have some interest to a restorer. Consider advertising them in the classifieds before you discard them.

Yep still have 'em. They escaped the garbage bin the first time around, but the other stuff wasn't so lucky. . In the end, I want to put all the stuff in a pile and see what it looks like and how much it weighs.

[Mikes Z car]

Every pound is worth 5 seconds in the quarter mile...

http://quartermilecalc.com/

Well, maybe not quite 5 seconds.

Edited September 2, 2013 by Mikes Z car

[rbates]

and how much weight do you believe you have removed by junking these items ?

I think side mouldings offer meaningful protection especially on a car with good quality paintwork...what about the dash ? presume it's cracked ...you going to repair it..?

I dunno... I feel it's easier to add hp than save weight..

[Steve Parmley]

Wow, great find for low rust and very little undercarriage damage.

[gtom]

Ok, got the rest of AC and the plumbing out. Ahhh...more legroom. The parts in the corner of my garage are starting to pile up. More removal to follow...

[gtom]

Every pound is worth 5 seconds in the quarter mile...

Quarter Mile Calculator

Well, maybe not quite 5 seconds.

hmmm...maybe on a bicycle?