The tale of the rusty Z

[EuroDat]

I just remembered the Zhome website from Carl Beck has a great Colour Gallary. 70-78 Datsun Z Paint Code Gallery

Its a good overview of all the US Z colours.

Chas

[jmorrison146]

You might check out Pierre Z in Gardena as well. Pierre Perrot was involved in the factory sponsored restorations and is very knowledgeable. Last time I was by there, he was rebuilding the engine for Pete Brock's wife's 240Z. Restoration in the US of the Datsun 240 Z Car by Pierre Perrot!

[ajmcforester]

Sounds like a keeper to me. Just keep looking for rust you will find it some spot on these cars all the time. Their is a lot of places things can get in and start the rusting process that are hard to clean out or see the rust start. So the best thing is to always look for it and treat it when you find it.

Have one of the shops walk you through the car and show you how it works and what to watch out for with the car. That time will be well spent and will pay 10 fold (if not more) in the future.

I hope you drive it I loved my drive in the high deserts of northern Arizona the flat areas leading to the hills. The car just feels like it belongs their, so surprising when you look at what Japan is and how well the car performs it that environment.