1st post. New to Zcar Club..here's what I have

[an_unusual_eye]

actually... looks like a good solid starting point. welcome, and enjoy the ride.

[ajmcforester]

I hope your good with electrical. You can't be much worse that the last owner. I'd start cleaning the car and replacing the worn out part, and especially focus on the wiring otherwise you will be stuck on the road from electical problems or a fire from the wires. You can still get the clips for the blocks in the wirer harness to make the repair better. It is a nice car, it should be a good project and welcome.

[Darrel]

Thanks for all the comments, suggestions and advice. The plan is to get it running and keep in as original condition as possible. I can't find any rust, but then I haven't pulled the carpet. Interior will have to be redone. I'll post pics as soon as I figure out how to do it. I love cars, but this is definitely not in my wheel house. I haven't owned anything older than a few years. My challenge right now is finding an honest and knowledgeable mechanic in Houston. I've spoken with a few, but they all either haven't showed up or are not familiar with what I have.

Thanks again to all of you...

I'll

Contact your local z club for mechanic recommendations.

[Mark Maras]

The first thing I do when a new piece of vintage tin shows up, is to get a service-repair manual & start reading. Should you choose to have a mech. do the work, your new knowledge will help both of you. You may also find that many of these upcoming repairs, even the electrical, are very easy to understand and can be done at home. These early Zs were not a complex car at all & most repairs are doable with basic tools. The manuals will also warn you when you're getting in over your head. As always, you have this incredible group of knowledgable well wishers to help in any way possible. Enjoy your toy.

Mark in Portland

[Oiluj]

Similar stripe as my 1st 240Z many years ago. It does look like a good starting point.

[1970240z989]

Similar stripe as my 1st 240Z many years ago. It does look like a good starting point.

Great!! I've looked around everywhere and couldn't find one with a stripe. I was starting to think it was put on after it was bought, even though I was told that's how it came from the dealer. Maybe it was a dealer installed item?? Or did yours come like that from the factory?

M Maras, going to start looking for a service repair manual. Google has been my friend so far, but I'll click on some of the suggested links above.

ajmcforester--yeah, not sure what happened with the wiring. Hoping it won't be a hard fix.

Surprisingly the paint still has shine, so I won't be spending money there...

[ajmcforester]

I was going to ask what is the logo above the datsun logo on the hood?

Like the stripe and how it has aged it might be fun to leave the out side looking slightly worn and fix spot like near the headlight bucket.matching age look on white is net hard.

[1970240z989]

I was going to ask what is the logo above the datsun logo on the hood?

Like the stripe and how it has aged it might be fun to leave the out side looking slightly worn and fix spot like near the headlight bucket.matching age look on white is net hard.

The logo/emblem says Notre Dame, but it's not the University one, more like the Notre Dame Church logo. I'll get a close up pic of it and post. The car came with a replacement headlight bucket, but I think it might be easier to sand the bondo and try to match it.

The car has a lot of replacement parts that are in the hatch area. Apparently the PO had a lot of time on his hands and bought extra things for it. The pics I took have some z40 & Datsun emblems missing, but I found them in a tool box he included.

On a lighter note, Datsun is so old that spell check doesn't recognize it!!

[ajmcforester]

The originals will be plastic so hold on to them if they are. I was repairing my plastic ones they seem to be made with a fiber mixed in, so be careful with them because I think it is asbestos. Also expect the paint to look different on the plastic ones they seem to discolor faster.

[djwarner]

Series I headlight scoops are made of fiberglass.

[26th-Z]

Series I headlight scoops are made of fiberglass.

Specifically, Fiber Reinforced Plastic, FRP. The fibers are not asbestos (where on earth does anyone get these ideas)! Looks good - I like the pictures. The stripe could have been installed by the dealer, but they are not how the car was imported. I suggest you start searching through the archives. There is a ton of information about the early cars.

[ajmcforester]

Specifically, Fiber Reinforced Plastic, FRP. The fibers are not asbestos (where on earth does anyone get these ideas)! Looks good - I like the pictures. The stripe could have been installed by the dealer, but they are not how the car was imported. I suggest you start searching through the archives. There is a ton of information about the early cars.

Then what is the fibers, it don't act like glass?