Well, I cracked. Everyone says sedans are cool, especially Cam and Terry, but I didn't believe them. Turns out the were half right...

...I've been looking for a family cruiser for more sedate driving so a sedan would fit that bill. A good mate James located one and passed on some detail.

A week later I picked her up from western Victoria and met a lovely couple John and Shirley and their son Paul. They graciously allowed me to leave with their pride and joy.

Now John and Shirley had the car since the early 80's when their previous 240K got rolled so they needed another and bought this car off two young girls in Horsham.

The car had been used as a daily till the rego ran out in 2012!!!!!

The family sedan had been used frequently to pick up the grandchildren too, as the car is fitted with a child seat anchor, perfect for my two year old son.

So now the car is at my place, along with my hardtop coupe, and I've got to set about restoring her back to stock glory!! Dad and I did another epic road trip. Thanks again. Here are some photos.

It's a 10/1975 complianced car with a vin in the 8000 bracket. Matching numbers engine (I think) and a factory 4 speed manual! Extremely lucky. The paint is the original colour but it has been resprayed at some stage.

Needed to sort out some lighting issues for Rego.

I noticed that the rear number plates weren't working, time to investigate

Oh goodie :shock:

These are the light lenses....

So it seems they've been swimming in water AND the lenses have almost perished. I've ordered new lenses but they have to come from Japan so until then I'll use what I have.

Cue music and hard work.

That should work nicely for now

Well I made it to the show! The Skyline Nationals 2014, hosted by Classic Skylines Australia was amazing.

Personally the car ran great. After doing 280km's over 8 days since back on the road I did 450km in a day!!! Not one hiccup!!

Here's some photos of the car at the event!

The only down side was it was raining on the way up. But I managed to meet some friends and had an awesome cruise up regardless!

http://youtu.be/RNvqTt3DyWg

Now to continue to improve her. The suspension needs work so I'll get stuck in!!

Oh the two tone 1600 is my dad's beast. Been in the family 30 years!

No more tow bar!!!

Been at it again. More parts for the Yonmeri.

The 4x4 ride height was annoying me as well as the stuffed shocks.

New parts :tu:

Getting stuck in!!

Bit lower

And the end result!!

The front has come down 30mm. The back 50mm!!!! Had very tall rear springs for towing.

The new springs are a thicker diameter too, so combined with the new shocks she is a real blast to drive!!

Just need to drop in my pre emissions 240Z SU's and an exhaust and you won't be able to wipe the smile from my face!!!!

Very cool, 240k's look so much better on their bellies

Even better with a bit of back end camber and fat rubber........

Only 6.5's but that's plenty wide enough for a cruiser!

Missed you at shepparton Red. Managed to get three 240K's there

Yeah I know, it would have been great to get to and my daughter wanted to go but it wasn't meant to be.......we're about to get work done to her 280zx to rid the rust, so she can take her own next time around

Ok made another car show. 2014 Classic Japan in Melbourne.

 

Managed to get some mates together and had six (yes SIX!!) 240K C110's together. I'll bet its been a LONG time since that many were together in one place in Aus.

 

Pity about the weather though. Heres some pics. The blue beast went great as usual, but MAN i need an EXHAUST hahaha.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The gold sedan and the white coupe managed to get registration the wednesday before the show. Fantastic effort!!!.

 

Can't wait till summer proper hits to go on runs with these guys!!

Would love to cruise with you 240k guys, but 5 and a half hours drive to get to Melbourne kills it for me.

If I can get to Melbourne in the Rocket I'll be sure to hit you up on here first

 

Alternatively, if any of you make it up around Mildura way, let me know!!

It's a shame you're so far away....although i DID go to Nhill for this car!

 

Anywho....car is dead at the moment.

 

Fuel pump has sprung a substantial leak...pissing fuel onto the battery. I'll pull it down soon and probably make up some new gaskets