Hi,

My name is Clay, I am in the Navy and currently stationed in San Diego, California.  I bought a 1970 Datsun 240Z about 3 years ago.  It has been kept in my garage and only driven every now and then because of my desire to restore it.  I really enjoy reading the posts here and hope to continue to learn anything and everything about our cars.  

Clay

One picture?  1970? No VIN?  C'mmmoonnnnn..!!

Zed Head,

Hahaha it is HLS30-01121 it has a production date of 1/70.  I bought it near San Francisco about 3 years ago.  I decided that I would hold onto it, and save my money to do a full restoration on it.  I am about to start the restoration and will be documenting it here.  Here are a few more pics.

 

 

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WowZa! That is a clean lookin' 70'.  Welcome aboard Sailor.

Greg,

Thanks.  There are a few problems with it but I hope to restore it to its former glory.  It was originally Safari Gold #920 and will be going back to that original color soon.  Have a good evening.

Clay

You're on the right forum.  I wonder if the PO is/was a member here.

Is that a CB antenna?  Not stock!  I can see the big spring at the base.  Easily fixed.  Very nice car.

The previous owners name was Joe Muro. He was from NorCal. I think it may be a CB antenna . There was not a radio CB or otherwise in it when I got it. It will be getting replaced in the restoration . 

Welcome to the group!  Nice looking Z.  Do you have the rear bumper or are you going to have to track one down for the restoration?

Dennis

Dennis,

Thank you very much.  The rear bumper was in the passenger seat on the drive home from NorCal.  It was very rusty and I wanted to get one that was in better shape.  I decided to donate it to my neighbor who wanted to modify it and put it on his 1974 BMW 2002.  I have replacements on their way now.

Clay

Hi Clay,

  That is a beautiful '70 that you have there.  I have a 3/70 build 240Z that is Safari Gold and actually the original factory paint.  I did a refresh on the motor several years ago and blogged it on the site here.  Below is the link.

I also am currently restoring a 1971 240Z.  This one is a complete restoration from the ground up.  The blog on that one is here.

Also, ZCSD (San Diego Z club)has some good resources for parts and restoration tips.  Their site is here: http://www.zcsd.org/  I run the web site for the club.

Hope to see your car in person someday.

Best regards,

    Rich

Rich,

Thanks, I will be pouring over these blogs today.  I have talked to David a few times and planning on joining ZCCSD, just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Clay