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[CHL240Z]

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

[Zed Head]

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

[CHL240Z]

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.

 

 

Edited March 30, 2016 by CHL240Z

[gwri8]

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

[CHL240Z]

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

[Zed Head]

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.

[CHL240Z]

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 . 

[psdenno]

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

[CHL240Z]

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

[motorman7]

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

[CHL240Z]

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