( This is someoneelses ad I've listed and am considering buying) What are peoples thoughts on the worth of this? How 5k sound?

[Slane Jode]

This is a 1974 Datsun 260z, coolest car i have ever seen.
It has a hotrod 2.8, dont know exactly what was done to the motor. But it forsure has a different cam and custom block on it. I paired it with a clean set of Dual Webers. Runs perfect
5-speed
Nice set of wheels on it, original wheels come with it too.
Brand new HALO headlights with black background
Brand new Starter, Alternator, Elderbrock low pressure fuel pump.
I cut out and fabricated the extra wheel well so it can have a bigger gas tank compared to the original. 
Heat works great
Custom center console, with tray and wiring for newer radio.
It has push to start system with wireless key fob, cranks perfect. Still have original ignition that come with it though. 
Brand new polyurethane bushing set for all of the suspension & steering.

very few rust spot, body & frame is in great shape compared to the other datsuns i have seen.

Comes with a box of brand new seals for the hatch, doors, and windows.
Also original motor and two trannys come with. Spare starter and alternator come with

Edited May 2, 2018 by Slane Jode

[Zed Head]

2 hours ago, Slane Jode said:

I cut out and fabricated the extra wheel well so it can have a bigger gas tank compared to the original. 
 

I'm going to say $3000 - $4000, depending on how it runs and drives.  And how that "bigger" gas tank is mounted.  Do you have a picture of the new tank?  Is it from a 280Z or some other model of car?

I've seen some funky gas tank replacements.

Who is the upside down guy in your avatar picture?

[Slane Jode]

Thats Joseph merrick Elaphant Man.  Don't have pictures of gas tank but I could ask. I'm trying to list up some questions to ask this guy before I determine whether or not to make the 5 hr. drive to see the car.  He first listed at 7k,  the cars looks to have been listed unsold for 3 months, I contacted him and he's said the price was now 5k and he'd be willing to ship it to me.  But Im not putting money down without seeing it first.  What do you think about that "custom center console"? What would be the reasons for someone doing that,,rusted out tranny tunnel?

[Zed Head]

The consoles crack and break and get ratty.  Maybe he just threw his away.  I thought you were selling, not buying.  You didn't make it clear that you were just copying the seller's ad in to your post.

The mods on that car are not complex.  You could buy any Z car and make it look like that.  I would never buy a car without first driving it and examining in person.  Good luck.  It looks like a common modified old Z car.  Remove the bumpers, put some wheels on it, tint the windows.  The front air dam looks different though.

[Slane Jode]

Didnt make that clear sorry.  I don't know how to drive stick.   What are some of the things I should be looking for when its test driven?  

 

[Patcon]

My biggest concerns would be rust. Not the driving condition. If it runs that would be enough for me. Now lots or rust would be a different story

[Slane Jode]

can you list the biggest places of rust concern ...I've heard if battery tray is rusted that's grounds for dismissal. I've heard if firewall is rusted that's no a go.   Where else?

[Reptoid Overlords]

I don't have experience with the S30, but its pretty important all across the S30/S130 line to check the structural integrity of the frame rails. In poor condition, a floor jack can bend and tear them.

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[grannyknot]

Just make sure you can get it up on a jack so you can check for rust and how the repairs were done, the tranny tunnel looks kind of funky, simple, quickly done, probably not much strength. If the bottom of the car has a thick layer of undercoat that's my cue to walk away, you just know their hiding problems, but the body looks pretty straight so that makes it worth a look. Pull up the carpets and hunt for that rust, the fact that it has been on the market for three months tells you a lot of guys have looked it over and walked away, you need to answer the question, why.

[Slane Jode]

yeah, that was my first alarm, why has it been sitting for three months?  Maybe he's just been asking for too much?  Its about an  800 mile round trip to see the car, about 80$ in gas.  I've never actually seen a datsun z in person, the drive might be worth the experience of checking the car out maybe?

[psdenno]

2 hours ago, Slane Jode said:

 I've never actually seen a datsun z in person, the drive might be worth the experience of checking the car out maybe?

Looking at the Chicago Craigslist, there seems to be a pretty wide selection of Zs in your local area if you have never seen one and don't want to drive 400 miles.  Have you looked locally?

Dennis

 

 

[Slane Jode]

oh yeah?  I'll look it up thanks!