I’ll just leave this here.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-datsun-240z-NIB-NOS-FACTORY-CARBURETORS/392174177113

Yeahhhhh, NO! I can take 20 pairs and send them to Z therapy for that! and they will be roller bearing when they come back. Even if I had to buy cores, I could probably do 12 sets.

2 hours ago, Patcon said:

Yeahhhhh, NO! I can take 20 pairs and send them to Z therapy for that! and they will be roller bearing when they come back. Even if I had to buy cores, I could probably do 12 sets.

But, shipping is only $50.  I wonder how the seller arrived at the price he's asking for the carbs.

Dennis

Ah, the joy of a free market economy!  Ask what you like, let the buyers decide.

They might make good trading material for a NOS quarter panel.

54 minutes ago, psdenno said:

But, shipping is only $50.  I wonder how the seller arrived at the price he's asking for the carbs.

Dennis

He has to pay off the student loan for his MBA?

1 hour ago, NVZEE said:

He has to pay off the student loan for his MBA?

That might be enough to pay off one class at a second tier school. 

Unfortunately, the carbs are only "new in box" until they're installed.  Then they're as used as any set you'd find at the local Pick-A-Part.  Shelf item for bragging rights only.

Dennis

3 hours ago, Mark Maras said:

They might make good trading material for a NOS quarter panel.

Why trade when you can have true NOS carbs AND quarter panels! Think of the provenance! If it's going to be worth $70,000 plus in the end, these are a must have addition!

 

...heavy doses of sarcasm and good natured ribbing of @Patcon

 As Patcon pointed out, the parts will only retain and or gain in value as long as they stay on the shelf. The shelf labeled 401Z a$$ets.

42 minutes ago, Mark Maras said:

 As Patcon pointed out, the parts will only retain and or gain in value as long as they stay on the shelf. The shelf labeled 401Z a$$ets.

It makes me wonder how many parts are stashed away on shelves, in attics & garages, and in storage sheds belonging to members of this forum.  I know I have more than a few "nice to have" Z items and Porsche parts.  As a group, we could probably build a few new Zs with all the parts.

Deeds

 

 Probably a lot more than a few. Put me down for one on the list. I don't want to take inventory but I know I could combine two 71s into one good one if I could convince myself to do a Vin # change. Time will tell. 

Price dropped from $8,575 to $8,150.  Might get down below $5,000 by Christmas as reality set in. 

Dennis