1970 240z restoration engine ideas

[jfa.series1]

1 hour ago, donnie.petway said:

There's a lot of info yall are telling me I had no clue about 

You'll find that most of us are compulsive in that way.  The anal retentiveness has to come out.

[240260280]

I saw this car for sale around Boston last fall on CL. It was a good price!!!

[donnie.petway]

The vin number is HLS30-12186

I couldn't find any number stamp on the engine though 

 

[Patcon]

1 hour ago, donnie.petway said:

The vin number is HLS30-12186

I couldn't find any number stamp on the engine though 

 

there is a flat pad on the upper left corner of the block on the passenger side. There are numbers engraved in it. They can be difficult to read sometimes

[siteunseen]

It's betweem the back 2 plugs...

Edited May 29, 2019 by siteunseen

[Terrapin Z]

As has been noted above this does look like a late 70 or early 71. (possibly sold as a 71) The vin collaborates that as well. There is usually a build date plate inside the drivers door jam that will have a month / year when the car was built. My guess is Nov or Dec of 1970

The Drivers side strut tower should have a vin plate screwed on that will have the vin number and engine number. The stamp on the motor should be found in the circled area. You might have to clean it off some to see it. 

I have seen vin plates missing, or painted over.  All this will tell you is if the engine is original to the car. If it is they are worth more being left that way, again as mentioned above.

All in all it looks unmolested, I would keep it that way if it were mine. I do also understand the allure to add big HP and mod it up. 

I'd say we ^ would just like to help you make a more informed decision on what to do with it, as that was your original question. Ultimately it is your choice. 

[donnie.petway]

I checked the door it was manufactured in October 1970 I also found the plate on the engine sadly it's very dirty and I have nothing to scrape the rust. Should I go ahead and rebuild the suspension and brakes before I get into the engine that way it's already done?

 

[siteunseen]

What!?!?

Sandpaper, wire brush, steel wool, your toothbrush...

I'm sorry.  You're new to this.

Edited May 29, 2019 by siteunseen

[Terrapin Z]

No, before you rebuild the brakes and motor, unscrew the vin plate from the strut tower. Clean the plate enough to see the indented numbers, Post your findings!!

[donnie.petway]

Will do thank you for all the advice yall have given me 

[240260280]

Hi Donnie,

 

If you send me a PM with your phone number and a time to call, I'd be happy to help answer questions and discuss things.  btw you have a great car there.  Be sure to keep every part you change. They are valuable.

[donnie.petway]

I was able to clean the engine number however the vin plate on the tower is missing