Mike Kelly

Alright well here are my options... and you guys are awesome for replying so fast I really appreciate it! -I own a 73 240z with a poor body probably beyond repair , but the engine is good (the one i own is in my display picture) -I have been looking at some local sources and I have found a man who "claims" his 74 Datsun is a 280z. So maybe its a 75? So what I was thinking of doing was putting my engine into the 280z and calling it a day. Now what are some things I have to look out for here? I know that the door mechanics are different and there are different carbs for the engines. But my main concern is the body type. I really want a body without the longer back of the 280z. The one this guy has appears to have a shorter back. If they are roughly the same I can put two together and come out with something better. Anyways he is asking a reasonable price for it. I have yet to go to him and see how bad the rust is. I can probably get some pictures for you people if you really want. That way you could all help me out and I would be on my way to becoming a proud datsun owner. Thanks for listening! Mike

Hi, I was wondering if a 74 260z is the same body as a 74 280z? I also want to know if I can put a 73 240z engine into a 260z or maybe even a 74 280z. My options right now are dealing with my rusted out 73 240z with a good engine and I was thinking of buying a decent body that I can restore for either a 260z or a 74 280z (if thats possible). I'm a little bit new to the Datsun but I defenately want a 240z or 260z for their body type. I'm personally not a fan of the added length to the 280z. Thanks! Mike