collision_chris

Thanks Bigoak...I may just do that! Chris

Naw....I'm in Winnipeg.... Haven't been in Ont since I left Sarnia years back..... 2 of these '74's that I'm looking at are drivers....the other 2 are parts only. The blue Z is apperently in better shape. The white one has a wood-grain steering wheel...is that normal? or an aftermarket that someone put on? Chris

Thanks! I appreciate any and all info thrown my way! It will all help me make the best possible choice..... I really am happy to be here.... I've always wanted an early '70's Z... Chris

...thanks for the tips guys....that portion of the car is not going to be a problem. I can spot poor or extensive bodywork VERY easily. I am a paint, body, and equipment specialist in the Autobody industry with extensive training by Dupont Performance Coatings, 3M Canada, and several other related manufacturers. Currently I am on a sabatical from the Autobody world due to a motorcycle crash..... the body is the simple part...I can fix just about anything. The mechanical would be more of a problem with my messed-up shoulder. I don't know anything about the different engine codes and options. How tune-able they are....how strong certain engines are.... that type of thing...thats why I'm here! Hope you all don't mind me sponging info off you??? Thanks, Chris

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey all.....My name is Chris.... not really sure what to say here. I've always wanted a "Z", but never seemed to find the time or car that grabbed my attention. That all changed recently..... I was scrolling through a local "used.com" site and found a guy that is selling 4 1974-1978 "Z" cars. His father bought them all from the local Datsun dealer where he was a mechanic. I'm kinda stoked, but not sure what I need to look at...as in which one would be the better buy. I'm almost toying with buying all 4, just because! The one I first saw, and spent most of the time drooling over is a 1974 260Z in a real nice dark blue metallic... Not sure what all the different engine specs and such are that you guys talk about.....but I'll get there! I would really appreciate any input you all could give me B4 I make my move/decision.... Thanks in advance, Chris

Thank you. I see that they changed to FI the following year. How efficient and reliable is the FI system? would it be worth looking into a change over? I see there are LOTS of other options to look at as well....

Hey all.....My name is Chris.... not really sure what to say here. I've always wanted a "Z", but never seemed to find the time or car that grabbed my attention. That all changed recently..... I was scrolling through a local "used.com" site and found a guy that is selling 4 1974-1978 "Z" cars. His father bought them all from the local Datsun dealer where he was a mechanic. I'm kinda stoked, but not sure what I need to look at...as in which one would be the better buy. I'm almost toying with buying all 4, just because! The one I first saw, and spent most of the time drooling over is a 1974 260Z in a real nice dark blue metallic... Not sure what all the different engine specs and such are that you guys talk about.....but I'll get there! I would really appreciate any input you all could give me B4 I make my move/decision.... Thanks in advance, Chris