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Congratulations!!!!This car is worth 10 Grand down here.Give the roof a few more thumps with your fist on the inside.you never know. Does'nt look like its had any major prangs,the swage lines are still sharp.

Hi ,yes it could have been my car on Mt Eden road.We stopped there for a coffee with some other people a couple of times,after a cruise to Piha, from memory..If you send your joining form ,it would'nt be approved until the next committe meeting,which is on the first Thursday of each month. If you don't make Mangawhai cruise, there is quite a bit coming up through the year. Keep a lookout on the Zclub site .:classic:

. I first saw a 240z in our area back in 1973,but it was'nt until 1999 that I was able to see my way clear to buy one, and bought one with the best BODY I could find. Mechanical issues are the easy part to fix especially on a carburetted car.. Look on the forums here ,most problems with poor running come from EFI.Of course if you are an electronics wizz no problem. I personally would avoid an old zed with EFI. Once a carburetor is in tune not much can go wrong .I would suggest try to learn the basic mechanical stuff .Buy or borrow books on car repair and maintenance ,and do a lot of reading on cars.If you are interested in cars the reading/learning can be easy. Buy a Haines repair manual for the 240-260.Lots of stuff you should read up on. My advice would be to give it a couple of years, learn as much as you can about these great little cars ,save like crazy and buy one with the very best BODY your money can buy. Most people can learn how to change a clutch plate or replace a water pump, but panel work is usually best left to experts. Not saying it cant be learned but it's not for the faint hearted. I am a qualified coach builder and would never suggest to anyone to buy a z just because its cheap.It won't be in the end. .I would think probably all early Zeds have some rust by now.There must be dozens of 'projects' lying in back yards that people have started and then given up because they lose interest,run out of money or time.Owning an old Zed can be fun but it could become a burden if you can't do your own maintenance ,and can't afford to take the car to the shop. There is also huge satisfaction in working on your own car and understanding how everything works. Another thought ,read up on the development of the Z cars and how they evolved.Understanding some of this will make owning your 240z very rewarding .Good luck.

Great to see a car in your country with the steering on the 'correct' side. Don't see a power steering pump either.

Hi ZGRRL .Our red 240 was on display alongside others at the Galaxie Of cars at Motat back in Feb. Also at Ellerslie. Some of us are having a cruise up to Mangawhai and a lunch at a cafe there on 18th April. Bring hubby and meet other Zedders,You would be made MOST welcome even though not yet a member. Check it out under ZClub events. We have owned our wee toy for 10 years now and would find it very hard to part with her. As you say sexy, so in my book its a her. The club has members all over, although the majority are in AK.

The zeds without power steering and with the fatter tyres we fit ,can be tiring to drive for extended periods especially on twisty roads , or in city driving,if you are used to cars with PS..Slow speed manouvering can be a dog.

Hi Z GRRL.Welcome.Your new toy looks stunning and well worth preserving. Where in NZ are you.? There are quite a number of Zedophiles old and new in NZ.Old and new cars ,and people.My wife and I own a 240z, and are mature!!!!.There are numerous people in the Zclub who would be willing to assist you. Get on the ZClub forum and ask. We are in the Auckland area.

Yes mate, the seat does scoot forward, although with the seat that far forward the steering wheel will be in your chest. My wife won't drive our 240 for that very reason. I'm 6ft and the car suits me fine.

The headlight switch on my 240 failed,and I read somewhere that they are not repairable, so ordered new one from MSA. While waiting for it to arrive(only a few days) I discovered that the old switch could be pulled apart. The fault was a worn out small plastic plunger thing, caused by lack of grease. I made up a new one from a piece of plastic knitting needle. That was four years ago,and I still have the new switch sitting in my parts draw just in case!!!

Hi again Allan from us2 NZ.Yes it does get quiet here too.Very few Zeds on the road anymore .We were spectators at the Club track weekend on the 20th and 21st Feb.Had a great weekend catching up with old friends and making new ones. A good blow out for the 240.3.5 hours each way.No problems ,just a stone through the headlight.Now fixed. No doubt some pics of the weekend will appear on NZ. Z Club web. cheers:beer:

Thanks for everyones efforts. The Goertz rubbish still persists in NZ. Only 8 years ago a prominent classic car mag. which should know better did an article on the zed and stated Goertz was the designer.:stupid:

Buy this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The poor thing looks as though its been under water.This is going to cost heaps to do properly,unless you can do body work yourself. A complete new everything else. The rust that cant be seen is a big worry.Save for a year or two and get one complete.

Mate, you guys are so lucky .A 240 in that condition is worth 10-14 thousand dollars in New Zealand:disappoin and very few to choose from.

If ALL you touched was the chain ,then you have the timing out.One or two teeth is all it needs to do that.

This discount from MSA sound great news .I wonder if they give it to overseas customers? I have found them a great firm to deal with and am not tooo concerned with a discount providing the order arrives promptly and correct, which so far they have.

Cool .Look forward to seeing one of your cars and you at the upcoming club concours:classic:

Thanks:cool: I thought it was roachesLOL

Thats awsome Filipe. Puts mine to shame:cool:

KOALA as in Koala bear

2 fast 2 Z. Hi there my Grand parents came to NZ from Denmark in 1896,I think from Elsinore, so I have a Danish surname.Tough times then, but now we drive Zeds.

Thanks guys, we love our little Z Chris,after I get over trying to squash the bug, I will see if I can make sense of what you just said ,thanks for the help.

Hi Dan ,Good to see the pics,nice car,with the trad 70s rims looks great. Twistie roads are made for Zs,and it looks like you have found some. I have a 72 240 owned for 10 years.Weekend cruiser for my wife and I, and club outings.Photos on Open Z Car Discussion, under Car Forums. Brian.

Hi Dan

Sorry folks ,for my pictures blowing this too wide . I hope to have that figured soon.I have only come into this 'new' technology late in life and are still getting my head around it all with some help from my 40 yr son.