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http://www.zbarn.com Always helped me

Yummy. Nice and sqeaky clean!

I second that.

I can totally agree with Carl on this one. To expand, Rebello offers 2.7L, 3.0L, and 3.2L motors. Plenty to play with Although costly, I do not know anyone else that offers warranty on race motors.

Wow! Very nice, indepth explanation as usual Keep it up guys...

http://www.zbarn.com/ Cheap and easy =)

Congratulations! Always the best feeling in a world when another Z is brought back from the dead

The engine and transmission is out now =) We are freshing the engine bay and grinding away the minor surface rust. Here is a crappy iPhone shot of the car from the top view and the pristine undercarriage! I threw a battery charger on the battery to see if it would charge after sitting for 20 years Missing one wiper rod Trying to source one...

Thanks a bunch guys! I'll keep my eyes out for another one. I, myself, have been looking for one for years! The dash has a few hairline cracks unfortunately, but very good for sitting under a carport/cover outside for 20 years. Rick, you have a pm. At this point, I am just happy I got the car =) Can't complain too much!

I also LOVE the color. Yea, no one can tell anyway... it is more of a mental thing than anything. But something is better than nothing! Thanks a bunch Carl. That helps a lot, as I will keep my eye out for blocks around those engine numbers. For now, I am putting in a fresh L24 that the PO offered me. Maybe one day if I decide to do a full repaint on the car, I will have a block ready

Very true moonpup. Sorry if my description seemed misleading. It is a shame the original L24 is gone... Japanese Domestic Market Fairlady Z's did not receive an engine number on the ID plate in the engine bay. So to my knowledge, there is no precise/viable way to find out the original block number.

Thanks for all the complements! psdenno - Yea... it should not be too hard. I should have clarified I probably will not keep the car entirely factory spec. I do plan to do a few period correct/JDM type modifications, but all reversable of course. If I remember, those tires are Azenis RT615s that were put on fairly recently... the PO had those front stockers on a 510 race car of his. I'll have to double check the sizing. The rears are Vespas hahaha...

Much kudos to lilguppies for making me aware of this car. The car was never posted on Craigslist, eBay, or any ad in general. It was found purely through my little Bay Area Z network. =) So here she is... a 1971 Nissan Fairlady 240Z-L (RHD) imported from Japan in 1978. The VIN is HS30-10052, the 52nd Fairlady Z with a L24 released to the Japanese market. Thanks to HS30-H's (Alan's) informative posts on this forum I was able to find out a little more about this specific VIN. As far as I know, and I apologize if I am wrong, this is the only HS30 Japanese market vehicle in the United States. Perhaps only HS30 of any market in the U.S. All the Fairlady Z's I have seen are S30 models. It has been in a 20 year slumber under a termite infested wooden car port and rugged car cover. Hidden away in the Santa Cruz mountains of CA, and among a collection of 30-40 cars of its previous owner, it managed to avoid any type of multiple owner molestation. The car is relatively free from rust, except the hatch balcony has been damaged due to a hole in the car cover for one winter. The battery tray, dog legs, and frame rails are all near rust free. The floor pans are probably one of the most beautiful I have ever seen on a original survivor Z. As previously mentioned, the car has avoided major modification. There is only a half installed close ratio Datsun Competition 5 Speed, which I plan to complete. The interior is a like a time capsule with all the original accessories of a Fairlady 240Z-L with exception to the aftermarket seats. Exterior includes original chrome bordered headlight lense covers =) The agreements with the buyer was to get the vehicle running at his home, which it is more like a shop (w/ lift and all machinary necessary), before delivering it to my garage. There are a few parts here and there that still need to be put in the interior. The non-matching L28 will be removed and be replaced with a correct and fresh L24 motor. I have ordered the necessary suspension, drivetrain, and other compoments to get the car running safely on the road. Wish me luck!

Looks like I'm headed in the same direction Thanks for the pics Keeping this thread to show my future body man. Does the member that sent you that rear valance panel have more?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/1967541000.html For anyone else interested in this project . Don't know the seller, but saw it on CL.

Correction *Orange county* ... not La Mesa

Steve, I am taking on a very similar project... do you have any pictures of what the hatch balcony looked like before all this? I just want to see the severity of the rust damage.

MK1888, You may want to see if any members in the La Mesa area would be willing to check this vehicle out for you =) http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/1968329746.html

Trade your property? http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bar/1967546857.html HLS30-00231 back up for sale/trade... I think an auction on eBay ended in January with just over $4000 (w/o reserve met). I am not affiliated with the seller/trader in anyway

JC, There is a NorCal UFO Autocross event this Sunday at the Marina Air Base in Monterey. Although it is not a team or anything big, it's a nice little event they have monthly. You should come out! Text me if you are interested, I'll forward you the info. Cheers,

JC, Energy Suspension Bushings makes a good polyurethane bump stop that I have used on my Z's with much luck! They come in black and red...

Good luck with your journey HapG! You probably already know, but HybridZ.org is another Z forum with lots of insight in modifying 240Zs (figured you may be interested since you said "not to stock"). Eitherway, have fun with your new toy!

Looks amazing!

Julio, Do you mind mentioning the name of the shop? If not on the thread, maybe through PM? I'm going to have to get my 5 Speed rebuilt soon as well. Thanks!