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Hello Everyone, I've been on the forum for a few years; I'm finishing the rear suspension on my '73 right now. I've been buying/selling Datsun parts and cars here and there to supplement my income and to fund the '73. ---------------------- I cannot believe I found this 71. I am still in a bit of shock. I live modestly and can only afford drivers. Now I am debating which car to keep. The 3rd owner '73 that I've dumped thousands of dollars into, or start fresh with an original '71 in my favorite color? I'm starting this thread to document my progress, and mainly, for everyone's expertise. My plan is to get this Lucky Lady as close to original as possible this year, then decide which one to sell. I'm at the airport so I'll give more details and photos tomorrow. BLUF: 1971 240z, 109k miles, 3rd owner. Professionally reupholstered leather seats. Unmolested. Series 1 crossover vertical defroster lines, gas lid, lighter, etc. Original paint? If so, touched up in spots. Rust/bondo at driver's dog leg. Floors, rails, rockers solid, quarter sized hole in driver's floor. Original owner lives locally and I have his contact info. I'm hoping to get in touch with him, pick him up in the Z, and sit down over a beer to hear some history.

Car has just been listed on eBay in a no reserve auction. Bidding starts at $0.99. http://www.ebay.com/itm/391436096825?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Make offers. Not finding the time to work on her.

Do the two you have look exactly the same? I'd like to see both of them. Thanks

Yes I do.

Bump, still sitting as seen in the photos. No time to work on her. After installing a Nikki fuel pump, I am going to focus on an electrical tune-up before starting her. Next on the list: New points, condensor, coil, NGK wires and plugs.

Payment sent for carb. My plan is to dyno round tops, Holley 390, and Mikuni 44s just for fun.

PM sent

Yes I do. I just put rebuilt SUs on her to get her running. Now there's 15 inches of snow on the ground. Hopefully it melts soon and I can get back to tinkering on her. Feel free to PM me.

Price: $2750 FIRM for car with all extra sheet metal Location: Colorado Springs CO I bought this only 3 months ago, to flip. I don't have the time right now. My '73 needs the love. I have not touched this car other than take it off the trailer, take some photos, and throw a car cover on it. -Clean open CO title -Originally orange, silver done decades ago -Original engine, block and head painted red, looks rebuilt. (Story is the old man just stopped driving it one day outside of Denver) -Car was last on the road in the 90s, with most engine bay accessories replaced around that time (alternator, starter, fuel/vacuum lines, etc.). Most of the engine bay grime is simply dust/sand. I can post photos of how easily the carbs cleaned up with just wd-40 and a rag. -Seats are cloth, just got a good condition center console for it to be included -Rust: needs rockers, maybe doglegs depending on prettiness desired. Inner front fenders need 3x10 patch. Battery tray has no holes, rear hatch area has dime sized hole. Rear wheel arches have bondo (only area found). Passenger floor could use patch. Have brand new floor pans with frame rails, new rear quarter skin, used inner outer rockers, NOS driver fender, used passenger fender available. -Car will be sold on iron cross wheels with decent road worthy Douglas 205/70/14s. -Good condition original front bumper is in hatch. If you have a question, ask. I don't have time for tire kickers, I posted a price but have lots and lots of parts that can be negotiated. $2750 would include car and sheet metal only. Many other parts like E31 head, two sets of triple Webers, intakes, surge tanks, 4 barrel conversion, SU setups, available. Price will be $5000 next summer, running like a wild cat, flared, with 3 piece rear wing. I have not posted on Craigslist or eBay yet. Price: $2750 FIRM for car with all extra sheet metal Location: Colorado Springs CO Call, text, or post / PM here 762-215-3351

Sounds like you got a deal! Just curious, did he ship them or were you local? I get weary of calling older gentlemen's ads to ask them to ship me things across the country. Pictures would be awesome as well!

Any photos? Is anyone willing to deliver them to Augusta, GA or ship to Colorado for a finder's fee? Thanks

I like your choices! As soon as my rear suspension is done she's getting black BRE in the front and back. And those seats look incredible!

We're still hitting 60s here in Colorado. Mornings in the 30s/40s. And I haven't driven her since March. At least she'll be ready by the spring, maybe a couple snowless winter drives with car wash afterwards.

Here are the part numbers for my 70-73 Koni adustable struts: 8641-1031 8641-1032 I'm guessing these aren't in their list only because they're no longer produced. Surely they could do the job. Call KONI at 859-586-4100 option 51. Service Center hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm EST. Dampers should be sent to: Koni North America Attn: Service Center 1961A International Way Hebron, KY 41048 OTHER KONI AUTHORIZED REBUILD FACILITIES In addition to the KONI Service Center in Hebron, KY, there are three KONI authorized rebuild facilities in North America. They are TrueChoice in Hilliard, OH (888-566-4722), Pro Parts West in Canoga Park, CA (818-888-8904), and Performance Shock Inc. @ Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA(800-965-5664).

After I removed the rust and patched a hole under my battery tray I primed the metal, then used Duplicolor (IIRC) Bed Armor bedliner. Then I painted over it with silver. These photos are from my build thread. It may not be the prettiest, but I believe it's effective. And it's all invisible under the battery tray as well.

I just took a decent set of rear strut insulators off my '73 240z if anyone wants them. The threads need to cleaned up a little. I posted them for sale on the Datsun Parts and Needs Facebook page. I'll give them to any of you who are willing to cover shipping and maybe a couple bucks for gas/time. And rossiz that is an excellent write-up. And you're right about the stance...it's just enough to forget that it was a little high.

Even though you already changed your mind, I found a couple photos to share. When using the green pyramids, you add water along with rusty/greasy parts. It will turn to sludge in 24-48 hours, from here you can paint/plate. I chose to run most nuts/bolts through sand/glass to clean them up some more.

I believe I purchased my "Datsun blue" from DatsunPartsLLC. It also looks different with and without flash.