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Nice build so far. Good that it worked out okay with Rebello.. Are you going to put any type of air filter on those carbs, because if not I don't think it would be nice for engine internals sucking up road dirt..

http://mycarquest.com/2012/02/the-controversy-barn-find-original-versus-restored-classic-car.html http://rtcpal.info/the-rise-of-the-barn-find-collector-car-difference-between-barn-find-and-preservation-class-is-bigger-than-some-realize/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9EcPqgl0_E

I don't mean a worn out one. But like if you have a 71 Z that has been well kept in garages, serviced and un-restored during it's life time, or a 71 that has been used intensively and than restored. There's a difference in that.

49k damn that's alot. Personally I see many reason's why I wouldn't give that much money for that Z, although it's an early model with 240z on the side pillar. It seems the dash is also repaired and then texture painted, don't like it, it's to rough. Also a completely restored 240Z won't give you that " old " feel to it. But that's just my personal opinion.

Nice bodywork so far !

Only option is to take the head back off...

I was putting together the chrome bumper parts, but as I was doing, it just peeled of on the inside of the bumpers, and all rust and everything. Thought...wtf ! Called the chromer, and they say everything will be re-done thankfully, after a good conversation There's a picture with the bumpers, but they are off again now, they will go back on monday morning. Heres some pictures if the car with the new paint ( there's dust on it and everything, but I will polish and wax it once the weather starts clearing up in the spring and I have some time.

Since my car was recently painted, I thought what the heck lets try the door seals from precision, since the whole kit was from them. But I needed to slam the door again. So put back my old seals for the doors that worked fine. Anyhow the problem with the seal from precision ( and other immitation brands ) is that when you close the door, it starts rubbing at the lower front of the door when you start closing it, about halfway, and then from that point the friction prevents from closing the door normally, so you need to slam it. Also the rubber is to stiff, preventing the door from lining up properly with the body on the outside.

yes

I can get you the exact rubber door strip on a roll. I used them on mine. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/42681-door-slamming-issue-fixed-finally/page-2?hl=%2Bdoor+%2Bslamming+%2Bproblem#entry385316 Post 39

Good old days

Get a wiring diagram from the FSM. And measure wire by wire ( A to B ) for shortcut first, then start with the control switches. Figure out first what color does what. If all that works, your turn signals should work if wired/connected properly. I repaired mine to a few days ago, some where not working, one wire was getting hot also when I turned on the flasher to the right side, and it was a shortcut in the postive wire after some measuring. Not a big job to replace, and it worked again.

Something in the ignition/timing. Need to check everything, change coil for test, and check if vacuum advance working.

I don't have mine 16.5 years haha, only 2 but I'm sure the total cost including the car is allready over 15k euro. I don't want to know how much

I sent the previous owner Alan van Gundy some pictures of the car and here's his reaction: Hey, thanks for the pictures! Looking good, glad you kept the same blue - it is a pretty color. Looking forward to pictures after you get it all put back together. I hope you get years of pleasure from the Z after all the hard work and investment! Merry Christmas! On Dec 18, 2014 3:19 PM Alan VanGundy

Yup. Was with the paint shop yesterday and they are allready putting everything back on the car with new seals etc. I picked up the bumpers today back from chrome plating, really " shiny " ! I will have to be patient and carefull putting it back on the car haha.

I read one of his reactions on youtube and he didn't mean it that way, only that the engine comes alive in the higher rpm range.

Haha that's crazy, goverments are out of control these days

Didn't even notice that haha. I managed to sleep I can't drive the car for now anyhow, need to wait till the spring comes settling in, but in the meanwhile I can get it ready again for the road.

I once bought a few of these JDM magazines in Thailand, I couldn't read it haha, but it was full of 240Z stuff and so... really cool.

Update finally ! Didn't have much time due work. New paint is on ! , next step is assembly of windows with new seals etc.. Notice how the sunroof is GONE

Looks good imo, offcourse there are details but overall looks good http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-series-1-AWESOME-240Z-240-z-RUST-FREE-Restored-Series-1-Collector-EXCELLENT-/161513053334?forcerrptr=true&hash=item259aed9c96&item=161513053334&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

My advice would be to have the carbs rebuild by ztherapy and use the stock mechanical fuel pump, after that you will LOVE your car. It's very hard to get your carbs right even with a rebuild kit, you might be missing certain things, the guys at z therapy see right away.. I had the same problem with my old carbs, and things got so much better when I slapped on the carbs from Ztherapy, haven't touched the carbs since, only to add some oil in the dampers. It will cost some money, but your problems are gone right away. Gr Bart

You could remove everything. Just make sure the tank keeps venting.