notWes

Hello friends, enthusiasts, acquaintances, peers, and accidental thread clickers! It has been quite the while since anyone has heard from me and what's going on so I decided to post something up to get started and involved deeper here! I apologize for disappearing, I seem to be doing that too frequently as of late. So, a nice little recap from my couple weeks of absence. Aside from a crazy rush at work I've been squeezing in any time necessary (mostly in the AM when my family can't tell me I'm making a poor financial decision [emoji28]) to plan this Datsun's arrival into my garage. Or my parents' rather... I found a nice silver 240Z in Huntington Beach, California owned by a kind fellow electrician by the name of Simon. Once I saw the car and it's condition I knew I had to take a look. Seeing as I'm on the opposite coast in Toronto I came here hoping for some help with a shot in the dark. Luckily the kind community found me and my mission and I received tremendous help! A detailed report of the Z was put together by a kind enthusiast and supporter you may know here by the name of Gary. The report he made really gave me the confidence to take the leap and fly over to get the dream! Another big thanks to @norcal z You rock man, i can never thank you enough. After many questions, calls, and pictures I had finally made the decision and I was on my way to California. It was quite the trip seeing as I'm a complete travelling amateur and airplanes stress me the heck out. BUT I made it! As i walked up to Simon's house and caught a glimpse of the Z my heart went wild and i was immediately sweaty. Very sweaty. After going over all the little quirks and inspections, I took 'er out for a drive. I must add the Z is automatic, but it drove like an absolute dream. I was immediately sold on the Z after running through 1st gear. Simon is a car enthusiast himself, however not specifically to Z's! I was glad to be carrying on his passion and I was glad he was glad about me being glad about this gladness inspiring vehicle. I hadn't slept for 28 hours because of the adrenaline, but I could thank my ruined sleep schedule for being able to start my story. This pretty well sums up the trip I made to purchase the Z! Tons of details missing but many more to come. Currently as I write, the Z is being driven cross-country to Buffalo where I am expected to receive it on Wednesday April 26th! I was blessed to find out my uncle had a large office right near the US/Canada border, and he graciously allowed me to ship my car there! I plan to trailer it home and cross the border that same day, time permitting of business hours. I can't tell you all how excited and anxious I am about this (unless there's an english major here who can help me out with some top shelf words)!!! I'm very happy to be a part of this community and I hope to be forever. I would like everyone to know that I am not well versed in the mechanic trade but i've always had an interest in it and I love to learn anything about cars! I did leave my electrical job temporarily to chase dreams as a mechanic however i was not able to survive with the starting wage and I was forced to leave after 4 months at Toyota. I'll be back. But anyways, what I'm getting at is that I will be asking potentially ridiculous questions and I hope you may all bear with me during my learning experience. Surprisingly, sometimes Youtube and Google just doesn't have the answer I'm looking for. That said, I will be posting my roadblocks and asking opinions here in this thread as a document to the first car i've rebuilt to my personal perfection. I will post questions, findings, pictures, ask opinions, what i'm planning, what i'm currently working on, parts i'm hunting for, updates of progressions, everything! I hope to get any feedback, whether it's negative or positive as long as it's constructive. My feelings are not easily hurt, so I encourage honesty and personality in responses! The real you is the best you. I look forward to this journey and I hope my postings are enjoyed as well as informative or helpful in any way! I'm a Toronto resident so if there are any Z needs in the area just shoot me a PM When the Z is picked up I shall post some pictures! I won't be doing too much work for a bit as I'm tight on funds for parts but at least planning and research is free. Man, I am ecstatic. Thanks again to the wonderful community for helping me get this far, I hope to repay with my own support to existing and future members. Keep dreaming -Zzz- friends. Note: Most posts will contain (too much) honesty and atrocious puns. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

I've decided to buy the Z! After receiving a very thorough overview from norcal z, I was able to make a confident decision. As he mentioned the car will require some TLC. But seeing as I'm in it for the long haul, perfection looks very attainable and I look forward to my future with my fellow enthusiasts! In due time you will see me appearing all over the forums with lots of questions and findings. Thank you to everyone who has shown their support, I am so excited about this pleasant community here. A very special thank you to norcal z for his phenomenal attention to detail and insight during my purchase process. Couldn't have made the decision without you Gary! Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

You guys are great here. Receiving tremendous help Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Hey there! Thanks a lot for your willingness to help! I hope not to occupy too much of your valuable time. I've PM'd you and I will be in contact Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Thank you for the warm welcome! You know the one hahah! PM has been sent Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Hello there Z lovers and enthusiasts! My name is Wesley and I've been hanging out here for a little while and I have finally decided to create an account and join the fun. I've recently entered a position where I'm able to purchase my dream I am a Canadian resident located near Toronto. Sadly Canada's market doesn't have any affordable Z's in decent shape. SO, my reason of writing today is to ask a huge favour. I've found a 240z I'm ready to buy yesterday in Huntington Beach California. Everything checks out in the ad, however before I fly myself out and uHaul the car back home I'd love a second opinion. I was hoping there might be a local member willing to check the vehicle out for me. I will happily compensate your time and knowledge! Wether you'd like to exchange favours (no innuendo intended) or make a quick buck please do let me know. I'm crazy excited and serious about this 240! I would post the ad but seeing as I'm new here I should read the posting rules out before i potentially get myself into trouble! Please please please contact me through PM or chat, my number, or my email address (which i will provide personally to posters in the thread!) Thanks a ton for the read, this is a rather urgent post so I will probably be able to reply 24/7! Excuse my grogginess if you catch me asleep. Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

Hey there, new here! Just wondering if this is still for sale. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk