dspillman

This thread has been revived numerous times over the past 20 years…. I’ve read it myself on several occasions over the past 2 decades as more information has been added, Noticed on the last post ”previous post” concerning something out of place, with a picture of vin 51s engine block number…. Maybe looking too uniform, and yes it is straight, unlike most other engine block numbers. Sloppyness, or just difficult to hand strike, or done at end of of hard day while enjoying a stiff drink? I”ve attached the block code from other side, that is in line with production date of this car to hopefully dispel the question of why block “assigned” number is stamped in a straight line. Please don’t take this post with any animosity towards anyone, it is just to hopefully clear, or dispel thoughts of any bad deeds done before concerning this car.

Gotta get busy……. Carbs are waiting on the Fairlady!

Proper, legit tow hook…..

Loaded and heading home

Purchased last year, and resting… Has zg nose, and other factory items that point towards being a ZG….. but glove box says ZL

Yes, it does appear to have been a “buy now”….on bring a trailer…. I havnt seen that before…. But may have been 10 years ago…. But mentions in later in comments it had been on eBay for 3 years at $10,000 and no takers….

130 comments over 3 years for a auction/buy now…that lasted 2days…..…

Here ya go…. https://bringatrailer.com/2013/11/21/bat-exclusive-the-18th-earliest-surviving-datsun-240z/

Early hand throttle cable attachment under cowl spot weld pulled out. Drivers floor has a couple of rust areas, under seat as well…… more inspection needed from underneath to determine if new floors, or replacement of rotten areas. Firewall looks perfect Neat inscription/stamp “Speedo change” over passenger visor area on edge of headliner and proof that headliner had been dyed to black…. Originally a green/ tan car

IMG_7311.MOV My Helper…… we moved away as soon as finished making smoke!!

Almost feels like cheating……

Right rear inner quarter looks clean. plastic fuel vent T broke off, was very brittle. Hoping there is a reproduction for that part. Spare tire space has some surface rust, after a quick wire wheel, the light under the car trick showed no stars ⭐️showing through from below….. border line to replace, have evaluate further for course of action.

Many thanks to KATS for sharing years ago….

There is a proper name for the decipher……looking at the “white dot”, over or under letters of appropriate name…

Roof/door frame of body at top of quarter window showing some decay on drivers side, will need some repair.

Removing glass today documenting quarter windows … both dated 9/69 rear hatch…..dated 9/69 passenger window…dated 9/69 front window was aftermarket that literally crumbled in my hands while removing Drivers door window 9/70….”door and glass appear to have been replaced to that approx year.

Vacuum out passenger door this evening quickly, noticed a small flexible tab for holding a wire inside the door!! Proof the door light was really a thing….. or at least a thought anyways….. this is fun so far… not enough time in the day.

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Quick video, and picture after 5 seconds of wire wheel……

Not too bad … IMO

I’ll check that out this evening.!!