Carl Beck Posted December 31, 2007 Share #1 Posted December 31, 2007 People ask me all the time - "what should I look for when buying a 240-Z to restore?". We all have about the same answers - RUST FREE BODY, original, un-molested, perfect dash... So I thought I'd post this one, for discussion. Just check the floorboards and frame rails...See: http://zhome.com/Katy71Z/Katy71OrangeZ.htmKeep in mind that this one is here in St. Petersburg, Florida... not the West Coast... and the seller is flexible on the "asking" price.FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunniwj Posted December 31, 2007 Share #2 Posted December 31, 2007 Not bad. Looked like mine before I got serious about it. When I finished it came in first in Daytona as a daily driver Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted December 31, 2007 Share #3 Posted December 31, 2007 Looks like a really great project, especially for an East Coast car. Somebody should jump on that one. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted December 31, 2007 Share #4 Posted December 31, 2007 Now that's how you sell a Z...All flaws well documented so you know what you are getting. Not a steal at $6K, but very fair considering you know whats need to go into it.If possible, it would be great to know what the selling price is as I believe they will realize something in the ballpark of asking. This in turn may drive better disclosure and overall better prices on resale (I believe there is a general discount in Z car pricing due to the impression that they all have hidden issues...).Good luck with the sale Katy. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZsRule Posted December 31, 2007 Share #5 Posted December 31, 2007 Thats for sure a #1 choice for someone looking to restore a 1st generation Z Car. Not many like that. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonetreesteve Posted January 1, 2008 Share #6 Posted January 1, 2008 For a well-documented 32,000 mile car with virtually no rust to speak of, I would say that the asking price is more than fair, particularly for an East Coast car. With the original interior all intact that includes a perfect dash, console, seats and door panels how can you go wrong? I would say someone could put $10k into this car and its value would be worth at least twice that just to start. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoak Posted January 1, 2008 Share #7 Posted January 1, 2008 Thats for sure a #1 choice for someone looking to restore a 1st generation Z Car. Not many like that. Just to avoid confusion, I'm pretty sure she's a series II 240Z (I assume that by 1st generation you mean a 240Z...). Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZsRule Posted January 1, 2008 Share #8 Posted January 1, 2008 70-78 (240Z 260Z 280Z) Z Cars are all 1st generation Z's so whats the confusion?? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinfish Posted January 1, 2008 Share #9 Posted January 1, 2008 Series I 240Z configuration ended sometime with cars manufactured in Jan, 1971. After that Series II started shipping in USA. There are significant design changes (improvements?) going from Series I to II.1st generation terminology is not the same as Series I, II, etc. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunZsRule Posted January 1, 2008 Share #10 Posted January 1, 2008 kinfish, Looking at my Avatar and yours, our Z's look like twins. exept the differences between a 240 and 280 of course your windows are even tinted like mine. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ-240z Posted January 2, 2008 Share #11 Posted January 2, 2008 People ask me all the time - "what should I look for when buying a 240-Z to restore?". We all have about the same answers - RUST FREE BODY, original, un-molested, perfect dash... So I thought I'd post this one, for discussion. Just check the floorboards and frame rails...See: http://zhome.com/Katy71Z/Katy71OrangeZ.htmKeep in mind that this one is here in St. Petersburg, Florida... not the West Coast... and the seller is flexible on the "asking" price.FWIW,Carl B.Carl, I noticed in the eleventh picture in the sales ad you referenced, above, that the four machine screws that are used to attach the rear deck lid to the deck lid hinges are unpainted. I believe that this is correct, but anyone know for sure if they were unpainted or painted body color? Thanks for sharing this with us, Carl. This may seem trivial, but important possibly to the restorer.Dan Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted January 2, 2008 Share #12 Posted January 2, 2008 Carl, I noticed in the eleventh picture in the sales ad you referenced, above, that the four machine screws that are used to attach the rear deck lid to the deck lid hinges are unpainted. I believe that this is correct, but anyone know for sure if they were unpainted or painted body color? Thanks for sharing this with us, Carl. This may seem trivial, but important possibly to the restorer.DanMine are unpainted, Dan. Unmolested low miles car. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26627-thinking-of-a-restoration-project/#findComment-232764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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