New 240Z owner - exciting and scary

[Z-Luke]

Hello there,

I'm going to have to start combing through threads for a while looking for tips, hints, and absorb the collective knowledge of the boads because I just bought myself an ORANGE 1970 DATSUN 240Z! for better or for worse and for more money than is responsible for a 40 year old car!

Its exciting and scary at the same time considering the investment required. Needs carbs rebuildt, some body work, new shocks and the shiftings quite sloppy but hey - its an old car, and its not going to get much better than this and it does drive reasonably well.

It's not quite as attention-requiring to drive as the 68 F100 3-on-tree I borrowed a few months back but its pretty close considering there aint no mirrors! Anyways, I should be able to produce pictures soon. I hope to autocross it lightly next year - just for fun, not competition. But the engine sure feels strong when its getting gas from the carbs so who knows!

[zKars]

Z-luke:

Welcome to the world of the Z. You will find all that you need here. Read as much as you can and search for specific topics that relate to your needs.

Let us know if you have any questions about your new friend.

Us Z club guys way out west of you here in Calgary and Edmonton are close at hand for advice and guidance as well. Let us know what you need. calgaryzclub.ca and edmontonzcarclub.com

Oh, let me close with :

"Go Riders!!"

Jim

[Z-Luke]

Not typically a football fan, so I typically root for the Stampeders just to get under people's skin!

First question I would have is should I bother trying to fix or rebuild the carbs myself (tried and failed on a pair of mikuni's on my old suzuki) or just get the $630 special from Ztherapy.

[Bruce Palmer]

When met with this question I will often times suggest buying the JUST SUs DVD, float bowl gaskets, a couple of fuel lines if brittle and go through them clean 'em up, put them on and see what you have. Just depends on how many miles are on them.... Nearing 40 years old most are worn out but this would allow you to determine the shape they're in for little money....