Patcon Posted December 14, 2010 Share #1 Posted December 14, 2010 I joined up today. There is a lot of good restoration info here. I have Wick Humbles book but there are lots of details that I still need to find. The first car I ever bought was a 71' black 240z in high school. That's been about 25 yrs. I wrecked it and decided while replacing the hood and grill I would restore it. I stripped it all the way down with aircraft stripper and took it all apart to suspension and body. The body was terrible; the floors were rusty and the car had apparently been rolled. It became my bondo baby. I used several large cans of body filler. At that time I figued put it back togethor and paint it and drive it. It was better than no car at all. I still have parts from that car. A large pine tree across the roof finally did that one in. I have 3 240z's currently, one on the rotisserie (A series one); one in the yard 73' with some decent rust and a series one under a shed that is a mess. Rear ended, rusted etc. That one was a daily driver at one time. I have turbo engines laying around, extra dashes, complete diesel engine, 280z engine, t5, 4spds, etc. I think these cars have some of the best lines for an affordable classic car. I have looked at Porsches and Ferraris. The parts for a Porsche are outrageous (price a clutch for a 911). I have a good friend that has a Ferrari (328 GTS); he very rarely drives it. Where do you park it where it will be safe. I want a car I can drive, hustle through the corners and is fun, but doesn't break the bank the Datsun is just that. These cars can also been made really fast. If that is your goal. I've gotten older so fast is not so important, but Quick is another story 0-100-0. any way that is my background and my love affair with the 240z. Its good my wife is understanding; I don't pick up stray animals but sometimes cars just show up in my yard (even if they have some rust) Like I always say everything can be fixed with time and money. I'm a contractor Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonetreesteve Posted December 15, 2010 Share #2 Posted December 15, 2010 Welcome, Patcon!When you get a chance, please post some pics of your Series One project. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-338898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozye Posted December 15, 2010 Share #3 Posted December 15, 2010 I've got some friends in Spartanburg Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-338901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted December 15, 2010 For posting pictures, do I need to host them somewhere else and link thru. Is there a tutorial somewhere that I can read on how to attach pics. It would be nice to meet some local Z people too Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-338923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary in NJ Posted December 15, 2010 Share #5 Posted December 15, 2010 Patcon,I host my photos on Photobucket.com. Welcome to the forums. Even for us long-time Z owners there is a lot of great info on this site. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-338927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmark Posted January 7, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 7, 2011 I joined up today. There is a lot of good restoration info here. I have Wick Humbles book but there are lots of details that I still need to find. The first car I ever bought was a 71' black 240z in high school. That's been about 25 yrs. I wrecked it and decided while replacing the hood and grill I would restore it. I stripped it all the way down with aircraft stripper and took it all apart to suspension and body. The body was terrible; the floors were rusty and the car had apparently been rolled. It became my bondo baby. I used several large cans of body filler. At that time I figued put it back togethor and paint it and drive it. It was better than no car at all. I still have parts from that car. A large pine tree across the roof finally did that one in. I have 3 240z's currently, one on the rotisserie (A series one); one in the yard 73' with some decent rust and a series one under a shed that is a mess. Rear ended, rusted etc. That one was a daily driver at one time. I have turbo engines laying around, extra dashes, complete diesel engine, 280z engine, t5, 4spds, etc. I think these cars have some of the best lines for an affordable classic car. I have looked at Porsches and Ferraris. The parts for a Porsche are outrageous (price a clutch for a 911). I have a good friend that has a Ferrari (328 GTS); he very rarely drives it. Where do you park it where it will be safe. I want a car I can drive, hustle through the corners and is fun, but doesn't break the bank the Datsun is just that. These cars can also been made really fast. If that is your goal. I've gotten older so fast is not so important, but Quick is another story 0-100-0. any way that is my background and my love affair with the 240z. Its good my wife is understanding; I don't pick up stray animals but sometimes cars just show up in my yard (even if they have some rust) Like I always say everything can be fixed with time and money. I'm a contractor Good to have you here. I am in Greer SC. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-341078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted January 7, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 7, 2011 For posting pictures, do I need to host them somewhere else and link thru. Is there a tutorial somewhere that I can read on how to attach pics. Posting Pictures here is very straight forward and easy.If you scroll down below the "text box" like the one you entered your original Post in - - you will see that the next block is titled "Additional Options".... in the section titled "Attach Files" - you hit the button that says "Manage Attachments"...You will then be presented with a dialog box - that allows you to search the files on your computer and select the one's you want to include in your Post... The most common format for digital images is .jpg but the site accepts others as well. Give it a try - if your picture is too large - you'll get a dialog box telling you...FWIW,Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-341083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firstfruits Farm Posted January 7, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 7, 2011 Welcome, Patcon. I'm in northern Greenville county. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-341144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EScanlon Posted January 7, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 7, 2011 What Carl mentions is only available in the FULL editor (the "Advanced" button below the Quick Reply) and not the Quick Reply box at the bottom of every thread.E Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-341147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patcon Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks for the replies on how to posts pictures. I lurk on a number of forums and some host pictures directly and some require hosting elsewhere. It is nice to see some other members close by. I wish there was a way to search the membership by location, but I couldn't find a way to do that. Going thru manually was too slow to try. I want to post some pictures soon, before the body goes to the paintshop. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-341160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted January 8, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 8, 2011 What Carl mentions is only available in the FULL editor (the "Advanced" button below the Quick Reply) and not the Quick Reply box at the bottom of every thread.E "FULL editor" - - where is he going find something with that label? Just hit the "Post Reply" buttom just below the last Post. Or as E suggests - hit the "Go Advanced" button even farther down on the page. FWIW, Carl B Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37959-long-time-240-owner/#findComment-341211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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