Finally got a 240

[yakhopper]

Since I was a kid in the S.F. Bay Area I have wanted a Z-Car like my aunt had. That was the coolest car in the neighborhood. Now (40 years later) I am proud to say I have my very own "71" 240Z.

This will be my first project car and will more than likley cost a small fortune but I have wanted this for a long time and I can't wait to get started.

Little info:

This beauty is straight as an arrow and only has 2 door dings with minor surface rust. All the trim is intact and the car is running and registered to date. The interior is in decent shape but the carpet and seats need replacing (seat frames are good but foam and covers are worn out). She wares 235/60/14 tread on Shelby Wheels and her under carrige has no scratches from the pavement. The floor pans are like new and the odomiter reads 41023. She has been resting for the last 10+ years in a garage of a older gentleman that claims to be the second owner and purchased her with only 18,000 miles. She runs but has a little tap in the top end (probably valves) and seems to need a good tune of the carbs. Most of her age is shown in the need of bushings (weather cracked) and struts (blown).

Her VIN# is HLS3025618 and the carfax is clean. (how can I get a better refrence on her history and find out if that is indeed her true millage?)

My camera is with my daughter (ski trip) so I will post pics soon.

I will have a lot of questions (especially about the Hitachi SU Carbs)

Thanks in advance for all the info I may recieve,

Eric

[ajmcforester]

New guys need to post pictures to get responces

[bpilati]

Congratulations on the Z, nice choice.

[psdenno]

Can't go too wrong with a '71 Z. Welcome to the group!

Dennis

[Darrel]

pics or you got a chevette.

[cozye]

pics ....

[yakhopper]

Here are the pics of my chevette Hope she was worth the Kayak I traded for her

[ajmcforester]

Not bad that looks well worth the trade, in fact hide the car he might want it back. Make sure you take care of the rust spots in the pictures soon that is bad stuff.

By the way the wheels were probably worth more than the boat. American Racing still makes the cap for these rims, Summit Racing sells them it was the cheapest price. The caps are a little different they snap in instead of a backing plate the screws into the hub like the old ones do.

Nice looking car I wish you luck with her

[yakhopper]

Thanks,

I recieved the new caps from the previous owner but didnt want to install them till I got the wheels cleaned up.

I had thought of selling the wheels to help cap the cost of other repairs as I've heard they might be desireable - any thoughts?

I actually wanted a more modern look with a 16" wheel anyway.

[Gary in NJ]

Now that you've posted photos...

Welcome to the forums. Good looking car you have there.

[yakhopper]

Thanks for the welcome.

I have a couple of questions;

1. I need to get the valves adjusted and the Carbs tuned - is there a reputable person in my neck of the woods (Fresno, Calif.)?

2. I have 2 items in this vehicle that don't mater to me (original 240 mats and the wheels) Are they of enough desire or value to justify selling to offset the cost of these repairs?

Any info on either question would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Eric

[Gary in NJ]

Eric,

If you pay others to work on your classic car, the costs will eat your lunch. If you have any mechanical ability, take the time to learn to do the simple things like adjusting the carbs, adjusting the valves, setting the points & dwell and the timing.

There really is a lot to that old saying, "give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he'll eat for a lifetime".