Hi guys,new member from MEX

[cachanilla86]

Hi everybody, I Registered yesterday to get some help and make new friends

I'm in the process of buying a early 240Z and in currently resto-modding a '78 280Z, but I want the 240 to be as original as possible.

Some facts about me: I live in the Capital city of the State of Baja California: Mexicali, wich is near zip code 92231 (Calexico). Both Calexico & Mexicali are sister cities was far as I know.There is a border crossing so every month i make some trips to Calexico for food,paying some bills... Im 24 years old, single and i own a appliance rental shop, specialized in rental and repair of washers and dryers.

About my cars: The 280Z that i bought about a year and a half ago was REALLY rusted, i made the effort to make it driveable but it was a pain so i decided to take apart everything and paint, replace or restore every bit in the car. Currently the shell is awaiting for sand blast.The 280 will receive a RB20 engine, but sadly that engine came with melted pistons that damaged the cylinder walls and now it needs oversize pistons

Last week, 2 friends of mine told me about a 240Z for sale but they didn't know the correct adress, so i went to seek the car street by street, block by block until I found it. The i came with another friend who is helping me to pay for the car, the owner was asking 700 dollars so my friend gave 300 and i put the another 400 dollars to take the car. I'll be keeping the shell and he will get the engine: a "high compression" L28 with the 3 screw SUs. I think its a fair deal because i will get the older engine my friend has in his Z, a 74 260 with a L26. Both engines, the 26 and the 28 need to be completely rebuild.

So here are a few photos of the 240, built January 1971 VIN # 19708

And this is my 280 the day i bought it

[psdenno]

Welcome to the group! The early Zs are great cars and it looks like you have a good start for a project. Keep us posted on your progress.

Dennis

[Zforce]

Very cool, mine was built Dec 1970 #17121, same color blue except mine also has blue interior, good luck.

[Carl Beck]

Welcome to the group - I'd say that for your $300.00 you got a really great deal. A few dents but in otherwise amazing condition for the money. Good luck with the project - and most of all - enjoy the process..

FWIW,

Carl B

[cachanilla86]

Thanks for your support, its great when people understand my love for these nice Datsuns

[cachanilla86]

Today was a great day: I started up the engine but is running on the rear carburetor only, the front one is leaking fuel from a vacuum line. Its awesome: Just a battery, breaker point adjustment and it started even with the 6months old fuel!

Here's a Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc_wyEIN6vo

[ajmcforester]

Needs a little work but looks like a great car congrats, and you got a great price.

What is the bottle next to the battery connected to?

[kenz240z]

Wow, the 240Z was a great find! I look forward to seeing your progress with both of your Z's.

[Decoy12]

Congratulations y Bienvenido! You got a good deal on a nice vintage car. Saw your video, glad to see it start! The valve cover is really nice too

[esmit208]

Bienvenido Cachanilla

It is always a pleasure to welcome a new member. My advice don't just beat it to death after you get it running. Do a full restoration. You will be glad you did. These projects take lots of time and can be a considerable expense. So be sure in your mind that you are committed. Good Luck!

[cachanilla86]

Thanks everybody!

Today was another great day: my friend and I tested the engine compression and it showed a healthy 180 PSI on all 6 cylinders. I'm gonna buy a L24 to keep the car true to its origins, that and because i fell in love with hi-revving L6 engines. Sadly the SUs are going with the engine. (I sold the engine for 500$)

What is the bottle next to the battery connected to?

Its an aftermarket radiator overflow bottle. Looks awful in there.