New 71 240Z owner!

[blodi]

beautiful car. welcome to the fold. which 5-speed did you capture?

5 speed wide ratio....will that be a decent combo with my auto rear end? I'm still learning.

[siteunseen]

Wow that Acura is cooool!

[RevS30]

Already sourced a 5 speed here locally...and had the previous owner had the pedal box already, so I'm on my way....slowly.

Nice! I figured it would probably be a 5 speed but sometimes people go for the stock 4 just to stay original. I'm going with a SX 5 speed swap in my car when the L28 build is done. For now I'm rocking a 4 speed haha

[EhlersRS]

Thanks guys! I'm really excited about it and can't wait to enjoy the car all summer. Looking forward to learning more as I go and being a part of the group here. Robert, yellow would have been my 2nd choice too, but I was very lucky to find such a nice example in orange. The build date is 9/71 and the vin is 43319.

Ryan,

According to Carl Beck's website (240-Z Design and Manufacturing Changes) and the VIN, your car is one of the later Series II cars produced. The last Series II would have been HLS30-45999. Ironically, my car is one of the earliest Series II produced. Since you're swapping out the auto tranny, here's a good write up from Arne: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/tech-pubs-howto/21274-240z-260z-280z-auto-4-5-speed-swap.html

It's great to see another nice 240Z in the Midwest!

Robert S.

[blodi]

Great information Robert, thank you! Just noticed you are from Cedar Rapids...I grew up in Iowa City/West Des Moines.

Nice! I figured it would probably be a 5 speed but sometimes people go for the stock 4 just to stay original. I'm going with a SX 5 speed swap in my car when the L28 build is done. For now I'm rocking a 4 speed haha

I was originally thinking about doing a 4 speed for originality sake, but I really wouldn't mind not revving through the roof when I'm on the freeway.

Edited May 30, 2014 by blodi

[nix240z]

looking good

[blodi]

Just got my new wheels/tires on last night. Rota RKR 15x8 zero offset. Dunlop Direzza 205 55 15. Also picked up the 5 speed this week and have most of the other bits coming for the swap. Making progress!

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[Nite_Grind]

Love that orange what a gem!

[Andreas]

Hello Blodi, the wheels are great! Did you modify the suspension or rather had to modify it to fit the wheels?

 

Andreas

[240ZRamona]

I love the orange, that looks awesome. Congratulations!

[George_Zed]

very nice

[Oiluj]

Very Nice!   Enjoy driving her.