Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Looking to start a proper restoration project of a RHD 1970 Datsun 240z, sourced either from Japan or Australia, but if I can't find something cheap, will probably need to find a LHD one in USA. I know at least 2 other persons looking for a 240z on this forum, with one of them imminent to buy one. Any other people in here interested? Meanwhile, some resources of how I'd like the car to look and perform like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Once the twins are a little older and in school 5 days a week I'll be thinking about a 240z or 260z for restoration. I never get sick of seeing or hearing them. We had 5 of them at this years LakeZ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Some cheap ones available in EU, but LHD... http://www.hofman.nl...41/Datsun 240Z/ http://www.hofman.nl...51/Datsun 240Z/ http://www.hofman.nl...36/Datsun 240Z/ http://www.stolzecla...40z-to-restore/ http://www.stolzecla...44/datsun-240z/ I love this colour: http://www.pistonhea...un-240z/2265030 And some in the USA: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4535952706.html http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/4558886228.html http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/4556129972.html http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/4557379635.html Edited July 11, 2014 by octet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I know that trying to get one from Japan will be very difficult as they were really made for the US Market. All the best with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Sounds like a great project and look forward to seeing restoration posts. You say there are some cheap eu ones How many bulkhead panels would need changing? The only other thing I would say is that for me with the e type it was and still is a steep and expensive learning curve especially in terms of budgeting. I allowed for instance 2.5k for paint but from the quotes I have been getting I am not even close at double that! Restoring the body, it has been all the little bits that add up. So far on the body doing all the work myself, I' ve spent in excess of 6k. From a restoration point of view the rotisserie has been the most useful.That aside, I am enjoying every bit of it and to think that you will end up with a car that every nut and bolt is how you want it will be a great achievement. Good luck with your search and feel free to pm me if you think any of my limited knowledge is of use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I love 'em, never been in one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drayvn Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm definitely going to be on that list of buyers, always wanted to restore and mod a 240z. This is the one i like the most http://www.speedhunters.com/2009/11/car_feature_gt_gt_that_240z/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Would love to do this - guess I need at least a driveway and/or garage before I do though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Please tell me this will be a proper restoration, and not a restore then add go faster bits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Please tell me this will be a proper restoration, and not a restore then add go faster bits? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 It will be a properly restored 240z I am sure...with a 5.8litre twin turbo engine in it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) It will be a properly restored 240z I am sure...with a 5.8litre twin turbo engine in it How about a LS3 6.2L? :lol: Edited July 11, 2014 by octet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delz0r Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Wow the first video is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Edited July 11, 2014 by octet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Edited July 11, 2014 by octet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 So you say a proper restoration, and then you post up vids of modified ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Sure there was a buyers guide recently on pistonheads and by all accounts converting from lhd to rhd isnt that bad? http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=161&i=30264 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 So you say a proper restoration, and then you post up vids of modified ones! ...and, relax. It's Adrian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 So you say a proper restoration, and then you post up vids of modified ones! Technically almost everyone's car is modified ~ if you add wheel valve caps, that's a mod, your favourite bands sticker on the rear window, that's a mod etc Personally I think a proper restoration of any car is a bit naff really ~ always best to improve on things where you can imo. Used to work as a classic car restorer. Mainly on MG's, Austin Healey's and a few Triumphs. We did have other cars in for work though including a Ferrari Dino and two Aston Martins that where having full restorations ~ a DB6 and DB4 convertible. Every car we did had something different from what it would have done from the factory. On some it was just stainless steel bolts or other more modern rust resistant components but others had completely new braking systems & power units which was always for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Watching this with interest! Would love a 240z and have been thinking that this might be my next move in a few years... Unless the prices skyrocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) I think the less availabe nice and clean models of 240z in the UK, the prices will go up, better buy now http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C480787 Edited July 16, 2014 by octet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Octet, just stop it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Octet, just stop it! What, you don't like it? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Octet, just stop it! What, you don't like it? :lol: It just makes me sad knowing I'll probably never have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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