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Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:40 pm
by 280zx_nz
So, was quite lucky and came across 71 240z in alot better condition than my last 240z. Does have rust but no where near as bad, no rust in the floors or chassis rails. Passengers side rear guard and lower sill needs to be fixed, the drivers side is pretty good, lower part of the front guard needs to be fixed though. Was taken off the road in 1989 and put into semi dry storage covered.

Moving again soon so can't do too much, can't wait until I can strip it down and get started restoring it.

I plan on keeping it L6 but haven't decided between turbo or High CR with ITBS.

Finally, my dream car... :D

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:50 pm
by Kitch
fuk that looks sweet

looks like a real honest example

and please keep it N/A !

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:08 pm
by brocky41
Sweet deal - was that the one on Facebook??

I lol'd at the comments etc - "Bro F##kin Mean, chuck a RB DET in there hit limiter G" etc etc.

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:13 pm
by 280zx_nz
That's the one lol! Knew about it before he listed it so got in quite fast. The intellect in those comments about sums up most of the younger RB crowd in New Zealand

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:43 pm
by maddat1
Good score,keep us posted

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:16 pm
by 280zx_nz
All the electrics still work and it has a decent half cage in it.

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:51 pm
by DatsunPY
Nice car!!! :thumbsup:

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:48 pm
by Ivan
NICE Karl, I can't wait till I get a 240z....Well dreams are free lol

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:13 pm
by 240znz
Hand throttle !!!! Very rare they are? Has it got the chrome coat hooks? Swiss cheese rear deck or has it got the tools box hatches?

I'll guess the VIN is under 1500, possibly sub 1000.

If you need a second set of S30 tuned eyes to look over it for possible areas to dig, I'll be Dunedin in the 2nd week of August. Happy to help if needed.

Nice find.

James

Re: Karl's 1971 Datsun 240z

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 6:35 am
by Maxz546
Where was this listed may i ask