I tried the search feature but came up empty handed.

I would love to begin an old "Z" car project in the near future and need some inspiration. I have seen some beautiful examples floating around and would love to see them lumped together.

OEM is great but I'm in the mood for some modded pics. If you know the mod details post them as well, I'm new to the datsun markert.

Thanks
Well, Post em' up!!!!!

 

Anyone have any?

 

omg.

in for my dream car..240z sukaaaas

 

I've got a Z. What do you want to know about them?

 

^^^^damn that ish is tite rite there

 

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I don't know what ish is but that car is awesome

 

Here is a quick rundown on my parts...
3.1 stroker (2.8 block from 280Z and Nissan Big Bore kit), N42 head, triple Mikuni 44mm carbs, Mikuni manifold, 280Z 5 speed tranny, R200 rear end, MSA header, 3" piping with JIC Magic Ti muffler, sectioned/welded coilovers, Longchamp XR4 rims (15x8 -14, and 15x7.5 -7) with Toyo tires, Nardi deep corn wheel, Cusco braces, and a bunch other stuff.


240Z's are getting pretty expensive nowadays so expect to pay at LEAST 5K-8K for a decent one with minor rust.

 

Yea 240s price is deffinatly going up I have seen quite a few back on the streets lately!

 

Any of you guys seen this

Video documentary of some peeps restoring a 240z its not finished yet but there still putting more videos up. Its pretty cool

http://www.voodoo-people.com/~daz/mull/wmv/

 

My friend's fully restored '75 280Z, since been lightly wrecked:

 

dang scotty's Z! ah the highschool car crew days ha......is he fixing that thing or what?

 

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A lot of it depends on the area. If anyone was to purchase one it would be better to make it out to a western state (Arizona, Cali, Oregon, NV, Wa, etc..) The Z's rust like crazy and even most really good Z's will have a little rust. I would spend a bit more and get one with a decent body/frame rather than going cheap and trying to restore a rust bucket.

I think 5K is about right for a rough bodied/small amount of rust (easy repairable) that runs well.

Another thing people have to look at is that you really don't have a large selection of parts...nothing like Honda's. You want coilovers? You either custom make them (cut the strut tube/weld on a thread collar, and go with a shorter stoke shock) or spend big bucks (like 3K) for a custom set. Same with a lot of other parts..there really isn't much of a selection (like a header, exhaust, etc..)

I will admit the cars are a blast to drive though. I'm a huge fan of old front engined 60's GT cars like Ferrari 250's, XKE's, and others and you definitely get that old school feel with the Datsun. The sidedrafts just sound amazing too...like an old classic racecar where you here the induction noise scream when you floor it. I don't even have a working stereo in my car and I really don't have plans to fix it...if that tells you anything.

Here is some vids of old school Z's with sidedrafts...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOibCQVdIJc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LC_4J1MmRU (twincam head but very similar to what mine sounds like)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgCIIeVaiuY
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Sorry, I have'nt been on here in the past couple days, I love the pics that's what I was looking for. I have seen some Z pics floating around and thought a 240/260/280Z might be a fun project in the future. I just wanted some insperation.

Thanks

 

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nope, been sittin in his driveway since it happened in what..2005?

wants to sell it but not really trying.

 

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wow, i love it.

 

some pics of my Dad's red 260Z. I don't think I have any pics of his black one.

 

oh wait here is a crappy camera phone pic of my Dad's black 260z. Not the best quality but you can see how reflective the black paint is. Girls were using the hood as an impromptu mirror.

 

dayumn i cant find pics of the blue one with pie cuts on the piping

 

I love the thin bumpers than came on the rare 240Z's

 

Here is a vid of my favorite 240z, this one has a blown small block chevy in it though. Fell in love with this car back in the day watching the servin it up videos!

Darius 240Z - Long Version... So; I bet you've seen and heard about this car before but I decided to put all the clips I was able to get in a one vid... BTW; does any1 have a idea or information how much this car puts a rwhp???

 

Darius' Z is freaking sick. So much hp but so clean...you can eat off that engine.

 

My old rice, long gone, sold forever ago

 

wasn't there a thread for this already? anyways, here's two of my favorites.

 

Damn! those last two are sooo nice!

 

yeah the Z with the JDM peeps is my favorite.