Diamonds Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I am contemplating my new project. I think I want to put together an LS1 240Z. there was a guy on here named Chris Myers who had the orange Z at C&C late last year. he knew a couple of good forums where the classifieds wer eplentiful with both cars and car parts. Does anyone have his contact info or username on here? Also, any other Z nuts feel free to chime in. I'm looking to pickup a Z in the next month. What should i look for when i go to look at one? frame rot? suspension problems, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 It's a 280, but still pretty sweet imo http://www.mautofied.com/1977-Datsun-280-Z_Muscle-Cars/listing/100393824/ http://images.mautofied.com/adphotos/10112343_2011510195433.jpg NEED THIS GONE A.S.A.P. Alright this is a custom 280Z that has a 350 Chevy Smallblock under the hood!!! This has been a long term project of mine, its 95% finished! All she needs is headers, exhaust, glass, and fluids. She'll be ready to go!!! This car has a full body kit and completely custom, one off, Rear end!! NO 280Z rear end looks like this one. The dark gray and black really pop on this 280Z, the interior is all black and has a really nice set of Black leather racing seats. If you have any questions feel free to call or text DAVE at (937) 308-7857 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I'm also in the process of looking for a z, good luck in ur search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Try to find a 280Z if possible (Don't confuse it with that abortion of a car the 280ZX). They had the beefiest body and the most rust defense. The 240/260/280 are all pretty much the same body design, but there were improvements aside from just the displacement of the motors between each model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I've been looking on hybrid z , 90% of the cars are hackjobs. How much are you looking to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Not sure what kind of hurry you are in, but... http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/2415954784.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Some Pics of Chris' beauty can be found here http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/cars__coffee_meet_9410_gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I live a couple blocks from Chris and have his cell number...PM me yours and I'll give it to him if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 You're a nissan guy like me, we all know the typical nissan rust issues on the 240. Save yourself time and money, buy a western or southern car. I went to check out a 510 the other day on camp pendleton and every body part was rock solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I want a 510 like a fat kid wants a cupcake :masturboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Would love to see someone try the Datsun 1600 with a V8 powerplant. The one below has a 289 in it (Assume a LSX will too) and love the body style too. http://www.datsun.org/roadster/gallery/owners2.php Edited June 13, 2011 by Second Gen A V8 does fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Great chassis, lots of parts available. I am partially in the market, but just a tough time in life to get a project on it's feet. Rust is a biggie, otherwise depending on what you are doing with it some things won't matter. I know mine will have very little interior so torn up seats and carpet don't matter to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Would love to see someone try the Datsun 1600 with a V8 powerplant. The one below has a 289 in it (Assume a LSX will too) and love the body style too. http://www.datsun.org/roadster/gallery/owners2.php OOOOOOOH hell yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I want a 510 like a fat kid wants a cupcake :masturboy: Same here but they are few and far between around here. I've found some clean rolling chassis in California for decent prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Same here but they are few and far between around here. I've found some clean rolling chassis in California for decent prices. That's where I'm living now, found a nice 2 door 510 with sr already in tons of small stuff done for 5500 , had new paint and nice old school ssr wheels. I waited one weekend and it sold already. Thing was rock solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 How much are you looking to spend. sub2k to get the car itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 sub2k to get the car itself. There is a huge datsun following here in socal, if you find an out of state ca car near my area I'm willing to go check it out for you and get pics ect. I'm off for 4 more weeks so I have tons of freetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej20_ftw Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 sub2k to get the car itself. You might want to spend more to get a clean chassis. I've had a couple of Datsuns, a '72 240z and '76 280z. Some common rust spots: frame rails, under battery, floors, and spare tire area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 thanks for the advice. i will make sure to check them over carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01sentrase2.0 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Bob, there was a guy on OhioNissans that restored an old 240z. Looks like all the old info has been lost from that site now. Not sure who did the restore on it. Fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 There is a huge datsun following here in socal, if you find an out of state ca car near my area I'm willing to go check it out for you and get pics ect. I'm off for 4 more weeks so I have tons of freetime. If I remember correctly (too lazy to wiki it) weren't datsuns mainly shipped to Oregon and California ports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 If I remember correctly (too lazy to wiki it) weren't datsuns mainly shipped to Oregon and California ports? Yeah I think all the older imported cars started life in from the long beach port. All the nice datsuns I've been looking at are from ca,or,wa state. A lot of the older classic cars in california still sport the org blue tags! I'm really excited on picking up an old datsun. Driftking id prolly look into spending more for a nice body. A rust free z in ohio would prolly be rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoMeSomeFun Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 +1 for the Datsun 1600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Panic1647545539 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 You know you want it! http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll126/Captain_Panic/240Z/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 You need to talk to Chris who also has the ls1 fd and fc. He did a ls1 260 dat sun z. The car is sick. He did a complete build up and fabled everything himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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