Gmagno Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Bought a 1972 240Z a week a go in Dallas, TX for $500.00 complete. No title or keys. It might run but haven't had time to get started. Typical rust and neglect that is unfortunate with these cars. Already racing in Chumpcar, Lemons and WRL series with the blue 1973 240Z pictured below. Still tweaking it but have worked through most everything. Building the 1972 using the same components. This should give everyone an idea of what it costs start to finish. I know I could find one finished for less (maybe that one that pops up twice a year at the right price) but want to complete this with proven results from the current car. Don't hate me for not being that DIY guy for every part of the build. I will get my hands dirty but am very busy at work and some things are better left to the pros.+++ONCE THE CAR IS STRIPPED COMPLETELY I WILL BE LISTING ALL THE PARTS FOR SALE+++Let the project begin.....................On the way home. Check out the True Spoke Wires.And the list begins:Car Purchase $500.00Fuel - $125.001 - Racing Car Switch Panel Engine Start Push Button Toggle #3018 $34.55 EBAY1 - Xenon 3124 Front Air Dam $171.99 EBAY4 - XXR 527 16x8.25 Chromium Black 4-100/4-114.3 [+0mm] $472.09 NEXT LEVEL MOTORING4 - 245/45R-16 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11 $787.48 TIRE RACK1 - Rear Wing $211.44 THE Z STORE1 - 6 Point Harness & Window Net Kit $209.00 SUMMIT2 - Corbeau Forza Seat With Bracket $328.00 ea. TH MOTORSPORTS1 - Sway Bar & Jack Point Reinforcement Plates $93.00 BAD DOG PARTS1 - Floor Pans & Rails $398.00 ZEDDS 1 - 240z Frame Rails (FRONT) $230.00 BAD DOG PARTS1 - 240z Frame Rails (REAR) $145.00 BAD DOG PARTS1 - 240Z Seat Brackets $135.00 BAD DOG PARTS 1 – Fiberglass Hood $358.00 1 - Datsun 1970-83 240Z 260Z 280ZX L28 Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Damper New EBay Item# 321447269470 $89.00 Shipping $8.00 1 - OIL PAN DIPSTICK L28E L28ET DATSUN 280ZX NISSAN OEM OIL GUAGE DIP STICK EBay Item# 150724589014 $12.50 1 - Magnecor 6924 Ignition Cable Set-10mm Fit Nissan 240Z EBay Item# 310882381785 $114.40 SILVERMINE BRAKES:1 - 15/16 master cylinder $185.001 - Front Big Brake Kit (stage 3) $395.001 - 240z, 260z, 280z Rear Brake Upgrade Disk Conversion Kit1 - S30 Rear Disk Conversion $599.00 1 - Ground Control Camber/ Caster Plates (Front/Rear Set) $735.00 1 - United Parcel Service - Ground $136.38THE Z STORE:2 - 23-3801 Koni Special D Classic Adjustable Strut, Front, 70-8/74 240Z-260Z $169.952 - 23-3802 Koni Special D Classic Adjustable Strut, Rear, 70-8/74 240Z 260Z $169.9523-4196 Urethane Bump Stops, 70-78 Z Front & Rear, 79-83 ZX Front 1 $15.95 $15.9523-4041 Eibach Progressive Spring Kit, 70-8/74 240Z-260Z Coupe 1 $224.95 $224.951 - Shipping: Standard Shipping (Central): $47.97 2 - 16-7121 Thermostat Housing, 70-72 240Z $63.14 1 - 12-4181 6-Wire Clip, Front 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z $1.58 1 - 12-4182 6-Wire Clip, Valve Cover 70-83 Z/ZX $2.43 1 - 12-4183 3-Wire Clip, Valve Cover, 70-83 Z/ZX $1.62 1 - 12-4184 3-Wire Clip, "Floater", 70-83 Z/ZX $2.38 SUMMIT RACING: 1 - ABT-SP115 FUEL CELL $743.004 - ARP-100-7708 WHEEL STUD KIT $52.201 - ENS-718101G BUSHING KIT BLACK $152.501 - GFR-4756 QUICK RELEASE WHEEL HUB 5/8 SH $54.251 - GRT-663 STEERING WHEEL $83.751 - STQ-50100 FRONT ANTI-SWAYBAR $162.501 - STQ-51075 REAR ANTI-SWAYBAR $146.50 1 - Grant 3073 - Grant Steering Wheel Adapter Plate $28.70 1 - ARP 202-4206 - ARP Pro Series Cylinder Head Stud Kits $153.50 CRAIGSLIST SCORE: 1 - F54 Block Bored 040 over rebuilt with flat top pistons. READY TO DROP IN. P90 Head with Schneider 290-F cam. Cam towers shimmer .060” mildly ported. READY TO DROP IN. 2 - Core F54 Blocks 2 - Stock Cams 1 - Alternator 1 - P79 Head Bare 2 - Stock Oil Pans 3 - Timing Chain Covers 1 - 280ZX Dizzy 2 - Stock L28 Valve Covers 1 - Lot of Misc. Parts TOTAL - $750.00 Stay tuned.................. Edited July 29, 2014 by Gmagno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Mine Motors Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Wow looks like quite the project. I'll be following your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Tokico Illumina on national back order even after claims they were available at the Z Store. Replaced with Koni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1vicissitude Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Saw the post in the wheel tire thread. I really like the blue car, it looks great and I am sure it is a ton of fun. I am surprised you got the 16x8.25 0et to fit with 245/45/16 with a shock/spring combo, did you have to modify anything else to fit? How much clearance does it have with the strut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Saw the post in the wheel tire thread. I really like the blue car, it looks great and I am sure it is a ton of fun. I am surprised you got the 16x8.25 0et to fit with 245/45/16 with a shock/spring combo, did you have to modify anything else to fit? How much clearance does it have with the strut? Eibach springs in stock towers with about 1/2 inch clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Warrior Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Love the detail and costs. Great write up! Will be following this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrazySwede Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Any updates on this? Looks like an awesome project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Any updates on this? Looks like an awesome project. Scored a good haul this past weekend in San Antonio, TX. It paid off searching every night. Updated parts list above. It's blistering HOT in Houston at this time so not much progress on stripping the car. Stay tuned........ Edited July 14, 2014 by Gmagno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Cool project subscribing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorealsosurreal Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 glad to hear 245/45/16's fit with the eibachs and 0 offset! I've read of lots of people complianing about rubbing even with 225's and tokicos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I am local and would be interested in all of the glass surround pieces of your side windows, door surrounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) OK, I know its been almost 2 years. We all know how life gets in the way so don't be a hater. I found this car by chance last week on Racing Junk with the title "yes". I called the guy up and negotiated a deal to deliver the car to Houston, TX for 3K total. He delivered it Saturday. I know, you are thinking, what happened to the build? Well, this particular car raced at Road Atlanta 03-11-74 with Bob Sharp. OK, so it only ran 3 laps and had a DNF, but that is "some" heritage" right? Either way its a real SCCA GT2 race car and born that way. It was taken from the dealership and converted from A 1970 240z. She is a little rough around the edges but has a 200+ HP motor and runs. Rare one piece JC Whitney fiberglass flip front end. The plan is still the plan, just not the same donor car. We will be using this one and starting this weekend by removing the roller wheels and installing the ones listed above. Progress and pics will follow. Edited April 26, 2016 by Gmagno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokked240z Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) Not to be a hater but it's been another three years. What's the update on the 70 240z race car?? Also awesome parts list! Much appreciated! Edited January 1, 2019 by Stokked240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmagno Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, Stokked240z said: Not to be a hater but it's been another three years. What's the update on the 70 240z race car?? Also awesome parts list! Much appreciated! I apologize and have moved the thread. Edited January 1, 2019 by Gmagno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokked240z Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Gmagno said: I apologize and have moved the thread. Thank you! Great thread so far! Excited to see how it continues to come along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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