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I have this one if it helps. No rust no glass just a minor ding.

I have this one if it helps. No rust no glass just a minor ding.

Thanks aplyemind, I know about the black pearl name, but figured it suited, Any other tips would be great. I am trying to collect all the info (wiring mostly) on the swap to make it as quick and painless as possible before starting.

I bought this '71 black pearl almost a year ago, as a side project. I didnt need one, but have a hard time saying no to a Z on the cheap. It was an adventure to get it. I drove up there with a trailer, inspected it for rust, learned it had been sitting for the last 5 years garaged (thankfully) I bought it, then learned there was no key for it and that the garage door was broken! Lstory short, I had to come back the next day with tools to remove the ignition, and fix their door (which ended up being held up by wooden posts and screw drivers) I got it home, and stored with a friend, only to have it towed 2 days later by the City for expired tags. After paying a small fortune in back fees (to have the car released), and impound fees, my immediate budget and love for this black hearted beast went out the window. I recovered, and eventually got it running only to learn that it had a l28 head with 240 block installed. Cyl 6 wouldn't fire at all (missing valve guides?, you guessed it). Persistance pays as they say... I pulled the engine, and sourced another l24. Got it running, but not terribly well, I put my favorite Western wheels on it though. (: After some shop talk and a random encounter at the junkyard, I am all for swapping the L28et in to my latest devil child. Have been reading some of the write ups and my friend says its not too difficult..... (famous last words) My plan would be to get ahold of an '83 donor car and start swapping. I would want to go for a near stock set up, as am not looking for massive power at all. I would want to freshen up the internals, seals, etc and make in to a solid reliable runner. Any feedback/help/useful links are welcomed.

Have any pics?

WTB: Green 240Z Needs to be. - Straight body, some rust, missing paint ok, but no gaping holes, bad bondo,etc. - 5sp, semi modified L24/28 Carbed - Complete, or have the majority of the parts needed to complete. - Clean tittle Dont care about: -Year -Location within CA -Wheels Price pending on condition. Look forward to seeing what you have.