Project 240Z

I was never actually going to be given the Z, i was going to buy it from her, but she declined to sell it when i returned and then asked 3500 more than what we had oringinally spoke of which was 1500, basically she asked 5,000. Its all original in decent shape but will need a tune up battery etc... its been sitting for a couple years...any thoughts of what its worth? Its a 1971 240Z with a 4 spd manual, all original, decent interior, needs some paint touching up and like i said before a tune up, could someone give me some feedback of what is a reasonable price? thanks guys

Well it turns out that my Aunt became hesitant to sell all of a sudden...so it looks like im back in the market for a pre 75 Z car...might have to change my screen name if i cant find another 240...its just a different number...lol...

Realllllllyyy???? Sounds interesting, except i dont really feel like making a drive to new mexico...depends on how cheap he wants to sell it...Id rather get a hold of a parts car though, is he trying to sell it complete or just the motor?

Lots of good info on this forum about VG swaps, one in particular into a 280z that may or may not be very helpful with this swap...glad i found this place...

Hahahah, I'll just give him the benefit of the doubt and tell him: Im in Sacramento

Well my screen name says it all, Ive recently moved back to California and i want to find a pre smog car that i can build with a newer drive train to make a fun street car. Just so happens an Aunt of mine has a 72 Datsun 240z, its not running so im pretty sure i can get it for a reasonable price. My plans are to do a budget build with an 87-89 Z31 drive train and Ive been looking and i can find donor cars for relatively cheap. A buddy of mine back in North Carolina made a pretty wicked lil 89 Z31 and thats kinda the inspiration for this build. Im hoping for roughly 400 hp to the wheels, so we'll see how it go's and i'll keep ya posted! Im pretty sure sometime down the road if i ever get bored of the VG30 or if i break it, i'll end up in the V8 conversion section...