[Starting restoring this 240z...Body shell]

I hate to be a naysayer, but after building a project Z only to have it eaten by rust, I have to say, scrap the project now and find a better Z. I just recently bought another Z. I had to have it shipped from Oregon. It is as rust free of a Z as I have seen. I paid $2200 plus $950 shipping. It was so much better of a deal than trying to start with a rusty Z. I didn't want to listen to anyone last time and I spent $12,000 on my Z before I ended up ripping it to pieces and parting it out. Lesson learned.

[springs loose - Need help quick]

Thanks for the quick answer. I had Arizona Z springs last time and they worked well in my V-8 Z. This time, I am going the Datsun route. I put in a bigger clutch, etc. I am sure by this time next spring, I will have replaced the motor with a turbo motor. That is if gas prices don't get too out of control. I found the whole Illumina package new on ebay for less than $500 which is what the Arizona Z springs and regular Tokico's would have cost me.

[springs loose - Need help quick]

OK, took my car to the local guy with a garage. Here is the problem he is having. I know nothing about springs.

 

Anyway, I got the Tokico Illumina package with springs. The springs are considerably shorter. He says that since the springs are shorter, they will twist or pop loose whenever the car is jacked up or on a lift. I can picture what he means. The shocks stretch a lot farter than the springs are long. Does anyone understand what I am talking about? I am sure that this is something simple, but my mechanic doesn't know and I know nothing. Please help.

[Two Years in the Federal Correctional Facility in Sheridan O]

Glad to hear that you made it. Two years is a long time to be in.

[Anyone know a source for 240mm flywheel?]

Oh, and I am too lazy to go out in the mud and try to get one at the local junk yard.

[Anyone know a source for 240mm flywheel?]

Does anyone know of a source for a 240mm flywheel that does not cost $350+? I would like a billet steel one, a lightened one, or just a resurfaced, plain jane one. Any suggestions? I tried calling Z-barn but that guy never answers his phone. Thanks.

[225mm to 250mm clutch swap Competition Cluth - HELP]

I mistyped, meant 240mm not 250mm

[225mm to 250mm clutch swap Competition Cluth - HELP]

OK, I am switching my tranny from 4 spd to 5 spd. While I am at it, I am going to throw in a clutch. Do I need anything other than this clutch kit:

 

This Clutch Kit Includes: KNS91403/J

 

· Genuine NISSAN O.E.M. EXEDY ASCO Pressure Plate (made in Japan)

 

· Genuine NISSAN O.E.M. EXEDY ASCO Disc (made in Japan)

 

· Genuine NISSAN O.E.M. NACHI KOYO Release Bearing (made in Japan)

 

· Axle Guider (Pilot Bushing)

 

· Alignment Tool

 

AND

 

a lightened flywheel

 

AND

 

the correct bearing collar from MSA?

 

ALSO

 

what does anyone think of this deal from Competition Clutch?

 

http://www.landspeedracing.com/catalog/product_23581_Competition_Clutch_Lightweight_Flywheel.html

 

Please help ASAP

[Lots of Datsun parts on ebay]

I have an almost complete V-8 Datsun with all the trimmings being sold piece by piece.

 

I also put the following Datsun and Chevy parts on ebay.

 

MSA Strut Bar

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33591&item=2419066921

 

Datsun Replacement Quarter Panels

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33644&item=2419068126

 

Replacement Valance

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42611&item=2419069148

 

New Motorsport Auto Front Spoiler

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33638&item=2419070441

 

Grant Steering Wheel

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33704&item=2419072623

 

Chevy Gauges

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6773&item=2419074906

 

Chevy HEI Distributor

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33690&item=2419075871

 

Chrome High Output Powermaster Alternator

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33573&item=2419076901

 

Heavy Duty Transmission Cooler

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33727&item=2419078130

 

Carter Electric Fuel Pump

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33727&item=2419078564

 

Replacement Rocker Panel

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42611&item=2419079067

[Decided to part out my baby - everything must go]

What are you wanting to pay for the strut housings? I am over by that way occasionally and have to go past to pick up a Harley this weekend. Let me know

[Decided to part out my baby - everything must go]

I will take $75 for the Carter Carb. There is also a carter electric fuel pump

[Decided to part out my baby - everything must go]

The weatherstripping kit is the one sold by Strictly Z. I paid $240. I am willing to sell it for $175. I have never opened the box.

 

Everything needed for the ZX brake conversion is included. I want $350 for the ZX brake kit. I will include: 1. The loaded ZX calipers trimmed to fit behind most aftermarket wheels. 2. Rotors 3. Mounting bracket for calipers. 4. Hard brake line on caliper 5. Stainless braided brake line for car to wheel. Let me know. Thanks. Lewis.

[Decided to part out my baby - everything must go]

I will post the maker of the gasket kit later. It is a complete gasket kit. The rockers will likely be sold with the heads. They are not self-aligning. I have had a lot of responses so everything is first come first sold. Thanks to everyone for the responses.

[Decided to part out my baby - everything must go]

OK, here is what I am selling. I am parting out my conversion. This conversion was done right. If there is anything you need, make me an offer and I will respond. Anything that I don't sell will go to ebay. Thanks. Lewis.

 

A rusty late 260Z frame

Excellent condition front bumper

Fiberglass front fenders and headlight buckets

Good condition seats -

Right and Left metal rear quarter skins for rust repair

A fully louvered hood like in the MSA catalog for $400

Toyota 4 piston front brakes

ZX rear disc brakes

Grant steering wheel

Griffin 1.25" twin core radiator - Costs $300

Rear strut tower bar

Arizona Z springs

Working air conditioning - Z interior air mated to chevy compressor

14 x 7 slotted mag wheels with good tires

SOLD - A raptor 700R4 transmission with lock up check it out

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/performance_automotive.htm

inc 2800 stall speed torque converter

Hooker 2100 headers - these fit

aluminum mix exhaust with two turbo glasspack 4" mufflers these could

be bolted up to any similar conversion

relined gas tank

Carter carburetor

355 sbc

Comp cams xtreme energy cam and lifters

Aluminum roller rockers

Edelbrock RPM performer aluminum heads

Edelbrock RPM performer aluminum dual plane intake

Flexlite Blackmagic 150 electric fan

Carter electric fuel pump

Autometer fuel gauge in datsun housing

Autometer temperature gauge in datsun housing

Autometer oil pressure gauge in datsun housing

Polyurethane bushing - 10% installed, rest still in the package

New complete door and window gasket kit - not installed

Spare Hood valance - the piece that goes between the hood and

windshield

Powermaster chrome 140/100 amp alternator produces 100

amps at idle necessary for fuel pump, fan and a thumping stereo

H4 headlights, not installed

B & M transmission cooler, not installed

New front spoiler, not installed

Side skirts, not installed

[Put my unfinished GTO project on ebay. Stable Autoworks]

I also have a buddy that has a truck and may be willing to haul it that far. Let me know. First, though, you have to be the winning bidder.

[Put my unfinished GTO project on ebay. Stable Autoworks]

I think that one of us could find shipping for the car for considerably less than that if you were to have the winning bid. If you check online, there are several car shipping companies that will send you a quote. My zip code is 47167, Salem, IN. Thanks for your interest.

[Put my unfinished GTO project on ebay. Stable Autoworks]

The car is a rolling chassis without an engine. I don't know about shipping to Houston. I have never shipped a car. If you find out, please let me know.

[Gave up and put my Ferrari GTO kit on ebay]

I have run out of patience and time to work. I don't have a garage. I figured that with my skill level, I would need to invest 1 day every other weekend for a year to get my car done. I may build another V-8 someday, but I don't have the time to do a GTO kit right now.

[Put my unfinished GTO project on ebay. Stable Autoworks]

Check it out.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2407347600

[Gave up and put my Ferrari GTO kit on ebay]

After long thought, I put my Stable Autoworks kit on ebay. Check it out.

 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2407347600

[Looking for dashboard for gto replica (75 280Z)]

I have a GTO dash for sale, what are you willing to pay?

[sell everything or put the hours in? Need input.]

The GTO kit is on a nearly rust free donor. The other sbc is rusted beyond belief.

[sell everything or put the hours in? Need input.]

The gto kit is in good shape. There is only one small rust spot on the donor car. Not a big deal. I just have no good ideas for finishing the car. Any suggestions on how to get the work done. Most body shops would charge $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to touch the car.

[sell everything or put the hours in? Need input.]

I have a 1974.5 260Z that I built into a nice car. When I went to have it painted, I found a little more frame rust than I thought. It was running great, but I chose not to paint it. It has:

 

355 sbc

Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads

RAPTOR 700R4 that I paid $1900 for built to hold 600 hp with a

2800 stall converter

B&M transmission cooler

Powermaster chrome $300 alternator

Griffin $300 1.25 dual core aluminum radiator

Air Conditioning set up and working

Toyota 4x4 brakes up front

ZX disc brakes in rear

Koni D shocks

Arizona Z springs

Roller rockers

Comp Cams extreme energy cam

Fully LOUVERED hood (82 louvers in the metal of the hood)

Autometer gauges

Grant steering wheel

Polyurethane bushings

New gasket kit (not installed)

Rear strut tower bar

Carter carb

Carter electric fuel pump

Re-lined fuel tank

New H4 headlights

14x7 slotted mag wheels

 

So I got this car built then had frame rust problems. So I bought a 1977 280Z with a Stable Autoworks Ferrari GTO kit sitting on it. The car was set up for a sbc but the drivetrain was removed. I was planning on moving everything from the one car to the other, but I think I bit off a little more than I could chew. Between the body work to complete the GTO kit and moving everything over, I am looking at 100+ hours of work that I don't have time to do.

 

I also have a spare 1972 240Z with a good engine, good SU carbs, and a 6 to header. I bought it for the wheels, but the engine is great.

 

So what do you guys think? Should I bail? Is anyone interested in any of this stuff? Could I get out with my shirt? I have over $15000 invested and I know I can't get close to that, but do you think that I could sell some of this stuff? Anyone want to buy anything? Anyone want to do some body work at a reasonable price? Maybe I could just pay someone to finish the body work on the GTO kit... What do you guys think?

[stable kit on car for sale]

I am losing patience. I am thinking about selling my sbc Z, my stable kit sitting on a donor, and a junk parts car. The stable kit is sitting on a nice donor. It has been fitted to the car waiting final bonding. The donor is a 1977 280Z. The car did have a 400 sbc in it. It used the Jags that run mounting kit. I will entertain any offers on the kit and donor. I also have a 1974.5 260Z with a 355 sbc in it. The sbc has edelbrock heads a chrome powermaster alternator. A $300 griffin 1.25 inch radiator, etc. All the best stuff. It also has a polyurethane bushing kit, partially installed, and a new door/window/taillight gasket kit. The frame is kinda rusty, so i was going to move everything over from it to the stable car. Let me know if anyone is interested at lewismaudlin@yahoo.com. Thanks. Lewis.