Smokey Z

Thanks for the responses folks. I think I will attempt zcarzach's approach of doing 5 or 10 minutes a day on her and see where that takes me. I also like the take a week off of work idea to knock out some big things. Once she runs I can decide to sell or keep.

Hey Folks, As you can see by my last post and activity on the board life keeps getting in the way of my Datsun project. Since I purchased it i've done a lot of work and honestly it's not too far from being completed (if there is such a thing with any project!). I've got my hands full with a new job and two little kids and I need some opinions on what to do. I'm leaning towards selling since I can't drag the family around in it and I know I can always pick one up later when I can put some more time into it & enjoy it. Right now it has become a source of stress...... just sitting in the garage in pieces with no plan for the future. First a brief description of how the car sits. 73 240z, Signal Red, early bumpers, 280z vented hood, Body and paint has been completed. New carpet, new weather stripping, Corbeau seats, harnesses, roll bar, tokico adjustables, MSA springs & sway bars, poly bushings in front (have the rear but not installed), new ball joints, bearings, rotors, pads, & 4 piston calipers up front, MSA air dam, grant wheel, aluminum radiator. Not installed but in my possession is a low mile rebuilt 2.8 turbo engine with a t3/t4, sds management, newer clutch & 5 speed, exhaust, intercooler with polished aluminum piping, BOV, new fuel pump, fuel lines, etc. So here are my thoughts; 1.Hang on to it and finish when I can. Honestly with the job situation and until my kids get a little older I don't see this happening very soon. It is in the garage so it's not degrading with time, it just wears on me as it sits. 2. Post it up for sale as a project. I know when I was looking for a project I would purchase it but not everyone is like me! I suppose I could part it out and potentially get a reasonable amount of money that way too. 3. Get 'er running & driving and decide to sell or keep then. Problem is again- time to work on it. So- let your opinions rip. I appreciate the advice of my fellow Z addicts! Thanks, Randy

I hear you Jeff. I've had 2 kids, changed jobs, blah blah blah. My car has an abundance of dust on it as we speak. I still love your car. Good luck and I hope you get back too it sooner than later. Ran

This car has been my screen saver on and off for the past several years. Does anyone know if the car has been completed/ painted? I would love to run a 10" wheel in the front. WOW!

I love the look. It's amazing how a set of cool wheels can transform the car. Do you have an ETA on getting that thing on the road? Ran

Looks great! What did you use to fill in the holes? Also, what did you sand or file it down to get your finish? Thanks. Your car is an inspiration to get mine done!!!

Damn that car sounds mean though!

I sold it to purchase the Turbo L6. My friend purchased the LT1 & T56 to go in his 64 ss Chevelle, though the motor is still in my garage on a stand! I'd bet he might would sell if you were interested- plus I would have some space to work!

I bought my 73 in 1996, tore it down, painted everthing, replaces suspension bits, rebuilt and installed a 383/ th350. Drove it about 1500 miles and sold the 383 (I hated the carb & auto), bought a 96 camaro LT1 & T56 to drop in it, changed my mind (to be able to run in the SM2 scca class) and bought an l28 turbo, t3/t4, sds, intercooler, etc. Since I removed the 383 I have had 2 kids and a my wife is now a full time mom (read less income). Damn I miss it!

I hope I see a set of those under my christmas tree! Be sure to post pics when they are on the car. Enjoy!

Thanks for the info David. Maybe my lack of funds and procrastination will finally pay off! Looks like a much better option for me than the Centerlines.

Looking good! Post a straight on side view if you have one.

If the aboved mentioned items check out fine it may be your pressure plate. My Z32TT did the same thing you are explaining. The pressure plate had some bent fingers where the T.O. bearing rides, and did not have enough force to allow the clutch to release.

Do you have them yet? I would love to see them on the car. I really like the look of the wheels. Nice choice!

From experience (see sig)- just poke a pin hole in your oil pan. Toss the car around a bit in an auto-x and you will have plenty of smoke! Turning the smoke screen off is a bit more difficult though.........