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What have I been doing since 2005? Back in 2005 I bought my 1973 240z. I found the car because of David (1 tuff z) and we looked at it together as this would be the start to my V8 s30 affair. I finished days before 07 ZCON. Rough around the edges but she was fast. After a year I now wanted paint to match the drivetrain I was driving around with. In 2008 I picked up a 1971 240z that had old school fg flares and made her into this car that most people know today which was completed in 2009. After having the 71 built for 3 years now, I realize I wanted a car I can drive for longer periods of time, have ac, not smell like fumes and STOCK body lines. I looked into a subtle Z kit, vintage ac kit, repaint of engine bay and new barrels for the CCWs and the cost was up there. I know I have out grown the look of the car and though it was something I thought about for a long time - it was time to part the car out to build the final version of what I now wanted. Lucky a very good friend of mine was thinking about selling his Z of 27 years. For as long as I knew him, he has always told stories about it and once in awhile look back at old photos. Looking at the car for the first time 2 years ago, I knew I wanted it. Actually to know the history of the car and something that meant so much to a friend of mine would have been a honor to own. So after some talking, Feb 2013 I purchased Joe's (rags) 260Z. The plan is to swap my LS1 combo into this car giving her new life again. The car has been well taken care of and will see another 25 years as such. There are a few major items that I love about this car and it comes with knowing the history of it. The frame kit Joe had installed back in the day is awesome. Watching this car roll down the road, you can see it is rock solid. I plan to post pictures and the ad for the frame kit later next week. This is an AC early 260z with rechromed 240z bumpers and the car looks great! Stock body lines that I have been after. Very nice interior which non of my v8 cars have had. When this car was painted back in 1991, NOS fenders, headlight buckets and both rear quaters. I will have to snap more pictures of the car when the weather clears up but I am very excited. The plan is to have the car done before June so I can test out the AC! Stay tuned as this swap takes place........again!
