~KnuckleDuster~ Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) I spotted this 73 240z on Craigslist that looked to be left for dead in a dirt lot 15 min up the road. The pictures and description were vague as expected from Craigslist. It said something to the tune of "Needs restoration, has rebuilt motor, will need to be towed, asking 2k". These were the pictures: Obviously to the trained eye this Z had some decent money put into it at one point. I met with the current owner who didn't know anything about it. She said it was her husbands who is no longer around, and it hasn't ran in 3 years. Upon closer inspection I noticed it had a 2.8 block, e88 head, Ansa exhaust, 6-1 header, larger front sway bar, rear sway bar, strut tower bar and the interior was full of parts new and old. I got her down to a very nice number and made the deal that day, got the clean title, and the registration was even payed for and on non op. The car was registered to them since 1978 so I would assume they were the 2nd owner. Here's some pictures the day we picked it up. All 4 tires were flat and they aired right up and held which made getting her on the trailer easy. This cars nick name should be the Black Widow.. I've killed quite a few already, and that's the only reason it's not in the garage right now. Need to bug bomb it! The car was loaded with extra parts inside. And the money shot, triple Mikuni 40's. Found rebuild kits inside the tattered glove box. My original plan was to part the whole car out and make some easy money but the more I got into it there was a lot to like about this one and it's begging to be brought back to life! It does have it's fair share of surface rust but I haven't found any areas that are bad enough to scrape the ol' girl.. This video came out a week after I bought my car. Same color, same wheels, same location, and left for dead! Edited August 6, 2014 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 I figured the rebuilt engine comment was BS but it looks pretty fresh to me, cam still has lube on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Man, I wish I had a car that solid. Nice buy, and good on you for saving her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfg Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I wish I lived in California purely for stuff like this. Looks great, especially compared to a New England car like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I wish I lived in California purely for stuff like this. Looks great, especially compared to a New England car like mine. yeah same here in Canada. most the Datsun's here are rust particle holding hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nite_Grind Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I saw this car also on CL. Can't wait to see the build unfold. GL and Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGREEZY Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Great find man. Dam I miss Cali! Go around the corner score! Good luck know your going to work your magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegnaZetr0 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice find, And great to see you trying save it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys, it will be slow going since my projects seem to be building up on me lately. Not sure if I want to get it running with the triples or get another set of stock carbs. We shall see. Until then it's nice going in the garage and seeing two 240's Edited September 7, 2014 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegnaZetr0 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 you've got a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Swapped out the taillights and panels with another set I had laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Finally had a break in the summer heat and put this front air dam on I got from my other 73 (it's getting a new one). The triple carbs have been sold and have paid for the car. I should have a set of SU's on the way soon. Boring I know but this is more about getting this thing back on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 The silver fox is up for sale! Too many projects, need the space.. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/4751390434.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaturnV Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Well that one seems to have sold quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Actually still for sale, I pulled the listing after I got a lot of responses and offers. I'm going to take some good pictures and might throw it up on ebay. Someone overseas or in Canada might jump on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Alright I'm going to get this thing going dang it! The tires are totally shot and I have to air one up every two days so since I need tires I decided to change up the wheels. Got these 14x7 wheels for a good deal. They have a nice jdm look about them.Edit: after doing some research the wheels are Superior Pantera's from the 70's Edited November 14, 2014 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Here's another beater silver Z video.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datz44 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Cool video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Got ol' girl running for the first time Edited December 14, 2014 by ~KnuckleDuster~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbb Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Very nice! Good to see her waking up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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