cali bucc Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've made the switch from American Cars, having restored a 1965 mustang in the past, to the great datsun Z. Not knowing much about the datsun, I call on the help on some of you experts. Now, I have found my inspiration car, which comes from an amazing car on a youtube video. Can we break down that car, body wise, with your help I will turn my 280z into the car on the youtube video. what I have: What I want: What I know I need so far (correct?): XXX1. Early 240z front and rear Bumpers--check: bought em on ebay $350 2. Rear Flares 3. Pewter color Paint 4. RB Rota wheels: 16' x 8 with a spacer in the back to fill flare 5. type I front air Dam XXX6. BRE Spoiler -check: got it on ebay $200 7.Fender Mirrors did I miss anything else? where are the best places to find the parts I need? Thank you all much for any help posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 did I miss anything else? Umm... a V8? Just kiddin'. Looks like you've got everything needed listed as far as I can tell. Though the 280Z had different tail lights than the 240Z, not sure if you want to do that conversion for such a small visible difference (to most people's eyes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8INtheZ Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 The car in the video had 280z style rear lights. Looks like an early 260z here in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 oOo, good call. Guess that's what I get for assiming it's a 240Z and not paying attention... Well I guess the list is complete then, unless you want your engine to go and sound like his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8INtheZ Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 ...unless you want your engine to go and sound like his. Lol, Thats the hard part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali bucc Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Lol, Thats the hard part yeah..going for the look first. Engine swap coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali bucc Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 not going step by step but here's the almost finished result: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 nice job so far. u convert the front end yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin240Z Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 not going step by step but here's the almost finished result: very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73DatsunZ Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Its looking nice. When are you going to lower it. It looks like it sits high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cali bucc Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 gonna lower it next...doing the interior now...rather than racing seats I decided to re-leather the original ones which I like....finally I have to get the 240z bumpers to fit .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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