Guest saloZ Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I am seriously considering selling my long-time 240z project that has been garaged for the past 10+ years. I don't have the time to devote to completing the project so I'm thinking to pass it on to someone else and buy another some day in the future... I'll try to list what it has and what I can recall: early '71 240z '83 280ZX turbo engine and trans ~60,000 original miles centerforce clutch autometer gages ZX turbo gold "snowflake" wheels 280zx seats (not my choice, previous owner) R180 rear front spoiler Car came from Oregon after which the turbo engine was put it with the factory ECU and wiring. Ran this way for a while before I garage it for some upgrades/mods. Currently I have an early 280z intake manifold that is partially polished and a weber "big throat" throttle body that I was planning to install. I've removed the original intake, but still have it. I've sold off the EFI parts and purchased a full MegaSquirt & Spark system. I haven't installed this yet. I believe I have all or most of the parts to put this together and run again. Car was originally green, but was painted a dark/dull red at some point. Has fiberglass front flared fenders. Body is very solid with some rust on the rear quarter panel wheel wells. A bit of rust on the frame rails, but otherwise very solid. Any thoughts on what this is worth if I sell it as is? I'm tinkering with the idea of putting the intake on and hooking up the MegaSquirt before I sell it, but I just don't think I will have the time on my hands. I also have some other body parts such as a whale tale, a more modest rear spoiler and a g-nose in the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Some pictures would be great in helping us see the real condition of the car. You know, one of them is worth a thousand words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 You can probably sell if for alot more if its running and together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 But if he gets it running he is definitely going to want to keep it! I do agree though, the car will be worth significantly more in running condition. What would you need to have it running and how confident are you in your abilities to get it that way? Too bad you're in WI! I might have been interested in taking it off of your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saloZ Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'll need to work on the pictures, as the car is burried in my garage with a cover. I'll give it a shot. To get it running, I would need to install the intake and associated intake plumbing to the turbo. Install the MegaSquirt system. I have all the wiring and sensors. What I don't have is time. I'm pretty sure I have everything else needed unless I find something minor missing while assembling. No doubt it could be done, but would take a couple of days full dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Well, gibe it a good weekend's worth of work to get it running. If you still want to sell it after driving it the extra money it will bring in will be worth your weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saloZ Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Here are some quick pictures. Tried to point out the major rust spots. The car is dirty and faded and full of misc parts Just touching it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icehound Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I would be interested in the whale tail. What shape is it in and how much do you want for it? Can you please send any pictures of it my way? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saloZ Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I believe it is in good shape. Currently painted red. I'll see if I can take some pictures and think about a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saloZ Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I have a couple of pictures. Send me an email and I will send them to you. Whale tails seem to run ~$300 new, so I'd take $100. Its fiberglass and in nice shape, a few scratches. Nothing if you plan to paint it anyhow. By the way, if anyone is looking - I'd take $2500 for the whole car and EFI kit as-is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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