JustinOlson Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 What do you guys think about this Z I've found locally. "Replaced 240 engine with overhauled 280 Six-Cylinder Engine. Runs well not street ready. All seals, gaskets replaced. New clutch. Headers with custom duel exhaust. Body needs work. Paint was stripped down to primer. Front suspension bushings replaced. Interior needs complete repair. Again, this is a restoration project, there are many after market suppliers of parts and modifications. Asking $850 OBO." "There is some rust on the floor under the passenger seat area, which is common. This the only area that I had planned to have replaced. No other significant rust areas found." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse OBrien Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 That looks pretty clean and complete for $850. Personally, I say go for it if you'll have the budget to carry it through. Which engine would you plan on using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin240Z Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 hmmm... I wonder what head is on there... all the L28 heads I have, the mech fuel pump hole... isnt actually a hole.... and considering the mech pump is attached, I have a feeling the head isnt from an L28... Make sure it says L28 on the block. otherwise it looks pretty decent, I'd pay 850 for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 Well, I'd put the 2JZ in it and sell the current motor.... Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4xwellmurd3r Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 not too bad. I would say take a look at it personally since I can't see a lot of rust prone area's. It does have quite a bit of surface rust, but it doesn't look too bad. I would see how it runs and everything though. for 850, it doesn't seem bad if the problem area's aren't too costly to fix. and Austin, on my 280z with an N47 head, the fuel pump hole, IS a hole. if you don't have the plate on it blows out oil like a freak. I think what nissan did with the different heads is use the same basic cast, but modified them slightly during machining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCZ Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Subtract $100 for the painted SUs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuoWing Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Doesn't the power steering pump bracket or something cover up that fuel pump hole on 280ZXs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Subtract $100 for the painted SUs Dude!!!! They match the coil!!!!!! jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughdogz Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Yeah, that doesn't look to bad actually. I'd say go for it. But, what is up with the rust and cutout in the driver's inner door frame in pic #4? Also, the passenger rear around the taillight looks a bit funky... But in general, I think it is a good start for what you have planned Justin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madkatt44 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Ya man if you plan on doing to work yourself, i'd say jump on it, body looks not too bad wish cars looked that good at their age up here north of the border, our cars look like swiss cheese in 15 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 that clean dash...far outweights the painted SUs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 That clean dash looks a little dash capish to me. Unless you really, really, really like projects and puzzles, I'd keep looking. Dennis 1971 240Z Original Owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl260z Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 What do you guys think about this Z I've found locally. "Replaced 240 engine with overhauled 280 Six-Cylinder Engine. Runs well not street ready. All seals, gaskets replaced. New clutch. Headers with custom duel exhaust. Body needs work. Paint was stripped down to primer. Front suspension bushings replaced. Interior needs complete repair. Again, this is a restoration project, there are many after market suppliers of parts and modifications. Asking $850 OBO." "There is some rust on the floor under the passenger seat area, which is common. This the only area that I had planned to have replaced. No other significant rust areas found." $850.00 is not a bad price. I bought my 260z back in 1998 for $300.00 and a buddy of mine bought his 280z about 5 years ago for $750.00. I have about $20,000.00 in my car and it still needs a paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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