dead_lemons Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Bought for 650$ from the 2nd owner who got it from his boss in 1980. Runs decent but needs carb work. also needs rust control ={ Ordered new front brake pads, remanufactured calipers, new brake master cylinder and new brakes hoses. what do you guys think for 650? and also does the rust look managable? btw i have the air box off to adjust the carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylesblaq Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Check the frame, battery tray, and the floor pans for rust. From the pics it looks manangable if you have the skills or money to do the work. I have SU carbs for sell if you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 for $650 it looks good to me. And its a '71 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lemons Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 i thought the 70-71 had 240z badges where my Z badges are? will have to get the good camera so i can get some better pics, my phone cant take pics of the rust in the wheel well cause its too dark :{ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguppies Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 that's a late 71. early 71 look like a 70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lemons Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 so where can i find the production date? door jam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguppies Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 yup, drive side door jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech9 Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Wait, all Z's don't have rust?!? Nice looking car, with some care it can be a badass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETEW Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 The car looks to be in decent shape. Best of all it only cost you $650 bones. Welcome to the sickness called Z. You will find yourself thinking about driving it, modding it, and just being with it from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lemons Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 sorry fellas, but its a 72. 4/72 production date. why did you guys think 71? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 DUnno. Why, they must know something we don't. Yeah, It's decent for $650, Though it's got that big hole in the roof, and wow that be a big booty on that one! The rear deck tells me it's likely got a lot more rust that your realize. You should pull up your carpets and see how your floorpans look, and like they said, look at the frame rails and below the battery. All that can be fixed. though it's a lot easier if you know how to weld, or have a friend who'll weld for you. It looks decent. You should know though, that $650 is just the start, you'll spend a lot more than that fixing her up.. Oh the good side, insurance is cheap, but you should carry Antique/Modified car insurance on it, otherwise they can total it for a bad paint scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lemons Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 yeah i know its gonna cost alot, but i need something worthy to spend my time and money on. but yeah already got new brake pads, rotors, reman calipers, brake lines, brake master cylinder, and next is the suspension. my dad and uncle know how to weld and my dad has a welder, so that should make body work managable. also i forgot to mention i have a 71 240 shell at my grandmas, do you guys think i should keep the whale tail hatch or go back to stock? the whale tail is super heavy to the point where it is hard to lift the hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 uh. I'd go back to stock... It'll be good they can weld, that'll save you a lot of $ if you have to replace sheet metal. Keep the pictures coming.. Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichowalker Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 In my opinionated view the whale tail is like a Zcar mullet. Though I was an infant at the time and really have no basis of my dislike, the tail makes me immediately think 80's and neon yellow paint (read: dates the restoration, no offense to anyone with a neon yellow whale tailed z). Looks like a perfect candidate for a carbon roof skin, and a steal at $650. Congratulations on the buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lemons Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 what do you guys think about a ka24det swap? i have s shop here that sells custom crossmembers for 240z sr20/ka24 swaps. it would give me a chance to strip the whole car and get all the rust fixed and reinforce the frame. opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8INtheZ Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 One suggestion to you on the brakes. You can upgrade to the toyota 4x4 brakes for about the same price as the stockers. That will take you from a 1 piston sliding caliper to a 4 piston fixed caliper and they bolt right on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~KnuckleDuster~ Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Saw this car today parked at mobil while I was getting gas. Looked like it might have been broken down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citjet Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 In my opinionated view the whale tail is like a Zcar mullet. Hahaha! +1 for going back to the stock. With only one shock on the lid you would be asking a lot of it to hold your hatch open. I've done the toyota conversion and it is well worth it, much better brakes. Mine is also a 4/72 welcome to the addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lemons Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Saw this car today parked at mobil while I was getting gas. Looked like it might have been broken down? hahaha if your talking about it being parked out front of chevron in temecula then yeah thats it, but it was defiantly not broken. just got the new brakes bleed this week so now I can drive it, or I should say was driving it till the radiator blew when I got home tonight oh well it needed to be done anyways....... btw were you the one with the red/orange 240? i see that car and my jaw drops every single time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCLOBERNOCKER47 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Thats one heck of a steal for six fitty! Make sure to tackle that rust before it forms a black hole and takes the rest of the car with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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