SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
It has been a while since I wanted a 2nd Z, closer to stock for country-runs, even with the family (there are four of us). I looked at the 2 + 2s and 2x seaters because even with two adults behind the wheels, we are going to carry our 2x children and frankly they are already tall… sitting behind for a while in a 2 + 2 will not be comfortable.
On Craigs ’List, I found a 1977 280Z 2x seater, gold, 5speed with a white interior for which advertised at £12k which the owner bought at a recent auction. It transpires that the owner has since developed a heart condition for which he now has a pace-maker and can't drive the Z.
I paid $ 12,500 (£9,900) then £1,600 for transport, insurance, customs, unloading, appraisal, etc. and delivery to VAR south of Paris for certain works. (list below).
This year before Christmas, I will have my 2x Zs and not before time as President of Club Datsun-France.
Planned works:
BC Racing suspension and improved anti-roll bars
New bushes (and if necessary) weather-seals everywhere
Remove bumpers and replace with 240Z chrome style without rubber corners
Mount a tall grid from Skillard keeping the indicators inside but transparent as on the 4x wings.
Mount one of my exhaust lines with the ‘Fast-Road’ and ‘JDM’ silencer
Replacement of the diff with a R180 3.9 Subaru torsion
European headlights and rear lights
Installation of plexi headlight covers with metal fittings
Replacement of the dashboard with a new one
Installation of a kit of ventilated brakes (with or without 4x piston caliper) at the front
New new windshield and seal
Complete overhaul, engine oil changes, axle, gearbox, ball joint control, rear brakes, etc.
The engine will remain in stock, possibly with a better fresh air intake….
Romas carpet and keep the hatch louvres along with the body stripes
New wheels - see poll - please help me choose.
It will arrive in mid-August and I hope to drive with it in November at the latest according to my finances for the work to be done (most of the parts are already purchased!).
For under $ 20k (£16k) I aim to have a nice, slightly different S30, registered in France.
On Craigs ’List, I found a 1977 280Z 2x seater, gold, 5speed with a white interior for which advertised at £12k which the owner bought at a recent auction. It transpires that the owner has since developed a heart condition for which he now has a pace-maker and can't drive the Z.
I paid $ 12,500 (£9,900) then £1,600 for transport, insurance, customs, unloading, appraisal, etc. and delivery to VAR south of Paris for certain works. (list below).
This year before Christmas, I will have my 2x Zs and not before time as President of Club Datsun-France.
Planned works:
BC Racing suspension and improved anti-roll bars
New bushes (and if necessary) weather-seals everywhere
Remove bumpers and replace with 240Z chrome style without rubber corners
Mount a tall grid from Skillard keeping the indicators inside but transparent as on the 4x wings.
Mount one of my exhaust lines with the ‘Fast-Road’ and ‘JDM’ silencer
Replacement of the diff with a R180 3.9 Subaru torsion
European headlights and rear lights
Installation of plexi headlight covers with metal fittings
Replacement of the dashboard with a new one
Installation of a kit of ventilated brakes (with or without 4x piston caliper) at the front
New new windshield and seal
Complete overhaul, engine oil changes, axle, gearbox, ball joint control, rear brakes, etc.
The engine will remain in stock, possibly with a better fresh air intake….
Romas carpet and keep the hatch louvres along with the body stripes
New wheels - see poll - please help me choose.
It will arrive in mid-August and I hope to drive with it in November at the latest according to my finances for the work to be done (most of the parts are already purchased!).
For under $ 20k (£16k) I aim to have a nice, slightly different S30, registered in France.
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