Watanabelover
Forum User
Hi there,
thanks for accepting me on the forum. I currently sadly do not own a Datsun 240z, but its my plan to change that as quick as possible
I started looking for 240 many years ago, when the prices where still ok, but did not end up buying one because my parents did not allow it (just turned 18 back then, would have been my first car). A few months later I got offered a nearly rust free Volvo Amazon at a very good price and as I had enough money for it myself so my parents couldn't intervene this time. I loved that car, drove it for nearly 7 years and upgraded it on the go...in the end the heavy swedish tank handled pretty well. Sadly A few weeks ago another motorist ignored my right of way and the Volvo rests at the scrapyard now.
Its sad on one side but also brings a big opportunity: I can now start to look for my all time dream car, the 240z. At the moment I am trying to update my knowledge about the car. I already have the book that contains all the period test reports and I just ordered the "how to restore your Datsun z car" and "how to rebuild your Nissan and Datsun OHC engine". I am still looking for a comprehensive book about the technical differences between the different years of construction - do you have any book tips for me?
As far as I could learn from my internet research a 73 would be the best fit, as it has a collapsible steering column (much wanted after the crash in a car without one) and the "B-Box" transmission (manual is a must). On the other hand I read that up until mid 72 the L24 got a better flowing head. Or would you advise me to not be fixated to much on a specific year, as the parts are easy interchangeable (this was the case with the Volvo)?
The most important thing in the end, I think, is , that the car has as little rust as possible as I would need help with that. The mechanical side of things I could in contrast do all by myself. Maybe ist easier to put it the other way around: My goal is to end up with a 240z that is pretty original oder already period correct/tastefully modded (a la the red and the blue petrolicious Datsun) with as little rust as possible and technical sound. I don't really care about a perfect paintwork oder super clean interior, I just want to drive the car as much as possible (did over 10.000 km in the Volvo every year) and work on it myself.
I hope that was not too much for the moment and thanks a lot in advance for your knowledge and help!
Cheers
Claudius
P.S. Sorry for my bad english, I am not a native speaker.
P.P.S. If anyone knows someone that sells their car feel free to offer me anything.
thanks for accepting me on the forum. I currently sadly do not own a Datsun 240z, but its my plan to change that as quick as possible
I started looking for 240 many years ago, when the prices where still ok, but did not end up buying one because my parents did not allow it (just turned 18 back then, would have been my first car). A few months later I got offered a nearly rust free Volvo Amazon at a very good price and as I had enough money for it myself so my parents couldn't intervene this time. I loved that car, drove it for nearly 7 years and upgraded it on the go...in the end the heavy swedish tank handled pretty well. Sadly A few weeks ago another motorist ignored my right of way and the Volvo rests at the scrapyard now.
Its sad on one side but also brings a big opportunity: I can now start to look for my all time dream car, the 240z. At the moment I am trying to update my knowledge about the car. I already have the book that contains all the period test reports and I just ordered the "how to restore your Datsun z car" and "how to rebuild your Nissan and Datsun OHC engine". I am still looking for a comprehensive book about the technical differences between the different years of construction - do you have any book tips for me?
As far as I could learn from my internet research a 73 would be the best fit, as it has a collapsible steering column (much wanted after the crash in a car without one) and the "B-Box" transmission (manual is a must). On the other hand I read that up until mid 72 the L24 got a better flowing head. Or would you advise me to not be fixated to much on a specific year, as the parts are easy interchangeable (this was the case with the Volvo)?
The most important thing in the end, I think, is , that the car has as little rust as possible as I would need help with that. The mechanical side of things I could in contrast do all by myself. Maybe ist easier to put it the other way around: My goal is to end up with a 240z that is pretty original oder already period correct/tastefully modded (a la the red and the blue petrolicious Datsun) with as little rust as possible and technical sound. I don't really care about a perfect paintwork oder super clean interior, I just want to drive the car as much as possible (did over 10.000 km in the Volvo every year) and work on it myself.
I hope that was not too much for the moment and thanks a lot in advance for your knowledge and help!
Cheers
Claudius
P.S. Sorry for my bad english, I am not a native speaker.
P.P.S. If anyone knows someone that sells their car feel free to offer me anything.