HASH Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Darren I was wondering what will you pull out next. But really didn't expect this. That's one good looking machine 👠Quote
Ian Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Lovely =) if only I had less sense. Think you are becoming like Ian. Lol Is Daz buying a heard of Elephants too? 1 Quote
andy james Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 What a find mate! Good luck and enjoy your build. I think most of us on here would love a 240 in the garage next to our own cars. What's your problem with the wheels? Lol Quote
GMballistic Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Just found this restoration online of a 1972 Datsun 240Z. Not sure if they'll be anything helpful in it for you but just thought I'd let you know. Link: http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/datsun-240z-restoration-and-modification-2.html Quote
Wasso Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Well when I'm done with the LS you're more than welcome. Quote
madmikester Posted July 20, 2014 Posted July 20, 2014 Can't wait to see this get restored going to be amazing and you have my number If u ever need a hand I'd be more than happy to help Sent from my HTC One X+ using Tapatalk 2 Quote
Darren-B Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 Darren I was wondering what will you pull out next. But really didn't expect this. That's one good looking machine í ½í± Hassan are you in the UK at present? If so can you give me a text tomorrow? Quote
Darren-B Posted July 20, 2014 Author Posted July 20, 2014 Very jealous! Get it LakeZ next year! I'll try but I'm not going to rush it, will have to see how it goes. 1 Quote
Vlad Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Spotted this as well http://fatlace.com/lacedup/2010/10/1973-sunset-orange-240z/ Quote
Lexx Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Very jealous! Get it LakeZ next year! I'll try but I'm not going to rush it, will have to see how it goes. There's gonna be some more joint meets/shows put together by me over the coming years so plenty of events to bring it to. 1 Quote
AliveBoy Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Dude, if you need any help, madmikester can confirm I can make tea, chill energy drinks and buy pizza! I'd love to help with this Quote
Paddy78 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Pretty much as everyone else has said! I love 240's and really want one myself one day. I hope you don't make this look too easy Darren and give us mechanically challenged any silly ideas! My new favourite thread! Quote
Darren-B Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 Well a little update already: I removed the wiper mechanism & motor/gearbox stripped down & rebuilt with fresh grease, now they move at a decent pace. Replaced the washer motor & hoses, now that works too. Replacement RHD headlights arrived today, just need to rewire the side markers to indicators & move the side marker power supply to the new sidelights in the uk headlights. Have ordered myself a set of jdm/euro tai lights rather than loosing reverse lights in place of indicators. Also ordered a set of steering gators as one is split. 205gti ones are the same apparently, So by the weekend it should be ready for an MOT 3 Quote
GMballistic Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 ^^ Great work already ~ keep pictures coming too though if you can please. Quote
leonk Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) Wow, fantastic project. Look forward to more pics and updates. Just be carefull with the weather in this country. One month over here did more damage than 40 in the States! Thanks to some excellent advice from guys on here I now have the garage at a constant 25 degrees and 50% humidity. Edited July 22, 2014 by leonk Quote
Darren-B Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 Wow, fantastic project. Look forward to more pics and updates. Just be carefull with the weather in this country. One month over here did more damage than 40 in the States! Thanks to some excellent advice from guys on here I now have the garage at a constant 25 degrees and 50% humidity. It's the humidity that kills the cars over here. When I bought my 370z @ 2 & a bit years old, garaged it's whole life with a mere 6k on the clock it had 10x the rust on the underside than this car has. It's amazing that I can wipe my finger over bolts underneath the car & they are shiny. When I removed the cover for the windscreen wiper motor, 4x phillips head screws, probably never touched in 43 years, they came straight out. try removing a bolt on a uk 350 or 370 & they just snap off. I was talking to my mate earlier who is into IT & web stuff. He said he could sort me out a domain & webpage for the build when it starts. So that should be fun Quote
Darren-B Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 Are you changing the colour? I think I'm going to stick with the original colour 918 Orange with White interior http://www.zhome.com/History/ZColorGallary/ 2 Quote
Darren-B Posted July 22, 2014 Author Posted July 22, 2014 Interior should look something like this once restored Quote
350zedd Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 It's the humidity that kills the cars over here. Did it come with any rustproofing? Best get the Waxoyl out before it disintegrates into a rust heap! Quote
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