monsween Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hey all, I signed up for hints and tips with the other 240z project but a few asked about mine so thought I'd put a thread together. It's a 1970 Datsun 240z, 4 speed manual, US import from California. The paintwork is horrendous and it needs the carb re-jetted and set up properly as ran like a dog but it still got me 600 miles from Guildford to Aberdeen with only a few roadside bodges Plans are not to everyones liking in terms of low and wide but it's what i've bought the car for so it'll be happening! Immediate Plans Re-jet carbs and get running perfect Seats/Harnesses/Cage Lowered Wide Ass Wheels Carbon bolt on arches Carbon duck tail spoiler Front AirDam lip Future Plans Engine swap - LS1 or 2JZ Full Respray - Dark gunmetal of some sort Re-trimmed Interior Anyway time for photos A few jobs completed over the last few weeks. De-bumpered the rear Bought a new set of wheels ready for when the cars a little lower. You'll see from the photos that it doesn't sit quite right being higher. Removed all the AC as it wasn't working or even connected! More room now for a new rad and electric fan kit. Next - Fit the seats and harnesses, get some coilovers made and get the fuel tank welded up 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 tell me more about that supra lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) And as you've guessed my supra is my other toy! Stock 6speed manual 2jz running bpu so around 400bhp. Owned it for the last 6 years and give it absolute death. Edited August 5, 2014 by monsween 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Looking forward to seeing this develop. I'm sure others are too Did I see you post on another thread that your in Aberdeen? Don't think iv seen any in Scotland especially a modded one What wheels you thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 great stuff, amazing how much it looks like a mk1 Capri from some angles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That supra though *dribles* lol! Looks epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 i recognize that supra you anything to do with Dori labs or linked with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpape5 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I do love the 240z. They've got a real hint of Jag XJS in them though, or should I say the Jag has a real hint of 240z in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZed Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Will be watching this with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Looking forward to seeing this develop. I'm sure others are too Did I see you post on another thread that your in Aberdeen? Don't think iv seen any in Scotland especially a modded one What wheels you thinking of? Yeah Aberdeen fella and wheel choice at the moment will be wide ass Watanabes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suits Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Great project fella, will follow with great interest. Great seats too . Just don't put parking sensors on it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Welcome to the club. I recognise your name from when I was on mkivSupra.net. Good to see another early Z project, one of dreams for a long time so very jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Great project fella, will follow with great interest. Great seats too . Just don't put parking sensors on it !!! Not guilty, the only modification the supra had when I got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Well the Datsun got a full wet sand detail and came out STUNNING! Dodgy US respray came out really well! It's no where near flawless but moves the respray down the list of jobs to do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 That does look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Are you going to fill/smooth over where the nasty rear bumper used to mount? Look's great and can't wait to see it develop further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Wow the car looks ace. How comes it has the Z-vents in the rear quarters? are they just stuck on? Or does it have an earlier boot lid? I know the very early 240's had the vents below the windscreen which were later removed & replaced with the ones in the rear quarter in 71' I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Oh & where did you get the rear numberplate from & what size is it? Mines way to big & doesn't fit properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Looking very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2orry Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Love old style wheels.if your having carb problems is worthwhile sending them away for full strip down and ultrasonic cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Seriously cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Are you going to fill/smooth over where the nasty rear bumper used to mount? Look's great and can't wait to see it develop further. I've got carbon bumpers coming to replace the chrome ones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Are you going to fill/smooth over where the nasty rear bumper used to mount? Look's great and can't wait to see it develop further. I've got carbon bumpers coming to replace the chrome ones Said this before ~ You can't beat a bit of carbon fibre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Is your front bumper in good condition? free from dents? I might be interested if the price is right, although I am contemplating going for the euro spec bumpers, boot lip & front valence with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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