ScottyB Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) It's taken me the better part of 5 years to get my act together and own a Z. I just picked up this '73 240Z yesterday from Melbourne and drove it home to Hobart. It's in fairly original unrestored condition, but seems to have very minimal rust and presents as a good base. It runs the stock L24 with twin SU's, but has a few upgrades: * 280zx electronic ignition / 280zx coil * Fujitsubo Headers with twin exhaust system * 280zx 5 speed, bronze shifter bushes * R200 3.9 diff - Z31 turbo cv driveshafts - Modern Motorsport billet custom axle flanges - 260z 27 spline axles * Willwood 4 spot front Calipers, rotor hats and discs. * 280zx rear calipers and discs * KYB Shocks / Eibach lowered springs * 16x8 Wheels It drove well, albeit a bit slow (coming off an Evo7). I'm not sure where to take it just yet - will do some research. Triples are high on the list though. Edited June 7, 2016 by ScottyB gav240z and oldmates260z 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted May 22, 2016 Administrators Share Posted May 22, 2016 Looks like a nice example well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Welcome to the world of zeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmates260z Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Looks like a great score....need more photos Where did you get onto this one? Have not seen it around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240z Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Looks nice mate, well done. Didnt see it advertised anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600Z Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Hi ScottyB, Nice pick up, I didn't even see that one for sale, looks like a nice 240. Good to see another zed here in Tassie, might see you around one day. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Nice work mate. Will have to get together and go for a cruise some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyD Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Looks great ScottyB, did your Wanted ad work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks guys. My wanted ad worked a treat. This was a members car that was not advertised. I'll put a better detailed post with photos together soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff43 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Very nice indeed. Good pick up. Can't wait for some more pics. L28ET would give it some go relatively cheaply. Or something like this would be nice http://www.otomoto.com.au/p/7830659/oer-itb-kit-for-l6.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600Z Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 All us Tassie guys should do a drive sometime, be good I think. Justin ScottyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 That's confirmed what I want to do wheel wise! Congrats on a nice Z in what is clearly the best factory colour! ScottyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 3 hour drive back to Hobart and before I went home, I took it on some twisty roads that I used to throw the EVO around. I do like the sound of the Fujitsubo system Those wheels do suit it, but I'm not convinced yet. Its already jacked up with a wheel off (passenger headlight globe needs replacing). Waiting for the weekend so I can get behind the wheel and get some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk_79 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Ha ha I keep freaking out with the 113 green and the fujitsubo exhaust thinking someone has pinched my car ScottyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red76z Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Sweet sound. Definitely have to get the Tazzie boys out for a cruise soon. ScottyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 So the car has H4 headlights in it, but one was exceedingly dim. Globe looked ok, but replaced it anyway. No change. Looks like I need to trace or upgrade wiring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted May 26, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 26, 2016 So the car has H4 headlights in it, but one was exceedingly dim. Globe looked ok, but replaced it anyway. No change. Looks like I need to trace or upgrade wiring... Hi & Welcome A wiring and relay upgrade is well worth the effort, I would actualy say it is essential if you want to get the full potential of the H4's. The thread below may interest you. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/14747-replacing-headlights-240z/ Cheers PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Got the relay to upgrade the wiring for the headlights. Just not sure where to mount it. There are two other things that need attention. The Gearbox pops out of gear when coasting - mostly in 5th. Reverse pops out unless held in while reversing. May be a simple fix, but it needs to be sorted. The second thing requiring attention is me. Cold start. I'm an EFI guy through and through. When I bought the car, I asked and was told: full choke, no gas and no stress. BS!!! It's a pig to start cold - hoping someone can give me some friendly "welcome to carbs" advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PB260Z Posted June 4, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Got the relay to upgrade the wiring for the headlights. Just not sure where to mount it. I mounted mine on the RHS skirt low down near the charcoal canister. Edited June 4, 2016 by PB260Z ScottyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Pics now up Cheers Peter. Typical cold wet winters day today, might get stuck into that. Here's the worst of the visible rust - passenger side. Previous owner says he treated it 6 years ago and it's not gotten any worse (on the outside of course). I have new 15" wheels on order too. Ponyo240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Nice looking car Scott. Great starting point. That's a typical place to find some rust, there will be some under that in the sill. Should not be to hard to fix if you decide to start on it. But possibly no rush and very possible that when you start it will soon become a bigger job than first intended. My personal view is that these cars present better with 15" wheels. What wheels did you order? More Enkei's? I'm also curious about the drivers seat. What brand is it? I'm going down the efi route with my car. You can have your cake and eat it. Inductuin noise of triples with drivability and cold start. Jeff Edited June 4, 2016 by CBR Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Thanks Jeff. Car will undergo a full restoration one day, but the beauty of buying this was that I can enjoy driving it around for a few years until I'm ready. EFI would be good, but I'm sinking my short term spending money into aesthetics (eg. wheels). The wheels I chose will upset a few people - not Enkei's. I haven't got details on the seat - but will come back to you if I come across anything. It came with the original (vgc) drivers seat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scando Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Nice pickup Scott, welcome to Zed ownership. If you want to fix the gearbox popping out of gear, go see Martin at BP Wyndhan Rd, Claremont. He had plenty of practice fixing mine when I kept smashing them. He fixed a couple for me that were popping out of 5th, one on power and one on overrun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyB Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 Thanks Shane - might drop in and see him. I still have a PM from you offering to help me check out a Z from over 4 years ago. Took me a while to get my act together. Miss seeing yours and your old man each time I drop into Baily's for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scando Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 It's been a bit of a shock to the system going back to working on the old girl in a shed rather than a fully equipped workshop. Dad will be starting up on his own shortly doing marine stuff out at Derwent Park as RB Outboard Services. ScottyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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