My New Zed

[ScottyD]

Hi,

 

On Monday I finally purchased my 240Z and drove it home from Victoria to the Central Coast NSW. WOW Loved every minute of it.

It didn't miss a beat. 

The car was originally built by Steven Davis from NSW and was then sold to John ( zedls1) VIC whom I bought the car from.

I would like to thank Steve for building this fantastic car and John for maintaining it so well and then selling it to me.

Below is a description of the car by the builder Steve, when he advertised it for sale in 2007

Nothing like Inheriting a car from such Enthusiasts... Thanks Guys  

Yes after 22 years im selling my 1973 240 Zed. In 2000 I striped it back to a bare metal shell and started a 2 year rebuild, using many new and rebuilt parts. One of the states best panel tradesmen spent 350 hours on the body and paint; this is one of the straightest Zeds you will ever find. I then spent over 18 months developing and installing the engine, driveline, suspension and brake systems. The programmable engine management system which comes with a laptop computer, security device and manuals, makes this car behave and drive like any new car. At the last National Concourse in Phillip Island this car ran a credible 2:03.65 for my first time at the circuit, and regularly runs in the low 1:13s at Wakefield Park.

This car carries a full engineering certificate issued in NSW.



See photos.  http://picasaweb.google.com/RB30ZED



Engine:

RB30 with RB25DE VVT ported head.

ARP head studs and big end bolts. 

New 0.5mm OS factory pistons give 10.7:1 compression. 

Tomei cams fitted. 

New RB25DET oil pump running on modified wide drive crank.

6.5ltr trap door sump. 

Custom oil returns.

All oil galleries in the block crank and head threaded with screw in plugs.

Kalmaker engine management.

Custom exhaust with long secondary pipes to large resonators. 



Drive line:

Skyline RB20DET double syncro box rebuilt with upgraded bearings.

Custom tail shaft with larger uniís.

R180 viscous limited slip diff (3.7:1)

New front and rear wheel bearings.





Brakes:

Dual master cylinders with Tilton balance bar.

296mm front and 300mm rear disc

Ferado DS2500 pads.



Suspension:

Koni top adjustable inserts in shortened struts 

All ball joints new.

Kingís prosport springs 3 sets, 325, 300, and 275# 

Adjustable spring platforms.

Rose joint front control arms.

Well balanced F & R sway bars.

Adjustable rear end.

Under chassis brace.



Wheels and tyres:

Genuine 16X7 Pannasports

Toyo RA1 225X50X16



Electrical: 

Rewired, main harnesses and fitted relays for H4 headlights, VVT engine management and starter systems.

Hidden engine harness.

Rebuilt alternator.

Indicators moved to park lights and park lights in head lights.



Body:

350 hour spent on body and paint.

Zero rust.

Fish oiled regularly

Diablo Red

Original front panels painted and stored to replace front spoiler.

New badges for bonnet and rear quarters.

New inner and outer kick plates

New door rubbers

New glass channels

New front and rear windscreen rubbers

New windscreen



Interior:

Re-skinned dash.

New carpets

WRX seats

Original and 4 point harnesses.

Custom rear strut brace connects side panels to strut tops, and mounts harnesses.

G-tec meter

 

[C.A.R.]

What the heck John?!
Why'd you sell?

[gav240z]

Know the car very well. A great buy for sure. Rb30/25 combo should be very street friendly and reliable.

[ScottyB]

Very nice!

Should get along quite nicely

[PB260Z]

Gidday

 

Nice purchase.

The Melb to Sydney drive would have really given you a chance to get to know your new car.

 

Enjoy

 

PB

[gav240z]

You can find the previous owners posts here.

 

http://www.classiczcars.com/profile/1200-rb30-zed/

 

And see this:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/916-introduce-yourself-to-the-class/?page=5#comment-22235

 

Hi, glad to be able to introduce myself. Im Steven, Live on the south coast of NSW Australia. I first saw a 240Z in about 72, it was the first prize in a shopping centre contest, i must have been 12 or so, and that was it. That was the car i had to have.

 

So in 78 while i was a apprentice motor mechanic i sold my sole to the bank and got a 77 260z 2+2, not what i wanted but my family would help me pay for it if they could sit in it too.

 

In 85 i bought my current 240 and drove it for 3 years until my daughter was borne, then sold it for a station wagon ( why do we do that ? ). Then in 98 i bought it back from the guy i sold it to.

 

Five years ago i started on rebuilding the car, first i fitted a L28, then supercharged it .

 

Three years later i striped the body back to bare metal, had it painted and repaired, this took 6 months in the shop. Once i got the car home again the suspension, brakes, transmission, RB 30 Engine, wiring, glass, rubber seals, badges, dash board and chrome was replaced or rebuilt.

 

Other cars ive owned are two Datsun 1600's ( P510) a Nissan stanza, 78 skyline, old Volvo wagon, 850 Volvo sedan, Lexus SC400 and im thinking of a Nissan GTi-R Pulsar to replace the Lexus.

 

For the last 5 years ive been teaching Motor mechanics, car and truck at TAFE (Technical and Further Education)

 

Happy to meet you all.

 

Steven

[ScottyD]

Thanks Gav its just what I was looking for.

 

ScottyB Yeah it goes hard.

 

PB the drive was great, felt like a fish in a bowl, everybody looking.

Edited July 26, 2016 by ScottyD

[Bloozed]

Congrats Scott

Looks a great car and good to see another car in NSW, especially the central coast (I am in Newcastle). In case you were looking for something to do there is the all Japanese car and bike show on this Sunday morning at Hunter Stadium.

This conversion has a lot of appeal, does it have a/c? Think that is my favourite modification.

Bloozed (now white)

[ScottyD]

Thanks Bloozed, No a/c YET !

[zedls1]

Hi Lurch,

 

Congrats again to Scott, I trust he'll enjoy the Z as is right now and for many years to come adding his own touches. Yes I'm quite sad about it, missing her badly, but honestly I've driven her 2 times this year, life at the moment is way too busy and I'm sure many fellow Z owners are possibly in the same boat. It all happened pretty quickly I guess and I don't think I was really ready to let her go. I know it's gone to a good home and I still plan to be on the forum following Scott with the Z and all the other members Z's, there's some awesome builds going on. As for future projects or plans, not sure yet, when things settle down a little with life, definitely keen for another 240Z but possibly more track focused, I'll be keeping a look out always for something.

 

John

[Dionysus]

Glad you found a car that met your needs.. Grats

[Z]

This is great news mate, looks like excellent 240.

 

The wait is over!

[PB260Z]

PB the drive was great, felt like a fish in a bowl, everybody looking.

I know what you mean. I did the return trip to Melb in he Z recently.

Almost everytime I stopped someone came up and commented on the car.

 

Great long distance cruiser the 2+2

[Bloozed]

Scott

In response to your email, the previous owner said the a/c was fitted by Autofrost, 0297744556. He thought it was about $7k all up, gulp! Maybe send me your mobile.

 

I mentioned a few of us go to Wakefield for the MRA regularity season. Hope this works and it gets a bit more feisty towards the end.

Gordon

[ScottyD]

Thanks Gordon, In relation to the a/c ill do a bit more research. Hopefully another member has had one fitted and can ad some info.

Great footage, is that you driving or your white car ahead.

Count me in next time you go racing, illl PM you my number.

Thanks Scott