NZeder Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Most of the time if its done right and not with a rattle-can job its a much cleaner look in my opinion. Also done for the fact if someone often changes the exterior colour of their car they can leave the engine in . And that is the real reason most do the black....to lazy to remove the motor, loom, brake lines to do it right, I can understand that just in my opinion, just like you I have one, it is just tacky and takes away from any other good work done on a build. The only black engine I have had in a 240z was a black car. Quote
Agno Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 My 260Z had the 240Z style gauges and (once upon a time) had an amp gauge. From my research the "new font" gauges came in for the 1976 model year cars and there are a handful of volt gauges with the old style font which I am desperate for! Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted October 22, 2013 Author Administrators Posted October 22, 2013 Get in 240K for $5k http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/brisbane-city/other-automotive/datsun-240k-coupe-needs-to-go-asap/1029922793 Rusty but... Quote
blah Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 I found this really nice looking 280zx that has rear end damage But the engine and interior look amazing, its for auction in NSW http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged-salvage/item/-/details/CP-08-80--Datsun--280ZX--Targa/1002431387 Quote
Patch Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Here is a 240z, he wants just under 10k Who thought it was a good idea with those sun roofs back in the day. http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/Private/details.aspx?R=sse-ad-2267119&ctocode=32723557-{campaignid}&WT.z_csource=Criteo&WT.seg_4=Criteo Quote
MATTY Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Just because a car has a black engine bay doesn't mean the owner is hiding something dodgy.. I decided to paint mine gloss black as to take peoples eye's off the wiring and hoses/lines and have the engine itself as a centrepiece. Done by many even top quality show cars/hotrods. Black especially if gloss shows imperfections even more. Most of the time if its done right and not with a rattle-can job its a much cleaner look in my opinion. Also done for the fact if someone often changes the exterior colour of their car they can leave the engine in . mine was a rattle can job in the engine bay, i just got the shits with the faded forest metallic green. but for the time and effort it came up a million bucks Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted October 27, 2013 Author Administrators Posted October 27, 2013 Here is a 240z, he wants just under 10k Who thought it was a good idea with those sun roofs back in the day. http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/Private/details.aspx?R=sse-ad-2267119&ctocode=32723557-{campaignid}&WT.z_csource=Criteo&WT.seg_4=Criteo I don't know mate, those sunroofs... well Z owners have been removing them ever since, at great expense. The roof would be the least of my concerns though, it just looks rotten all over. Complete at least for the most part though. If you got it cheap and could do the body work yourself it would be a good car, otherwise I wouldn't recommend someone buy it with the intention of paying someone else to restore. Quote
donnaile Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Beautiful gunmetal grey V8 260z for sale on carsales: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-260Z-1976/SSE-AD-2430717/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1 Question: This car is fully engineered with RTA approval in NSW. Must it be re-engineered if brought into VIC? Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted October 29, 2013 Author Administrators Posted October 29, 2013 Beautiful gunmetal grey V8 260z for sale on carsales: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-260Z-1976/SSE-AD-2430717/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1 Question: This car is fully engineered with RTA approval in NSW. Must it be re-engineered if brought into VIC? It's my understanding that every state has it's own rules and regulations so would be best to call VicRoads and ask. Although I'm sure others on here could tell you for sure. It does look mean with those black wheels. I spy a C4 Corvette and 928 Porsche also in the driveway, this guy has a thing for V8s . Quote
RB26DETT Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Beautiful gunmetal grey V8 260z for sale on carsales: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Datsun-260Z-1976/SSE-AD-2430717/?Cr=0&sdmvc=1 Question: This car is fully engineered with RTA approval in NSW. Must it be re-engineered if brought into VIC? o I think the brakes must be from a R33 GTS-T, NOT R33 GTR as the ad says. I believe all R33 GTR had Brembo brakes. Quote
Scoota G Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 It's my understanding that every state has it's own rules and regulations so would be best to call VicRoads and ask. Although I'm sure others on here could tell you for sure. It does look mean with those black wheels. I spy a C4 Corvette and 928 Porsche also in the driveway, this guy has a thing for V8s . National Codes are in effect but i'm sure it varies from place to place, one thing you can count on is that the brake test will be the same everywhere. Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted October 29, 2013 Moderators Posted October 29, 2013 o I think the brakes must be from a R33 GTS-T, NOT R33 GTR as the ad says. I believe all R33 GTR had Brembo brakes. I'm sure only the "V Spec" GTR's came with the Brembo's. All GTS-T's and GTR's came with the Sumitumo calipers. Quote
Retro Z Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I'm sure only the "V Spec" GTR's came with the Brembo's. All GTS-T's and GTR's came with the Sumitumo calipers. No only the r32 gtrs were like that. In fact only the r32 gtr v-spec 2 (late 93/94 had brembos. All r33-r34 gtrs have brembos in both normal and v-spec. I had a few r32/r33 gtrs so im quite knowledgeble when it comes to them. Those calipers in that ad are from a r32 gtst (sumitomo). R33 gtst are abit different more similar to z32 calipers with the fins also sumitomo Quote
RB26DETT Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 No only the r32 gtrs were like that. In fact only the r32 gtr v-spec 2 (late 93/94 had brembos. All r33-r34 gtrs have brembos in both normal and v-spec. I had a few r32/r33 gtrs so im quite knowledgeble when it comes to them. Those calipers in that ad are from a r32 gtst (sumitomo). R33 gtst are abit different more similar to z32 calipers with the fins also sumitomo R32 GTR V spec I also had Brembos, not only R32 V spec II. Yes you are right - all R33 GTR and R 34 GTR had them too. Quote
nizm0zed Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 This came up on my newsfeed today, may be some question as to its authenticity, but at first look, a Z432 is up for auction. (yea, you'll need bookface to see it) Hold on to your hats folks. This is actually the first time I've seen one come through auction in the last decade. A GENUINE Fairlady Z 432. The glorious S20 with 4 valves per cylinder, 3 carbs and 2 cams. Only 400-odd were built originally, and a 6.8 million start price should give you an idea of where the price is heading. I.e. into 6 figures landed. Don't enquire unless you have an open cheque book. Comes up tomorrow. In the meantime, be content to drool. I'd actually sell my N1 for one of these. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted October 30, 2013 Author Administrators Posted October 30, 2013 With 280z hood vents in it? Oh dear.... where is that Michael Jackson Popcorn Image when you need it? Quote
nizm0zed Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 It 'apparently' has the right chassis number and a s20 engine, but to quote Jesus, "believing what you read on the internet makes you no more smarter than a redditor." Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 1, 2013 Author Administrators Posted November 1, 2013 Can't imagine this lasting long? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/wattle-grove/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-260z-coupe/1030933796 Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 1, 2013 Author Administrators Posted November 1, 2013 And it's gone already... Quote
oldmates260z Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Amazing a manual 2 Seater needing paint for $10k goes in a day but the Auto 2 Seater in Townsville took months to sell until it was dropped to $6k. Quote
thriller Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 Seller of that baby blue one said 'Some rust'. We all know what that means. I didn't get a good look at the one that just sold for 10k, but seemed pretty honest & was a rare color combo. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted November 1, 2013 Author Administrators Posted November 1, 2013 Also looked original and no sun roof to remove. I'd say an excellent base car to start with. But the 260z 2 seated for 20k is still a bargain if you consider the effort it will take to get the 10k car to that standard. Quote
oldmates260z Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 Couple of 2 Seaters http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321241207874?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321244196284?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote
zeeeya Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 http://www.boostclassifieds.com.au/advert/2328300-1981-Nissan-280zx-ZX-22-Tbar-Roof-for-Sale.html Quote
George Posted November 10, 2013 Posted November 10, 2013 '73 240Z QLD $19k http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/SSE-AD-2454062 Looks like a UK import. Or did we get cars with the square front indicators? Quote
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