Learner Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 alright hey guys,The names nick. And as by my user name i am a Learner.. I am 16 and currently in love with the 240z - 260 and hoping to find one to by soon..!! Also started work about 3 months ago, and Build coaches.. im not on the best pay as i am a first year apprentice so cheaper the better but please let me know what you have!!! I am looking for a rolling shell no engine or gear box required.. Something to get me started on my new project... hard to find a 240... So if any one in Brisbane area has one or even possably top end NSW Please let me know!!! really Love the design of the cars...Car will be unregistered for at least 4-6 years, and will be used for track purpose.. And lets say I want her to be a car that every one will remember..!! I know nothing about them at the moment started reading about them the other day, I Am wanted a v8 later on.. so no point learning toooo much about the 6 in them... Liked the Shape for years and always wanted to Build one.. I am in the middle of building another vl commodore ,but over them and every one has one...!! I havnt seen a 240 on the road yet..!! around here. Learning history, Loved Reading up on cars and being around them, being on a farm i didnt get to spend much time at a track but sence i moved to qld, I attend everything i can.. that i hear of any way.. Left school last year (grade 10) did a 6 month course for mechenices i am a cert 2 mechenic ready for apprentaship... looking for one now..!!1 and yeah thats it Any way life story.. but thats me and hope i can Find one soon... before i spend my money !@!! Any way cya Nick. Quote
Mr240z Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 Hello nick from the sydney boys .Hope you find a 240z if not a 260z .Mate you will love it Keep us informed of any updates on you search (good luck) Paul mr240z Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted October 18, 2008 Administrators Posted October 18, 2008 Good luck mate, I was about 16 - 17 when I found my first 240z. Long story, but a friend now owns that car and I kinda regret letting it go, but at the time couldn't keep it. That was about 8-9 years back now and finding one was hard but easier and much cheaper too. Like the early rotaries they have shot up in value and desirability. Best of luck, there's a couple on Ebay now. Quote
Hunter Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 Welcome to the forums, Here is a 260Z 2+2 that could be an ideal introduction to the S30 for you. and at only $1800 it is a good price. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/datsun-260z-2-2-coupe_W0QQitemZ270288820084QQihZ017QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote
Learner Posted October 18, 2008 Author Posted October 18, 2008 OMG, I just got shivers down my back lol Thats nice!! and cheap too.. 3 hours drive.. :S wait for dad to get home and sit him down and talk to him... THANK YOU SOOO MUCH HUNTER!!! You Could have well just started my new project hahah Gav240z, I have looked for a while.. never bothered to buy though seeing we are only moving next weekend.. so didnt want another car to have to move but i have noticed there all restored too.. or i could find bombs that were rusted out but WHOW The one that hunter showed me is nice, I know stock but you know excited much hahah. Paul (mr240z), Thanks I deff will keep you guys updated.. I have never liked a car so much that i have always come back to it from anything else.. So hopfully i find and buy one soon.. like the one Hunter had found... Thanks guys a real nice warm welcome. Nick Quote
Hunter Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 Read the guide on http://www.zhome.com/ before you jump in and buy that car. Especially the links on common rust areas etc. Remember it is a 2+2 and has a slightly longer wheel base with 4 seats. The difference between a 2+2 and 2 seater can easily be picked up by the rear quarter window having a flatter top edge and the hatch does not sweep back as smooth as the 2 seater version. I think you will be happy with this 2+2 and will be a good base and introduction for you. I started with a 2+2. If I were you I would try ring the bloke who is selling the car on ebay and offer him $1500 for the car and see if he accepts it. Of course make sure you look over the car good. Get him to send you more photos of the rust affected areas and the engine bay. Tell him you want to know everything that needs addressing in the car, so you do not have any hidden suprises when you get it. Maybe a helpful member on this site may help you by looking over the car for or with you. Try posting in the QLD forum on this site. Quote
Learner Posted October 19, 2008 Author Posted October 19, 2008 Thanks Hunter i will have a read later tonight.. I just sent the guy a email asking to see more pics and so on... talked to my dad he sounds keen too so hopfully.>!! It will be made into a 2 seater track car for about 2 years or so, wont bother me for a while.. 2 seater would be great but i dont think i will find one cheap enough.. I asked for detailed pictures of the rust and engine bay and front end.. I will deff ask around on the qld section.. that would be great if some one could.. any way i gotta get back to packing the house up, i will be on later tonight and have a read and let you guys know on how i go.!! Thanks. Nick Quote
Learner Posted October 19, 2008 Author Posted October 19, 2008 Hey just got a reply from the guy, small amount in lh outer door bottom corner, some in upper hatch hinge area, only visible if hatch open, car passed rwc in feb. repair done on drivers floor internally, nothing else as far as i know. engine bay as clean as outside of car. need to put eng,and box in and start replay switch was tempremental thats all to go back on road. maybe give rear brake shoes aclean from sitting. last driven in june 2008 into shed to take a stuffed L28 out. Put reco head and timng gear on origonl motor never got passed there unfortunately. ill get some photos posted sounds good to me, might even use it as my first car!! if it is that good.. Sorting money now. and wait for some more picutures. then See about getting it .!! Quote
oldmates260z Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 Good luck with it, looks like a great catch Quote
chris240 Posted October 19, 2008 Posted October 19, 2008 Nick have you seen the car in the flesh ? not sure where Nanango QLD is...but maybe one of the Qld boys could check it out..(probably 1500km's west of Brissy !!) the paint looks ok, but it can hide lots of secrets. does it come with the motor ?? still for the $, looks pretty good. Quote
Learner Posted October 20, 2008 Author Posted October 20, 2008 Hey chris240, no i havnt seen it yet, it is 3 hours away!!.. so hard findint time from work and moving house at the moment..!! the engine and gear box got pulled out for new reco head and timing gears and he never got any further..!! so yeah comes with it..! Thanks george!! Quote
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