New Zed owner touching base

[peter bird]

Hi guys. I recently purchased a 1975 260z and had it brought up from Melbourne to sunny, tropical Goulburn. (well, it is for at least a few days). It's largely complete but very tired. The body appears to be in excellent shape, though. L28 engine, auto. Plan is to ditch the auto and keep the rest as it is, maybe add a few go fast bits as we progress, and change the interior trim to black. Motor is tired, blows smoke and brakes are barely working, so had it towed home. Transmission is vague, so hit it with some Lucas transmission stop slip and it seems to have improved it a little. I am a long time fan of the z cars ever since I took one for a test drive when I was around 20 years old. Sadly, it has taken a further 42 year before I can say I now own one.  Because it was brought up from Vic, it now has to start afresh with a blue slip. I think I am going to be in for a ride. 

[C.A.R.]

Welcome Peter.

Toby at TG Mechanical & Maintenance in Goulburn is a Datsun nut, so if you require local help he'd be worth talking to.

Cheers.

Edited November 16, 2025 by C.A.R.

[peter bird]

Thanks mate!  Nothing in Goulburn under that name. But there is an old school guy here who loves them, so I'll get him to give me some clues, but I want to tackle a lot of stuff myself.

Edited November 12, 2025 by peter bird

[OdinZ]

On 11/12/2025 at 11:23 AM, peter bird said:

Thanks mate!  Nothing in Goulburn under that name. But there is an old school guy here who loves them, so I'll get him to give me some clues, but I want to tackle a lot of stuff myself.

I found this on facebook & youtube:

[peter bird]

Very cool. Thanks mate