ric240z Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Hey Guys Finally got some time and a nice day. Purchased my 240z a couple months ago. Brought it back from tasmania. It is fitted with an RB20det redtop eccs, RB71c geabox, front mount cooler, BOV and manual Boost Controller. has aftermarket shocks, lowered springs Did not realise how fun the 240zs are to drive. Really does feel like im in a sports car, compared to the heavy 300zx z31 turbo which is now my daily driver. I've wanted one of these cars for ages and now i've truely got the Z bug. The car as is has heaps of get up and go so fun to drive but i purchased it because of the shell, always loved the shape. I'm 21 and work as a mechanic at a lexus dealership so this will be my project for a while. it is not in by all means in perfect condition, there is rust under driver seat and chassis rails which i'll get around to fixing eventually. alot of interior trims are missing as well which i'll have to source from people. my plans are to restore back to Original so i'll be selling the internals in the forsale section. thanks for reading sorry about the big pictures not sure how to resize them properly Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 congrats on the new zed!! make sure you pull off the excel front bumper!! ;) blu260z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zedman240® Posted May 16, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 16, 2010 Another welcome and +2 for that front bar removal; would've been great to throw it overboard on the way back! That way it will never find its way back on a zed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLEXZED Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 welcome mate good to see young guys with taste enjoy your zed always Loui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr240z Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 The 1st time I seen this Zed on ebay I throw up abit in my month...2nd time same. Sorry mate the is 1 pig ugly zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 thats a bit harsh.. It wont be bad if he changes the front bar back to original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosixty Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Glad you like your new drive! Front spoiler is unique, but a decision of the previous owner. It seems like it is reasonably modified as it is, which makes my ask is it 'worth' getting it back to original condition (worth in quotes as it is your call). Might as well not be constrained by what came off the boat originally... Your car your call. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceburner Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I think it's just the front spoiler looks like part of an old evo a bit.... Like the stripes tho Did they make 240's in 74? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr240z Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 thats a bit harsh.. It wont be bad if he changes the front bar back to original I read his other post before I wrote that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I think it will look great with another front spoiler... anyway enough thread jacking... good luck with it all and yell out if you need help :) try and make it to some cruises aswell, there is one coming up at the end of may to buxton!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoota G Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hey try this link for a good image resizer. http://www.toggle.com/lv/group/view/kl37098/Microsoft_Powertoys_Image_Resizer.htm I find it works really well... resize to 800 x 600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidannn Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 how much power is it making with the rb20det? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric240z Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hey all So Its been nearly 5 1/2 years but finally i've been able to start working on this car. Life had well and truely gotten in the way but i managed to hold onto it. Anyway its become a priority now and i hope to put in consistent work and bring it back to the condition which it deserves. I don't really post much but will do my best to give milestone updates on the car. I've taken out the rb20det and started removing everything from the car getting it ready for the rotisserie. The plan is for this to be my weekend car. I'd like it to be close to original with nice paint job. Power isn't a concern at the moment but a nice set of headers and triples would definitely be an option. Serial Number is HS30-00862 Ric gav240z and Sirpent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Way to go Ric ! If you need any help along the way, don't hesitate to drop me a line Cheers John Gavin...................HS30-00862 for your records ;-) gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric240z Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric240z Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 (edited) Hey all It Was a productive week stripping all the front/rear suspension and components out of the car and putting the car on jack stands. The next was fitting the rotisserie adaptors onto the car and raising the front end up. everything seemed to work out alright with help from a couple friends and it was a big milestone for the car. I spent saturday removing the brake lines,fuel lines,handbrake assembly and just generally staring at the car. Today was a break day. I'm happy the footy is back on, went down to ikon park to watch carlton and essendon play. Thanks Ric Edited February 28, 2016 by ric240z gav240z and mother240 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff43 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hey all It Was a productive week stripping all the front/rear suspension and components out of the car and putting the car on jack stands. The next was fitting the rotisserie adaptors onto the car and raising the front end up. everything seemed to work out alright with help from a couple friends and it was a big milestone for the car. I spent saturday removing the brake lines,fuel lines,handbrake assembly and just generally staring at the car. Today was a break day. I'm happy the footy is back on, went down to ikon park to watch carlton and essendon play. Thanks Ric G'day Ric, Getting the car into the rotisserie is a big milestone and it feels good. From personal experience it feels even better when you get it back out. Good luck with the restoration. Cheers Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric240z Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Thanks jeff yeah looking forward to getting stuck into it Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Ric Are you progressing or do you need a hand pulling that finger out? Updates young man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric240z Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Update Time Really not doing fun work at the moment but have been putting hours in stripping back the two coats of paint off the front of the car Engine bay, scuttle panel and fenders looking much better The air duct that sits in the cavity area underneath the cowl panel was rusty so i have drilled out the spot welds to remove the top cover then drilled out the duct. This work in itself has taken alot of time. The extra coat of paint didn't help either The Rotisserie is certainly making life easier. I would be really struggling with this work without it Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Just get it media blasted. Cozza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirpent Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ric That all looks sensational Buddy! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric240z Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks John! Locky that's definitely the easier way. i'll be sending all the panels away to get media blasted without a doubt. I've also put my name down for floor pans from rare spares so i'm just waiting on a call back. Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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