Finally a zed owner...again

[daw260z]

Hi all,

 

I have been a member for a few months now and been zed-less the whole time. Finally I was able to pick up my new zed last night. Its an auto 1977 260 2+2. It was for sale on the WA z car website for $5000. In the end I got Max down to $1750. I wished I could have given him more but money and the rusty condition of the car were a problem.

 

So now the fun begins. I previously had a 260z which I had to sell about 18 months ago after a wedding and a few other cash and time holes appeared. Unfortunately i rushed into that one and had it all stripped back for when I had to sell it, and never really got to enjoy driving it. My cash flow problems have been resolved somewhat now and with a baby on the way, it was now or never when it comes to getting a z.

 

My plan for this one is to try and finish one bit at a time while still keeping the car on the road. Eventually it will have new paint a manual box and an RB engine. My brother has a SR20 turbo Datsun 200B which provides plenty of motivation for my car. I already have a set of fiberglass flares i picked up for $150 for all four and a RB25det engine and gearbox with an engineered cross member and engine mounts to suit a 240z. The RB gear is still pending my payment of only $2500 for the whole lot. I have a feeling the 240z cross member may not work as it is, but for the price it was worth grabbing the whole lot together. I cant seem to find where i read about the difference between the 240 and 260 but something tells me it wont be as easy as I would like.

 

If anyone is interested there is a list of parts that came with my car an a few pics in the link below. If you are chasing any of the bits let me know and we can try work something out. Its still all stacked in the car at the moment but I will post stuff in the for sale or free section when I know exactly what I need.

 

http://wazregister.com/zindex.php?action=classifieds&id=13

 

Thanks for all the info you have all posted, it has already been extremely helpful. Hopefully i can return the favor.

 

Drew

 

[luvemfast]

Glad to hear your back with a Z.

I was tempted to get a family wagon for a while, but couldn't part with my car.

[Sirpent]

Congrats !

 

And I hope you consider maintaining that color, I like the champagne gold color.

 

Cheers

 

John

[Aliangus]

Great negotiating skills!

Good luck with the build.

A 2+2 is a family wagon