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Just editting this first post so the thread makes more sense: Hi All, I'm new here and my son (who will probably chime in here shortly) and I are embarking on a 260Z project. It may be too early to start this thread, but I inadvertently started some discussion on this build in another thread, so creating this now to move discussion to where it should be. We have been looking for a Z for some time, but had difficulty finding anything we could get to during COVID. A few cars we were interested in fell through as they were interstate and we could not get to them quick enough due to lockdowns (we are in Sydney). We wanted a project that we could make to our wants rather than a completed car, but we wanted something with a good body as we are no experts in bodywork, and we wanted something that was cheap enough that it was worthwhile not just buying a completed car. We realised pretty quickly that our budget was not going to stretch to a 2 seater, so we had been mainly focusing on a 260Z 2+2. This is actually good since it will be nice to be able to take the whole family of 4 out for a drive. We do however prefer the look of the 2 seater, but a 2+2 looks great also. We ended up taking a bit of a risk and winning the following auction sight unseen. So the only info we have is in the auction: https://www.grays.com/lot/0001-60011043/classic-cars/1977-datsun-260z-5speed-manual?spr=true It is in transit currently. When we get it, we will find out whether we did really well or really badly!! Our plans for this car are: * We want a nice modernized retro JDM aftermarket styled external look... so larger but era correct wheels etc. * Drivetrain is planned to be RB25/30 NA with ITBs... want to retain the Z NA 6 throaty sound while getting some more power and modern reliability. * Interior will try to maintain stock look but add in modern sounds system etc. The car will not be a daily driver, and will be garaged when not in use. But we do intended to use it often for weekend drives/cruises/meetups etc. My family is into cars but this style is new to us. I have a lot of experience in modified 90-00 JDM cars and have a 500hp WRX I use in motorsports that I pretty much built myself (except the engine bottom end). I used to work in aftermarket engine management, so I'm good with auto electrical. I am an Electrical Engineer and my son is studying to do the same. Anyway, that is about all I have so far. Will update when we get the car about a week from now and then we start sorting through what we actually got! Cheers! Thanks for the tip! I believe there is some tricks to getting the RB25 head to work with the RB30... and possibly with getting the RB30 sump into an S30. Is there a build thread that details any of this you are aware of?

Thanks for all the extra info Wags. I havent had a reply to my email yet but now you have given me your salespersons name I'll give them another call today and try again.

260 2+2 on Lloyds auction. https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?stype=0&stypeid=0&cid=410&smode=0&lid=3362918&pgn=2&pgs=100

Any takers? https://www.autoevolution.com/news/citizen-rolls-out-two-watches-inspired-by-the-latest-nissan-z-model-179459.html

Don’t jinx it…

The RH A-pillar was still in good condition (apart from surface rust on the inside), so we kept it. However the bottom section was rusted out, so we decided to replace it. It's a slightly heavier gauge in 1.2mm, so it's a little harder to work, but we managed to fabricate up a replacement section in one piece. We then media blasted inside the cavity: Linished back and given a temporary coat of silver zinc.

You say that.................................................

Fits well, looks good and goes hard. Plenty of parts here and in the US to make it easy. Enjoy the build.