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Now on eBay. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-260zx/192602833091

510 stuff..

Not sure it's a scam, just think seller CBF'd... Ask him if you can go see it in storage? Say you're a serious buyer but need to inspect before bidding.

Send @specialp3 a PM

Looks brand new!

Yeah I'm starting to fall in love with it also. I think it's been well kept most of it's life, that obvious. I don't think the heater facia panel was ever removed prior to me pulling it out (previous owner was half way there) but there was dirt and crud sitting on top of the stereo etc.. that indicated it had never been cleaned in there before. I'm kind of leaning towards the gold centers on the wheels too, at first I wanted them all black for that Watanabe look, but I have the steelies for that look. Then I was thinking a dark gunmetal with polished lip, but now I think maybe the gold would be a good contrast to the polished alloy rims. I'm looking forward to doing a bit of detailing work on it, I keep running out of time. It takes forever to pull the interior apart and then put it back together (carefully). I've also had a bad head cold for 2 weeks now probably working in a freezing garage doesn't help. Can't wait for the warmer weather to arrive soon! I might get in contact with Barrel Bro's and get a quote on wheel restoration, they don't look damaged just cosmetically rough!

I reckon by the time they arrive they will have returned to their natural ferrous state however!

But it's NSW registered (not on club plates) - which means annual pink slip inspections. Surely if it had critical rust, it would have run out of registration ages ago! Currently the registration expires on 24 March 2019. So it recently was inspected.. as to how thorough I don't know? But if a car came into a workshop looking like that, you'd want to check it over for safety items or risk losing your license to issue them! Guy round the corner from me, just looks at my FD RX-7 and passes it, but in fairness it's super clean looking and all tyres have good tread etc..bit different to a shabby looking old Z.

NSW registration look up for ECC 111 returns. 1973 GREY DATSUN 240Z SEDAN VIN/chassis: xxxxxxxxxxxxx0997 So I think it's HS30-100997 Funny enough I already recorded it as such in my photo albums, but not my spreadsheet. https://photos.app.goo.gl/eV3kJoCKBfXKGqvA6 #992 was also a UK car. ("Samuri") https://photos.app.goo.gl/vKITUoi5oEtzr3B73 Since these cars often went in batches and since this car has a UK bumper I think that makes sense to me that it's a UK market car.

More updates.. So I have a sore lower back today from playing human contortionist under the dashboard, man I hate removing the heater facia panel on a 240z. I know they made it a lot simpler on the 260z's. All those wires used to control the heater etc.. it would probably be easier to access everything if it wasn't for the A/C box under the passenger footwell too.. I certainly haven't detailed the interior but I have at least cleaned it up and put most it of back to where it should go. Stuck a Capitol Motors dealer sticker on the rear window - thanks to member @specialp3 for printing those and sending me a couple. The original clock I fixed on my bench did work, but I had to tap the lens to get it to tick again, so I decided I'd just put 1 of the Quartz conversion clocks in and forego the hassle of having to remove things again. Getting the radio facia panel in etc.. without cracking it is a nerve wracking experience given the heater facia panel needs a bit of fettling to line up, same with the map lamp actually. You want to tighten the screws, but not overdo it and crack the plastics. I also took a few more photos of the car, I am really anxious to detail and polish the car but just run out of time. I think I spent 6 hours messing around with the dashboard trying to get everything back in place (and motivate myself in a cold garage). I also drained all the old fuel out, and went and got about 20 litres of premium unleaded fuel. I did something I don't recommend to draw the fuel up from the tank and that was syphon it up the line, got a mouth full of fuel (whoops!). Here is the first video of it running (without stalling or running out of fuel). I think the fact it was cold meant it was sort of hesitating when cold (probably needs choke adjustment etc..), also the rear muffler has a couple of rust holes in it, so it sounds a bit blow back like.. Which means it sounds like it's missing a bit, but once it warmed up it seems to have improved. And after warm up... The video explains most of what's going on, I'll need to write down a list of a few things I need. I did put it into gear and drive it backwards and forwards just a little. Next time I hope I can take it outside, wash it and then clean and detail / polish it up. The paint is far from perfect and has some light cracking in a couple of places I'll need to be careful of, but might be able to make it look a bit better.

Hey Ho, Hey Ho, it's off to Alan they go! @HS30-H Then we will figure out how to get them back here. :D

I'm guessing it was a UK market car. Based on rear bumper. That same 73 240z was listed a while ago for sale. On eBay can't recall if it sold. Buyer feedback seems suss, they often buy small items for the feedback with these scam accounts.

It looks like a SCAM Please view this ad: Datsun 260z, http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/coombabah/cars-vans-utes/datsun-260z/1190319218?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttonsVIP&utm_content=app_android Price: $12,000 Download the application from the Google Play Store. http://goo.gl/7NzhP

Sounds good, having used KBS rust seal before. I'd probably spray it on, rather than brush for a more uniform finish. It's definitely durable.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caboolture-south/collectables/datsun-260z-fairlady-2-seater/1190123379

Also want to know!

That's pretty bad! Ashley at Moorabbin Auto Spares was selling a couple off.

Yes I linked back to that post above, before I got 2 cars mixed up. See the quoted thread with member @600Z

Also would have helped

Yeah I am on Desktop so can't zoom the same..

Hmm I must be a bit dyslexic, all that staring at computer screens all day..

Ok, do we all agree the plate in the engine bay says 103463? If so... Photos I collected here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KoDiCCaYJuEzZyli2 L24-189785 And now I know why I collect this data... original owner car.. hmmm...

HS30 103463 Looks like this car, funny says nothing about engine needing work or a repaint It's a strange world...

I think HPacademy.com is good for a lot of tuning theory. They also have courses and professional wiring. However I don't know any good ones on megasquirt. However I'd love to know myself!

Never noticed this as an issue... Maybe you could install some VW Beetle Semaphores to assist