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Much easier to get it registered with the original L motor. Then modify after that.

I think the special variants like 432 and 432-R followed by 240ZG are commanding the most money, followed by early S30Z's with the original unique features/parts. Then resto mods if done right can fetch good coin. Each car is unique so hard to establish a true price range. Hagerty tries with their Tier 1 through 3 cars, but it's still massively subjective and their price ranges are behind where the market really is IMHO. It seems their prices are about 5 years behind. https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1970-Datsun-240Z

Sold for $129,240 USD. At today's rate that's close to $180k AUD

Impressed you were able to work that as a single piece given the thickness of the metal in that area!

This is why I tell people to spend more buying the best example possible..I suspect this car was in a humid Queensland region most of it's life. Which probably contributed to the rust situation.

I've been watching it on Facebook groups, but I haven't posted about it here.

Nice early HLS30 on Bring a Trailer. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-209/

Completely agree...

Yes, it seemed a bit cheap.

Early PS30 in Safari Gold colour. https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1415544 Rumour is 141,000 euro is asking price.

I was going to check Amayama also. Nice.

The order of posts is a bit ass-about I'll check to see if I can re-organise them somehow in the software.

Moved or split topic on RB specific builds into here:

Start a new thread and I'll move the posts under there.

https://rb30det.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rb30_dohc.pdf There are probably even better guides out there.

Do you know the part no.? I can try look it up.

Castlemaine Rod Shop I believe make mounts for RB engines in S30Z's. A 200ZR sump from an Z31 used to be the go to for a rear sump on an RB motor that would fit a Z sub-frame, but who knows how available those are these days? I would check legalities of RB30 block / 25 head from an engineering perspective in your state. I think on pre-emissions vehicles like 240z's it wasn't an issue, but later 260z's there may be some red-tape... Although I'm sure it hasn't stopped others in the past.

I've always wanted to do an L28 turbo build. But it's not the easiest route.

I don't know much about the car, but I recall someone saying it was proceeds of crime or involved in the early 2000s Melbourne gangland shootings. I don't know how true this is? Aside from that I really don't have much history on it, I have become a self anointed 240z history guru it seems but I never intended to do the work I've done with the registry for them. I find keeping track of 240z's has kept me busy enough, that I'm hoping someone else will do the work on 260z's 2 seater (RS30) and 2+2 (GRS30)s, but so far no hands have been raised. :). So I'm afraid my records of 260z's are non-existent. Perhaps I'll change my mind in time? Either way re: your 2+2, it's a project and I hope it works out for you. The community is happy to help so feel free to start a build thread and ask away.

@vosadrianis this the car? https://www.grays.com/lot/0001-60011043/classic-cars/1977-datsun-260z-5speed-manual?spr=true

What is it with carpet companies? Wasn't there some Aussie Carpets company that everyone keeps dropping in here to complain about? hah. Seems like carpets are hard to make?

Hi, I seem to recall a yellow 2+2 at auction a few months back. In pieces and seem like it may have been missing a few things? I can't find the post yet, but I'll try look again later. I believe there was discussion about it on a Facebook group also.

Set of Z Caps. https://www.ebay.com/itm/363681064244 Price: US $2,000.00 buy it now. You are bidding on a set of four Datsun Z hubcap. Three (3) hubcaps are NOS, & one (1) hubcap is a very early take off. Chrome is as new. Center emblem is as new. Paint shows minor scratches. Very nice. Super rare find. If you have any questions please call Kurt.

Photos of it would help.

I've liked them for years, but never had the chance to drive 1.