gav240z

You better be putting this motor in a test mule, I want to hear this thing running after 20 years in the garage. Those ports look amazing, although obviously flow numbers are important more so than hkw good it looks.

Looking forward to Ando-San's 432-R replica being featured. That should be an awesome article.

Period steering wheel is cool.

There was only a handful of S30z's and in particular 240z's to start with in Australia anyway. I'm surprised prices took this long to take off if I'm honest. I'd say you can still get what you want, but you have to look at importing from the US. Which has its own risks / rewards. Finding a car like you describe is very hard, I'd say you're better off building it, I know you say you don't want to spend hours working on it, but as Mick Jagger says "You can't always get what you want". The 2+2 is also an option, cheaper and easier to find. I don't know why people overlook them to be honest. They look better than Z31s and Z32's in my opinion, not to mention being easier to maintain mechanically, cheaper to insure and cheaper on reg if going for Classic / Historic.. I wouldn't write off a 2+2 unless you have seen it in person. Photos don't always translate well. Or what about an early RX-7? In my opinion still very under-valued. Example: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mazda-rx-7-gsl-se-2/ Although I'm more partial to the early ones (series 1) with the earlier style dashboard. 13B Turbo in them and they would be weapon!

Photos of early 260z 2 seater trims are here: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/11390-fs-brand-new-drivers-side-door-trim-early-260z-2-seater-sold/ You can see lock position is different.

The panel gaps on that thing are enviable. Should look Amazeballs with Safari Gold on it.

L28 Turbo, good price. $1000 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/elizabeth-park/engine-engine-parts-transmission/nissan-280zx-patrol-260z-l28-turbo-and-fuel-injection-system/1092810238

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Nissan-240z-260z-280z-280zx-2400-valve-cover-1969-1970-S30-fairlady-/252136114642 2400 Valve Cover. US $550.00 Buy it now.

If it hasn't sold. Someone should buy this and put a rocket bunny kit on it.

I don't care how they spend their money. It is more the fact he is a Fast and Furious celebrity and now lots of young impressionable Adults are going to want to emulate it. I guess swings and round-a-bouts. It will keep the economy going and all that. Some kid will buy a rust bucket s30z won't worry about doing to body correctly. Just slap a rocket bunny kit on it. Slam it on whatever the latest trend for big wheels is, give it a lick of paint and it will be featured on every hipster website. Where another bunch of kids will think gee I should do that too. Then some poor bastard is going to have to undo all those hacks and restore it properly in another 10 years. So like I say it will drive the economy through misappropriated spending haha. Yes I sounds like a bigger old fart and I'm not even old. But said kid will jump in here start asking a bunch of silly questions, will basically act like kryptonite to the social fabric of the community and will swing in and out faster than a barn door in a hurricane. How's that?

No it is just the lower portion. I will chase this up again soon.

Rocket bunny S30z? Oh noes.... Now every hipster is going to tell me to put a rocket bunny kit on my S30z's. More good S30z's will succumb to the latest hipster trend... Let them have all the Silvia's they want, just leave the S30z alone.

Bonnet and front guard. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cranebrook/auto-body-parts/datsun-260z/1092713375 Free bonnet (rust damage on front edge). http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sawyers-gully/auto-body-parts/datsun-260z-bonnet-/1092718117

Late 260z 2 seater in less than ideal shape. Missing the top half. Maybe good for a convertible conversion? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sawyers-gully/wrecking/datsun-260z/1092717907 Out near Newcastle NSW. Listing says $Free I would be interested in going to look at it for sections of the body, but won't be back in Australia for another week or 2.

This was hilarious... The more things change, the more they stay the same. This is despite ongoing media reports on "Hoons" it's part of the A Current Affair staple. They live off that stuff.

NOS Metal 240z 1/4 badges. US $475.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/240Z-SIDE-EMBLEM-METAL-NOS-OEM-ROOF-SIDE-QUARTER-PANEL-NEW-/272021106386 A bit too many expeensives I think?

Shame it was such a large sunroof, in comparison mine is tiny. In theory that means it should be an easier repair.

Perhaps because of this thread there is a wanted ad now? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/ballajura/auto-body-parts/datsun-240z/1092537045

I thought they were steelies...Topy. Damn got me all excited. Haha.

Thanks, always happy to investigate dodgy behaviour. I always recommend dealing with members over non-members. Especially those in the community who have been around a while and somewhat proven themselves as legit owners / enthusiasts.

Did they contact you via the forum PM system or by phone? Maybe we should restrict the classifieds to only allow members to contact via PM? Or be logged in to see phone numbers?

The original thread for those interested. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/11208-stolen-240z-sydney-please-keep-a-lookout/ It has photos and the chassis number, keep looking fellas. We will find it if it's still in the country!

So I assume the RX-7 are early series 1 cars? Seems they are quite competitive. Must be those bloody bridgeports "brap brap brap".

I have the same problem with my FD, I don't drive it enough. But each time I take it out I can't help but think what an incredible machine. Why would you ever sell it.

Nice work on the airbox what did you use to clean off the paint and what colour did you use to paint it? The original paint seems pretty durable so I'm wondering if I should powder coat or spray it with regular paint.