andyk_79

I am glad you raised your issues Yo-Yo. My headlights and park lights aren't working either (but the dash does light up when you turn the switch on) so this thread has actually been technically helpful as well as enjoyable reading about your acquisition. Enjoy what looks to be a great purchase.

L28 in Western Sydney. I nearly went for it but decided it wasn't worth the divorce : http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/L28-nissan-patrol-engine-/261514424785?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce37971d1&_uhb=1

Thanks Phillay. I was thinking of trying something similar myself so this is good!

Yeah realistically I probably won't go the coilovers, and from what I read the factory twin spots when in good condition are more than adequate for even something driven relatively hard on the street. I like the idea of the Hilix conversion because it is one of the few things I read and think "yeah I could do that", but if I'm happy with the factory brakes then I may not go down that path. You're right it will be mainly cruising and for fun That's the option I've been looking at a lot and probably the one I'll go with. Trying to work if I'm capable of doing a shock and spring changeover myself (I think I can, I think I can). It's mainly to get that aggressive look that comes from a lowered car and I think this set up would suit. For normal driving comfort I will probably even keep some of the bushes as rubber but see how I go !

Seat foams and seat skins have arrived!! My wife gave me strange looks at how excited I was but my 3 year old daughter was jumping up and down with excitement that a "present" had come in the mail for daddy's car. The car is still with the mechanic - Stewart Wilkins and Carlo (can't remember his surname but he's apparently well known in Sydney Datsun circles) are sourcing the parts that are needed and I don't even know the final price as yet. In some respects I'm kinda now wishing I had of taken on more of the initial work myself, but fear was a big factor (I've had mixed success with DIY car maintenance jobs in the past and my dream car is not something I want to botch) along with time. The carpets are expected in the next few days so as soon as "Fern" (why do women insist on naming cars !! green car so my wife considered Olive or Fern as the options) returns from the workshop I'll be sorting those out to go get a blue slip (at least I'm doing the seats and carpet myself!). In the meantime when time allows (or the boss isn't watching - jokes) I'm furiously reading through other people's build threads and lots of other threads on here and Hybridz to get ideas for what my future plan might be. At the moment the thoughts are that I will go for an old school-ish build that retains a lot of originality (see what changes over time) - constructive opinions welcome: Engine - Go for a mild old school build on the L24 (I'm not out to race) - Mild cam, porting etc - Triples - Maybe some bore work but again quite mild - decent headers (although someone has told me the 6 into 2 into 1 I've got are pretty good) - 2 1/4 exhaust Suspension/brakes etc: - retain original struts but upgrade shocks and get lowering springs - Hilux 4 pot calipers and DBA slotted rotors on the front - maybe a disc conversion on the back but probably not - I've considered (although this moves completely away from the originality factor) getting one of the complete coilover and brake kits from AZC but one thing that deters me would be dealing with inspection stations/engineers/police who are wrongly convinced that Wilwoods aren't legal in Australia - other thing I'm considering (again outside of originality) is the bolt in strut kit from Techno Toys but still not sure on this. If the Techno Toys one is genuinely "bolt in" and I don't have to stuff about with it I might do it but I suspect that as with everything bolt in there is some flexibility in the definition. - Rota Grid 16 x 8's in the gunmetal finish Body - Nice front air dam (been reading the sticky thread on this) - Rolled guards to fit the wheels - considering one of the whale tail spoilers but not convinced on that yet Interior: - other than seats and carpet already mentioned, fix the dash and either fix or replace the console So that's it - a fairly basic plan with nothing that will particularly excite on the dyno or the racetrack, but will be fun for me to cruise in and I'll definitely know I'll be driving my Z............ with a smile from ear to ear

George I think I just drooled a little on my desk at work........... That's one thing ticked off my list of things I wanted to find out then - based on the green one at the bottom left the colour of my car was a factory colour !! Awesome photos all round

What engine is in that photo d3c0y ? Looks like the intake is on the opposite side to normal ? Those intake horns are massive!!!!

Loving hearing your story and your sense of humour. Thanks for the entertainment !!

Mine hasn't arrived yet but their pictures on the web seem to show the tunnel being covered but not the boot. Price is as listed on web (plus shipping (which from memory was about $60 to Sydney). A few options you can change so best to go look at prices yourself: http://www.all-car-carpets.com.au/page/shop/flypage/product_id/1030000/a/category/e/DATSUN_DATSUN_240Z/keyword//offset/0

Rare spares has a fair Rangoon of rubber kits. Take a look there if you haven't already.

I know others have covered it already - but I still can't believe how godddam ugly the back of that thing is ! It takes a special kind of butchery to take one of a Z's most distinctive and desirable features in my mind (the back of it) and turn it into a hideous POS !

Thanks George - I saw that in other threads as well. It's an option but if the local guys that do exchanges are good that will save me some time (and dollars)

Hi all I'm considering getting an exchange dash from these guys below. 25 mins drive from my place and $450 seems pretty good. Not sure if anyone else has used them for dashboards ? http://www.sportsclassic.com.au/Parts/?bid=103&mid=43&aid=7 I've looked at the DIY repair sticky and given my monster level of unco I don't think I'd be happy with the finish (and I am super scared I'd bugger it up and end up paying more!!). Anyone used either these guys or the trimmers over near Carlton that do dash repairs (Protrim)? Guessing the trimmers may charge me my first born (given the door card replacements from there are about $700 each) but interest if anyone has any insights.

Hi Gav Interstate transfers you have to get a whole new rego and get a refund from the previous state. NSW you also have to get an unregistered car inspection (formerly blue slip) passed. I agree - the whole system is convoluted and stupid and should be nationalised !

Sorry to revive an old thread but thought it was better here than creating a new one. I am looking at the same wheels but with standard suspension , calipers etc (need new tyres so thought I would get the wheels a the same time). Given the above I reckon the fact that I don't have flared guard should (just) be OK. I'm concerned about rubbing on the inside though. Trying to find a Rota dealer in Sydney to do a test fit for me but any advice welcome ! Also talking about a 240Z

Did you all try to colour coordinate who parked where in that last photo?

Thanks for the answers all - I have one less job on my to do list for now........... until I want customs

Welcome aboard from a fellow Sydney newbie !

Ordered them from The Z Store. They haven't come back to me on shipping costs yet so will be interested to see how that goes.

OK I'm about to realease what I'm sure will seem dumb to some but bear with me. My door cards are not straight - they seem to bend into the door cavity. I had thought this meant they were stuffed, but I've since seen a bunch of photos with similar looking door cards. Are they meant to be straight or do they curve

A warning up front - I expect this to be a highly boring project for quite some time (no engine swaps in the foreseeable future) but I want to journal for my own sentimentality what happens with the car and this looks like a good spot to do it. So, the story so far: I have been an admirer and desirer of a 240Z since I was 19 (15 years ago now) when I first knowingly observed one and though it was one of the "coolest" (hey I was 19) designs I had ever seen. After I did a little more research and found they were also quite well powered for the time and are considered one of the quintessential sports cars of the time my opinion and obsession was sealed. Fast forward 15 years when (just after I had learnt the number for my annual bonus) I did my usual wistful look at what was around and spotted what was described as a bare metal resprayed (6 years ago) 72 Z with a claim that the body was still in excellent condition. Car unregistered with unknown work required for rego. After discussions with SWMBO I bought the car on eBay site unseen (I can hear the "oh my god you idiot" groans now - I did at least do a PPSR) for what I believe was a reasonable price ($13k). When I picked up the car on Saturday the body was as good as advertised so I am a happy man. My own assessment: - the interior is rough (carpet, seat foam and seat skins have already been ordered) - the mechanicals in need of some love - no oil leaks but was running very rough (obviously had been sitting for a while) - It is all matching numbers and the engine reasonably good - Rubber seals pretty much all need doing - Rattles and squeaks like a bastard - partially due to current lack of carpet, partially the virtually gone seals and partially I suspected some suspension work needed It is already in the workshop with my mechanic. The list of things to do for rego: - Suspension and steering all needs rebushing - Brake master cylinder needs replacing and because it has leaked into the booster the booster needs to be overhauled - rear brake hoses split - Head lights and park lights not working (I actually suspect they are unplugged somewhere) - Heater valve leaking - someone has previously bypassed the heater altogether but did a shoddy job on the bypass. I'll work to getting the heater running for blue slip - Diff is leaking oil - needs to be dropped and the seals replaced - tyres all round - exhaust has a couple of leaks - will probably replace the whole lot rather than play the patch fixing game So a very rough estimate is about another $5k of money to the mechanic to get roadworthy. Whilst there are bits and pieces I could have a go at doing myself I am spending the money because otherwise I could be still here posting next year about what I still need to do to get roadworthy. I have set myself the goal of being roadworthy and registered for the Sydney event in August. Post rego my shortish term wishlist: - Rubbers all done (if not required for rego) - Locks etc sorted - I can't lock the doors at the moment (suspect this is because the door cars seem to be warped into the door cavity) and I would prefer some more modern security anyway - Dash repaired/replaced (been looking at the guys at Penrith that offer an exchange) - Console repaired/replaced (I like the look of the custom jobs from the Department of the Interior) Down the track: - some mild work on the engine to get a little more out of it - Coil over Suspension and some nice rims Anyway a couple of photos:

Much as I would love to come as a newbie here to meet you guys, mine is definitely not going to be ready and I need to clean up the car we're selling to make room in the garage!

I think http://www.ausclassics.com.au/ does a moulded kit, but in another thread a guy was saying he was waiting for something like 4 months for his carpet from them so I steered clear!

Was the MR2 factory fitted with retractables ? That might be the difference maybe.

datsunparts is a bit of a convoluted ordering process for overseas orders (no online ordering) so I went with these guys: http://www.all-car-carpets.com.au/ Will post what the quality is like but I always prefer to go with Australian suppliers where possible