JDM-TOY

Bump...... Still looking

Hi guys I'm after a 73 front stock valance for my 240z. I'm looking for the factory panel that runs under the front bumper. Sorry I realised I made a mistake in the part name. Cheers Youhan

Thanks Jeff, yeah I spoke to Les this morning and he seems like a humble guy. I told him my budget for a complete crate engine and he just wanted to keep taking about what can be done lol. Yeah I agree Gav if I do head down the 918 path I might go a little lighter not far off a matt peachy orange. Thanks Peter, I'm located in the Hills district. At the moment I don't have the work space as I'm in between houses so Ill just get the work done by one of my mates at his shop and ill give him a hand over a fair few beers lol I actually spoke to warren from All Z Parts and he has all the parts to do the conversion. Warren said that he has a reconditioned close ratio 5 spd out of a 240 but I need to confirm the first and second gear ratio with him. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe first gear should be a long gear with a ratio of 28.1. Just out of curiosity how much would a reco 5spd cost in this market? From what he told me his price is on the high side but he could be right. Cheers Youahn

Hi all Its Youhan from Sydney I have been meaning to do a new member introduction over the past month or so but I thought I would get myself updated on some of the knowledge on this forum before I go asking questions. I'm sure there are a few forum members who were sussing me out but I understand that there are a lot of scammers and non helpful people out there who just want to waste peoples time. Honestly in saying that I found the content on this forum really informative and backed with extensive knowledge of the early Z'ds, keep up the good work. From my external view of this forum I find that people are willing to go out of their way to help a member and to see another great Z'd on the road or on a race track. So just a little about my 1973 240z (not matching number) that I purchased from Curtis a probably two months back, some of you may have seen it on FleeBay. Basically I was looking to purchase a 240 back 5 years ago and I was on a hunt to find a clean project but I was having trouble finding a good example. One day I came across a Toyota Celica RA23 for sale and it side tracked my search and I remembered when I wanted to buy one when I was on my learners so I regretfully purchased it (picture below). Basically I did a SR20DET conversion from a S15 and a S14 5SPD, Borgwarner diff from a VN SS including front and rear disc conversion. This car was a beast at 200atwkw but body has rust in the usual places and after driving it hard the passenger door would not open until the chassis settled lol. Soooo I sold it with no regret to fund the sky rocketing prices of the 240z's. So currently my plans are to undertake a manual conversion and get rid of that nasty auto gearbox. Also I would like to get the body restored removing the fibreglass flairs and insert the original fender arches and keeping it the same colour. I would really love to stay true to the L series engine as I have been there and done that with other cars with different engines but I would love a storker L28 from Les Collins or PMC engines later down the track. Anyways lets see how we go but my main focus is getting the body restored first as I don't want to make the same mistake a second time by thinking emotionally. Looking forward to working on this great car and getting it into great shape, I'm a little tempted to paint it in the 918 Orange but still not sure on this. ALso looking forward to meeting like minded enthusiasts on this forum and events. If anyone knows the history of this car would love to hear from you. Cheers, Youhan with a silent U

Nice progress and love that colour

Speaking of them not contacting me I received a email this morning of confirmation of my membership. Should be ok I'm also a member of the Toymods car club and they respond really quick. Anyways need to get my 240z registered on Historics and I didn't want to wait till next month's meeting. Thanks for the replys guys I'll put up a new members introduction soon just need a little time to sit and do it properly. Cherrs Youhan

Hey guys I'm having trouble getting in contact with the guys at SDC. I paid my membership, sent in the forms and emailed the guys some questions but no-one has replied. I commented on their FB page and they replied asking me to e-mail them so did that and it's been more than a week and still no reply. Are these guys legitimate? I never had issues with getting in contact with other car clubs. Are there other clubs out there that are more responsive and active. Cheers Youhan

Hi Daniel apologies if you thought I was stuffing you around. I was more than happy to purchase your parts but my request for you to post them out and PayPal payment was only due to work restrictions and time constraints. But thanks for holding on to them for me. If you still want to sell them I will purchase them but as you know I'm in Sydney and your located in Newcastle so I would only request postage and would be more than happy to pay for that too. Paypal request is only due to me not receiving what I had paid for in past, only being responsible. Cheers Youhan

Hey guys looking for a pair of front seats for my 73 240 with seat rails. Need them in fair condition, will get them fixed. PM me what you got, location Sydney. Cheers

Thanks Dat2KMan, much appreciated. I'm new to 240z, cheers

Thanks Jeff will do. I did look but obviously not hard enough. When did I get flamed before? Cheers Youhan

Hey guys this has probably been asked before, would a 280zx 5spd fit straight into a 73 240z (previously auto). Will the shifter sit in the 240 centre console?

Hey Daniel better not sell it we had a deal and you still got Ur Gumtree ad up.....

Bump...... Purchased a 240z 73

Marcel is a humble and honest guy who is reasonably priced. My RA23 Celica was booked with him for September but I sold it. But will take the S30 to him for another quote.

I just purchased this 240z from Curtis. On its way home now.

Bump.... Still looking

I went and had a look at this 240z and it neeeeeed heaps of work. Has rust in all the usual places and interior is messed up. Car had a vinyl roof that has rusted and cracked the paint, looks like bog is cracking up from the rust. Boot hatch hinge has snapped off and is hanging on one hinge. Has had a hit at the front, bumper and bonnet damaged. I honestly don't think it's worth what he is asking for and there were probably things I missed too. Cheers

I want a solid shell with all parts for the car. I want to do a ground Resto and was thinking of putting a worked L26/28 engine.

Big plans

So many smart people out there...

Hi after a early 240z in reasonable good condition for restoration or not, prefer White in colour. Not fussed on matching numbers but would prefer L engine that runs and a manual gearbox. Budget is 35K to 40K. Please don't waste my time with cars that are far from the condition that my money would buy (of lesser value and condition). Not being rude just don't have time to deal with people's ambitions to sell crap. If I'm not reasonable please skip this post. Located in Sydney Please PM me if you have anything of interest

Hi is this still available?

Still available?