1973 Datsun 240z For Sale
THIS CAR HAS BEEN SOLD, NO LONGER AVAILABLE
So I really am looking to sell the 240z this time around. Though, the more time I spend on it, the less I want to sell it, so perhaps I'll continue working on it while I wait to see if it sells, and then who knows what will happen after that. At this point in time I'm not looking to part the car out, that might change in the future, but for now I'll keep from parting it out.
Basics:
Price: $1750 with all the spare parts (storage bins
full), $1250 with the car as it currently sits. (add $250
to clean up title)
Year:1973
Make: Datsun
Model: 240z
Title: None (can be acquired at additional cost)
Mileage: Unknown
Location: Parker, Colorado (delivery available at
$1.25.mile up to 500 miles from Parker, CO)
Thoughts: Depending on the needs, I can get the
title cleared up on this car. I have a California title
from a previous owner, I've signed it, but never got it
titled in my name. It is going to cost me a couple hundred
dollars to get the title in my name due to fees, if the
purchaser needs a title we can have this done.
Engine:
L28E from a 1977 Datsun
280z 2+2
Intake/Exhaust Manifolds from a 1983 280ZX Turbo
Turbo from a 1983 280ZX Turbo
Oil cooler not currently installed, bypassed, parts all
there.
Exhaust, straight pipe coming off the turbo, currently
dumps under the driver
Thoughts: The motor runs, though it is a tad
picky to start. I'm pretty sure it's a combination of the
manifolds and megasquirt needing some adjustment,
knowledge I just don't have.
Transmission:
5 Speed from 1977 Datsun 280z 2+2, new urethane bushings
on transmission mount.
Thoughts: Transmission works great as far as I
know, worked in the parts car that I got it out of, and
also drove fine with the previous motor in this car.
Fuel System:
Tank: 15 Gallon Fuel Cell
Pump: High Pressure Pump (from Jegs)
Lines: Stainless steel primarily 8AN
Rail: Custom aluminum rail from Lonewolf Performance
Injectors: Ford Racing 42lb/hr
Pressure Regulator
Thoughts: No known issues with the fuel system,
everything works as it should.
ECU:
Megasquirt (purchased/assembled from DIYAutoTune)
MS130-C Assembled Megasquirt-I with V3.0 PCB
MOD_130-EDIS: EDIS mods
MSStim22-C
LG-Wirebund
LC-1 without gauge
Thoughts: As far as I know everything works great
with the Megasquirt, the only issues are that I don't know
enough to properly tune everything.
Suspension:
Stock 1973 240Z
Spare suspension parts also off a 1973 240z, w/ front/rear
sway bars (spares not included for $1250)
I have a urethane bushing kit for the car, but so far have
only put bushings into the steering coupler and the
transmission cross member. (kit not included at $1250
price)
Thoughts: The suspension is something I intended
to address after having the car together, painted, and
running.
Wheels/Tires:
Stock steel wheels, R-Compound Hoosier Tires
Thoughts: Nothing special here
Interior:
Seats: None
Dash: Removed, fiberglass dash available (dash not
included at $1250)
Carpet: None
Paint: Interior painted in a black undercoating, except
for the dash area which was removed after paint.
Thoughts: The interior needs some love depending
on your intentions. I had planned to put a cage in, but
haven't had it done. I had some Corbeau A4 seats in the
car, on custom welded in mounts, but the seats were too
tall. Putting in other seats may require some fabrication
work. My intention was to put in a race seat.
Body:
Hood and headlight buckets from a 1977 280Z 2+2
Doors and rear hatch (w/ spoiler) from a different 73 240z
Air Dam, not sure of make, needs paint scraped off and
painted.
Thoughts: Passenger floor pan had some rust, cut
out and welded in new metal. Floor then covered in
fiberglass. The rust doesn't appear too bad elsewhere, but
I've not stripped the car looking for things. The body
definitely needs some love and a paint job to get the car
cleaned up. The passenger door needs some adjustment, it
doesn't close easily but will shut and stay closed.
Pictures and Video:
I posted a lot
of pictures of the car that I took yesterday, you can see
them on
this Flickr Set. If you would like to see other photos of specific parts
please let me know.
I also took a video of the car running yesterday, you can
see it starts off rough, but once going doesn't sound half
bad.
Video of the 240z Running
Final Thoughts:
I am torn on
selling the car, as you can see in the intro to this post.
I've had it for three and a half years now, and I would
love to have the time to finish it, but to be honest I
haven't had time over the past 3.5 years, I don't foresee
having the time/motivation to do it anytime soon. I'm not
going to part the car out, and if it doesn't sell, perhaps
i will find the time to do more on the car. I spent a few
hours cleaning things up yesterday and renewed my
motivation to want to work on the car, but still not
enough to decide not to sell it.
If you are interested looking at the car please use the contact form here on Project240z.com, the car is only available on the weekends to be looked at right now.
The two domain names, www.project240z.com and www.240z.net are not included in this sale, but may be available if someone is interested in those.