New Video Coming this weekend
9/24/2009
Added more pics to the NEW Page 5
Purchased for $500
A 1972 Datsun 240Z. Here are a bunch of first batch photos of the car. In the first several pics I have already degreased the engine and put some wheels on from a salvage yard 280Z. The rotten rubber around the drivers door has already been removed and cleaned and oddly enough , the paint was still fresh underneath. No rust!!(so I thought) Wow. I do see some Rust however on one small spot on the front quarter panel, about the size of a tic tac now but it will still have to be dealt with. There is also a little rust on the rear deck jam. Rust also found above both door latches about 7" above hidden under weather stripping.
Update : I found the rust. It's been hiding in the gas tank growing like mad. Time to get the tank acid bathed.
Rebuilt brakes but rear wheel cylinders didnt hold and fluid was still leaking. The piston chambers are too corroded and new cylinders are on the way. I found sludge, crystalized coolant and a rotten t-stat that will have to be replaced. one of the t-stat housing bolts was seized and couldnt be extracted. New housing on the way...
The Drivers seat frame was snapped. And the front left bolt hole area for the seat bolts was busted. I will have to do a little welding to repair the area and I will also have to find some seats. Preferably from a 280ZX.
Tank has been treated by Pacific Radiator in Glendale, Ca.
New front calipers(painted Red)and rear brake wheel cylinders installed. Rear Drums were painted Black.
Repainting Steering Wheel frame to factory black. (was faded and flaking.
replaced door weatherstripping and welting.
Installed new pedal rubber, door bumpers and battery inspection door rubber bumpers.
Clutch cylinder replaced. All hydraulic hoses replaced.
All fuel tank hoses replaced. All rubber fuel lines replaced.
Polished Valve cover.
Replaced spark plug wire holders.
Replaced upper door seals.
Replaced antenna.
Rebuild and Micro-Polished SU Carbs on the way - Thanks to www.paltech1.com
New Heater Hoses on the way.
T-stat Housing (upper and lower) replace
Replaced T-stat.
Replaced Fuel Pump
Replaced Radiator Hoses.
Flushed Radiator.
Replaced Water Pump.
Replaced all Belts.
Replaced Battery, Battery Tray and Hold Downs.
Replaced Spark Plugs and Wires
Replaced Oil Filter and Oil Change with Z-Max Engine Treatment.
New Distribtor points and condensor
Replaced all Vaccuum Lines.
Replaced all hoses under hood.
Replaced Rear Hatch Seals
More pics as progress devolopes.
BEFORE PICS
Progress Pics
After watching my stepfather work with fiberglass for years growing up, I've found that I also have a knack for it. Not too shabby.
I Fixed the busted Seat bracket by welding a plate underneath the broken section.
I replaced all the Pedal Rubber Pads
New Full dash Cover
and new carbs installed
Cuzco Front and Rear Strut bars
After Performing a compression Check I found that cylinder #2 was reading 0 psi. After a wet test it still read 0 psi. after testing the rest of the cylinders I rechecked #2 and got 25 psi.
Looks like a motor rebuild.....
5/4/2008
Update !
Installed 280zx low back seats
Dismantled and refurbed entire heater and ventilation system.
new horn pad and body emblems on the way
New seat covers until I can reupholster seats.
Car goes into shop 5/7 for timing chain kit, valve job, motor mounts, Clutch kit, engine tuning, and carb Tuning.
5/8/2008
Update - NOT THAT BAD !
See Page 2
