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FOUND ONE!!!!
Jan 9th, 2014 at 11:49am
 
Well, I finally found my 240Z project car. After I finished the 240SX, I sold it after only a week of driving it. Now I am back into a Z Smiley Here are some pics.

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Needs work obviously, it is a 42 year old car. No engine, lol. But in true Jay fashion, it will be getting a Chevy heartbeat. 383 stroker of course. Already started work on gathering engine parts. These cars with a SBC weight in at 2400ish pounds. So, 450hp should be plenty. That is the number I am shooting for. Just bought a welder yesterday to start the body work. Man I am excited. Thought I would share.
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Reply #1 - Jan 9th, 2014 at 5:54pm
 
It looks really straight for how old it is! That's exciting dude, I'm sure you'll have this one up and ripping even faster now with some experience.
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Reply #2 - Jan 9th, 2014 at 7:21pm
 
looks good! cannot wait to see what you do with it.
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Reply #3 - Jan 10th, 2014 at 8:10am
 
Too cool for words, Jay.  I'm a Nissan enthusiast (and loyalist), and spent quite a few years working with the marketing and ad folks at their HQ in SoCal.  I think I've owned 8 or 9, and currently drive a 370.

At one point, about 10 years ago, they (NMC) launched a program where they were scouring the country for nice rebuildable 240's, buying those, and bringing them back to new condition.  It was a cool project.

On putting Chevy power in these 240's, I'm sure you're already aware of the Scarab Z?  If not, Google it.

Stillen.com is also a great resource for Nissan performance parts.

Can't wait to see how this project of yours comes along.

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Reply #4 - Jan 10th, 2014 at 3:07pm
 
Thanks guys! I am super excited to say the least.

David, seems we have a bit in common lol. Nordic fans, Z lovers, um, long walks on the beach? Anyhow Smiley I have read on the Scarab, I actually have the entire JTR kit that came with the car for the stroker. I have picked out a color if I can get the wife to approve the fundage Smiley

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I am starting by stripping the chassis right now. All the sound deadening is coming out, all the trim, windows and such is coming off as well. I have made a little progress.

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I really prefer it without all the chrome bumperage.

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I ordered up my welder so I can start with the body work and such. I have wanted one of these for years and finally Smiley Maybe an ABF track day will be in order someday lol.
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Reply #5 - Jan 10th, 2014 at 7:10pm
 
Doing another LSx build?
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Reply #6 - Jan 10th, 2014 at 8:29pm
 
No, this one I am going old school. I have had enough wiring for my lifetime. 383 stroker, 700r4 with manual valve bodies etc.
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Reply #7 - Jan 10th, 2014 at 11:21pm
 
Very nice. I love the old Zs. Owned two 280Z turbos in my teenage years.  First one went out in a blaze of glory.  Great cars to work on and drive. Love to see the progress!
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Reply #8 - Jan 11th, 2014 at 8:00am
 
Jay, here's another local helpful resource in case you haven't found it.  Capitol Z Texas Forum.

http://www.czot.org/forum/forum.php?s=a51e56a8a1e84b7b1c6e599cc6262e9f
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Reply #9 - Jan 11th, 2014 at 8:03am
 
Here's my '09 370.  Love this car.  I also had a 94 300ZX back when.

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Reply #10 - Jan 13th, 2014 at 12:08pm
 
I have been in contact with a couple guys with czot on ClassicZ. Still have to migrate over to their website as well. Here is the Z that got me started Smiley

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92TT that I had with me in Germany. 464hp to the wheels on pump fuel. That is the only way to enjoy the autobahn.
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Reply #11 - Jan 13th, 2014 at 3:21pm
 
i had a 72 240z for many years had triple webers and high compression head with a 5 speed out of a 280z can't remember what all i did to it.  but i think every pay check from 17 to 22 went into it.
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Reply #12 - Jan 14th, 2014 at 8:07am
 
That White ZX is identical to the one I had.  I always wanted a twin turbo -- but lack of budget got in the way.
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Reply #13 - Jan 14th, 2014 at 7:52pm
 
Aren't we talking Datsun rather than Nissan?  I know, details...details...
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Reply #14 - Jan 15th, 2014 at 9:24am
 
We are talking Datsun. Nissan and Datsun have always been synonymous. We could go even crazier and talk Prince Motors and the original Skyline Smiley
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