WagDatto Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Now that the 'goon is out of the garage, I have room for something new. I'm looking for something that needs some work, obviously! I've been stuck between a pre-smog Z car or a early 70's Mercedes 280se. I really want to stick with the Datsun name, though... Figured I'd post up here first as well as scour craigslist for the right deal. Looking for a Z car, could be 240, 260, 280... Don't care, as long as it's 75 or older! I'm in Sacramento, but willing to drive to pick it up. Ideally, I'd spend $1000 or less on it. Hopefully have a motor included, whether or not it runs. The closer to running, the better. Plans are to get it running, do up some suspension to get it settled down in the weeds where the Wagon was, and eventually swap motors to something a bit... newer. If anybody here knows of something for sale around the area, I'd appreciate it! Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I should say, too... If something else comes along in the form of a 510 SEDAN (ie. not a wagon) in around the same condition listed for the Z... I'd be interested, too! Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I'll ask my buddy,he has a 280 with a full body kit I believe. 1975 iirc Might be looking to sell. Located near Fresno. Quote Link to comment
matwood Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Check this bad boy out, Wag! http://roswell.craigslist.org/ctd/1815164750.html hoolllyy shit, so fresh. Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 I LOVE 280se's! They can be had for less than a grand, and when they're restored, sell for upwards of 12-13k. Plus they look like a bad boy mobile.... Jefe, check on your buddy's car! Depending on price and condition, I might be feelin it. Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Your wagon was pretty sick. I don't know how much of that you did and what was done when you got it. It would be cool to see what you would do with the Benz. I'm not super loyal to any car maker so I wouldn't feel like I have to with a Z. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Plus they look like a bad boy mobile.... :rolleyes: next youll be shunning all your friends w/510's <_< :fu: goforit! Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Roadster! :lol: Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted June 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Your wagon was pretty sick. I don't know how much of that you did and what was done when you got it. It would be cool to see what you would do with the Benz. I'm not super loyal to any car maker so I wouldn't feel like I have to with a Z. All of the work (short of welding up a few things and doing the lowering on the leaf springs) was done by me and my older brother. The wagon was stock with lowering springs and an L18 when I first got it. I did all the motor swap, body panel swaps, suspension, paint, interior, etc on my own. I think a ratted out 280se would be super cool. Just a fun cruiser that I could work on in my spare time. The nice thing is I wouldn't want to swap the motor, but just rebuild it at the most. :rolleyes: next youll be shunning all your friends w/510's <_< :fu: goforit! No way, man! I don't shun anybody based on auto preference! Unless you drive a Honda... Roadster! :lol: Roadsters are sick! But I'm 6'3, pushing 230... As much as I like them, I just don't think it's a realistic fit for me or what I want from a car... Thanks for the responses, guys! Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Roadsters are sick! As much as I like them, I just don't think it's a realistic fit for me or what I want from a car... Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 How about a 73 Challenger ;) It's for sale. Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 All of the work (short of welding up a few things and doing the lowering on the leaf springs) was done by me and my older brother. The wagon was stock with lowering springs and an L18 when I first got it. I did all the motor swap, body panel swaps, suspension, paint, interior, etc on my own. I think a ratted out 280se would be super cool. Just a fun cruiser that I could work on in my spare time. The nice thing is I wouldn't want to swap the motor, but just rebuild it at the most. No way, man! I don't shun anybody based on auto preference! Unless you drive a Honda... Roadsters are sick! But I'm 6'3, pushing 230... As much as I like them, I just don't think it's a realistic fit for me or what I want from a car... Thanks for the responses, guys! You'll fit in a hightop roadster, I think one of the guys that own one is like 6'5, if you change the seats out also (which is advised anyways) you'll be able to make even more room. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/21302-1968-1600-roadster This guy has a sick one for sale, just look at those pictures! Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 I vote hardbody, only because I want to do this one. VG30DETT mid engine, lots of suspension travel. Like this: Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 i would have to definatly agree with a z car but if your interested i know where you can get a 56 chevy the guy saw mine and tried to sell it to me its a stock 235 straight 6 3 on the tree 1/2 ton but he wants 6,500 for it Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Get a 2 door already, great resale, and you can get a great project reasonably. Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Get a 2 door already, great resale, and you can get a great project reasonably. James... Got anything you'd like to donate to get Big Sean back in a Datsun? I was actually planning on swinging by the meet tonight after work, but my dogs picked up some fleas, so I've got to pick up some flea medicine.... Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 I LOVE 280se's! They can be had for less than a grand, and when they're restored, sell for upwards of 12-13k. Plus they look like a bad boy mobile.... Jefe, check on your buddy's car! Depending on price and condition, I might be feelin it. I shoud have some pics and more info this weekend. Quote Link to comment
I'm BLUE Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 How about a 73 Challenger ;) It's for sale. :blink: :blink: :blink: mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm do want :cool: Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 :blink: :blink: :blink: mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm do want :cool: It's for sale ;) And it's pretty damn fast. lol Quote Link to comment
the510keeper Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Victory and i have 9 Datsun for sale, and counting. When i say hey babe there's another 510 to pick up, she says lets go. There is a guy that has 7 Datsun 510s and doesn't touch any of them, some are so bad they could be use for parts but not in 10 years Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Paulo???????????? Cars sinking into the ground or lost under berry bushes. What looks like a cord of wood under a tarp is really a stack of L engines!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Sooo.... You guys wanna donate to the cause? And by donate, I mean hook me up with a solid 2 door that needs minimal work? And by hook me up, I mean sell to me for a steal of a deal? Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 lol that roadster is a steal, should contact him and see if he'll let you sit in it first then decide :lol: But hopefully you'll find a good 2 door though, those things out this way are like diamonds lol Quote Link to comment
FoxyRoadster Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-ROADSTER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f00fda199QQitemZ270599561625QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f100 buy this poor thing, it needs a home and an L28 installed. Quote Link to comment
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