skyblue Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thats cool she was trying and you got one now, now you are part of the Z club. Now get some titans on that thing....lol Actually I was leaning towards throwing some escalades on it. Lol 4x4 Z......FTW http://www.subcompactculture.com/2010/04/lifted-4x4-z-car-will-kick-your-cars.html Hmmm. That's too crazy lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I've always thought it would be kind of cool to build a street rod with a Z powertrain, so if she's too far gone to save... But on the other hand I'm told I'm kind of a weirdo like that. B) Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 That is weird. I'm more of a keep everything Nissan with Nissan. But it would be cool to see something like that. Quote Link to comment
freb_mc Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 I've always thought it would be kind of cool to build a street rod with a Z powertrain, so if she's too far gone to save... But on the other hand I'm told I'm kind of a weirdo like that. B) on that note, there was a licensed and drivable 27 t-bucket in Kansas City with an L24 a while back, i called on it just because it sounded interesting and was priced cheap, he said he sold it for $3000, so you're not alone Chuck. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I think it would be cool, just because it would piss off the traditionalists. That and I hate small block Chevy engines with a passion, and that's the engine you are most likely to see in a street rod anymore. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ok gang so I ran into my first problem. Tried to get the vin verified today but the vin plate on the dash is a different number than the other plates. The plate on the door jamb, the plate in the engine bay and the firewall stamp all match. And the kicker is that it's registered with the dash vin. How does that happen? Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 ^thats there car has a story my friend. 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Still working on the vin verification. But in the meantime the GF bought this for the library. We will by no means try to restore this ol' girl. Just getting it stopping and running will be a thrill. 2 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Did a little work on her today. Took these off. Took valve cover off to see what I'm working with. Looks promising. Took door panels off cause door handles were not working right. Driver door More cancer. But I think will replace this door anyway cause I don't think its a 240z door. Driver door. This one looks better. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Also took door sills off and started taking off old patch job floors from previous owner. This Was under all this These patch panels were riveted on, so I had to drill all the rivets off. Broke 2 bits but I got the one section done at least. There's more patches under the car but I'll save those for another time. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 What rust? Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Dayum.... Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I think it'll buff out. Lol. Quote Link to comment
RATX5 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Needs more rust :thumbup: In all seriousness, nice Z! 2 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Went down to SoCal this weekend for the Historic j car show and Eagle rock. Found some goodies at eagle rock. Nothing super exciting but couldn't beat the prices. 1 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Went down to SoCal this weekend for the Historic j car show and Eagle rock. Found some goodies at eagle rock. Nothing super exciting but couldn't beat the prices. You should've taken this one with 5Teezy smoking in the backround.... :lol: Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 doh! i didn't even think of that. dabbed out 1 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Tinkered around yesterday. Need to get the brakes working, so I took the drums off to get them turned. Then I noticed a section of bondo splitting by the rear side marker so I started picking at it. And uncovered this little nugget. Then kept going and uncovered all this. I guess who ever fixed this last thought bondo was the right way to go. I busted out the sander to smooth things out And keep finding more surprises More bondo It was getting late so I stopped. Luckily this came in on Friday This poor z is the gift that keeps on giving. Lol. All I can do is laugh about it. Not discouraged yet. I actually feel more motivated to get her right. Like I said, this won't be a show car, but will be fun as hell to drive...eventually. 4 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 For fun 2 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 ^^......Fffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk..... 2 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 hey i have access to something jut like that, been trying to hold off and get it as cheap as possible , right now that would be 600 , i'm a tight ass tho , waiting for 500. but thats what i want , a road dog beater mad max mobile ! 3 Quote Link to comment
Busta Nut Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 hey i have access to something jut like that, been trying to hold off and get it as cheap as possible , right now that would be 600 , i'm a tight ass tho , waiting for 500. but thats what i want , a road dog beater mad max mobile ! Canby '16?? That the goal for Skyblue and I on our beater mad max mobiles....... Let's bring as many beater Z's as possible in '16 :rofl: 4 Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 hey i have access to something jut like that, been trying to hold off and get it as cheap as possible , right now that would be 600 , i'm a tight ass tho , waiting for 500. but thats what i want , a road dog beater mad max mobile ! Hell yea!! Just show up to the guys place with $500 in cash. 20's so it looks like a fat wad. Haha. Canby '16!! 2 Quote Link to comment
denmarkboy Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Canby '16?? That the goal for Skyblue and I on our beater mad max mobiles....... Let's bring as many beater Z's as possible in '16 :rofl: ' AS YOU WISH "... I can not ignore that kinda invite ... so it is done , i dont wanna jack you thread . DONE ! I m now the proud owner of a 1973 240, 4 spd !!! lets do this canby "16" 4 Quote Link to comment
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