Who's not down with Datsun?

[Cutlass372]

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562590375hsIsRE?start=0

Went and picked this up today for a G. Pretty nice overall. Paint sucks real hard, but im not real worried about it. What you guys think? I have some real good plans for it but I need to find a job first... Anyone know of something? lol. It would be a big help. Not real sure what im gonna do first, but the rust and ignition switch are high on the list. I really just wanna get some killer suspension on it and drive the **** out of it.. I guess in time..

[ericnjttz]

ughhh i hate you...

i want to restore a 70's 240z so bad

[Cutlass372]

Lol don't hate. Your car is cool too. Plus they are around, the difficult part is finding one without a lot of rust.

[240sxDann]

nice pick up! Gotta love the datsuns!

[whitezenki]

ratrod that thing!

[Cutlass372]

lol nah, no ratrod. When I get around to stripping it and painting it I think im going white.

[CWBETB]

Oh man nice find!

[ericnjttz]

Lol don't hate. Your car is cool too. Plus they are around, the difficult part is finding one without a lot of rust.

i know everyone ive looked at is a rust bucket, ill eventually find one.


ls1 swap? rb26?

[96Stang]

congrats bud...i know youve been looking for a while now and finally found one to pick up

awesome looking car and cant wait to see what happens in the future for it

[Cutlass372]

Thanks guys, I think its gonna be a real fun project. No v8 or RB series. If I do a motor swap its gonna be the L28ET from the 81-83 280zx. They make some good power and they are cheap to pick up. Throw on a bigger turbo and some upgrades and your set.

[namdoogwerdna]

congrats on finally getting your hands on one bro!

[Cutlass372]

Thanks man! I was gonna message you and let you know I picked one up. Can't wait to drive it around! :)

[namdoogwerdna]

Come take me for a ride when you get it squared away bro =]

[Cutlass372]

I'll definatly try and bring it out to some meets when I get it ready.

[namdoogwerdna]

Cool dude, enjoy it =]

[Honest_Bob]

sexy!

[justinlansdale]

awesome pick up! i was just talking to my dad about trying to find one of these to restore.

mmmm RB-swapped 240z!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/justinlansdale/ff26_3.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l5/justinlansdale/ffdb_3.jpg

[crazyrage]

Thats nice right there. My pops used to have a 280zx. When he first bought it was white, then he had it painted black. Aww that car was so clean, so nice. I was so pissed when he sold it! I think i was 8yrs old when he sold it to get a volvo 760 Turbo Intercooled wagon. Didn't talk to him for like 2 days. Hey man enjoy the datsun brotha!! Happy you found what you were looking for.

[Cutlass372]

Anyone know where I can score some sick ass black 5 spokes in 4x114.3 with a 0 offset??

[ozthunder]

My first real car was a Datsun 280ZX. Man I loved that thing. When I am rich, I will have many! lol

[Cutlass372]

Ditched the front bumper cause it was all bent up. I think it looks better till I can find a new one.

http://inlinethumb12.webshots.com/26763/2070613990063370706S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2070613990063370706JHDrRp)

http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/19291/2252362680063370706S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2252362680063370706zKukly)

http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/42494/2912360560063370706S500x500Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2912360560063370706RdOHUI)

Heres the rest of the pics, newest ones are on page 5.
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/562590375hsIsRE?start=48

[StreetEG]

word up--- if you ever need help wrenchin on the thing ive been workin on my datsun for about a year now....great car. Good luck

[Cutlass372]

Thanks man, I'll hit you up when I start to get into it a little more (need $$$$). Looking to do some basic stuff first like wheels, tires, springs and struts (Dont have the bills for coilovers :( ). I think I might just drive it for a while how it is and then add stuff when I have the extra cash. I need to address the rust issues first really. I priced out all the panels that I'll need plus extras and it's around $5-800. Hopefully this summer I can make some bank and take a lot of this stuff out, but... we'll see..

[StreetEG]

suspension is a PITA in these cars... if you have read up its a labor intensive job... I have to redo mine soon too... keep me posted.

-E