u need to empty ur pm box lol


I've been lurking ur build log and the other one where u are doing minor improvements and I just wanted to say that the work u do is amazing. Are u in the us? If so where do u find the datsuns because I've been looking all over Craigslist and even have a few local dealers scouting for them and no luck
If u have any tips let me know

This post was edited by YourHopeAnDream on Jan 12 2014 12:03am

Ive seen plenty on craigslist not that long ago when I looked.

i mean around my area i live in the akron/canton part of ohio to be more specific im in navarre 44662
ive seen some in michigan which i might take the trip to to buy but idk
e; really all this topic is for is for me know of anyother sites other than the normal autotrader,cl

e; mainly looking for a 240,280

This post was edited by YourHopeAnDream on Jan 12 2014 12:20am

where in ohio are you from? im from southern ohio, i troll craigslist and ive found a few.

I accidentally found and purchased one in the Cincinnati area a year or so back. 83 Datsun 280 running and driving for 600$.

Buy a California/Arizona car and ship it, don't worth the time or $ to fix rust

The amount of money you "save" will probably closer to what u would spend fixing it

My inbox is now empty. Sorry about that.

All advice given, especially Koj's is really helpful.

First, decide what you want out of the car. Restore?/Modify?/Stock?

If it's a triple carburetor, Ferrari sounding monster. Go with the 240, as it is set up for carburetors.

However, if you want to do something like I've been doing: Fuel injection. Standalone engine management. Modern lighting and interior. Go with a 280, since they won't require as much modification in these regards.


ALL early Z cars have rust. ALL of em. Despite what you hear. It's NOT rust free. There is something hiding somewhere.

That said, there are very clean examples available....Only....Like Koj said, out west.

That's where I went for my car. I bought a California car for 2500 and spent 1000 shipping it here.

And that car is one of the cleanest Z's I've ever seen. I got really lucky. My ONLY rust hole, was in a random area in the rear underside of the car, and was about the size of a quarter.


Here are some classifieds for older Z cars. I think I saw a pretty nice 240 for $1300 the other day on HYBRIDZ (You'd be looking at Z's from 1970-1978 if you wanted the s30 body style)


http://www.zcar.com/forum/15-cars-sale-1970-83-240z-260z-280z-280zx/

http://forums.hybridz.org/forum/70-cars-for-sale/



I wouldn't get too caught up looking local. It's still a good idea, as barn finds happen every day, but I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND, if you're serious about getting one of these cars....

Go West!

Manifest destiny baby!

This post was edited by OldAndyAndTheSea on Jan 12 2014 07:04am

tis the reason im glad im in arizona. tons out here.

Alright thanks. I wanted to mod a 240z but I was Gonna be happy with anything I got lol. So I'll see I I can expand the budget to find a western car

Thanks everyone who has givin me information