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1972 Datsun 240z Resto-mod on 2040-cars

US $15,000.00
Year:1972 Mileage:99690 Color: Orange /
 Black
Location:

Sonoma, California, United States

Sonoma, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4L OHC
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: hls3099690
Year: 1972
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: GT
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 99,690
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Orange
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

I posted this car a few weeks ago and did not receive a single inquiry or offer.  This time I am lowering the price, lowering the deposit, and extending the time for payment.  I hope this encourages you to  make me an offer.  If you are in the area and would like to see the car first send me a message and I will arrange something quickly.

I bought this car in 1984 and I was particular to get one without any rust.  I drove it for many years until one day the clutch went out and I parked it in the garage.  Seven years ago I started the project to get it back on the road.  Nothing was done that could not be undone.  This is a good candidate for an exact restoration if that interests you.  I have all the original parts; seats, hubcaps, steering wheel, radio, 4 speed transmission, smog pump, exhaust manifold, seat belts etc.  I don't have the suspension springs or the wheels.

I really like the way the car turned out.  It runs very well and is very responsive.  I think most people will like it.

Exterior:  New paint in the original color by Body Best in Sonoma.  He put more effort in it than I expected and it is beautiful; New front windshield; New badges; Re-chromed front bumper; Automatic radio antenna

Interior:  Recaro SE sport seats; Seat brackets; Simpson 5 point seat belts; Motorsport Auto full carpet set; Insulation under carpet; Roll bar with cross brace for seat belts; Sony stereo head unit; Speaker box with two way 6 X 9 speakers; Grant steering wheel; Momo shift knob; Leather shifter boot

Engine:  Original head and block; Block number matches the S/N plate; 0.50 mm overbore; New pistons and rings; Original rods with 9 mm bolts; 0.50 mm under rod and main bearings on the crankshaft; High volume oil pump; Rotating assembly was balanced; All new valves; 3 angle valve job; Crane came valve springs and retainers; Crane 282 cam; Head shaved 0.50 mm (close to stock compression ratio); New valve rockers and lash pads; New oil spray bar; Intake:  Carbs rebuilt by Z Therapy with ball bearings on the throttle shafts; Stock manifold; Modified air cleaner;  All smog removed; Holly adjustable fuel pressure regulator; Fuel pressure gauge; Holy “Red” electric fuel pump (7 psi)

Ignition:  MSD 6L; MSD Blaster 2 coil; Mallory vacuum advance dual point distirbuter (one set disabled for compatibility to MSD 6L); MSD wires; Custom wire loom

Exhaust: Motorsport Auto 6 into 2 into 1 header, ceramic coated; 2-1/2 inch exhaust, Dynomax turbo muffler; Chrome tip

Drive train:  5 speed, close ration, Nissan transmission; Centerforce II clutch assembly; Braided  steel clutch hose; New drive shaft U-joints; New half shaft U-joints; New differential seals and gaskets installed; Urethane mustache bar bushings

Suspension:  Koni Ultima adjustable shocks; Koni lowering springs; Nissan Motorsports anti roll bars, 1 inch front, 3/4 inch rear; Custom anti roll bar mounts front and rear; Urethane bushings in all suspension points front and rear; Urethane steering rack bushings; Steering rack rebuilt, new rack ends (different than end links); Urethane steering coupler

Brakes:  Front slotted and cross drilled rotors (not ventilated); Toyota truck 4 piston calipers; Hawk performance brake pads; Motorsport Auto performance rear brake shoes; Braided steel brake lines

Wheels and tires:  Shelby slot dish mags 14 X 7 zero offset; BFGoodrich Traction T/A 205/60R14

Some things are not working:  Headlights; Wipers (motor not installed but I have it); Tachometer (needs to be adapted to the MSD 6A

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