1973 Sleeper 240z. Converted To 1990 Ford V-8 Powertrain. on 2040-cars

“Faded Baby-Blue, 1973 Datsun 240Z, Converted to (or with) a 1990 Lincoln Mark VII/ Mustang GT Powertrain:  Ford 5 Liter 8 Cylinder Engine, and Stock Manual Transmission”             This was an automatic when stock, but is now a manual with the newer Ford power-train.                      Hello Z fans. My 240Z was converted to this V-8 engine and transmission that we pulled out of a junkyard Lincoln Mark VII ourselves, by my friend Corbin, a true craftsman, in 2005, in Mira Mesa, San Diego. I bought it for $3500, before many upgrades that followed.  He had the skills and did the custom job himself, without any kit.  It is sweet.  It doesn't look pretty with the original coat of paint, but the motor runs solid and strong which is why you are looking at it I hope. I figure it's best to let the new owner pretty it up and decide on his favorite color of paint, so I have left it as is. It is too bad it's not shiny, but a lot of work has been done and I feel it's worth a fair amount of money.  This car could be a daily driver, and has never been raced or on the track.  I have not put tens of thousands of miles on this car, but certainly a few thousand. I am still in touch with this friend if you have any questions I can't answer, and for questions down the road.  Major issues and repairs necessary  to make the car “more new” and ready for high speeds:             My mental picture on the front end/wheels is of the ball joints, but it is all of the car-to-wheel connecting parts that need to be looked at, for possible replacement or rebuild.  The front wheels vibrate at speed, and I have been told it is “unalignable” as is, presumably because of worn parts that can be replaced.              Transmission grinds going from first-into-second above 15 miles an hour.   The Wilwood Clutch Slave Cylinder continues to leak hydraulic fluid, despite years of attempted repairs, bushing replacements, and once a full cylinder replacement. Front left fender damage, and front bumper, from a collision.  The panel itself is an easy replacement, for $250 from BlackDragonAuto.Com.  The bumper is another story.  If a buyer were to put a body kit on this car, then the current dents and bends might not matter.  I did get an estimate from a body shop, so I could discuss this with you. 1973 Datsun 240Z,  VIN: HSL301 68152             I have tons (nearly-all) of maintenance records, and information from the overhaul/tune-up of the installed 302 cubic inch engine; and action and repair since. The engine came out of a Lincoln Mark VII, and a good number was done to it before installation.                         Engine:                     stock 1990 Ford 5 Liter HO (high output) out of a 1990 Lincoln Mark VII.  I believe it is the same engine as in a Mustang GT. Transmission:           stock 5-speed manual, out of the above vehicle as well. Color:                      a faded original (I imagine) Light Blue, and in need of a paint job. Mileage:                   "123,000" miles, is a meaningless guess.  Odometer is reading 23,000 miles.  That is likely 122,000, or 222, 000, but couldn't say, and it no longer has the straight-6 anyway.   OHCD16Y8@YAHOO.COM    Denver, Colorado, USA   EQUIPMENT, FEATURES, NEW PARTS:   1.  The heavy-duty limited-slip rear-end/differential is out of an Infinity Q45 (both cars are Nissan, for axel-hub mating/coupling).  Also, I have two extra differentials I could add to the deal, and I would like to part with. 2.  I am running street tires on stock rims. 195mm/75%R14”.   Rims:  14” diameter, 4-hole x 4.5” or 114.30 millimeters; and a positive 19 millimeter off-set. 3.  All new suspension-to-chassis polyurethane bushings: steering shaft, front and rear control arms, and others I’m not remembering.  It is one kit for all the bushings.  This is a major job. 4.  Coil-over springs from Ground Control/Eibach 5.  March 2012 and times before then:  New Wilwood clutch slave-cylinder.  This cylinder keeps leaking (rubber gaskets) and is an ongoing issue.  I’ve replaced the gaskets, and need to try it one more time before looking at another approach/solution.  The bright side?:  sometimes the fluid will hold for months, and she is a fun ride down the freeway. 6.  Sep. 2011:  New fuel pump 7.  2010:  Heater core connected to cooling system.  New hoses and great heat. 8.  New cooling fan relay 9.  New fuel pump relay 10.  Optima spiral-cell Absorptive/Absorption Glass Mat, 75-25 battery 11.  New speedometer cable, with the correct gearbox (now) so speed readout is almost accurate. I have not measured except on the road, but it's not more than a few mph high. 12.  Brake Booster rebuilt July 2009. Mainly means a new diaphragm. 13.  Datsun oil pressure sender installed and connected to work with stock gauge, but currently not working (or connected).  I need to look at the wires. 14.  New "Classic Chrome Mirrors" from Motorsport 15.  New Ford starter relay 16.  $600 Koni Special "D" adjustable shock absorbers.  [Looking back, possibly an overpayment, as cheaper shocks could perform equally?  Maybe the Konis are superior.] 17.  Steel-braided clutch line 18.  New emergency brake cable 19.  New fuel filter 20.  New hood release cable 21.  New black driver’s seat. Great condition.  No longer ripped like the passenger seat, with its ripping old off-white upholstery 22.  June 2010:  Coolant system flush, clean, and fill. 23.  Cold air intake 24.  MSD (multiple spark discharge) ignition and coil 25.  Flow-Master muffler 26.  Oct 2013:  Nicely black duct-taped center armrest/center console lid. The black upholstery is ripped. 27.  October 2013:  Replaced left rear brake pads.  Rights will be done next. 28.  October 2013:  Replaced left drum brake Wheel Cylinder.  Right not done yet. 29.  Autumn 2013:  New thermostat from O’Reilly Automotive Store