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I have a 1974 Datsun 260Z with a clean Michigan title. I picked it up in Muskegon in June. It had been sitting on blocks for 15 years and hadn't run in 5. The owner thought the motor was seized, but it turned out to just be frozen. we pulled the starter off and pried the flywheel until it was free. From there we changed all the fluids and plugs and got it running. It ran rough at first, obviously, but the more it ran the better it got. Once it was running smoothly enough to drive it around, we did so we could test out the transmission. The transmission worked great and still does.

From there we got started on some of the electrical. All the lights work well, but the headlight switch needs to be replaced and the front blinkers bulbs are burnt out. Aside from that, all the lights work. We later on pulled out the engine just to freshen it up. We went through the entire thing, gave it a good cleaning and all new gaskets from top to bottom.

There is a guy in Hudsonville that I was getting some parts from and he had a good set of headers that he had on his rally car that I got from him and put on here. But, because they don't bolt up to the factory exhaust, there is not currently an exhaust system on it. However, the headers do go back to about halfway past the transmission, so it does provide enough back pressure to start the car and drive it around. But, it obviously idles high because of the lack of back pressure. You can pick up a muffler at Autozone for about $70 and get the pipe bent for it for about $30, so getting an exhaust for it isn't expensive at all.

I did put in a brand new performance radiator with dual mini electric fans and that keeps it nice and cool. All the gauges work. The doors, locks and windows work. The rear hatch works and the shocks for it are still good and hold it up. There is rust in ONLY two spots, the rockers on each side. And, I do mean the ONLY spot. The wheel wells in front and behind are great and solid. The floor is solid and has been patched behind the seats. The underside is in very good shape. There is some light surface rust, but it is solid as heck.

The gas tank has been completely renu'd, which if you've even had that done, you know it is NOT cheap. The suspension all around it is good, and with the four wheel independent suspension, it handles really well. The brakes work well, and the vacuum booster still works. The interior is complete, along with two(2) center consoles. I have both front and rear bumpers for it(I just feel as though they look better without them).

It goes without saying that the buyer is responsible for shipping, but I will help load it as I fight back tears.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get a hold of me. I'm very personable. My name in Josh. Thanks for looking :)

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This father and son duo terrorize the UK countryside in Datsun 240Z pair

Wed, 12 Nov 2014

The Datsun 240Z got a lot of things right when it was introduced, with handsome styling, strong performance and a reasonably affordable price. And while the coupes grew a strong fan base in the US, they remained quite a rarity in the UK. Decades later, a father and son in England have latched onto the car and bonded over their shared love for two completely opposite takes on this Japanese GT
There's already quite a collection of exotics in Mel Streek's garage, and his rat rod 240Z, which he calls the Ratsun, definitely doesn't fit with the rest. On the outside, the Datsun looks ready to fall apart, but it's mechanically perfect underneath. Alternatively, Mel's son, Ollie, has a completely different take for his Z with its perfect, shining paint.
Both Zs sound amazing, though. They have a mechanical, somewhat course exhaust note that's intoxicating to hear. You can definitely tell there's some work going on under the hood. Check out this video from Petrolicious for a father and son who both find something to love in these classic Japanese coupes.

Nissan IDx 'in the plan' for production, needs support from fans [w/poll]

Wed, 15 Jan 2014

If there's a trend in the auto industry we can firmly get behind, it's the small, light and affordable rear-drive coupe. The positive critical reception to the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ twins has encouraged other manufacturers to look at building their own rear drivers, and even a few to show actual concept cars based on the idea. The Chevrolet Code 130R from 2012 and more recently, the Nissan IDx twins that were first shown at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show both come to mind, as does the brand-new Kia GT4 Stinger Concept.
Nissan trotted out the IDx Nismo and the IDx Freeflow for another showing in Detroit and we'll admit to being totally smitten with both cars. Again. The duo draw inspiration from the iconic Datsun 510, a lightweight, affordable rear-driver that remains a cult favorite decades after production ended.
Now, a report from our friends at AutoWeek reveals that we may, possibly, hopefully see a production IDx, provided fans make a strong enough case for it. "It's in the plan," Nissan product boss Andy Palmer told AW. According to the report, Palmer said the IDx is "into the first sage of the development process. The next stage is project validation and then looking at the business case. It's no one's intent to waste millions of the company's money, so obviously we have a good feeling about this one."

Datsun Redi-Go is reborn brand's first concept car [w/video]

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Nissan's plan for its reborn Datsun sub-brand just got a shot in the arm, as the emerging-market manufacturer has unveiled its first concept car since its resurrection back in 2012. Called the Redi-Go Concept, it looks like a high-riding version of Datsun's recently launched Go hatchback that's been fitted with a few concept car cues (not a bad thing).
The Redi-Go packs LED taillights, Datsun's "D-cut grille" and LED running lights into its Go-inspired body. Funky two-tone 15-inch wheels add a bit of cheek to the overall design, and in our minds look quite good, despite being so small. The ruggedized front and rear bumpers, as well as the sill and wheel arch surrounds add to the Redi-Go's rough-and-tumble aesthetic. We like that Datsun has kept the overall package short, giving the Redi-Go a 92.5-inch wheelbase, rather than creating a lifted version of the upcoming Go+. There are no specific mentions of the Redi-Go's mechanicals, although we'd wager that a production model might share the 1.2-liter engine and five-speed manual found in the standard Go.
While it might be easy to dismiss a concept like the Redi-Go in America, there's no denying its importance to the Indian market, which is decidedly more limited when it comes to available bodystyles. "If we were to make a car like Datsun Redi-Go Concept it would be a segment creator in India, an aspirational car that at the same time is attainable, a car that would be within reach of the first time buyer. This concept shows how serious we are about reinvigorating the market by catering for the needs of a growing class of Indians who have the chance to own a family car that will enable them to enjoy a new sense of independence," said Vincent Cobee, the global head of Datsun.

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