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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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Subaru Legacy pitted against Roadkill project cars

Fri, 05 Sep 2014

There's an evergreen debate among auto enthusiasts about whether they would prefer to have the latest and greatest car of today or a certified classic from yesteryear. What if you had to further define that, though, and the choice was between a brand new 2015 Subaru Legacy or a turbocharged Datsun 240Z with a hatch that wouldn't close? Roadkill aimed to find out that and more in one of its best videos to date.
According to the hosts, Subaru came to them, handed over some money and challenged Roadkill's project cars against its latest Legacy. The result is every bit as good (or better) than any automotive-themed show you could find on television.
Things start simple with a figure-eight race in a rodeo arena with the Subaru taking on Roadkill's 1968 Ford Ranchero, originally built for ice racing. From there the Legacy races a 1968 Dodge Charger with no windows around and off-road rally stage. Finally, the Subie goes head-to-head against the Rotsun, the aforementioned turbocharged 240Z, through an abandoned neighborhood. Plus, there's a bonus drag race challenging them all.

Datsun debuts new seven-seat Go+ in Indonesia [w/video]

Wed, 18 Sep 2013

The Datsun name may have long since been replaced by Nissan, but the old brand is making a comeback - in certain markets, at least. Nissan relaunched the Datsun brand in July as its new budget brand for developing markets with the debut of the Go hatchback, and has now followed up with the addition of the larger Go+.
Set to be built in Indonesia at Nissan's plant in Purwakarta, the Go+ debuts today in the capital of Jakarta as the second model in the new Datsun lineup. The seven-passenger minivan features flexible seating in a compact form 13 feet long, powered by an unspecified 1.2-liter engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
Nissan isn't saying much else about the model, but hopes the new Datsun twins will account for half of its sales in Indonesia within three years. The low price target for both models - set to come in at less than 100 million rupiah ($8,700) - ought to help it get there. The lineup is then scheduled to reach other markets, starting with India, Russia and South Africa next year.

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

Wed, 05 Feb 2014

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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