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1977 Datsun "gnose" Conversion on 2040-cars

US $13,999.00
Year:1977 Mileage:0 Color: Yellow /
 Black
Location:

Terrebonne, Oregon, United States

Terrebonne, Oregon, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.8L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: HLS30358039
Year: 1977
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Datsun
Model: Z-Series
Trim: Z
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 0
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Yellow
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black

1977 DATSUN 280Z "GNOSE" CONVERSION

Just in time to catch the end of the summer…. This is one of my projects, and its time to let it go!
I've included photos to show the process as I completed her.

I started with a super clean 1977 Datsun 280Z, with the goal of taking it to as close to a JDM Gnose Z as I can.
The car has been gone through, and is in great running condition. Transmission shift is solid and clean.

Flaws: *( there isn't much )
The only minor negatives…. 
#1: a small dent in the passenger rear quarter, just above the marker light *( see photo ).. of course, like all car guy's, it was someone else who christened the car with a first dent for me. :-/
#2: Dash cap warped a bit from the sun… This is going to done before its sold, but figured I'd mention it from the photo's you can see it.
 I left it in the sun on a hot day, and came back to find it that way.  *****This will be replaced prior to sale!*****

The car is in great condition, and can be driven or showed the way it is.



Here is the list of what has been done in the last year:
New Yellow Paint ( Matching color OE…. body totally straight, NO RUST IN BODY FOUND )
New Blk Carpet interior
Full "Z Car Customs-JDM" Gnose Conversion w/ CF front Bumper (Custom)
Gnose Hinges
ZG Lens Convers "Z Car Customs-JDM"
ZG 14" Hubcaps ( Correct from Japan )
Chrome Fender Mirrors ( Correct from Japan )
JDM Rear Taillights (Correct from Japan)
Rear 240Z Bumper Conversion
Rear Tow Bracket 
New Door/Hatch seals.
New fan clutch
New Wires
New Plugs
New oil
Custom Alternator Bracket - "Z Car Customs-JDM"
Injector seals replaced
Complete tune-up *( Just completed )
New Brakes all around
New Fuel pump w/ relay wiring circuit
New Clear Marker Lights
New Turn Marker in Headlight buckets ( Custom )
Short Air intake ( Custom )
New EGR block off plate
Vented hood
New Locks in Doors
New Shifter Bushing
All gauges work (YES>>CLOCK WORKS!!!….. yah, really!!)
New Dash Cap
New retractable antenna *(There is no stereo installed )
New Billet/Black aluminum CNC knobs t/o car with "Z" symbol *( ie hood handle, turn signal handle, lock knobs, shift knob..)

I'm sure theres something I've forgotten, but I tried to touch on everything. The only thing you could do to the car, is get some new tires soon. They have a lot of tread left, but show some weather Checking in the tread area. They were on there when I bought the car several years ago.
With the sale of the car, I will include a "DATSUN" incandecent Meatball Logo Sign.

The car is ready to drive… I've had fun showing, but I want to move on to the next project.
Title is in hand, and ready for transfer.

Drive Video:  You can see a drive video of this car on Facebook….  Search: Z Car Custom's - JDM

I've listed initial photo's showing the beginning of the car, and the transition to Gnose. I will submit more final project photos as I get them loaded up… So Stay tuned!!

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Datsun's lackluster initial sales fall below Tata Nano

Wed, 15 Oct 2014

When Tata introduced the Nano back in 2008, everyone was amazed at how cheap it was. They called it a game changer, but no game was changed. In fact, it took Tata five years to sell the 250,000 units it had the capacity to build in a single year. As it turns out, even buyers in what economists call "developing markets" like India aren't necessarily interested in buying an ultra-cheap automobile. And now it appears that Nissan may be falling into the same trap.
A little over a year ago, Nissan revived its old moniker Datsun to serve as a budget brand - similar to what ally Renault did with Dacia. Its lineup (consisting of models like the Go hatchback, Go+ minivan, On-Do sedan and Mi-Do hatch) is largely based on old architecture, packaged with little more than basic equipment and sold at rock-bottom prices. But Bloomberg reports that, even in the brand's core markets like India and Indonesia, the new Datsuns haven't been selling.
According to local industry figures, Datsun has sold fewer than 10,000 units of its $5,100 Go hatchbacks in India since its introduction back in March. Maruti Suzuki, by comparison, sells twice that many of its similarly priced Alto hatchbacks every month. In fact, after peaking in April, Datsun only sold 607 units in India this past July, dipping 77 percent to drop below even the number of Nanos which Tata sold that month.

Autoblog Podcast #339

Tue, 02 Jul 2013

Farewell, Zach Bowman; Pikes Peak 2013; Datsun; 2014 Ram lineup
Episode #339 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and it's the last rodeo for Zach Bowman before he departs for other pastures. The crew this week consists of Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Jeff Ross, who talk about the astounding records set at this year's Pike's Peak hill climb, the return of the Datsun brand name and the recently-announced 2014 Ram truck lineup. Of course, we start with the garage and end with your questions and comments. For those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. You can follow along after the jump with our Q&A. Thanks for listening!
Autoblog Podcast #339:

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.