1972 Datsun 240z, Chevy 350 V8 ....450hp...6 Speed....completely Restored on 2040-cars
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:Chevy 350 v8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Datsun
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Z-Series
Trim: All Custom
Drive Type: Rear
Mileage: 0
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Estoril Blue
I do not know what to say about this...I am more in a daze for just thinking of selling it. I don't have a speadsheet of everything I've done to it so I'll describe as best as I can.
I have had this car for 13yrs, 11 of them I have been "investing" into it. I have invested over 100k into it, believe me or not, I don't care, I have over 80k in receipts.
It is not finished, It does run. It is solid. It has eatin up my kids college funds...lol
This has been stripped, blasted, sub-framed, fenders/quarters widened 1", holes in engine walls filled, fenders made into one-peice, primed, all seams sealed, undercoated and painted...and many more.
Engine is FULLY built,4 bolt main, roller rockers, "h"rods, bored 30over, girdle, Jegs alum heads, Hooker headers, Barry Grant demon carb and fuel rail, MSD, March Pulleys, AN Fittings everywhere, CSI water pump and more, Aeromotive Fuel Pump and Regulators, Alum Radiator and Fan.
Custom made front/middle and rear Engine/Transmission MOUNTS, Custom alum Gas tank. Camero tremec 6 speed Transmission, Hays Clutch kit, R200 Rearend
Carrera Racing Adjustable Suspension, Oversize Swaybars.
The Floorboards are Custom made w/ 2x3 inch steel bars running the length to support the front to the back (keeps the body from twisting when accelerating).
New Dash w/ Autometer White faced Gauges, All new Painless Wiring Kit (i think thats the name) Recaro Seats
The Hood is a z hood and Camero Scoop (ALL METAL)....this cost alot. Front/Rear Bumpers (black now, needs to be finished)
16" Rims and Tires...never seen pavement.
LOTS of other stuff...................I have everything to finish this car if it's not on it now...(as far as my memory goes)
Color......Estoril Blue BMW
Needs:
Owner...
Wiring finished (rear of car part and ignition) all other done
Transmission Driveshaft welded to "Z" driveshaft to make it into one to fit the R200 Rearend
Interior put back together
Install Front/Back Glass, Rubbers
Exhaust (do not have one)
If I think of anything else I'll post it.
Floor Pan Carpet (needs to be custom made)
I have plenty of Pictures I can email them to you
Ask any question except for the stupid ones...haha
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