Got a new toy added to my Z stable
 

Agreed to the deal on Father's Day and had it delivered a couple of weeks later. I've been tinkering with it ever since. She barely runs, but I'm not worried since I'm starting the custom project right away.

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I don't know if this album is locked:

Datsun pictures by SmoothZ - Photobucket

I'm going to keep those wheels and clean them up as spares, but I really want new wheels since I'm a fan of aftermarket ones. I think I can go as big as 15's on the size. If you have recommendations or ideas, please feel free to post. Thanks!

Photobucket link works just fine! :tup:

Check out The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: 70-85 Z/ZX 4-Lug Wheels

A good source for a variety of parts.

Also ZCAR.COM | 240Z, 260Z, 280Z, 280ZX, 300ZX, 350Z, 370Z forums

What are your plans for restoration?

Is this going to be a restoration to factory or time period, or more of a restoration and modify?

This is a restoration and custom modifying project. I don't know if I really want the dash. I was thinking of something along the lines of this:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13...sanmeet013.jpg

I want bucket racing seats, upgraded brakes, suspension, wheels, and a new engine. I'm supposed to be getting a VG30DETT as part of this deal.

cool project. You can easily go with 17s, but I would go with the 16" Konig Rewinds. I had the 15s on my 240
The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: Konig Rewind Silver 16x7 Wheel Kit

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Nice ride, Mike. Love that color. My son wants to do blue like this one:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a13...wer_19rw1c.jpg

I love those wheels. Thanks for the link. Is that price for all 4 wheels? I hope so...lol

That is a very nice blue.

Those are aftermarket wheels. I believe they were made by Ansen many years ago. I had similar wheels on my Ford Falcon in 1968.......

love that blue, but daytona blue is my fav. blue on a 240.

That's going to look nice!

I should order the wheels so it would force me to finish the car faster. j/k I wouldn't want to rush it. Good to know about the Ansen brand wheels. I'll see if they can't be cleaned up and made to shine again.

Trust me, those Ansens can be polished to look like chrome.

Would you recommend a local wheel shop or a DIY project?