Got a new toy added to my Z stable

SmoothZ · 07-16-2010, 11:26 AM

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.

I don't know if this album is locked:

Datsun pictures by SmoothZ - Photobucket

SmoothZ · 07-16-2010, 11:27 AM

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!

2theextreme · 07-16-2010, 11:29 AM

Photobucket link works just fine!

didymus · 07-16-2010, 11:34 AM

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?

theDreamer · 07-16-2010, 11:36 AM

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

SmoothZ · 07-16-2010, 11:44 AM

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:

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.

Mike · 07-16-2010, 12:11 PM

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

SmoothZ · 07-17-2010, 09:40 AM

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

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

theDreamer · 07-17-2010, 10:53 AM

That is a very nice blue.

Kornercarver · 07-17-2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothZ

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!

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

Mike · 07-17-2010, 11:03 AM

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

FuszNissan · 07-17-2010, 11:53 AM

That's going to look nice!

SmoothZ · 07-17-2010, 11:58 AM

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.

Kornercarver · 07-17-2010, 12:43 PM

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

SmoothZ · 07-17-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornercarver

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

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

07-16-2010, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	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. I don't know if this album is locked: Datsun pictures by SmoothZ - Photobucket __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

07-16-2010, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	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! __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

07-16-2010, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
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07-16-2010, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
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07-16-2010, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	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: 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. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

07-16-2010, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	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?

07-16-2010, 12:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	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 __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

07-17-2010, 09:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	Nice ride, Mike. Love that color. My son wants to do blue like this one: I love those wheels. Thanks for the link. Is that price for all 4 wheels? I hope so...lol __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

07-17-2010, 10:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	That is a very nice blue. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-17-2010, 11:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	love that blue, but daytona blue is my fav. blue on a 240. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

07-17-2010, 11:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
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07-17-2010, 11:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 36	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. __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

07-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kornercarver Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Republic, MO Posts: 12 Drives: 2003 350Z Rep Power: 17	Trust me, those Ansens can be polished to look like chrome.

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