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    1973 Datsun 240Z

    Spent 2 years restoring this 1973 datsun, finished it in spring of 2003. Its loud and burns lots of fuel through the triple webers. Here's a link to the resto.

    I decided not to sell it but I can't update this site anymore as geocities has disappeared.

    Last edited by jake73; 06-07-2012 at 08:52 PM.

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    I love that car, great job !

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    right decision not to sell!
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    Nice work. The engine shots are pure porn
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    Man, that's a nice Z... great job documenting your build, too! Why were you even thinking of letting it go?
    Never own more cars than you can keep charged batteries in...

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    Wow, looks like you're not new to UCP but you've only recently posted about your Datsun.

    Looks like a nice setup you've got there.

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    9,5/10. With original/other wheels it would be 10/10, these are too modern for the car IMO.
    Last edited by Man of Steel; 06-08-2012 at 03:11 PM.

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    your website was quite informative too, good stuff.
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    Wheels are easy to change. Watanabe F8s would be better, but it's his car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by csl177 View Post
    Wheels are easy to change. Watanabe F8s would be better, but it's his car.
    The best 8 spoke out there, methinks. I prefer it to Minilites and Panasports even though I think it was originally intended to be a copy. They just work on so many cars. I think whiteballz said a while back for an easy, but expensive, sexy car "Wats plus low. Go!"
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    simmons have a pretty long history with datsun Z/mazda RX3/4/5s, and 911's. it's not a bad choice, especially with the better selection of tyres in 17".. i'd love for manufacturers to bring back decent rubber for wider, smaller diameter wheels.
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    Great job on your Z!

    I would love to have a 240 ZG or make one with the available parts to go with my Nismo 350.

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    Quote Originally Posted by csl177 View Post
    Man, that's a nice Z... great job documenting your build, too! Why were you even thinking of letting it go?
    It got to the point where i wasnt driving it much and figured it might be better off with another owner, but when I recieved offers it hit me that this car means a lot more to me than I originally thought.

    Thanks for the comments!

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    I like your car and the upgrades. Really nice restoration you've done there

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    Quote Originally Posted by molen586 View Post
    I like your car and the upgrades. Really nice restoration you've done there
    Thanks for checking it out. I made a gallery link on my site.

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