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   Considering a Z and have Questions

   February 27, 2001 by Brian

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   I am considering buying a 71 240Z and i need some advice. It is my friends and has sat for 7 years. First it has a lot of body mods like fiberglass hood, front air dam, and fender flares. When it was on the road it ran really hot and i think it would overheat. It is not the oringinal motor. It has a 280 z motor with a 4 barel on it. Its a 4 speed and the body looks fairly nice. Last how hard is it to get parts for these cars and are they expensive? Any ideas would help greatly. Also what should I look for and how much should I pay? [This message has been edited by Brian (edited 02-26-2001).]

   

   Last reply by Brian, March 4, 2001
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   72 Question??

   February 25, 2001 by Guest frenchy13

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   I am new to 240Z. I have a chance to buy a 72 240z. The Z was hit hard in the front driver side. I am pretty sure the frame is bent. The engine looks good and the interior is in good shape also. I can get it for around $400.00. I would like to rebuild it but I was wondering if I should just buy this one at part it out. Any info would help!!!! Also is it possible to straighten the frame?

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, February 26, 2001
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   240Z parts to a teen rebuilding a 240Z

   January 1, 2001 by Guest Mark Howell

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   I have a 72 240Z my 16 year old son was in the process of rebuilding. He loved his car. He had a fatal accident in the car November 4, 2000. The engine should be OK and other parts. He also had a collection of parts books etc. I would like to find a teen who is in the same position he was in(love for the car etc.) and give him the parts to help him with his project. If anybody can help me I would appreciate it. NO PARTS BUYERS ETC. My name is Mark Howell 972-988-8609. or mark@howellsaircraft.com

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 6, 2001
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   73 rear bumper

   January 16, 2001 by morfirst

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   Does any know if you can use a 73' 240Z rear bumper on a 72' 240Z?

   

   Last reply by ninja240z, January 27, 2001
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   Any Z's in Ontario, Ca

   January 20, 2001 by aka_elvis

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   I'd really like to meet people with Z's in Ontario. Especially people in the Windsor area!

   

   Last reply by aka_elvis, January 20, 2001
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   Z Car Plans

   January 11, 2001 by biggles

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   Hi all, I am trying to find some technical drawings of the 240 & 260 2+2 so I can decide which one to by and how to modify to take a wheel chair. I found some on the net but the res is so low I cannot make out the details or read any measurements. I really need some help fast if any one out there knows anything I would appreciate a message. [This message has been edited by biggles (edited 01-10-2001).]

   

   Last reply by biggles, January 11, 2001
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   240Z muffler

   October 31, 2000 by Guest llylaclama@aol.com

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   I am unable to locate a muffler for my 72 240Z. The local NAPA store and foreign auto parts store says they cannot get one for me. Any suggestions for a source for the muffler. Any help will be greatly appreciated. George Murtha

   

   Last reply by Steve Weatherley, January 8, 2001
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   Weber Carbs

   May 3, 2000 by Guest Dave H

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   This forum sounds cool. I'm not a member yet because I don't seem to have time to log on, but I have a topic I need some global information on. I'm looking at putting on the twin webers for my '73 240. The kit they have is the K 688. It has a very long manifold that I've been told is hard to dial in, especially at altitude (6000 ft.) Apparently they no longer make the non SMOG approved shorter mainfolds. So what's the deal and what are the options?

   

   Last reply by Steve Weatherley, January 8, 2001
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    71 240 SERIES 1

    June 17, 2000 by Guest BOB

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    I recently purchased a relatively rust free california 71 240z series 1 car. it has triple mikunis and I am undecided on whether to remain with these. They appear to be running find but long term will it be more practical, economical to have some other brand?

    

    Last reply by Steve Weatherley, January 8, 2001
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    new 280ZX... want some advice (other than get a 240Z)

    January 6, 2001 by Guest Shotgun

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    I just bought myself a 280ZX for $2000 Aus 2 days ago and im feeling pretty good about it. i want to make some "adjustments" to it tho and i want some advice and maybe some quotes if i can get them (if you give a quote please tell me the currency) 1.its an automatic and i want to know if its worth getting manual transmision... and if so how much it would cost 2.its not making the kind of noise i would like and id appreciate some input as to give it more of a purr/growl and 3.i'd appreciate any pointers on how to prevent rust (she's only got a little and i want to keep it that way) any help would be great (also, anything else you can think of too

    

    Last reply by ninja240z, January 7, 2001
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    where do I sell???????

    November 30, 2000 by Guest ttown240z@hotmail.com

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    I've got many '72 240 and some '76 280z parts to sell, including a '72 240z, crack free !!!NO CRACKS!! dashboard with all working gauges. (The clock is slow, probably just needs to be cleaned) Where can I post this info. reply on the forum or at ttown240z@hotmail.com

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 30, 2000
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    Back up light switch

    December 16, 2000 by MikeT73

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    Stuck this in the emergency section, hav`nt gotten a response. Thought I would throw this out in the open. Where the heck is the back up light switch!!

    

    Last reply by Bambikiller240, December 17, 2000