Just saying hello!

[Zguy91]

Hey guys hows it going? I just thought I would introduce myself. I'm Austin, I'm 20 years old and attend the University of Alabama. Originally from Huntsville, AL. I'm new to Classic Zcar Club but definitely not to the Z community. I mostly have done my researching and posting on HybridZ but I have recently acquired a 71 240Z that I am restoring and thought this would be a more appropriate community for an all original early Z. The car is a 6/71 build date bought 8/71 by Dr. David A Justice in Heflin, AL. I got the car about a month ago from him so the car was in Heflin for 41 years and is now in Tuscaloosa. It has the typical battery tray rust but other than that it is 100% solid and straight bodied. 905 red with black interior.

I have had a 72 240z, 74 260z, early 74 260z 2+2, 83 280zx Turbo, 87 300zx, and currently have a 71 240z, 76 280z with a small block and a 78 280z parts car. (let me know if you need any parts)

[Gary in NJ]

Welcome to the club. I too was bit by the Z bug while in college...30 years ago. Some kids never grow up.

It's awesome that you were able to track down a single owner car. Please post some photos.

[Willoughby Z]

Welcome, Austin.

You definitely have a strong heritage of ownership.

I'm impressed.

As to your '78; does it have a stock power sectional antenna that you would part out?

-Kris

[grantf]

welcome, Pics?

Hey, since you mentioned parts can you spare a set of headlight pigtails and there respective connectors, The round three pin ones (280z). I am having Dave build me a headlight harness. I have some odds and ends I could trade

Edited February 15, 2012 by grantf

[rcb280z]

How about head light buckets...PM me with $$. Welcome to the club. Oh, fuel rail too $$

[psdenno]

Welcome! Always good to see another '71 in the group.

Dennis

[Zguy91]

Yeah haha the Z bug hit me when i was 14 actually. As far as the parts I will pm all of you guys. I will post some pics of the 71 here in a minute

[Zguy91]

Thought the warranty card was pretty cool. Also have the original maintenance booklet, owners manual, and a booklet with a list of all the Datsun dealerships in the US in 71. Pretty cool license plate too. I plan to restore it probably not all original but to showroom condition. Probably refinish the Libre's and keep them on it. The Grant steering wheel hub adapter and shift knob all up for grabs

Edited February 16, 2012 by Zguy91

[grantf]

Nice Car, Looks like a really nice base for a restoration. Glade to see it good hands.

[Zguy91]

It is a great base. When I first got my 280z it was in much worse shape, besides the fresh v8 swap. I already got a original faux wood steering wheel and restored it last weekend. Its boxed up for now until the interior is done. Dont want it getting messed up.