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Hello all, I am going to document my build. Basically I have a garage kept series 1 240z. That hasn't driven since 1986, it needed brakes which she couldn't afford so it has sat since. It was resprayed in the 80s as well. Some bad overspray but overall it's a very rust free car. I actually found it in my neighbors garage. My goal is to drive it and enjoy it, but it needs some TLC. First and foremost I got it running, and that is when I made the decision to keep it and I have fallen in love. I will keep it mostly original, minus some brakes upgrades, wheels and BC coilovers. Maybe someday have a built motor for it, but not for now. Everything I take off will be either professionally painted, re - zinc coated or powder coated when it goes back on. I am going to try and stay away from painting it. Everything I do will be reversible and I am keeping all parts I pull off/ upgrade. First thing I did was get it cleaned. Which took a long long time. I started this on Hybriz but I don't think it's the correct build for their site. So I am going to move it over here. I am new to Z's but have been building cars since high school. This is my 2nd major build.

A lot of skunks on this interstate, South I-75.

Datsun Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUVQBC-0GOo What I used in video(Japanese Singer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZZzxS_SGHY

Some lady brake checked me the other day. She was going way under the limit in the left lane, which made people subsequently tail gate me (in my DD Tahoe). And I wasn't even really that close to her. It infuriated me to the point where I started screaming. I was about to flip her off, but I saw she must have been 80 years old. Most of the time a brake check will just make the other driver(s) mad, they usually know if they're following too close. Or they just shouldn't have a license, you're supposed to use the 3 second rule. It's amazing how many people drive like idiots: Speeding, swerving, almost rear ending you when you're turning right. If I am going to speed, I make sure I have room all around me. I also try to "avoid the pack" if at all possible. I also really hate it when someone pulls up right alongside you and then stays there, or stays in your blind spot. I like to have room to "escape" if need be. I swear I avoid accidents every day by driving defensively. And if I get a call or text, I pull over ASAP, because you can't really focus on both. You also never know who is having a really bad day, week, year, or life. Just yesterday there was a road rage incident on the news, where a semi driver got out of his truck, pounded on the window of a car, and was then shot in the back 3 times by that car. He died. Like I mentioned earlier, I don't carry a gun because I know that when I get to that level of rage or anger, you do things you normally would not. Maybe I'll try the "skunk" method again, at least it will calm me down. But then I'll have Cheetos debris all over my fingers, which might hinder my grip on the wood wheel.

I finished my light recently. It's a cheap eBay unit with LEDs and an aerodynamic design that mounts on the bootlid or hatch. I also got a neat little electronic thing with some electronics and a 3-D accelerometer in it, that has a programmable flash pattern, and reacts to different braking. If you brake lightly, the light will come on in the usual way, but if you brake hard, the accelerometer will sense that and the LED flashing pattern kicks in. I mounted it on the glass with a long wire, using some rare-earth magnets, and is detachable for shows.

I wouldn't brake check anyone. They might not have good reflexes. Just ask Sebastian Vettel!

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I just got a 74 260Z and she is at my house in PHX Az right now........It's been sitting in a south west Texas Garage since 1996.It has a almost 100% rust free body and complete original interior with Factory or dealer option A/C, wheels and rear window louvers. Still holding the original paint. I need to go through the fuel system, brake system and clutch just to make her run and drive again. I am really happy that I found such a rare early low Vin # 260Z.I just love the 240Z look with the 280Z controls.

I made my first mistake on the z. I didn't have a drain installed, so when I went to do my final acetone rinse before redkote on my tank. I couldn't get it out and it messed up my pretty powder coating:( So I am stripping the powder, welding on a drain to the top corner then re - coating it, then redkote without acetone rinse.

While I am waiting on zinc and bearings, I decided to work on the door gaskets and finish the interior. I have (plus my wonderful girlfriend) about 10+ hours in adhesive removal/ detailing on the inside. But very happy with everything but the carpet fitment. Also the new door gaskets suck. I ended up baking them for 3 hours on warm in my oven, they seem to be getting better day by day. I ended up stripping paint off the outer sills (overspray), then I had to get new inner door sills, I had them wrinkle powder coated to sort of match the vinyl wrapped that comes stock on my year. I am so happy with the level of rust on this z. I also got a new shift boot. I pulled the seats and the side hinges are powder coated now. Which is always scary since the powder doesn't always work on moving parts, but a little lubrication and they work like butter. I have new foam and skins waiting for the seats, hopefully have them back in by next week.

Next my focus was on the rear. Same thoughts, pull apart, paint- powder and zinc. Rear end was slightly harder to take apart. But less grease! I am also going to replace all u - joints and wheel bearings while its all apart. Also poly bushings throughout. Still waiting on a local shop to press all the bearings out.

Got all but spindles done and back from powder. I also had to get a new radiator, but I had my series 1 fan shroud welded onto it. Hopefully getting all hardware back from zinc today.

I have decided to tackle the front suspension/ steering work next. This mean all bolts, nuts, washer etc.. off to zinc and powder coating everything I can or stripping and 2 part painting stuff like the steering shaft and steering rack. It was a greasy gross mess, but it should look beautiful when done. Looks like someone slotted my cross-member (no clue what it's actually called). Luckily someone local had a series one for parts and that person made me a good deal on it.

Damn skunks!

That's when I reach for this...

Picture of my carb barn find...