DatsunZGuy

The Toyota 2000GT is a beautiful car. To fully appreciate it, you have to actually see one in person. Back in 2013, I went to a concurs in San Luis Obispo, California, where this example was on display. What strikes you is how much smaller the 2000GT is compared to a 240Z. The level of effort Toyota devoted to the design, quality of materials and execution surpassed anything before it from Japan. In 1967, these cars sold for around $7,000 which was more than a corvette of the time. As with the 240Z, these little Toyotas have a special place in my heart. Given a choice, I would want both ?

There are snaps on the firewall, too.

This thread might be of some help:

Lots of stone throwing in glass houses from the peanut gallery in here. The seller has not implied this example is a concurs restoration worthy of being bestowed with Gold Medallion status. Yes the price is a bit steep for the current market, but this vehicle was someone's pride and joy for many years and should be respected for what it is. Who knows the circumstances for the sale? Perhaps a decline in finances, health issues or even a death of the owner may be the reason it's on the market. Remember, the owner built the car based on their specifications, wants and desires...not yours. The Z car community was a more forgiving and supportive group in the past. It now seems one might be crucified by the tribe for using the wrong radiator clamps.

Nice car, but the asking price is a bit on the high side. I'm still trying to figure out what that half-circle doodad attached to the carburetor linkage near the firewall is.

Are you looking for a turnkey example or project?

IMHO...a sunroof on a 240Z is up there with a gaudy tattoo and a first wife. All regrettable decisions in hindsight. Should you have a desire to feel the wind in your hair while driving a Datsun, get one of these:

Time for me to invest in a blast cabinet. That is...unless...ground up walnut shells will kill me

Yes

It might be worth a shot sending an email to Z Therapy.

Replated AM radio housing? And I thought I was OCD Outstanding restoration and fantastic attention to detail.

I live just a few miles away from Vazquez Rocks, where the photos were taken. If the owner lives nearby, I haven't seen it on the road. Looks to be solid example and nice for a weekend driver.

My rear harness is still in place. Only the exterior and engine bay was media blasted. I had a good base to start with. No rust repairs and just fixing door dings on the body.

I ended up disconnecting the wiring harness and pulled into the passenger compartment through the firewall.

This is the proper use for Fireball: https://gizmodo.com/fireball-whiskey-contains-an-antifreeze-ingredient-1652379798 I hear it makes good paint stripper, too.

Well I just got me a new ball-peen hammer and English wheel at Harbor Freight. This might be a good winter project car.

Back in the day, that's where you hid the dimebag from the fuzz.

Sometimes the planets correctly align and a buyer find exactly what their looking for. The price hammer seems fair if this is what the new owner envisioned an ideal example would look like if they located the perfect blank canvas, and did not have the patience to tolerate the investment of time and headaches involved the in restoration process. It is easy to see when having disposable income and the desire to have it now would make the cash flow more freely.

Just keep your 240Z in the box it came in and it will be fine.

Did you look hard enough? Old Fart members like me know where all the bones are buried

Grandpa Munster goes JDM?

You should drive in LA traffic where tailgating is a birthright

You can enjoy watching the door gap seams on the car open and close as it navigates over a speed bump at the local 'Cars and Coffee'.

I grew up as a military brat in Hawaii and had lots of friends from Guam

Hafa Adai!