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Haha thanks guys, I'm currently swinging between a camaro and this z 240. It's true I suppose, throwing a 5 speed on the floor would probably not be too bad, especially having all winter long to do it. I can't wait to see all that blood red ATF fall on the floor when I do it... :classic: I'll probably be looking into the 240 this weekend, or week, if it is close enough! Thank you for the links! Tailpipes are an easy fix with a saw a weld kit, and some chrome tips . I suppose someday I will get tired of shifting, as I have never owned a standard car I don't know yet, all I know is when I drive em' I love em'!

Awesome, thank you guys for all the replies, yes, I do have self control. I've had about 4 cars of my own now and none of them are gone because of misuse or trouble. Currently driving a 2010 Taurus, drive it like a grandma but I get on it now and then for the exhaust note. This is really why I want to grab a fun little roadster, something to have fun with when I want to, but I'm not tied to for basic transportation. I suppose, I could go fishing around for another z, here is one that comes to mind: 1971 Datsun 240 Z How does she look? Unfortunately it has an auto trans... What really hooked me on this was the v8, I love the power you can pull with a 350+ SB, and the sound you get out of them.

Well I guess that is just the thing, I have no speciality when it comes to cars. I'm essentially looking for something that will take some wrenching here and there, but that would be fun to drive. This would really be the first car that I'd have to work on myself in any great capacity so perhaps it's not a good choice then? Yeah, summer is about 3 weeks I'd say... heck we just got snow again yesterday... Is there something besides rust, body straightness, and general health I should look at mainly? I've never dealt with an engine swapped car before, I suppose my major worry is purchasing it, then finding out there are major issues that would require a rebuild, or addition of parts beyond what is already present. I don't have much more information but he has it hooked up to a corvette trans so I would think that can handle the engine, the radiator looks new which I would think had to have been added due to the engine swap, etc. I know there is not much you guys can say based off pictures beyond take her out around the block, but any proper advice is better than nothing!

Posted this over on the hybridz.org site, but figured I'd try my luck here as well, apologies if this is against the rules, I'll remove this if it is: First post but I figured I would get the best help here. I have stumbled upon a 1977 280z running on a Chevy 350. I messeged back and forth with the owner and we are setting up a time this weekend for me to stop by and check her out. I am here asking if there is anything in particular I want to check with a 350 swap, and what in general I should check on the car. So far my list is as follows: Check for rust -Floor pans "in/out" -Frame Railes "undersides" -Rocker Panels. -Battery Area -Trunk/hatch latch Check for a straight frame. Make sure tires are good, and one is not more worn than another "as to indicate a frame issue." Check for saggy hinges. Check how she cold starts If you'd care to look at the pictures they can be found here: 1977 Datsun 280Z V8 5 Speed Any help or comments on price/what to look for, words of wisdom, etc... would be great! I'm 22, and infatuated with classics that can be 'beefed up' so to speak. I've had my eyes mostly on corvettes of the era' but for this price range with what looks like a new or built engine I don't think I can find a better deal. The images show the body in generally good shape to my understanding. This will only be a summer car, and definitely not a daily driver, I've got my sedan for that... Thanks a lot!