Alright boys, just picked up a 240z and I need some help

[Triangle]

Just bought a 240z and the title matches the tag on the passenger side of the engine bay and the tag on the drivers side of the dash(I lost it but its in the car "somewhere") but the tag in the door jamb is to a 260z and doesn't match the title but I should be good if I just take that 260z tag off and don't worry about it right?

 

Also it's been de-badged at some point I think because I have all the badges but there aren't any holes on the body for them. Is there any way to line these emblems up again and punch new holes for them?

 

And if anyone's local to the NC area that wants to sell me a bunch of parts I'm buying.

[datzenmike]

Those tags could have been removed and replaced. There is a number stamped into the body on the cowl area (firewall) in front of the driver. It's not a tag but stamped into the body. 

 

If the holes for the emblems have been removed and sealed up, for pity's sake don't drill new ones. This will just be a starting point for further rust. Simply grind away the pins on any emblem you get and use double sided tape. Most car makers today use this. I've done it.

 

Parts buying and selling is done here... http://community.ratsun.net/classifieds/category/3-datsun-parts/?sort_key=date_added&sort_order=desc Price discussion, questions and haggling is restricted to private messaging.

 

 

Be sure to post pictures of you Z next time... http://community.ratsun.net/topic/54932-photobucket-ratsun/ and welcome to Ratsun

[dgi]

Welcome Triangle.

 

I'm over in the Triad in NC.  I'll be watching for pictures.or it didn't happen.

 

dgi

 

[Triangle]

Alright boys I'm back with some updates and pictures!

 

@dgi I'm actually living in the Triad area also so it's nice to know there's another datsun fan around here somewhere.

 

I did manage to find the numbers stamped into the body and they do match so I guess I'll just toss that 260z tag in the parts box and forget about it. 

 

So luckily I managed to find a really clean 240 that needs new floorpans and that's it for  any major rust. As far as parts go I got everything I needed except the intake, carbs, and carpet.

 

The engine and transmission were disassembled however so the engine was sitting in the bay just like the pictures and the transmission was sitting in the back but its an auto so I need to swap it to manual.

 

I just picked up an intake, carbs, and 4 speed with all the parts needed for a swap so I'll definitely get some more pictures later this week when I start to take everything apart to swap the trans. 

 

 

[tr8er]

No transmission to rob horsepower!!! No. 1 Cause of resistance on an engine.

 

 

Welcome to Ratsun.

[dgi]

@Triangle.  I was looking at that car myself, but decided I have enough projects at the moment.  

 

I see you picked up some other parts too.   I've got a pressure plate, clutch disk, release bearing, slave cylinder (used but in good condition) and two 4 speeds that are surplus to me if you need something.

 

PM me some contact info and maybe we can get together.  If you are in the Triad we can't be too far apart.  There is a Triad Z club too.

 

dgi

[Triangle]

Alright boys got some questions and a small update here.

 

@dgi I sent you a pm bud

 

So I got the parts for a 4 speed swap but before I get started on anything does anyone know if the console is the same? I've been told its different and the same by different people and my google-fu isn't that strong because I can't find an answer anywhere.

 

Also I'll have some pics tomorrow when I pull the motor and paint it again and such.

[JonU]

The center consoles are different between the auto and manual. When I get home tonight a can take a picture of a center console for a manual transmission that I just acquired for my auto to manual swap. I don't have the auto console handy for a side by side, but you can compare it to yours.