Old School Datsun/Nissan Fans

[soloracer]

I just saw this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoW05R43gRU

And I just love how this car sounds - especially at the 1:15 mark.

I have seen pictures of these cars with the bolt on fenders and clear headlight covers. I was just wondering what year was "the" year to get? Is the S30 the same as the 240z? If you know of one that is available let me know.

[soloracer]

Another nice one on the dyno:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyTq1...eature=related

[Abeo]

Love those cars... if I don't find a clean s13 coupe, then I'll seriously consider a 260z (with plans of a rb25 going in).

[soloracer]

I even like this style:

[ReflexFX]

If anybodys interested I saw an old 280z for $1500 on facebook. Would love to see that fixed up and on the roads.

[soloracer]

Originally posted by ReflexFX
If anybodys interested I saw an old 280z for $1500 on facebook. Would love to see that fixed up and on the roads.

Not looking for a fixer upper - bodywork alone can cost more than the purchase price of a clean car.

[ReflexFX]

Originally posted by soloracer


Not looking for a fixer upper - bodywork alone can cost more than the purchase price of a clean car.

All i have to say is have fun looking for a mint one.

[m10-power]

LOL man you have too much spare time to look for more cars, get out and fix the ones you got already

[soloracer]

Originally posted by m10-power
LOL man you have too much spare time to look for more cars, get out and fix the ones you got already

Speaking of which, I finally get to pick up the new one tomorrow. Besides, you have a few in your garage that are works in progress too......

[Cock Knuckle]

model year 1970 thru 1978 were basically all the same car. 240z, 260z, and 280z were all S30 chassis code.

pre 1975 models had lighter doors and lighter bumpers as they did not have to conform to the crash test regulations beginning in that year.

There are many different block/head/piston combinations that you can build using components from other years. The L-engine is very widespread & versatile; I even drove a forklift with the same block/different head as one of my cars.

edit: go for one with as little rust as possible, everything else is relatively cheap.

[That.Guy.S30]

mark is selling his 73 datsun. in good condition, little body work to do. the car in that video is running triple carbs, bored to 3.1

[soloracer]

Love the engine note on this one too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnWI7...eature=related

Not a stock engine I know but still pretty sweet.

[soloracer]

Inside shot from the green car:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmcsu...eature=related

[soloracer]

Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
mark is selling his 73 datsun. in good condition, little body work to do. the car in that video is running triple carbs, bored to 3.1

Who is Mark? Is that the factory green one listed here?

[A3GTiVR6SC]

Everytime i hear datsun, i automatically think of this car..





Srry, i just had to..

[ekguy]

that is pure sex.

[dc5fd]

im in love with the 280z , Would trade my 300zx for it!

[m10-power]

Originally posted by soloracer


Speaking of which, I finally get to pick up the new one tomorrow. Besides, you have a few in your garage that are works in progress too......

Haha, one vs...

Seriously though, I have an RB26DETT sitting in my garage that would be perfect for an older 240/60/80Z

Nice, very nice '73 240Z on Kijiji

[That.Guy.S30]

^ thats mark's datsun. its a nice datsun, not a very nice one.

[m10-power]

Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
^ thats mark's datsun. its a nice datsun, not a very nice one.

Any unmolested '73 datsun without rust issues is very nice in my book rest is easy to make better.

Looks like a perfect starting point for an RB swap.