Datsun or Older Skool?

[Antihero983]

Alright, I have a 1978 Datsun 280Z 2+2.

It's rotted badly, but it runs, and needs a shit ton of chassis/body work.

But I love it.

I mean I picked it up for 250$ and put another 200 into it to get it running (which the previous owner couldn't do) so I'm into it for short money, and really have no problem continuing on with it, because I love old cars, especially Zs, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ITS 2/2 OR NOT.

However, I grew up on musclecars and old skool cars, and I'm really really wanting one.

Hell I almost bought a 1964 Dodge Polara 4 door with a 318 V8 a couple years ago.

I'm to the point now where I can dump a shitload of money into the Datsun, but even after all is said and done, the car really doesnt have mcuh longer to live I think, MAYBE another year or two.

I dunno. I just want an old car other than my beetle, Datsun or otherwise.

So, do I sell the datsun for like 500$ and move one, or do I dig my feet in for the long haul with it and try to keep it among the driven?

and please don't base your decision soley on the fact it's a 2/2, cause it's still a Z.

[Fonix36]

do what feels right but make sure your not going to regret it a z is a z there is nothing like it in the world

[((sr)) kelly]

sell the 2+2 and get a 2 seater

[singlecamslam]

well you probably dont have to worry about smog where you live, so you can probably just make that a project car and restore it?

[Antihero983]

and to add to my post, if i do go older skool, I will be getting something older than both the beetle and the Z, as in 65 or older.

[1five10]

Try to sell to a Z enthusiast in your area that's willing to revive it. A Z is a Z, no matter what. Good luck...

[nismo tuned s14]

I say go old school. I was about $2000 away from being able to buy a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 before I found my S14.

Muscle car love.

[punkrico]

get a 240z they look so much hotter

[Antihero983]

^god i'm so sick of hearing that.

[rich280zxt]

Do both. Keep the z, throw a turbo motor in it and track it. Then get an older muscle car for a project. Come on, what good is selling the z for a lousy 500 dollars. Keep it man!

[punkrico]

^god i'm so sick of hearing that.

i like the smaller bodied car but its all in personal pref

[hustlervibes]

Save the Z, not many people build up the 2+2s

[Antihero983]

i might. i may have found a dude that'll help me.

[posdriftin]

why not get an older 60's bluebird... not the fasteest thing in the world but way more rare than some 69 rs z8 clone crap... it depends on what you after now...raw power (z with small block) great handling (510 with ka or sr20de) or fun to drive with ok handling (roadster) or truck wise a 520 (with ka in it)

[silviaguy240]

z with small block is ghetto, unless its a ls2 or 7. all that 350 carb'd shit is fucking stupid. and people that carb the l28's are stupid too. i want to build my 2+2 but i just dont have the cash flow to do what i want right now.

[soreballz]

^god i'm so sick of hearing that.
lol, it is true though. 2+2's just look... odd, compared next to the 240/260.

z with small block is ghetto, unless its a ls2 or 7. all that 350 carb'd shit is fucking stupid.
Why is that so dumb? They're proven reliable motors that can make great power. Not everyone wants to spend the money for an LSx, and lots of people prefer the simplicity of carbed setups.





I say ditch the Z. Go old school. '49-'65 cars = win.

[((sr)) kelly]

get a 260-280z and throw a Rb in there..

[Antihero983]

^ no RB. i like my L series.

and i think i might keep it and once its more drivable, get an older skool vehicle

[rich280zxt]

I have a 3.1 liter stroker with triple webers, and it beats the hell out of fuel injection.

[drift freaq]

I have a 3.1 liter stroker with triple webers, and it beats the hell out of fuel injection.

3.1 strokers suck LOL. IMHO. That said a 2+2 280z is worthless do not sink money into restoring it. If you do restore a S30 make sure its a non 2+2 and a 240z or a 260z(260 only because they were only made one year i.e. even rarer) Plus L26's can be dope ass engines. They were the best of the L series because they ran a L28 crank and rod with L24 piston and bore. It had a nice broad flat torque and HP band i.e like a RB25/RB26. Both the L24 and L26 had the revs the L28 always wished it had. LOL
Now going older with something else is cool as well. It all depends on what your intentions are or if your just being ADD about it.

[Antihero983]

honestly, i have wicked bad automotive ADD.

[twistedsymphony]

Personally I like the 280z better than the 260z Rare cars are cool and all but the roof-line of the 2+2 is just ugly IMO.

Either way it's not like you can just go to the Z store and buy another Z car... those things are rare gems in our area (north east us) rust seems to demolish most cars inside 15 years... if they last longer than that it's a miracle.

Personally, there are only 2 Z cars that I would go out of my way to own and the 280 isn't one of them. If I was going for old school I'd import an old school imported Datsun.

69 Skyline GT
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/3823/pgc10.gif

Or maybe a 510 or 710.. mmmm

[((sr)) kelly]

I have a 3.1 liter stroker with triple webers, and it beats the hell out of fuel injection.


wow.. you are a complete dumbass... how many years did your family inbreed for you to come up with this assumption??

[((sr)) kelly]

i vote 280z :)

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u191/srkelly/red240122.jpg

[posdriftin]

wow.. you are a complete dumbass... how many years did your family inbreed for you to come up with this assumption??


acually i does make more power (na wise) just not as reliable as f.i.
well tuned sidedrafts are powerfull, exspecially with that diesel crank...(stroke)...most people that say carbs are bad on a datsun prob had crappy su's or stock downdraft carb..ive had dellorto 40mm and weber 45 on both datsuns on my 2.3 litre 4 cyl.. and i willing to bet it was faster than most beat to crap sr 240sx...both ways are good thoughjust depends on what you like...

[rich280zxt]

acually i does make more power (na wise) just not as reliable as f.i.
well tuned sidedrafts are powerfull, exspecially with that diesel crank...(stroke)...most people that say carbs are bad on a datsun prob had crappy su's or stock downdraft carb..ive had dellorto 40mm and weber 45 on both datsuns on my 2.3 litre 4 cyl.. and i willing to bet it was faster than most beat to crap sr 240sx...both ways are good thoughjust depends on what you like...
Thank you. YouTube - datsun240z (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRWAEwRbAg)

[zylvia213]

I say sell it or turn it into a BBQ grill lol.... no honestly i would get rid of it and get my self a 2 seater. 2+2's look weird.

[silviaguy240]

which is why i regret buying my 280 2+2 every day. for the money ive spent on my 240 and purchasing the 280 and other shit...god i would have a sick s30.

[Antihero983]

i love my 2+2 because it's a 2+2. it makes people go wtf?

and besides, its still an S30, regardless of seat count.

[s13dan]

If it was a 2 seater i would say keep it but since its a 4 seater i am saying keep it...i love datsuns

[xplicit240]

red you are on the hybridz forum. if you have the money restore her. get the chassi done. ive seen what these guys have gone to restore them. but it really comes down to what you want. id say fix it and make a beast.

shit im losing a place to live but im hanging on for dear life to my Z. i wont ever let her go.

[drift freaq]

Personally I like the 280z better than the 260z Rare cars are cool and all but the roof-line of the 260 is just ugly IMO.

Either way it's not like you can just go to the Z store and buy another Z car... those things are rare gems in our area (north east us) rust seems to demolish most cars inside 15 years... if they last longer than that it's a miracle.

Personally, there are only 2 Z cars that I would go out of my way to own and the 280 isn't one of them. If I was going for old school I'd import an old school imported Datsun.



Huh? WTF, am I the only person that caught this? Dude the 260z has the exact same roofline as the 240z and as the 280z (non 2+2) has. They are all S30' chassis. They just get heavier as the years go on due to federal crash safetly standards and bigger bumpers.
Please learn your cars before commenting like this and you won't look like an idiot.

[bbejj123]

Thank you. YouTube - datsun240z (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPRWAEwRbAg)

was this video supposed to show how the 240z is better than an sr'd 240?:tweak:

[BustedS13]

get a different Z
the 2+2's are fugly

[Antihero983]

I like my 2/2 thank you very much.

However, it is up on Craigslist for 500$. :(