The Datsun 240Z Build Thread

[IbanezDan51]

So, after searching long and hard I finally found the perfect Datsun to replace my 380hp Golf GTi with......

The day she arrived:



And stripping her out ready for lots of new metal (LOTS!)













After one day:


Next job was to take the dash out:



Some really bad rot on the front 'air tubes' as they are known. Fortunately they are not structural and its not too bad a fix when you know a good panel beater.

The engine is now out, just need to drop the gearbox subframe bolts and disconnect the propshaft to pull that lot out. Then I need to remove the diff to see whats in it.

Welding should hopefully commence next week!

[DubFan]

After you've replaced all the bad stuff, will there be anything original left ?

[F17BAD]

Love it mate

Good luck

[Len]

That's perfect!?  

Good luck with that one matey!






Hi to Jake!

[Misky]

Good work mate! Big Project there!

This looks lush:



I have always been a fan of the Datsun 510's I would love one!!

[archie837]

YESSSS!!!!!! So much potential win!!

Good luck with it!

[IbanezDan51]

After you've replaced all the bad stuff, will there be anything original left ?

Yeah...the roof, bulkhead...and rear taillight panel

Love it mate

Good luck

Thanks dude

That's perfect!? 

Good luck with that one matey!






Hi to Jake!

haha cheers Len, look forward to you guys coming down again

Good work mate! Big Project there!

I have always been a fan of the Datsun 510's I would love one!!

Cheers man, it sure is a lot of work but it will get there. Datsun 510's are awesome, if I was to go for the square shape though would have to be an original skyline I think

YESSSS!!!!!! So much potential win!!

Good luck with it!

Cheers dude, they are awesome!

[tommygtimk4]

watching this!

[Len]

TBH its a project I would love to do myself!

[Jack3559]

This will be amazing.