Chris,
I had an early 260Z and had no problems at all except for those flat top
carbs which were soon dispatched. The early 260Z was the same exact body as
a 240 but with real bumpers, sorta, and IMHO a nicer dash. But the 240s are
more desirable. Yes there is rust everywhere, why should Zs be any different
than Roadsters? Probably made with the same batch of scrap metal we sold
them after WWII!
66 Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Chris.Brucciani@ercgroup.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Cc: <Robert.Long@CSDInc.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 8:46 AM
Subject: Z Cars
> >Specific questions:
> >Are there certain model years to look for (like our 67.5 2000's)
> >Are there certain model years to avoid (no Roadster comparison here)
> >Where are the rust areas
> >What other things should I look for, both good & bad
>
> As in Roadsters, the earlier ones are more valuable and in my opinion more
> desirable. 1970-1972 are the best years, with 1973 close behind. Watch
out
> for a 1973 with the original carbs. It will not run (1st year with heavy
> emission controls). Probably hard to find one out there that hasn't
swapped
> to the earlier carb setup. 1974 260Z's should be avoided. 1975-1978
280Z's
> are good cars, fuel injected not carbeurated.. Watch out for rust and all
> the other normal stuff. A lot of these cars have been driven hard and can
> fall victim to PO tricks and traps. Taken care of, I think that they
might
> last forever. Mine is coming up on 200,000 miles and is a blast to drive.
> Lot's of info out there, and lots of parts and support.
>
> Just my 2 cents. Good luck.
>
> Chris Brucciani
> Marietta, GA
> 1968 2000
> 1973 240Z
>
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