1973 Datsun 240Z

This is a 1973 Datsun 240Z this was a daily driver with a lot of aftermarket parts. But the floor pan was rotted beyond driving. After restoring the unibody we decided to have a little fun with this one….

New European style headlights, oversize oil cooler and aluminum radiator for future V-8 conversion

Wilwood superlite brakes are fitted with an early model GM master cylinder for ample stopping power. A Brake Bias valve was also fitted to the system in the driver’s cockpit.

All lower A arm bushings were removed, the cross member was reworked to accept a shoulder bolt. Lower A arm was modified with a Heim joint for caster/camber adjustment

Radius support arms were reworked for a turnbuckle effect. Heim joint was then fitted to the stock mounting point. This allows for caster adjustment. We now have a fully adjustable McPherson strut front end.

The radius arm boxes were rotted beyond repair. New boxes were fabricated and carried up 3 inches into the inner fender wheels.

To help the car from twisting (still thinking about that V-8 conversion) box tubing was fitted under the car extending backwards to the outside rear of the cockpit on both sides. An interior cross brace was designed to hold both seats and connects to the outer tubes, giving us a triangle effect. I want to be bolted into more than just sheet metal. After installing the drive shaft a lower tube connects from the seat mounts to create a drive shaft loop.

This is a stock rebuilt short block, the head received a little attention and then it was fitted with triple mukunis and a header hidden under the heat shield.
At this point we are down to picking around with some wiring and interior pieces. This 240Z will be used as one of our daily drivers for 2007, driver instruction for SOLO events in the area and or some track days around New England.

Racarro bucket seats are fitted to the cockpit area, with a 4-point roll bar. Duel 5-point harnesses for safety.