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Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

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Re: Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

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See also the 240Z restoration in progress by @mymechanics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B13vXFj37RI&list=PLN0SuqPcbL... I'm in awe of the level of detail and the casual ability to just fabricate anything. And the large capacity for work.

Bad Obsession Motorsport's Project Binky is also highly recommended to anyone who wants to watch a couple guys basically build a car from scratch. Lotta fabrication in that one.

Re: Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

#12
post #3

See also the 240Z restoration in progress by @mymechanics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B13vXFj37RI&list=PLN0SuqPcbL... I'm in awe of the level of detail and the casual ability to just fabricate anything. And the large capacity for work.

Bad Obsession Motorsport's Project Binky is also highly recommended to anyone who wants to watch a couple guys basically build a car from scratch. Lotta fabrication in that one.

M539 Restorations as well if you like that kind of vibe!

Re: Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

#14
I strongly recommend nobody try to lift or move an engine or transmission out of a pickup bed by themselves without a strong swing-arm winch. Those suckers are really heavy, and the damage they do when they fall on something costs more than the parts. If it falls on a person, woof...

Re: Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

#15

I strongly recommend nobody try to lift or move an engine or transmission out of a pickup bed by themselves without a strong swing-arm winch. Those suckers are really heavy, and the damage they do when they fall on something costs more than the parts. If it falls on a person, woof...

Engine, sure, but a Nissan/Datsun manual transmission is only like 80lbs, if that.

Re: Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

#17
post #8

Feels like someone should mention the Mighty Car Mods 240z too; https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp0KnUFYB--h5YF10GYt3nE0F...

Look up the Scarab series of modded Datsuns too (Chevy 327 V8 in a 280Z):

https://datsunforum.com/the-scarab-legend-the-original-hybri...

Re: Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

#19
post #3

See also the 240Z restoration in progress by @mymechanics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B13vXFj37RI&list=PLN0SuqPcbL... I'm in awe of the level of detail and the casual ability to just fabricate anything. And the large capacity for work.

That car was in excellent condition. Not much of a restoration.

Re: Datsun 240Z L24 Engine Full Rebuild [video]

#20

Many called it the "Two Forty Zee" while many of us naturally said "Two Forty Zed." I have to admit ''Zee-car'' sounds better than ''Zed-car'' unless you're talking about old British cop shows. I was glad that Datsun dropped the ''Fairlady'' handle for exports.

> Many called it the "Two Forty Zee" while many of us naturally said "Two Forty Zed."

Isn't "zed" vs "zee" mostly a US vs UK thing? Wouldn't "two forty zee" be natural to many?

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