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Body & Paint - Complete
Insulation
Hardlines - Complete
Brake System - Complete
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Suspension - Complete
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Harness - Complete
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Hitachi Alternator Restoration

7 January 2021

End of 2020 Video Update

6 January 2021

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1970 Datsun 240Z

Spoke to my body guy, he says we need to bring it Spoke to my body guy, he says we need to bring it back to bare metal and start all over. Shame it happened on the first drive. 😏

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Went for a drive. Found a descendant. 🤘 . #da Went for a drive. Found a descendant. 🤘

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When you turn 55 and need knee replacement surgery When you turn 55 and need knee replacement surgery. 😣

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Not that you can tell, but I ran out of black pain Not that you can tell, but I ran out of black paint. Who runs out of black paint... 🤦‍♂️

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It's pretty wild hopping in a car and hearing a ti It's pretty wild hopping in a car and hearing a ticking clock. There are a lot of things that make the 240 special and for me this is one of them. 

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I didn't build it for trophies but I got the best I didn't build it for trophies but I got the best one today... a set of licence plates!

I couldn't tell you how many times I've thought about today. I bought the car 11 years and 9 months ago to the day. A long journey so far and while at times I may have considered today the finish line, it now feels like a start more than anything.
The anticipation is killing me, especially when th The anticipation is killing me, especially when they send photos like this. 😅

Not long before the car is finished and back home. 🤟

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So this happened yesterday... Previous owner park So this happened yesterday...

Previous owner parked it outside uncovered 21 years ago. I took possession 11 years ago and chipped away at it as and where I could. Lots of professional help along the way got me to this point.

I lost enthusiasm in the last couple of years and rather than throw in the towel I made the decision to hand over the baton for the last leg. The team at @classic_auto_restos took over to do the finishing touches and in their capable hands the restoration phase is just about finished. 👌

I'm really excited to be able to enjoy it once again and to see it on the road shortly. 😊

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Seats are in and the kids got a drive before I did Seats are in and the kids got a drive before I did...

It's sobering to think it has been 10 years since I last sat in the car.
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  • About
  • 240Z
    • Seasons
    • Body
    • Brakes
    • Driveline
    • Electrical
    • Engine
    • Exhaust
    • Fuel
    • Interior
    • Steering
    • Suspension
    • Wheels
  • Behind the Lens
  • In the Garage
  • On My Mind
  • Contact