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May 26, 2010 2:13 p.m. wheels777 HalfDork

I am gearing up for the future. As a result, a bunch of projects are for sale.

The 1975 Datsun 280Z was going to be our $2007, then $2008 project. It is not the Red $2006 Challenge car. This Z ran over 155 mph and coasted to a clocked 142. It went 11.02 at 127+ in 84% air density conditions with exhaust, street tires, a 1.76 geared PG trans and mild 350. This was also with the modified IRS that I set up with 2 1/2" springs. FWIW, it ran 1.56 60' times and will pull the tires in the right conditions. I am selling it with no E&T, or exhaust, or weld wheels. It does not have a title. It is a race car with a roll bar installed. Also, spare factory 180R rear and half shafts. The car has very litle rust and is straight. Custom hood. Asking $500

If someone can help me post some pictures, I have two older pis from when it was together.
May 26, 2010 2:33 p.m. Tom Heath Webmaster

Send the pics to me, Andy. I'll get them up in this thread lickety-split.
May 26, 2010 4:25 p.m. eastsidemav Reader

Andy, this one of the pics?

http://www.ecta-lsr.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=42&pos=72

Or is it a different car?
May 26, 2010 8:28 p.m. wheels777 HalfDork

Yes, and there is another pic from the same event with the boys.
May 26, 2010 8:42 p.m. splitime Reader

If you were closer... (like we all haven't heard this before...) I'd buy this.

Sigh.
May 26, 2010 8:51 p.m. Carson Dork
May 27, 2010 8:49 a.m. angusmf Reader

I LOVE the paint scheme.
May 27, 2010 9:33 a.m. wheels777 HalfDork

Thanks for the offer Tom. Carson posted one of the few pics I have. Obviously outdated, both boys are taller than me.
May 27, 2010 10:31 a.m. Xceler8x Dork

This is a running car for $500?! A FAST running car?
May 27, 2010 10:34 a.m. chknhwk Reader

Andy, if I hadn't moved to Boston and I had a garage for it this would already be sold. Good luck!
May 27, 2010 10:38 a.m. Carson Dork

In reply to Xceler8x:

It's not a running car. The ad says no engine, trans, exhaust, or wheels. I'd imagine you could call it a roller if you brought some wheels.

Still an awesome deal. I'm thinking about it too. Getting it here would be the hassle. Hmmm, I do live directly between Andy and Maxton...
May 27, 2010 11:15 a.m. sanyarcosean Reader

No, not a running car, its a roller. I owned it until my wife and I split (was going to be my 2010 Challenge car)then it went back to Andy. Let me tell you, someone is about to get a VERY good deal!! Run boys dont walk!! This is an AMAZING start to a winning Challenge car! Andy and crew did Very nice work on it!
June 1, 2010 10:19 a.m. wheels777 HalfDork

It has wheels and tires. The welds are what is not included.
June 7, 2010 12:06 p.m. sanyarcosean Reader

BUMP for a great car!
June 7, 2010 12:57 p.m. 16vCorey SuperDork

I can't believe this thing hasn't sold yet. Andy's a hell of a fabricator and welder. The cage alone is probably worth the asking price.
June 7, 2010 2:33 p.m. John Brown SuperDork

16vCorey wrote:

I can't believe this thing hasn't sold yet. Andy's a hell of a fabricator and welder. The cage alone is probably worth 4 times the asking price.

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June 9, 2010 9:19 p.m. Rob_Mopar Reader

Is this the blue one that was in the upper level of the barn on my last trip out?

-Rob
June 12, 2010 6:54 a.m. wheels777 HalfDork

Just agreed to sell car. Will post with price and parts when it is picked up, in order to provide documentation for a new Challenge competitor.
June 13, 2010 8:57 p.m. dmyntti None

In reply to wheels777:

And now the parts hunting begins. Have all the parts for the car but need to complete SBC build to test the limits of that rear end. And I need to learn to autox. Should be fun to thrash in Florida. Thank you Andy. I can't wait to see the car and get started on my build. I know the quality of your work.
June 17, 2010 8:36 p.m. Rob_Mopar Reader

wheels777 wrote:

Just agreed to sell car. Will post with price and parts when it is picked up, in order to provide documentation for a new Challenge competitor.

Oh good, now I don't need to worry about that temptation.

-Rob
June 20, 2010 7:57 p.m. wheels777 HalfDork

Sold for $400 with cell and fuel system, Z31 brakes, roll bar, alium seat, long studs installed, wired with dusconnect. Just posting for documentation sake. Look forward to running against you dmyntti.
June 20, 2010 11:15 p.m. SVreX SuperDork

Where are you at, dmyntti?

I've got a 350 4 bolt I'll let go cheap to get you started...
June 21, 2010 12:27 p.m. dmyntti New Reader

In reply to SVreX:

I am in Cambridge Ohio. Tell me about the engine I may be interested.

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