In-Progress: 1971 Datsun 240Z

[675datsun]

I'm building this to duplicate one of the most beautiful Z's I've ever seen(and heard!), Paul Hooks' 1971 240Z.

I'm using the Fujimi 1/24 240Z "L" kit, which is bad kit to begin with. How bad? I'm even using the REVELL 240z to supplement this! First of all, they give you a wonderful engine to create, but the hood is molded shut and the engine bay is barren
Here's what I need to duplicate for the engine bay:


What I've done so far:

I cut out the hood, which turned out horrible.
I'm using a battery and a brake master cylinder from a 280zx kit.
Triple Mikuni carbs from the Revell 510 kit(will have to be super modified)
An ITG filter made form foam
Radiator/seats from 300zx
6-2-1 exhaust from solder
various wiring/plumbing


I'll make the strut towers/roll bar from sprue/plastic rod

I'm using (what else?) 17" Watanabes with the supplied discs/calipers painted red to simulate the Porsche big reds on the real car.
Anyone got some 1/24 Ao32Rs for me

Here are some ride height pics



wish me luck!

[sjelic]

this will be interesting, great diversity of parts here it will be one unique 240 and I allready like it. Good luck!

[SchuberT]

fun project and definately a beautiful subject you have there!

[Orion37170]

great work so far!
i love those classic sports cars

[kunta]

Great kick off!
Z32 seats for S30? interesting.
I respect your passion for detailing work, probably your affection for Japanese classic cars is reflects on it.
Keep it up!

[Jurva]

I also have that kit on my table. I used that z engine in 510, and it had three carbs from 510. My Z has big block with turbos.

[CADguy]

Wow! Looks promising.
Great subject to replicate.
Can't wait to watch this build progress.

[tonioseven]

VERY cool project!!

[Jumpman_Z]

Cool, I'm working on a 240Z as well, which has Watanabes. Where'd you get 17" Watanabes, the biggest that I could find was 16".

By the way, Nice Fairlady!

[675datsun]

Thanks for the enthusiasm!

Originally Posted by kunta

Great kick off!
Z32 seats for S30? interesting.
I respect your passion for detailing work, probably your affection for Japanese classic cars is reflects on it.
Keep it up!

Kunta, this is the seat I need to duplicate, a Recaro

This is what I have to choose from :

Z32, 280ZX, and kit supplied(S30)
Is there a closer option out there?

Originally Posted by Jumpman_Z

Cool, I'm working on a 240Z as well, which has Watanabes. Where'd you get 17" Watanabes, the biggest that I could find was 16".

By the way, Nice Fairlady!

Jumpman, I got the Wats from here:
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?FUJ19120
The package and the tire say its 17", but I'm not sure how exact in scale they are. Do you have a picture of your 16"s on hand?

I love Datsuns

[Jumpman_Z]

Oops, I guess I have 17's too. I had three different sets, and all I could remember was the 15"s and 16"s, that pic of the box reminded me that I have those as well. As for the 16s, I can't take any pics as I don't have the model ormy camera's USB cable at this time, but they came with this AE86 model I got from HLJ. Item FUJ03236. Also, the 16"s are male wheels. Kinda rare for Fujimi wheels.

[675datsun]

I'm trying to duplicate the aftermarket 6-2-1 header with solder. The first branch turned out alright.

[Jaymes]

looks good so far

i'm itching to build a model right now =/

[Tikiman]

Superb.

[weaponCIVIC]

headers look real good so far