1972 Datsun 240z Restomod Build Gallery

This little car was restored about 10 years ago, but is a bit tired again. Follow our frame up build as we color her in 2010 Camaro Orange paint, which is amazingly close to the original Datsun orange, and then drop in a 2010 Camaro 3.6L LLT V6 and 6 speed manual trans for an awesome daily driver and occasional track day!

This build not intended to be a show car. Still required some rust repair and metal work (how we did that and what to consider).

Specs so far: Sept 5, 2012

• 1972 Datsun 240Z #HLS30 73056 Built March 1972 Vin decode: H=L24 engine, L=left hand drive, S30=Model
• Engine: 2010 Camaro V6, 3.6 LLT DI (direct injection) V6, 11.3:1 compression, 304HP, 273ft lb Engine and trans 428lbs. Aluminum block, heads and intake.
• Transmission: Aisin Warner AY6 six speed manual. I–4.06, II-2.37, III-1.55, IV-1.116, V-.85, VI-.67
• Differential: 1988 300ZX Shiro R200 VLSD 3.545:1 with half shafts, Modern Motorsports Billet 4340 280Z stub axles
• Tires: Nitto 205/45ZR17 on Motegi MR124 Wheels 0 offset
• Brakes: Rear: factory aluminum drums Front: Factory rotors with 1980 Toyota 4WD PU calipers
• Arizona Z Car camber plates and coil overs with 250lb springs.

1972 Datsun 240Z Restomod

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