# originalsin's 73 240z build
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [April 19, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650 "2010-04-19T20:31:26Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)
#### Post date: [April 19, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/1 "2010-04-19T20:31:26Z")
so i finally picked up a car to mess around with out here, a 1973 datsun 240z. it was some kids race car project and the car was/is pretty gutted. it supposedly just needed a head gasket when i bought it, but it turned out to be much more than that. not a big deal, L series engines are a dime a dozen out here and ill have a running one in it soon. here are my plans…
-get a running engine in the car
-custom coilover setup with s13 coilovers
-replace all suspension bushings
-wheels, somewhere around 15x10 with loww offsets
-zg fender flares
-paint (still undecided on color, throw some suggestions out)
-fix dash
-cage/roll bar
there are plenty of other little things that need attention along the way but thats the main things. hopefully all this will be done by mid summer, then i plan on looking into a different engine setup. totally up in the air on this, ls1, ka-t, sr20, rb25 or maybe even an m52. i have plenty of time to think that option over though…
here are some pics from previous owner…
engine is now out, have been working on getting some stuff back on the car, like driver and pass. windows, cleaning up wiring, and fixing other small things…
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### Author:  [@EVOLUTION\_VIII\_MR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EVOLUTION_VIII_MR)
#### Post date: [April 19, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/2 "2010-04-19T20:35:08Z")
nice pickup dude :tup:
glad to finally see some pics of it
looks like it should be a fun project
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### Author:  [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)
#### Post date: [April 19, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/3 "2010-04-19T20:50:34Z")
Awesome man
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [April 19, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/4 "2010-04-19T20:54:39Z")
fan-tas-tic
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### Author:  [@budsdubbin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/budsdubbin)
#### Post date: [April 19, 2010, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/5 "2010-04-19T21:02:57Z")
niceeee
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### Author:  [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)
#### Post date: [April 19, 2010, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/6 "2010-04-19T21:31:38Z")
awesome!
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### Author:  [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/7 "2010-04-20T00:08:24Z")
nice :tup:
is it orange or red? it looks red in the first 2 pics, and orange in the last one. (willy’s input will be ignored.)
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### Author:  [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/8 "2010-04-20T01:22:53Z")
> [@Bull49](#):
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> nice :tup:
>
> is it orange or red? it looks red in the first 2 pics, and orange in the last one. **(willy’s input will be ignored.)**
LOL
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### Author:  [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 2:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/9 "2010-04-20T02:22:21Z")
awesome andy, looks like a fun project.
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### Author:  [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/10 "2010-04-20T04:47:27Z")
looks like pearl magma red to me… 😉
hahha… i giggled when i read what you wrote btw.
(i agree i cant tell, my vote is for red)
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### Author:  [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/11 "2010-04-20T05:51:34Z")
yeah its tech some shade of red, but it does look orange sometimes.
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### Author:  [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/12 "2010-04-20T05:58:43Z")
Damn, that looks very clean. Nice grab. :tup:
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### Author:  [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/13 "2010-04-20T05:59:06Z")
LIKE
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### Author:  [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/14 "2010-04-20T08:33:14Z")
> [@TrueBlue](#):
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> Damn, that looks very clean. Nice grab. :tup:
It is, that’s why I’m ok with the engine being junk. Came with lots of extras as well, build e88 head w schnieder came, should be able to sell this for the cost of a running L series. Also has alt upgrade, ignition upgrade, spec 6 puck clutch, short shifter and brand new gr2s.
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### Author:  [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/15 "2010-04-20T09:28:19Z")
nice pickup, keep us posted =)
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### Author:  [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 9:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/16 "2010-04-20T09:45:35Z")
yeah I am jealous that you found one with the body in such great shape.
If you don’t mind, what price range was this in?
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### Author:  [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/17 "2010-04-20T11:14:54Z")
Dizzzzope
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### Author:  [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/18 "2010-04-20T13:25:53Z")
I payed 1400. They pop up on CL out here for like 2k all the time, not always as clean, and usually not w extras. And only sometimes w running engine
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### Author:  [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/19 "2010-04-20T15:09:00Z")
I might land one of these for a project car one day. I love this body style.
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### Author:  [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/originalsins-73-240z-build/153650/20 "2010-04-20T15:52:23Z")
I bought mine for $400 sans engine and in a lot worse shape here in hilton.
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