'69 Datsun 2000

Sold 4/13/02

Here's the details

the bad:
  1. front apron modified (see pics at right)
  2. non stock side moldings (see pics at right)
  3. impact damage from accident on rear bumper (see pics at right)
  4. some rust in bottom of driver's fender (see picture below) and under battery
  5. drivers seat torn in a couple places
  6. no console (have front part and shift plate off car in poor condition)
  7. trunk rack has some surface rust
  8. back window fogged
  9. Minor dings, also a small dent in drivers fender and paint damage from rear-end accident.
  10. heater control lever doesn't work, others do; defroster duct patched with duct tape
  11. A-pillar inside trim somewhat weathered and cracked (mostly on top part)
the good:
  1. engine is clean and recently painted (see my pickup for engine color)
  2. new headgasket
  3. new early (non smog aka hi performance;-) distributor
  4. new Pertronix electronic ignition
  5. good timing chains (tensioner is shimmed already)
  6. runs very well
  7. transmission has new bearings, recently gone through for repairs; second still grinds on downshift - have to double-clutch
  8. clutch is fairly new, slave and master cylinders have been replaced
  9. shortened shifter with new knob and boot
  10. 240Z seats
  11. rollbar (not bolted down yet;-)
  12. new tires
  13. original hubcaps
  14. all emblems (except rear '2000') have been smoothed over, but I have them all in a bag
  15. body and frame are solid and rust free (except as mentioned above)
  16. new carpeting (bulk carpet, not a kit)
  17. everything works (the clock even started up recently!)
  18. Paint looks nice
  19. chrome trim (except bumpers) is excellent
  20. new top and window weatherstripping

Pictures

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front 3/4 - car looks really nice, turns heads everywhere you go! rear 3/4 - looks fast just sittin still gleamin' chrome, all in nice shape top is usable, rear window fogged from sun exposure can't really see the green - trust me, it's green;-) runs great, starts right up... no smoke, burns no oil, doesn't leak much, good mpg, lots of power pretty nice overall you can see the door panel curling a bit another angle of the interior, notice the cool shifter and boot! all the gauges work; CD player not included, but negotiable trunk is completely free of rust carpet stuff installed by PO here you can see the little bit of damage to the wheel arch; the fender is also pushed in a little bit by the marker light; PO garage damage? here's the damage from getting rear ended, only the most minimal damage to the body; bumper straightened out as best I could under the drivers fender, only spot of body rust I've found a few tears in the seat but comfy and good lookin