Restoring a 1977 Datsun 280Z 2+2
April 2022
In progress. Full write-up coming soon...
Before:
After:
Why?
I wanted a cool classic car but didn't have the money to buy an actual classic. So I decided to build one.
Brief summary of the build:
How much?
Initial purchase price: $4,600
Parts & materials: $9,174.82 (running spreadsheet of parts + costs here)
Grand total: $13,774.82
How long?
Bought: 6/10/19
Finished: 4/23/22
Total time: 1,049 days (2.87 years)
Where is it now?
I sold it to a guy in Missouri who collects Datsuns for $9,500. Took a bath 🛁 on this one.
Final thoughts:
Helpful resources:
zcardepot.com; Best resource for OEM & aftermarket Datsun parts
thezstore.com; Another good resource for OEM & aftermarket Datsun parts
ebay.com; Great for oddball used parts you can't find anywhere else
jdm-car-parts.com; Yet another good resource for OEM & aftermarket Datsun parts (also has other Japanese brands)
