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Old 07-02-2018, 8:10pm   #1
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But I was watching Velocity reruns this evening and I would like to try and find someone out there who has a failed project Datsun Z car with a 250 GTO replica body kit. I am not able to afford a completed unit so I guess I am looking for just a body kit, or a car with kit that is in a state of disarray. As I approach my 60th birthday I feel I can probably do one more project, and a GTO replica is speaking loudly. Any rumors, stories or leads appreciated.
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Do you Facebook? I have several searches saved for FB Marketplace on many items. If not, I can set one up on mine and let you know if anything pops up.
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I knew a guy in Nashville who had a failed Datsun project. He bought the car as a failed project (someone was trying to stuff an LS1 between the front fenders). After dumping boatloads of cash into it, it was still a failed project. He got disgusted and sold it. Dunno the status of the car now.
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Do you Facebook? I have several searches saved for FB Marketplace on many items. If not, I can set one up on mine and let you know if anything pops up.
I do not do Facebook. I would appreciate adding my request to your search if you would. Thank you!
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I'm not trying to be a dick or something, but why not something like a Factory Five Cobra Kit? Surely you would be in it for similar dollars, and IMO they are a bit more 'legit' as far as replicas go?
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I'm not trying to be a dick or something, but why not something like a Factory Five Cobra Kit? Surely you would be in it for similar dollars, and IMO they are a bit more 'legit' as far as replicas go?
Cobras don't blow my skirt up. I don't have a garage so it has to have a roof of some sort. I considered a Dino replicar but those I googled are Fiero based and I don't fit in one of those. Besides, I have owned several Datsun Z cars and I am quite famliar with them.
Also, Factory Five cars are quite well engineered, have quality assembly and are priced accordingly. I do not have the disposable income to shop for even an old and dilapidated car like that. Unless you can find me a roller for $5k or so?
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308 kit showed up for $2k obo in NY

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I have been jonesing for a 240,260,280Z. I had a 280ZX in California I loved. Leaky T tops and all. Once I’m done with my 02 Z, I may be in the market.
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I have been jonesing for a 240,260,280Z. I had a 280ZX in California I loved. Leaky T tops and all. Once I’m done with my 02 Z, I may be in the market.
My brother wanted a new one when he turned 16. My dad looked at the speedo that registered 160 or 180...and said no way. I've liked the early ones every since.
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308 kit showed up for $2k obo in NY

Any idea what the host vehicle is? I travel north each October to hunt with my Dad...
Looking at the headlight openings I'm guessing C4?
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no...he had it listed as a Camaro/Firebird body until someone corrected him lol
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Cobras don't blow my skirt up.
I'm with you there.

When I see a vintage looking Cobra, I do have admiration; though it's not for the actual car... but for the man/legend behind it.
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