What life is like with my Datsun 260Z and giving you a little bit more info on the car itself... For more regular updates, follow my Instagram: / oneguy.tv
Thanks for sharing your video. Lovely car!. I had a 280z when I was living in Houston, Texas for a couple of years. It suffered vapour lock allot due to the heat. I upgraded the fan to a double electric one which is easy to fit, made a big difference to the cooling in traffic. However, still had to pop the bonnet when I got home otherwise it took ages to start it again. Mine had a/c and you can retro fit that, needed it in the US but back here perhaps not so critical. I so miss my car, had to sell it when I came back to uk in 2014. Keep posting how you get on with further upgrades.cheers!
Yeah just because a car is old doesn't mean it will just start overheating easily. If the water pump and radiator, thermostat and fan are all operating correctly you shouldn't have any overheating at all, no matter how old the car is.
If it's getting hot, you need to see how much crud is in the radiator, make sure your thermostat is good, and see that it's timed correctly. The fact that "it's an old car" is no reason for it to get hot. Your time will be better spent on the cooling problems than refurbishing the wheels. You have some issues that need to be addressed, not make excuses. I'm not trying to be ugly, just pragmatic.
I'm old enough to remember when these 240/260Zs were in UK showrooms and I have loved them ever since (without ever owning one). On Wheeler Dealers, Edd China solved overheating problems in a Stag by fitting a bigger core radiator and on a TR6 by using a waterless coolant. I have since learned of some problems caused by the latter but a bigger radiator or one with more tubes per row could help sort out the overheating issue. Lovely car and great noise.
Thank you so much, really useful comment - I'll be sure to look into it! Wheeler Dealers is such a good show, i'll have to try and find that episode...
No sure what radiator you are running, but if you don't have a big aluminum radiator I would suggest it. I put one in my 73 240z and it really helped. Now I can sit in traffic for hours with no problems. Mishimoto makes a nice one for our cars that is what I have. I do also have a electric pusher fan, but I don't normally need it.
I have a '73 240Z with a Hitachi carbed 2.8 with a 5-speed. I live in Chico, California with 100 degree plus temps and never overheat with the stock radiator and fan.
Wanted to add that I love that color...probably my favorite color for an old Datsun Z. And also probably the worst color for a car in general there is. That said, nothing I've ever seen wears orange like an S30 does. Watching all the way to the end of the video that motor really purrs too. Congrats on the good work with the engine!
Thank you very much, you can hear the engine/exhaust note in another video. It is running really well at the moment, just having a temporary problem with fuel vaporisation (I think) in the heat... Yeah I have had the car 4 years now and I can see the paint becoming, um, difficult to maintain. Thanks for the comments and watching though! Check out more if you're interested.
Yeah not a bad idea actually. Subscribed! :) With the heat issues you're having -I doubt you've neglected it- but are you sure your thermostat is opening all the way? Wouldn't stress at all on the paint though...all the Zs all over CZcams and the like have their blemishes, it's a badge of character more than a reason to worry, even the restored ones have their imperfections too if one looks carefully enough. Yours doesn't look like rust is any real issue at all so that should be comforting. I've got a few (plus a few more) bubbles under the paint too. Mine was lucky enough to be undercoated by the dealer when new which has made a huge difference over its lifetime.
@@fifteenbyfive Check out this 280z that was left in a garage since it had 350 miles on it! It' is PRIMO: First engine start: czcams.com/video/ojg10SYyi_w/video.html First wash: czcams.com/video/CZlIl74b0Ss/video.html
It looks like it's in great shape to be honest. That rust on the fender is nothing to be too worried about. There is a frame behind the fender there and the metal has a couple of folds where moisture gets trapped causing it to rust. The fenders are relatively easy to repair, it's most of the other spots you have to worry about. Not sure why it gets so hot in the UK, I have a 240z in Australia and it never overheats. I do have the later fluted bonnet (which aesthetically I hate the look of) and will change for an earlier solid version at some point, but for cooling you should make sure it has the undertray that goes under the radiator and do you still have the mechanical clutch fan? Also make sure you have a heat shield between the carbs and the intake manifold to prevent vapour lock.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the help and your comments. The cari tself isn't in too bad condition, but i'd still class it as a 'project'. Lots of plans to improve it anyway, and it's nice to hear you don't think the rust is too much of a problem. I think putting the heat shield under the carbs/above the manifold will really help with the potential fuel vaporization... will film this and let you know how i get on
They're up there with one of my favourite car's and it's nice to have a car in not mint condition that way you can actually daily drive it and use it she's a beauty is that engine a stock engine did some come with EFI.
I was pondering going to three Weber carbs on my 2.8. But my Datsun guy assured me that that would be a waste of money ($1000) unless I also increased to 3.1 litres and replaced the cam and did some head work to make those carbs breathe. Plus he recommended a better clutch to handle the now 280 HP. The stronger rear end was also a good idea. I run the Hitachis still.
I want to get one so badly, mainly because I think the car is beautiful and I see tons of videos turning them into drift missiles or something similar and that looks so sad. However, I'm not very mechanically inclined, so I know if i owned it right now I would be spending tons in parts and labor. I live in the US and see many available for decent prices and I just know they are going up, if not already. I don't want to wait until they are worth over 30 grand when I can find good ones with no rust around 10k. Your car is amazing though, I also wouldn't mind the little imperfections if I had one of my own. I love the black interior in your car, the only thing better if the dark brown leather I have seen in a few cars. I can't believe you had it for 4 (almost 5 now) years. It really does give me some hope that I can daily this car in the future.
They are very very rare here in Austria/Europe - they already went from 10 to 30 in the last 10 years.. Bought mine 3 weeks ago for 29.. didn't want to wait anymore. Prices are/will go crazy.
Your car looks great.I love that colour. I have a 1978 260 2 seater, bronze ,(well, actually metallic brown but that sounds so boring)chassis number indicates it's near the end of the run.I still have the original L26 ,but am running a mildly breathed on L28 with triple Mikuni 44mm carbs.While I am not into body addenda in general for these, the standard shape looks so good ,I really like your front airdam. What brand is it and where can I get one?
If I'm honest, I don't have any documentation on the exact colour code, but I think it's '918 Orange' - an original 240Z colour... Might be wrong though.
Look at people looking around at the car lol. Get used to that. You won't be able to linger around a gas station for more than 10 minutes without people coming up and harassing you over the car. Even in the US people act like they don't know what it is or like they've never seen one before. It seems like there's a lot of them in Australia these days with the red hot JDM market for them you guys seem to have a good pipeline from Japan. I'm somewhat anti-social so I have a big love-hate relationship with all the attention it commands
Absolutely... I love it really but not when I'm in a rush!! But obviously I bought a bright orange and unusual car, it was always going to get some attention. I think the best part is that it's different ages, genders etc. that appreciate it. Makes people smile and gives them something to talk about haha that's what I like to think anyway!
I actually noticed a case of that in this video before you even commented where an older lately turned around to look....unless she's just upset that a little orange car went speeding by....
Thanks for sharing your video. Lovely car!. I had a 280z when I was living in Houston, Texas for a couple of years. It suffered vapour lock allot due to the heat. I upgraded the fan to a double electric one which is easy to fit, made a big difference to the cooling in traffic. However, still had to pop the bonnet when I got home otherwise it took ages to start it again. Mine had a/c and you can retro fit that, needed it in the US but back here perhaps not so critical. I so miss my car, had to sell it when I came back to uk in 2014. Keep posting how you get on with further upgrades.cheers!
if the engine gets hot sitting in traffic but cools off when driving, you need to swap out the fan clutch, simple as that
chaseincats not necessarily
Yeah just because a car is old doesn't mean it will just start overheating easily. If the water pump and radiator, thermostat and fan are all operating correctly you shouldn't have any overheating at all, no matter how old the car is.
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Excaly I think that person that owns occur is just too lazy to check it out but I don't know much about these car's.
If it's getting hot, you need to see how much crud is in the radiator, make sure your thermostat is good, and see that it's timed correctly. The fact that "it's an old car" is no reason for it to get hot. Your time will be better spent on the cooling problems than refurbishing the wheels. You have some issues that need to be addressed, not make excuses. I'm not trying to be ugly, just pragmatic.
beautiful car mate, here in the middle east the Datsun series is a big respect here.
MrDerxX thanks bro!
I'm old enough to remember when these 240/260Zs were in UK showrooms and I have loved them ever since (without ever owning one). On Wheeler Dealers, Edd China solved overheating problems in a Stag by fitting a bigger core radiator and on a TR6 by using a waterless coolant. I have since learned of some problems caused by the latter but a bigger radiator or one with more tubes per row could help sort out the overheating issue. Lovely car and great noise.
Thank you so much, really useful comment - I'll be sure to look into it! Wheeler Dealers is such a good show, i'll have to try and find that episode...
No sure what radiator you are running, but if you don't have a big aluminum radiator I would suggest it. I put one in my 73 240z and it really helped. Now I can sit in traffic for hours with no problems. Mishimoto makes a nice one for our cars that is what I have. I do also have a electric pusher fan, but I don't normally need it.
like intercooler?
My 260Z 2+2 is all stock except for 280ZX EFI and the 5 speed transmission. But I never had overheating issues.
I have a '73 240Z with a Hitachi carbed 2.8 with a 5-speed. I live in Chico, California with 100 degree plus temps and never overheat with the stock radiator and fan.
Intercoolers are for boost applications, not the radiator.
Wanted to add that I love that color...probably my favorite color for an old Datsun Z. And also probably the worst color for a car in general there is. That said, nothing I've ever seen wears orange like an S30 does. Watching all the way to the end of the video that motor really purrs too. Congrats on the good work with the engine!
Thank you very much, you can hear the engine/exhaust note in another video. It is running really well at the moment, just having a temporary problem with fuel vaporisation (I think) in the heat... Yeah I have had the car 4 years now and I can see the paint becoming, um, difficult to maintain. Thanks for the comments and watching though! Check out more if you're interested.
Yeah not a bad idea actually. Subscribed! :)
With the heat issues you're having -I doubt you've neglected it- but are you sure your thermostat is opening all the way?
Wouldn't stress at all on the paint though...all the Zs all over CZcams and the like have their blemishes, it's a badge of character more than a reason to worry, even the restored ones have their imperfections too if one looks carefully enough. Yours doesn't look like rust is any real issue at all so that should be comforting. I've got a few (plus a few more) bubbles under the paint too. Mine was lucky enough to be undercoated by the dealer when new which has made a huge difference over its lifetime.
@@fifteenbyfive Check out this 280z that was left in a garage since it had 350 miles on it! It' is PRIMO:
First engine start: czcams.com/video/ojg10SYyi_w/video.html
First wash: czcams.com/video/CZlIl74b0Ss/video.html
@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 That's the same color and year of mine. 315 Lt Metallic Blue.
@@fifteenbyfive Nice! Can you believe one sat like that for over 30 years?
Interesting under the hood shot! I love what gopro has done for automotive photography/filmmaking (hell it's even handy for diagnostics).
Nice, love the triple carb setup - I wanted to save for one of these but the prices are mad for a RHD one:/
It looks like it's in great shape to be honest. That rust on the fender is nothing to be too worried about. There is a frame behind the fender there and the metal has a couple of folds where moisture gets trapped causing it to rust. The fenders are relatively easy to repair, it's most of the other spots you have to worry about.
Not sure why it gets so hot in the UK, I have a 240z in Australia and it never overheats. I do have the later fluted bonnet (which aesthetically I hate the look of) and will change for an earlier solid version at some point, but for cooling you should make sure it has the undertray that goes under the radiator and do you still have the mechanical clutch fan?
Also make sure you have a heat shield between the carbs and the intake manifold to prevent vapour lock.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the help and your comments. The cari tself isn't in too bad condition, but i'd still class it as a 'project'. Lots of plans to improve it anyway, and it's nice to hear you don't think the rust is too much of a problem.
I think putting the heat shield under the carbs/above the manifold will really help with the potential fuel vaporization... will film this and let you know how i get on
I had this car... not sure if I could change gears with my left hand LOL ... thanks for sharing! Brings me back!
i love it its awesome
its classic who hate classic? this are the base to all super cars
They're up there with one of my favourite car's and it's nice to have a car in not mint condition that way you can actually daily drive it and use it she's a beauty is that engine a stock engine did some come with EFI.
I love that sound carburettors just sounds awesome.
Like her? Love her! She's a beauty.
Thanks mate!
Cool ride. The engine camera is nice too. Triple carbies sound sexy.
I miss my early 240Z.
Thanks! Awesome, how come you got rid of it :-(
I was pondering going to three Weber carbs on my 2.8. But my Datsun guy assured me that that would be a waste of money ($1000) unless I also increased to 3.1 litres and replaced the cam and did some head work to make those carbs breathe. Plus he recommended a better clutch to handle the now 280 HP. The stronger rear end was also a good idea. I run the Hitachis still.
I love this body shape...same as the 240 right? I don't like the stretched ones as much.
I want to get one so badly, mainly because I think the car is beautiful and I see tons of videos turning them into drift missiles or something similar and that looks so sad. However, I'm not very mechanically inclined, so I know if i owned it right now I would be spending tons in parts and labor. I live in the US and see many available for decent prices and I just know they are going up, if not already. I don't want to wait until they are worth over 30 grand when I can find good ones with no rust around 10k.
Your car is amazing though, I also wouldn't mind the little imperfections if I had one of my own. I love the black interior in your car, the only thing better if the dark brown leather I have seen in a few cars. I can't believe you had it for 4 (almost 5 now) years. It really does give me some hope that I can daily this car in the future.
They are very very rare here in Austria/Europe - they already went from 10 to 30 in the last 10 years.. Bought mine 3 weeks ago for 29.. didn't want to wait anymore. Prices are/will go crazy.
“It’s not immaculate” proceeds to show stunning car...
you should have seen the wiring and the rust but yeah, it wasn't that bad really
lovely colour, lovely car, new rad perhaps :-)
Love the car man
Never before have i felt lust for a machine.
Love it! Exactly how I'd like to find one.
Love her.
Your car looks great.I love that colour.
I have a 1978 260 2 seater, bronze ,(well, actually metallic brown but that sounds so boring)chassis number indicates it's near the end of the run.I still have the original L26 ,but am running a mildly breathed on L28 with triple Mikuni 44mm carbs.While I am not into body addenda in general for these, the standard shape looks so good ,I really like your front airdam.
What brand is it and where can I get one?
All the 240 60 and 280Z came standard with A/C except for the UK was optional, and guess what no one ordered it with air conditioning!!!
Not the 240 & Early Production 260,Option..
God I'm buying one of these when I have the money
Found your video linked in the zclub forums. Nice video mate. Where abouts are you based?
Where was this shot?
it looks like alfa romeo in the front imean the head lights
Hey man do you happen to know the paint code for your Z. Thanks it looks amazing
she's a Beauty mate! she will break alot of Neck. .:)
Sweet
Great looking car, and nice job on the video! I restored my 260Z as well. If you have time you should take a look..Cheers! :-)
Car sounds great.....What's the exhaust set up?
Sorry late reply, it has MSA Premium Exhaust System, for 70-8/74 240Z-260Z...
any new content for the z?
nice car
Nice man
Do you have a build list of the car somewhere?
It would be very much appreciated if you could send me a link.
Thank you!
2:53 😄😄😄😄😄👍
what paint code is that? would that be the same lava orange used in the second gen miata?
If I'm honest, I don't have any documentation on the exact colour code, but I think it's '918 Orange' - an original 240Z colour... Might be wrong though.
Lava orange is a bit more metallic
Did he call it a zed?
In Canada it alternates, it's all based on preference
Look at people looking around at the car lol. Get used to that. You won't be able to linger around a gas station for more than 10 minutes without people coming up and harassing you over the car. Even in the US people act like they don't know what it is or like they've never seen one before. It seems like there's a lot of them in Australia these days with the red hot JDM market for them you guys seem to have a good pipeline from Japan. I'm somewhat anti-social so I have a big love-hate relationship with all the attention it commands
Absolutely... I love it really but not when I'm in a rush!! But obviously I bought a bright orange and unusual car, it was always going to get some attention. I think the best part is that it's different ages, genders etc. that appreciate it. Makes people smile and gives them something to talk about haha that's what I like to think anyway!
I actually noticed a case of that in this video before you even commented where an older lately turned around to look....unless she's just upset that a little orange car went speeding by....
he follows me on insta