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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2675 on: March 14, 2022, 07:53:54 am »
Must have been under water.
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2676 on: March 14, 2022, 08:37:16 am »
Some Marvel Mystery Oil & Scotchbrite and it'll be shining in no time.

Is this the poster child for leaving the factory clear on?

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« Reply #2677 on: March 16, 2022, 08:58:04 pm »
He said that it wasn't a barn find, it was a swamp find, and I thought, "So why do you think that the engine is anything but a barnacle encrusted boat anchor?" but I think it's his first CB750 and he's excited to turn it back into a bike. Might be a bridge too far, methinks...... ;D
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« Reply #2678 on: March 16, 2022, 09:44:23 pm »
'Swamp Thing' ??  Lol
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2679 on: March 18, 2022, 12:47:27 pm »

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2680 on: March 19, 2022, 02:42:16 am »
Not a bike but fits the bill.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-datsun-260z-54/

I almost bought a Datsun 240Z back in 1978, I thought it was about the coolest Japanese car I'd ever seen. That thing is a garish pile of poop. ;D
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2681 on: March 19, 2022, 07:58:25 am »
Oh my.  :(

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2682 on: March 19, 2022, 08:02:09 am »
The 240z never did anything for me but I bet a clean one now brings good $$
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2683 on: March 19, 2022, 06:34:54 pm »
This is mine and this is what it should look like
Why does it show up upside down and when you click on the picture it flips >:(
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2684 on: March 19, 2022, 07:49:02 pm »
This is mine and this is what it should look like
Why does it show up upside down and when you click on the picture it flips >:(

That's a nice one;brings back good memories.
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2685 on: March 19, 2022, 11:48:52 pm »
Great, now I've got Mark Hamil from the movie Corvette Summer stuck in my head saying, "a Datsun? It's a Datsun." :o

Ha! Found it.

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2686 on: March 20, 2022, 08:11:26 am »
like lots of Camaros and Mustangs, many of them were pretty butchered up by "ricky racer" guys, too bad.
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2687 on: March 21, 2022, 03:08:56 am »
The 240Z was/is a magnificent car, the best I could do back then was a Mazda RX2 coupe which crapped all over big heavy V8’s, but my current toy (Subaru twin turbo B4) that’s been “breathed on” would leave the RX2 in its dust, not to mention being able to stop and go around corners. Only sad thing is that with constant 4WD it won’t do burnouts. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2688 on: March 21, 2022, 11:53:49 am »
The 240Z was/is a magnificent car, the best I could do back then was a Mazda RX2 coupe which crapped all over big heavy V8’s, but my current toy (Subaru twin turbo B4) that’s been “breathed on” would leave the RX2 in its dust, not to mention being able to stop and go around corners. Only sad thing is that with constant 4WD it won’t do burnouts. ;D

Subaru needs to make more 2WD models,imo.
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2689 on: March 21, 2022, 12:41:18 pm »
The 240Z was/is a magnificent car...

It truly is.   Back in '70 when it came out, it was a lot like what the CB750 was to motorcycles  [reliable, inexpensive, better than British and fun to drive/ride!]

We are toying about buying this one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324992383755?hash=item4bab0e3b0b:g:qnkAAOSwLjdhygqh
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« Reply #2690 on: March 21, 2022, 03:42:07 pm »
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2691 on: March 21, 2022, 04:45:40 pm »
Probably don't even need tags!


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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2692 on: March 21, 2022, 09:47:38 pm »
The 240Z was/is a magnificent car...

It truly is.   Back in '70 when it came out, it was a lot like what the CB750 was to motorcycles  [reliable, inexpensive, better than British and fun to drive/ride!]

We are toying about buying this one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324992383755?hash=item4bab0e3b0b:g:qnkAAOSwLjdhygqh


Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a convertible 240Z Steve, buy it! ;D
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So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2693 on: March 22, 2022, 08:02:16 am »
Convertible, wow, looks like a good one
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« Reply #2694 on: March 22, 2022, 08:21:32 am »
That seems pretty nice actually. I remember a few kit cars based on these but I've never seen a stock looking conversion.
I wonder if the JDM market had only the coupes we got in the States or if there was ever a factory drop top?

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« Reply #2695 on: March 22, 2022, 03:41:04 pm »
The 240Z was/is a magnificent car...

It truly is.   Back in '70 when it came out, it was a lot like what the CB750 was to motorcycles  [reliable, inexpensive, better than British and fun to drive/ride!]

We are toying about buying this one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324992383755?hash=item4bab0e3b0b:g:qnkAAOSwLjdhygqh


Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a convertible 240Z Steve, buy it! ;D

Just made an offer!
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2696 on: March 22, 2022, 07:15:47 pm »
Love to,see the engine
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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2697 on: March 22, 2022, 07:56:05 pm »
The 240Z was/is a magnificent car...

It truly is.   Back in '70 when it came out, it was a lot like what the CB750 was to motorcycles  [reliable, inexpensive, better than British and fun to drive/ride!]

We are toying about buying this one...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324992383755?hash=item4bab0e3b0b:g:qnkAAOSwLjdhygqh


Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a convertible 240Z Steve, buy it! ;D

Just made an offer!

Woohoo! I hope you get it mate, I just read up on the conversion, looks like a good job. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: The Abomination thread!
« Reply #2698 on: March 24, 2022, 08:12:54 am »
 Wow a 240Z with an all aluminum small V8 would be a screamer and a handler. I've never seen a roadster either. Had no idea they made a kit.
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« Reply #2699 on: March 24, 2022, 08:45:43 am »
Wow a 240Z with an all aluminum small V8 would be a screamer and a handler. I've never seen a roadster either. Had no idea they made a kit.

A Corvette engine !  ;D
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