240k Project 4dr

[blk180]

Well i have been looking for a number of months now and have missed out on a few in the 3-4k price range. My mate found this car at our local wreakers and i thought what the hell i sould be able to get it on the road for the cost of those other cars but i will know whats in this one.

Frist day i got it, we got it running in about fours had a blocked fuel line.

So the next day i went out and brought all the filters and oil to change it all.

It didnt like the new oil as it sounds like it mite have sun a bearing. Not that this worries me much the motor was coming out anyway now i will just do a full freshen up and know what i have there.

Here are some pics i took today inbetween the rain

You can see the small tear in the drivers seat that and the badge missing on the drivers door only bads points inside the car.

So that brings us to the bad points the rust i have to flamin mongrel out and sand back before a respray

You can see someone fixed this guard before with bog and didnt do a good job

Normal bonnet thing

Surface rust on the roof.

There are a few offer things to do like the fuel cap dosnt close looks like its missing a piece to it but this is where it starts i will post up photos as i do things but this is a slowish project. Will be getting fender mirrors and a front lip i think too.

Going for something like this lol

[Silent Shadow]

Going for something like this lol

only that's a C210 lol. i see what you're goin for though

again, top find bro. love that old school wooden dash!

[72GT]

For a daily driver the 240K still does well. I used one 'til recently for getting around Sydney. 34 year old 240K still more comfortable than a 2003 Hilux

Here's a bit of inspiration for ya! I add more as I find 'em.

Edited July 10, 2009 by 72GT

[blk180]

Yer those pictures are from restore JP yer they have some nice stuff the GTR grill keeps growing on me.

[240k convertible]

Nice to see another K being restored

[Linkstar]

Good to see another one saved from the wreckers, it'll be nice to watch it come back to its best

[blk180]

So i started some of the stripping today.

Only down side is the Passanger side guard is as bad as i thought tho the damage was not as bad inside as it could have been

And i have started to paint the wheels back to black aswell.

Am going to pull the seats and carpet tomorrow i think if i can find some where to keep them.

[blk180]

O i am also looking for a pic of someones fuel cap on a 240k 4 door to see how yours works.

[MRBOOST]

O i am also looking for a pic of someones fuel cap on a 240k 4 door to see how yours works.

I'm guessing the 2 doors would be the same? the key turns anti clockwise and it opens towards the rear of the car on mine?

[blk180]

Arrr thanks heaps yer its missing that little piece in the middle.

[blk180]

So i did today what i have been putting off i went and checked for rust where i though i would find it and some spots i didnt know about.

The rust i sort of knew about

The suprise

This is thanks to someone at the wreakers not closing the back passangers door right

this is what it would have looked like if it didnt have that slow leak from the door

Well thats some of the bad bits now here are some of the better things

Originals

Original keys

So looks like i will be pulling out the windows now to see the how bad the rust is there too.

[Col-GTSX]

NOTE:

You may have noticed this thread has been moved.

SAU Admin have decided to run a new section for "Projects, Overhauls and Build-ups"

As such your thread is a prime example of what we wanted to house in this section.

We have left links in the sections you originally posted also to allow easy access to the threads new home.

Any issues, please feel free to pm myself or N1GTR.

Cheers Col

[Sarumatix]

Awesome build, my parents used to own a 240k . Trying to convince them to get it again.. heh heh.

[blk180]

Not much happen over the weekend removed most of the chrome strips from the car now im waiting for my order of Rust bullet before i strip off all the paint.

[blk180]

Well things have slow down i decided to fix my GTR so not much has been happening on the Datto.

Engine and auto are out tho.

Engine Crane

Took the motor out frist

then decided i wanted the auto out too

plenty off room now.

The reason for the water leak this is the thermosat housing and hose which looks like it was just all stuck together lol

This is the product im coating the car in to fight off rust.

[blk180]

Also went down to Craved coatings at penrith to see if he can work some magic on my front Grill. Will post pics when done sould look differnt.

Brad

[Craved]

so far - disassembled ready for prep

Brad - Turns out the 240K badge is plastic

[Travis Trayhern]

mate if u ever need parts pm me i have a few 240k's and heaps of engine parts i mean heaps of engine parts. use to go threw these L series engine on a monthly basis haha lol