denimhead Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Worth a punt if your in need of a 7750 for a Vintage Daytona build http://www.ebay.com/itm/171176417306?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Seller in Pakistan with 98% rating after only 62 sales, who claims a Swiss-made 7750 in an obviously bottom-end rep case. & you believe that? I would be very surprised if the movement was properly functioning upon arrival & not surprised at all if it was made considerably east of the Swiss border (ie, Asian-made). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Seller in Pakistan with 98% rating after only 62 sales, who claims a Swiss-made 7750 in an obviously bottom-end rep case. & you believe that? I would be very surprised if the movement was properly functioning upon arrival & not surprised at all if it was made considerably east of the Swiss border (ie, Asian-made). Never personally had an issue buying parts from India/Pakistan, managed to snag some nice Vintage Gen crowns in the past. Agreed on the case Fred, its truly dreadful. I guess i can always request some movement stampings pictures to see if it is indeed Swiss. If it is a swiss valjoux 7750 I guess its value depends on what needs doing to it. How much was DW charging for his Asian secs@9 modded movements? Forgot to ask Fred, has that 280Z got a custom metalic Orange flake paint job DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Stampings aside, always buy the seller 1st, & nothing about that sale/seller inspires confidence. In fact, everything points in the opposite direction. But your experience may vary. I was not aware that DW was selling modded movements, but you may know something that I do not. The ZX's color is Mahogany, which was 1 of the original, standard color options (fyi - Paul Newman raced a ZX &, separately, owned the same car (& in the same color), but opted for the removable T-top) (my car) (my car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Stampings aside, always buy the seller 1st, & nothing about that sale/seller inspires confidence. In fact, everything points in the opposite direction. But your experience may vary. I was not aware that DW was selling modded movements, but you may know something that I do not. The ZX's color is Mahogany, which was 1 of the original, standard color options (fyi - Paul Newman raced a ZX &, separately, owned the same car (& in the same color), but opted for the removable T-top) (my car) (my car) Paul-Newman-Daytona-Racer.jpg That's absolutely Beautiful Fred, any modern enhancements? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I replaced the standard 65w halogen headlight bulbs with 75w (off-road racing) rallye bulbs (which produce a whiter, longer beam), & added an auxiliary input jack to the radio so I can play my ipod. Otherwise, all stock. I do not mod my cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Jesus Christ what a great car! I just wet myself! If I come to the states one day(never been until now!!) Can I drive it?. Pleeeeeeeaaaaaase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Here's a couple of movement shots the seller sent over Cheers DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toi Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) Here's a couple of movement shots the seller sent over Cheers DH these pictures literally burned my cable modem.could you post smaller ones by any chance? Edited November 23, 2013 by toi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Lovely car Fred! I remember when the 280s were the go-to car for GT racing. Light, nimble, great balance and so simple to work on. I always wanted to get one to race in. Thanks for sharing. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Me and a buddy shoehorned a Ford 289 v8 into one of those decades ago. Wowie! We made up some custom badges for it, 289Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Not to hijack this thread too much, but when I rebuilt the motor a few months ago, I considered swapping it out for a small block V8. But, ultimately, decided to keep the car stock to maintain its value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Good idea! Stock is best but if you were to do a swap wouldn't a sr20det make more sense? I used to have a 300zx it was fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Here's a couple of movement shots the seller sent over Cheers DH A little on the small size sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 Stock is best but if you were to do a swap wouldn't a sr20det make more sense? If I was going to upgrade to a V8, I would probably have gone with a Ford or Chevy engine, which are cheap/powerful, produce a great growl & are a popular mod for Zs. But, since the last thing I would do with a restored classic (non-race car) is drive it aggressively, the issue is all academic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted November 23, 2013 Report Share Posted November 23, 2013 True. It's a beauty and I can just imagine the feel you must get when driving it. Love the old Nissan/Datsuns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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