[{"id": 9958542, "authorName": "shackleton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shackleton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "At first glance I thought, wow; then, upon reading the description, I thought I dunno....\r\n\r\nProps to the Seller for transparency, though. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1667580804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9958613, "authorName": "protegeV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/protegev/", "bidAmount": 1973, "content": "$1,973 bid placed by protegeV", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667581087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9958726, "authorName": "Salty17", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salty17/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just wondering what a can of worms when you dig deeper with unfinished wiring \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1667581378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9958965, "authorName": "Mimic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mimic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I actually like those rims. There don't seem to be many options that look good on the z but I think these are going to be pretty unique among the crowd. \r\nTo me the hard part of restoration is the body work and it seems that's all been done here. I'd rather tackle a wiring harness than sheetmetal and paint work. At least you can drive it in the meantime. Just get those brake lights hooked up first.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1667581963, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9959363, "authorName": "11thhourfabrication", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/11thhourfabrication/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi \r\nHow far was it driven without fluid in the transmission and rear end?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667582865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9960528, "authorName": "Enthused", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enthused/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great choice of wheels", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1667585579, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9961776, "authorName": "GTstyle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtstyle/", "bidAmount": 11973, "content": "$11,973 bid placed by GTstyle", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667590237, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9961899, "authorName": "powlow88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powlow88/", "bidAmount": 12225, "content": "$12,225 bid placed by powlow88", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1667590604, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9963836, "authorName": "Kenn1960", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kenn1960/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "awesome car and I would leave off the both bumpers and wheels would look so great Matt black or as they are now. Will go beyond my budget for sure.... super cool ride. love the color. \r\n..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667598384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9966167, "authorName": "bluewater1212 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluewater1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kenn1960 Thank you so much for the compliment Kenn.\r\n\r\n@11thour It wasn't driven. When it was delivered to me it didn't have the fluids. I then had it towed to my local mechanic to have all the fluids replaced.\r\n\r\n@Mimic Yep. All the major bodywork is done and super clean. The wiring harness is brand new and is an aftermarket one. The gentleman doing the electrical work unfortunately had some personal issues come up and couldn't finish the wiring for me.\r\n\r\n@Salty17 Shouldn't be too many worms other than just needing to run things to the right areas. I'm not an electrician though. :-)\r\n\r\n@Shackleton Thanks for the feedback.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667629812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9966992, "authorName": "Lonetreesteve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lonetreesteve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bluewater1212, Just curious, what was the car's original paint color and what was the car's original interior color?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667659086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9968470, "authorName": "groceg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/groceg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lonetreesteve, I'm thinking 110 persimmon red/orange. Some pictures of the spare tire interior well would probably confirm that but it doesn't look like we're going to get to see that area.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667671389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9985216, "authorName": "bluewater1212 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluewater1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Lonetreesteve It was a reddish orange.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1667857650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9995998, "authorName": "soquelz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soquelz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Plenty to like about this Z. As was stated, body work and paint being done is a big plus. The wiring can be a chore but still doable especially if the wiring is labeled like say a Painless wiring kit is. Never really know unless you can somehow talk to the guy who started the work but couldn't finish it. I've done a complete re-wire of a 240Z but that was with everything, such as the dash, removed from the car. This Z could be a real good opportunity for someone willing to put a little sweat equity into making this Z right again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1667959585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10007011, "authorName": "soforchunet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soforchunet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The problem with body work being already done is unless you know the shop that did it and can vouch for their work, you're always taking a gamble on the quality of the repairs. \r\n\r\nFor example, in pics #103 and #104, it looks like the replacement frame rails were tack welded but then not seam sealed. Easy add on afterwards but I would question what else was left out in the repairs?\r\n\r\nAnyway, could we get a complete view of the floor pans from the inside with the entire carpet removed?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668098866, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10013645, "authorName": "racerock", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerock/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "buyer should consider taking off the 73 front bumper mounts to match the smoothed bumperless rear apron.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668136549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10013888, "authorName": "teamgomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamgomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty surprised by all the crickets...both from the peanut gallery as well as the seller. Sooo many questions here.\r\n\r\nA/C is noted in description but it appears one of the two capped off lines on right side of engine bay comes from the accumulator...is the a/c operable and if not, what does it need plumbing wise?\r\n\r\nWhen you bought it, any idea why the tranny components were dry? And is the grinding in one gear or is the whole unit in need of a rebuild?\r\n\r\nLooks like the electric fans are not wired; were they intended to be manually activated or by thermostat that's present but not wired?\r\n\r\nDo you have the rest of the cargo area upholstery (specifically the sides)?\r\n\r\nLove the look of this one and pondering the nastiness of sweeping up after somebody else's wiring vision...can easily turn out to be like the hot chick who is available...and for a reason (psycho). Do you know the brand of the aftermarket wiring loom?\r\n\r\nWould love to see this in person but I'd rather stick my head in a blender than visit SF. Maybe some of these answers can help the other guys align expectations.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1668139929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10013915, "authorName": "teamgomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teamgomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like BaT has censored my queries on this Z. GLWS and especially to the buyer who inherits the unfinished loom.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668140611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015152, "authorName": "a240Z2NV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a240z2nv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wonder why BaT chose to refer to it as \u201cModified\u201d, rather than \u201cProject\u201d \u2026.. ? \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1668181070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015520, "authorName": "bluewater1212 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluewater1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@teamgomez I'm not technical enough to know how much of the AC has been completed but the system appears to be installed into the engine bay. I believe it still needs to be connected into the dash.\n\nThe radiator fans are currently wired to come on with ignition. They are designed to be used with a thermostat but that is not yet wired. For the upholstery, I only have what's pictured. I believe it's all complete with the exception of a small piece on the drivers side rear wheel area in the trunk.\n\nThis is the wiring harness that is installed and needs completing: https://zcardepot.com/products/wiring-harness-universal-240z-260z-280z-510", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668184356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015706, "authorName": "sp2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sp2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The description states the car is titled in California. Has the car been registered there as well, and if so, is the registration current?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668185841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10015961, "authorName": "bluewater1212 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluewater1212/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sp2 Yes. Current registration and titled in CA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668187940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10016467, "authorName": "MonsterJoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monsterjoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do like the fact that someone added the superior amber/yellow turn signal lenses on the rear of the vehicle. JDM or from other markets. \r\n\r\nYellow/amber are brighter and safer than the inferior red rear turn signal indicators. For the US market, only the front of the vehicle requires this color. The US can get some really awful excuses for red turn signal indicators on the rear of cars/trucks that are barely visible in light or dark.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668190683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018146, "authorName": "Bergbronco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bergbronco/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Bergbronco", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668198010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10018184, "authorName": "soforchunet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soforchunet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting bidding strategy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668198178, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018192, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/11/22 at $16,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668198204, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10018203, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It never was going to sell at this price. Worth way more.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668198238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018241, "authorName": "hadone73", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hadone73/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not the way it was presented!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668198367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018282, "authorName": "Cameronbak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameronbak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Isn\u2019t definition of what something is worth is what someone is willing to pay? Today it was worth $12,225 until the friend put in the bogus $16k bid bc they knew was less than reserve.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668198498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018307, "authorName": "shackleton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shackleton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not surprised by the outcome here. \r\nThis is, as noted by another poster, a project car.\r\nElectrics are a sketchy field for lots of car guys. Can run into a chunk of change to have a professional do the job.\r\nThe mechanical stuff needed isn\u2019t a short list nor is that labor / materials inexpensive.\r\nOnward & upward.\r\nThe market speaks.... \ud83d\udc4e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1668198575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018379, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cameronbak Do you any proof that the final bid was a shill bid?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668198908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018503, "authorName": "Cameronbak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameronbak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nope but who would want to bid almost $4k more than last bid when $12,500 would be the high bid\u2026only a fool or a shill", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668199367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10018732, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cameronbak Maybe a person who has bid on multiple 240Z's already and knows it's value, which was clearly more than his bid, or BaT would not have agreed to the reserve being obviously higher than $16k.\r\n\r\nYou actually just admitted that you committed a civil tort known as libel which is punishable by monetary compensation. You should be more careful when making such public statements. \r\n\r\nJust a friendly note to you. I mean no ill will whatsoever. \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1668200316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10019399, "authorName": "Dseastead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dseastead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cameronbak that would be a pretty bizarre tactic. Hey, nobody is willing to buy it for more than 12k, let\u2019s but 16k and see what happens.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1668203421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10020561, "authorName": "Cameronbak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cameronbak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe RevSome should have bid and bought it.\r\n\r\nBottom line is the car is worth $12,225. If willing to spend $10k on making it right it may then be worth around $24K. And actually I committed no such thing when I said \u201cwho would\u201d.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1668208177, "type": "comment"}]