1972 Datsun 240z rat rod build with full mechanical restoration

Description

This car is available again due to a buyer flaking out, I just bought a new project so time to free up some space and resources and move this one out, price has been reduced accordingly.
1972 Datsun 240z rat rod with full mechanical restoration. This has been my project for the last few months, every single inch of this car has been gone through, everything has been cleaned/fixed/repaired/replaced other than the body/sheet metal as I like the the look of the patina. This car is registered as a normal car, not a classic or antique, it is inspected and driven daily around town, it has a clean TX title in my name. Everything works, I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere, it runs awesome. I just finished the 500 mile new engine brake in with no problems at all. Buy it and drive it as is if you like the rat rod look or do the body/sheet metal work to personalize it to your taste and have a fully restored Z without having to do all the mechanical stuff.
As far as rust goes, car is very solid for a driver but obviously we have some rust, this is a rat rod, not a concourse restoration. There is surface rust and some small holes on the body, quarters have some rust though around bottom (easy to cut off and cover with flares if you want). Body is clear coated over the patina, The worst rust spots are on upper tail light panel inside the hatch (pictured), still solid enough to hold everything together but will need to be patched or replaced if your restoring the body. Drivers floor pan has an old patch from the 80's, passenger had some rust around the factory drain holes but was still very solid so I just fiberglass mat patched over everything and put inhibitor on the rest of the rust. Common rust areas like the battery tray and spare tire well are solid.
As far as the mechanical restoration/build goes, all aftermarket parts are brand new with 500 miles on them:
-Fresh rebuilt L28 (2.8 liter from a 280z) with dished pistons. Early E88 head and oversized stainless valves. Runs awesome, 210psi compression all the way across.
-Brand new (not rebuilt) dual hif44 SU Carbs, new technology carbs with integrated float chambers, do not require any choke to start and handle modern ethanol mix gas very well. Fully synced and tuned.
-K&N dual intakes
-Upgraded full 12v electronic ignition system with rebuilt 280zx e12-80 distributor and new NGK coil, wires and plugs.
-MSA 6-1 headers, straight pipe, and vintage Ansa dual tip stacked muffler.
-280zx 5 speed tranny with Redline mt-90 fluid
-new clutch master and slave
-Fidanza light weight 10 lb flywheel
-Exedy clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing and pilot
-280zx R200 differential with new seals and Redline 75-90 gear oil
-Champion 3 row radiator
-new motor mounts, tranny mount, alternator, voltage regulator, starter, fan clutch, fuel pump, etc, etc.
-all new hoses/seals/gaskets everywhere
-gas tank and all lines cleaned and restored
-vapor tank deleted
-Brake system fully rebuilt, new calipers in front, new wheel cylinders in the rear. New rubber lines, pads and shoes all the way around. New master cylinder and brake booster up front.
-Vogtland lowering springs and stagg shocks
-Xenon front bumper/spoiler
-JDM tail lights
-fender mirrors/shaved door mounting holes
-new emblems all around with JDM fairlady fender emblems-new weatherstripping on doors and hatch
-Rota aleica wheels (JDM sakura cherry blossom replicas), 15x8 -0 offset with new kumho tires-interior has noico sound deading material and new rubber mats throughout
I have well over 15k in parts in this build not including the cost of the car. Asking price has already been substantially reduced and even at the buy it now price you are getting over 6k extra in just new parts value, not including the value of the car itself. I will consider reasonable/fair offers, but I will not reply to ridiculously low offers, so don't waste your time or mine. You can pick up and drive it anywhere or I can deliver it on my trailer within a reasonable distance of Houston for free.....or ship nationwide at buyers expense. Paypal deposit due immediately, full payment via bank check, transfer or cash within 3 days. Email with any questions.
This car is sold AS-IS, no warranty included or implied, no returns! This is a 48 year old rat rod! Please read entire description, look closely at all pictures and ask any questions you have before making an offer or using buy it now. Thanks for looking!