I have recently aquired a 1973 240Z scarab does anybody know about them where they where made by who and why

 

http://zhome.com/ just do a search on that site. most of the history you need. if u want to check where your z was made check in the vin code. reason why it was made is bc someone got it and they prob wanted more power. or they are more familiar with v8. the possibilities go on and on. throw some pics up we would love to see....WELCOME TO THE Z WORLD

 

the car was done professionally in 1970 by the scarab factory I just cant find any info on the scarab company:its rough and needs restoring but Ill get some pics togethe:

 

its no longer a company i think they only lasted a few years. It the "yenko" of Z's

 

where is gardnerville?

 

gardnerville is 48 miles south of reno. From what Ive found out the scarab co only built about a thousand of all the Z cars from the 240 to the 280 models mine is from the first generation

 

181/2 pounds geez

 

Thats a lot of rockin heads

Daniel

 

I agree

 

 

 

Ok, I've just gotta ask...if the car is a 1973 how was it done up as a Scarab in 1970???

 

 

That's hypnotizing right there if you look at it too long.

 

ya tour right that was a typo it was done in 73

 

i know a guy in boulder colorado that has an original black scarab from 70 or 71 i believe...

 

To shed some light on Scarab Engineering -- It was founded approx 1973 by a fellow named Brian Morrow. Scarab Engineering was located in campbell, ca. In 1973 or 1974 one could buy a fully loaded z, with custom leather, a blueprinted 327, headers, hurst shifter, borg warner T-10 4 speed - for $10K --

I bought a kit from Brian as I already had a Z and had done a bunch of suspension related upgrades, roll bar, and custom leather interior, so I didn't need the complete conversion. The kit included headers, Capacitive Discharge Ignition, Motor Mounts, Hurst Shifter for $1000. When I moved to Southern California I then bought a radiator shroud which kept the engine cool during hot summer days. Driving the car was the most fun one could have w/out their clothes on. 0 to 60 in 5 seconds. I had an engine custom built (327)at a speed shop in Richmond CA and then bought the Scarab recommended Borg Warner Super T-10 (2n design) Transmission -- One could do the conversion without any cutting welding or drilling -- Everything fit as advertised - Mr Morrow designed one helleva car -- Hats off to him wherever he is.

Sure wish I still had the car - I sold it when I needed the cash when I bought my fixer upper home in Southern California.

Still have the original Conversion Manual along with reprints of the road test from road test magazine --

Mr Morrow sure did a helleva job

No matter how many hot rods that have come and gone, I sure miss my Z

Scarab is not around any more --

So there you go -- Hope this sheds some light on all things Scarab

 

Few more months and this would have been a 5 year necro post.

 

I use to drive my 240Z around gardnerville when I lived in Chichester a few years ago

 

Dude, you litteraly bumped a 5 year old thread.

 

clearing the dust

 

Still getting an understanding on how these forums work. I will pay more attention to thread dates