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I was revisiting my JDM parts recently and happened across these hens teeth, and thought: "I ought to put all three of these in one picture as between the three I believe they cover all years the Fairlady 240Z(Early console and later fuse box cover mount ) and 260Z(the 1975-78 280Z was a USA thing, and the 280Z was what we on this side of the pond knew as the 280ZX). Hopefully some of you have more JDM parts to share in this thread. 260Z early240Z late 240Z The lose Tag goes on the ashtray cover on the late 240Z-not with the early 240Z as it is sitting. Headlight/Turnsignal Switches-I am not sure these are JDM because of the "Pass" embossed in the turnsignal switc…
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I am replacing the broken fan clutch on my Z to a 14" electric fan. I haven't even broken into the project yet, but I just wanted to know, any tips? You know, little things that might make my life easier? Hints, tricks? Anything I should know? Thanks for your help.
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I have had this 240 for about 12 years waiting to be restored. Before I got it, it had been sitting for about 20 years. I believe the car has only 22K miles on it through various indications around the car. I have had several 240's through the years and it seems this one is a true low mileage car. I am doing a complete restoration back to original specs. the car "had" automatic transmission, factory air, Hitachi flat tops. I am converting to manual gearbox with 83 ZX 5 speed, R200 diff, rebuilt 2.4 engine, and been looking at the Vintage Air A/C an not reinstalling the factory A/C. I just starting the process, I hope to be done within the year, but you kno…
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Motorman7 posted this link in his sale thread. Didn't want to mess it up. Somebody named Chris Karl says the first Z's didn't have power brakes. Is that correct? Other interesting words from the usual suspects. https://www.gq.com/story/datsun-240z-oral-history "Karl: And they're very mechanical, too. If you just look at the engine design, and watch one being revved, then you see all the mechanical linkage connected to the carburetor. You have to understand how to drive a machine. There were no driver aids. Power brakes, power steering—all these things that we take for granted, all of those components—didn't exist. "
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Hello list... it's been a few years since I posted here last (10 or so!) So, first the barnfind is my father's 1970 series 1 240z...Yellow over black leather. HLS30-15369 While not truly a "find" or in a barn (it's in a garage in NJ where it has been sitting since 1980 when he lost his eyesight) She was purchased new by my father from Bob Sharp Motors (yes of BSR fame) on July 11th, 1970. The car was built in Dec. 1970 and delivered on Feb. 18th 1971. Within the first few months, my father had BSR add A/C, put in an exhaust ($140 + $55 install), larger front swaybar, added a rear swaybar, and installed a set of Konis on all 4 corners. My father also in…
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here is how i replaced the door hinge pins on my 240. the hinges on both doors were worn, so i looked for replacement pins and bushings that i could make work. no luck. so i came up with this. old pins here. you can see the grooves in the pins. however, the factory bushings were just fine
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Silly question here. When I gutted my interior of an early 1971, one of the first things I did was remove the fuse box. Now the interior is going back together and I cannot find a picture of where the two screws in the fuse box screw into. If somebody could shoot a picture of their console with the ashtray assembly removed so I could see what the fuse box screws into I would really appreciate it. Seems so simple yet I cannot figure it out......
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Having just recently got involved with the 240Z I'm looking for the definitive book on the Nissan Z cars from 1969 to end of production of the 240Z. Seem to be lots of armchair experts on forums but is there a definitive book that covers them in depth. It would have to include the factory race cars and their role in developing the Z. Additionally is their a website or magazine that has covered the history accurately? Any help much appreciated. The 1969 Z launch, Nissan's homologation special Z on display.
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STARTED THIS FOR FUN Ok folk, who has any DATSUN DEALERSHIP SIGNS they like to share ! Here goes some pics of mine. Got it from Chicago and made in Kentucky. It's about ('2 by '3 1/2) feet, with three strobe or "office" lights running lengthwise on the inside. Plugs in with a normal electrical wall cord! So get 'em out of those attics, dust 'em off and lets see pics and hear about 'em ! ! And yes I renamed the thread to see if that would help those signs come out the dark. ~Z~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RB WAY 2B ~Z~
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All Today's adventure in Parts Hunting starts at the center console of a '77 280Z. Attached thereto is a "Fasten Seat Belt" light fixture, located on the upper vertical panel, just below the radio. It is this fixture that is the subject of the following questions: Hope no.1: Was there, in any model, an instance of a blanking plate for that hole size? If so, does anyone have one they would part with? Hope no.2: Does anyone have a "Seat Belt" fixture housing (bulb holder not required) they would part with? Hopefully,
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This just popped up on my news feed from Jalopnik https://jalopnik.com/what-a-lifelong-z-mechanic-thinks-of-nissan-today-1830083808 It's nice to see that places are still out there that specializes in Z's. No bad there's no place like that in NE Ohio. Great discussion of the history of sports cars at Nissan.
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