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I have a 1977 Datsun 280z and I was surprised to see that my spare tire well is quite shallow. The tire sticks out past the bottom of the trunk bed and ios covered by a board. Oof hopefully that makes sense. What exactly is that? Cuz I know most cars have a deep wheel well that holds a full size tire.
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HI all I am going to be looking for some help in the couple months after i get my car back from painter; i take it in around February 1st for paint. I would like someone who can devote at least 5 full days. Prefer someone close enough to drive, but i am open to someone who flies in/out (i will pay if cheap flight) and pay for hotel, food and fair wage in cash. If interested or know someone who might be interested message me and lets talk, i can phone if you like. Main thing is whoever is very familiar about most aspects of 240z and parts. thanks
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Towing WITH your Z 1 2 3
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Years ago I had a tow hitch on my ZX, so when Dad decided he had enough of me sleeping till noon the first summer out of high school, and not really having any direction, Dad decided (kicked out gently) it was time I got educated, and I went off to A&P school to be an airplane mechanic. So me and my 81ZX with a Uhaul trailer headed down the road. So, my question is, since that was over 25 years ago, and I'm sure I dont remember how it really towed, has anyone been towing with their Z? I also believe it was the dual axle trailer as well, because I brought a couch. I want to install a hitch system on my 240z I'm restoring for a teardrop camper. Does anyon…
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I am on a quest to find a set of original Sumitomo MK63 4 piston calipers for my 72Z. Anyone have a set laying around? Seriously I would appreciate any leads. Thanks Jerry Purcell
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Hi, I am going to be inheriting a 280Z and it looks like the time is drawing close. In 1976 an older friend bought a brand new 280Z in British Racing Green. He and his wife then promptly went on vacation, hiring me to keep an eye on the place (by letting me stay there). As an 18 year old I couldn't help myself - when they left the car had 80 miles on it and when they came back it had over 700 miles on it. He didn't say much about it, but I know he was somewhat miffed at me. I did wash and detail it before they got home so maybe that made him feel batter. Anyway, long story short, he still has the car. I know he has maintained it at the dealer re…
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How can I tell if exhaust smoke is due to the carburetors or if it’s rings or something else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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My Craftsman 2t floor jack started leaking and not raising a load a while back so I bought a rebuild kit and replaced seals and all earlier this year. It's leaking again and not raising a load properly, time to dump it and get a new one I can rely on. So I have found a couple and would like to hear your opinions. Both are weigh in at about 50-51 lbs. and have a lift range of 3.5 to 19.25" JEGS Professional Low-Profile 2-Ton Aluminum Floor Jack Arcan 2-Ton Quick Rise Aluminum Floor Jack
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For reading pleasure. Not for argumentative. https://sportscardigest.com/datsun-240z/?utm_source=sendfox&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=january-3-2021-sports-car-digest-weekly-update
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How many different versions of the 1970 240Z Owners Manual are there (for North America)? I have two. One has an issued date (on the back cover) of 15 January 1970 and one has 15 November 1970. I saw in an old post that indicated there were two versions of the 1970 manuals with a issued date of 20 December 1969 (they have slightly different covers). Does anyone have any others? There are lots of differences in the two versions I have. Here is a summary of the ones I noted: *15 January has pictures and text referencing the throttle contol lever. However, almost all throttle references have revised pictures/text that have been cut out and pasted over the originals. *1…
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Merry Christmas all 1 2 3
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I travel the world for work, more days than I can think in hotel rooms, I'm thankful for this site to keep me in touch with the outside world I'm familiar with and all of the wonderful conversations and knowledge here. I know it may sound corny. But in the hotel looking out over the empty city out there on Christmas Eve, I'm pretty grateful. Oh, and Ebay.
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I have this L28 engine, with SU carbs and a supposed Datsun Comp 5 speed. The guy I got it from said the engine was something special, I don’t recall the specific details as it was over 30 years ago, and he is long gone so I can’t call on him to fill me in. Anyway, I was looking it over the other day and noticed four threaded holes around the oil filter boss. Never seen anything like it before on an L series engine, I even looked at every L series block in my collection (16 or so), and none have this. It is an L28, N42 block. Can anyone give me a clue here? Thanks in advance, Racer
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So with old VW's, you can write Volkswagen and get a births certificate for your car. I havent seen where anything like this exists for Datsuns. So how do you find the original color of the car without the little sticker up front if its been striped to bare metal? Maybe I have been spoiled by VW.
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