HISTORY

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   Seen at the Monterey Historics this weekend...

   September 1, 2008 by conedodger

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   This car is significant to Z owners because? I remember hearing speculation on the relationship...

   

   Last reply by bigoak, September 1, 2008
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   US Z's in current issue of Vintage Auto (Japan) 1 2 3

   August 10, 2008 by gogriz91

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   Couldn't believe this when I saw it at the bookstore. A few I've seen before, the obligatory Rocky Auto car and an impressive write-up on Hans Ruth's Z-racecar. Might be available at Kinokuniya for you West Coast dwellers.

   

   Last reply by Victor Laury, August 30, 2008
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   74 260z rls30-000023

   October 13, 2007 by blueturbo

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   Hi i'm about to start bit of a resto (suspenion,wiring.ect) on my buddies 74 260 and we are not sure if we should do a performance build or stock as the vin#is quite low rls30-000023.Any info on this vin would be helpfull thanks.

   

   Last reply by fixitman, August 17, 2008
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   What engine is this?

   August 12, 2008 by Babalouie

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   I saw this car at the Tokyo Nostalgic Show in May: Ok, nice ZG nose I thought...but under the bonnet was this: Is that an LY L-gata crossflow? Alan?

   

   Last reply by sblake01, August 13, 2008
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   Production Photos, Sketches. Illustrations etc. 1 2

   August 4, 2008 by geezer

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   I take great pleasure studying and analyzing old file photos, sketches, illustrations etc. of all the different models of the S30 in the production, testing, shipping, or just new and still in the unmolested state, when I come across them, as I know many others on this board do. For the purpose of discussion I didn’t know where to put this, thus the new thread. I would like to hear the thoughts of others, to help us better understand. Recently 26thZ (Chris) posted some very interesting photos & sketches that warrant some careful study. Some of them seem to create more questions than answers. I am going to touch on a few of these, and would love to hear other opinion…

   

   Last reply by geezer, August 12, 2008
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   help with vin-id

   June 28, 2008 by realoldrocks

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   Hello, I just purchased a nice 1979 280zx, car is equipped with AC,PS, and is 5-speed manual. According to manual the letters H-L-F-B-C should be in VIN. VIN shows H s130 and only numbers following,all VIN locations match. Can anyone explain this oddity?

   

   Last reply by realoldrocks, June 28, 2008
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   When did the fairladyZ get power windows 1 2

   September 7, 2006 by hls30.com

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   I know that the Fairlady Z got power windows before they were offered here in the USA. Does anybody know when and what the switches looked like? Part numbers would just be too much... Will

   

   Last reply by zbane, June 24, 2008
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   Help Identify Z Hub Caps

   June 3, 2008 by Lightft01

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   A buddy of mine owns a used car dealership, and his grandfather recently passed away. We were going through some old hubcaps he was collecting and found these... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/1BADLS1/zhub2.jpg I figured they were from an 80's model zx, but wasn't sure. Has anyone seen these hub caps before?

   

   Last reply by lonetreesteve, June 4, 2008
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    how many 1979 gold 280zx's were made

    March 25, 2008 by merdoc78

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    the title preaty much explains it all. i was wondering how many 1979 280zx's were made in the gold color. because i was told that they are some what rare. but i could be completely wrong, any ways i am new to this site and if there is anything else you could tell me about the 79 280zx's that would be awesome. i just got one and im trying to figure out everything that i can...... thank you

    

    Last reply by sblake01, March 26, 2008
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    The R380 outside Japan 1 2

    May 25, 2005 by g72s20

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    While not exactly Z history, this relates to the Prince, then Nissan R380, and by association, the PS30 or Fairlady Z 432. The test bed for what would develop into the S20 engine. Original version was named the GR8. Original Prince R380 started as a Brabham BT8 chassis No.SC 9 1964. Records from 1993,(See here)indicate it is still retained by the original purchaser (Now Nissan?) I believe the very successful trip to Surfers Paradise in 1969 by Nissan/Datsun with the R380 MkIII was the only foray outside japan for any of the R380 series. The last four paragraphs of the last page sum it up. (Well DUuhh! Jim :stupid: ) Some early Datsun racing Just a bit of historic tr…

    

    Last reply by z-spec, March 16, 2008
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    How many 1978 280z 2+2 were made

    March 19, 2006 by Jeff Bolin

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    I am not able to find out how many 1978 280Z 2+2 were made any one got any ideas?

    

    Last reply by Zedrally, March 15, 2008
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    Hakasuka GTR Video

    January 13, 2008 by 26th-Z

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    Though you all would get a kick out of this. Don't know if this has been posted before. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6021196065589597987&q=Hakasuka+GTR

    

    Last reply by HS30-H, March 11, 2008