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   Pay it forward!!! 1 2 3 4 22

   November 22, 2009 by Marty Rogan

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   We need a PAY IT FORWARD thread. With tough economic times and the Holidays fast approaching, a lot of people could use a break or a hand out. How does it work? Really simple...Clean out your garage with a part that you thought about selling, but considering its relative worth it's just better to simply offer a "freebie" to someone that could really use the component. The basic rules are as follows: 1. You're offering the item for free. 2. Recipient should be willing to pay for shipping, but the offering party can volunteer to cover that if they choose. 3. Recipient pledges to "Pay it forward" at some point in the future with another item for another Classic Z-Car e…

   

   Last reply by wal280z, January 27, 2019

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   76 280z Restoration 1 2 3

   September 24, 2018 by Wass

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   Hey y'all! I'm Kyle out of Austin, TX and I'm just starting a ground-up restoration of my 1976 280z - a few months into the teardown so far. I end up traveling for work a lot which limits my time in the garage significantly, so progress is slow so far, but I will try and update this thread as progress happens. I'm the lucky 2nd owner of this beauty and had the opportunity to attend ZCON in Austin last year before starting the tear down. I'd highly recommend ZCON for anyone who hasn't gone yet. I'll start with a few pictures of the "before" state and add pictures/video as I have the time to edit and upload. I'm a complete novice but have learned a lot already t…

   

   Last reply by Wass, January 27, 2019

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   Three 240Zs Sell at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale for Big Money 1 2 3 4

   January 18, 2019 by lonetreesteve

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   Here are the 3 links: https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1973-DATSUN-240Z-224624 https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1972-DATSUN-240Z-LS-CUSTOM-COUPE-227274 https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1971-DATSUN-240Z-225886

   

   Last reply by lonetreesteve, January 26, 2019

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   looking for a machine shop

   January 24, 2019 by Dave WM

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   I see racing fever or Z fever as specializing in Z's. the reviews seem to be mostly about later model Z cars. I am considering getting a valve job and looking for a place that has worked on L28's. any one here have experience with them for that kind of work? I would most likely pull the head and take it to them.

   

   Last reply by Dave WM, January 24, 2019

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   Tachometer trouble - repair options? 1 2

   November 26, 2018 by David F

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   My tachometer recently decided to stop working correctly. It all started after a long day of driving... got home shut the car down and restart was difficult, once started, car died. I put it away to diagnose later. Subsequently, I pulled the distributor, changed the condenser and coil. Upon restart, I notice the tachometer was reading about 300 rpm when actual was about 900 rpm. Revving the engine and the tach will only display a maximum of about 1000 rpms. I cannot find any obvious fault. Anyone have any ideas on how to troubleshoot, or is it more than likely that my tachometer finally died? Can the tachometer be repaired readily?

   

   Last reply by 2377kN, January 22, 2019

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   Lucky day for VIN 147 (HLS30-00147) 1 2

   October 5, 2018 by 240260280

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   Just sourced a red dot mirror for $40 ?

   

   Last reply by hiyabrad, January 21, 2019

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   gold 280z or late 260z in Waikiki?

   January 20, 2019 by 240260280

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   Saw one this afternoon. Anyone know it?

   

   Last reply by 240260280, January 20, 2019
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   Vin of last 280z

   January 19, 2019 by AZDatsun

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   Anyone know the vin number of the last 280z to come to America? Kinda odd question but just interested to see how far away I am Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

   

   Last reply by AZDatsun, January 19, 2019
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    Replacement Bushings for Window Regulators 1 2

    January 17, 2019 by Acemon

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    Like most people, the soft plastic bushings in my window regulators were shot. I did a lot of poking around but didn't find much. The few I saw required removing the plastic rollers. I did some research and experimentation at home and came up with a cheap and easy replacement. Take a look and let me know what you think. http://ace240z.com/window rollers.html

    

    Last reply by nix240z, January 18, 2019

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    quite possibly the best gift ever

    January 18, 2019 by ta240

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    Just unwrapped this

    

    Last reply by motorman7, January 18, 2019

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    Worth looking at? #1 1 2

    January 15, 2019 by rcb280z

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    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/riverside-71-datsun-240z-series-1-stock/6790984777.html Maybe?

    

    Last reply by HS30-H, January 17, 2019

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    Aviaid Racing Oil Pans

    November 23, 2018 by JLPurcell

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    The 29 car, when I bought it, had a Aviaid Racing 6qt baffled oil pan. It, of course, went with the car when sold. I recently contacted Aviaid to see if they still offered that pan. They do not have any but are willing to make up a batch. They require a downer pan. I have two extra stock pans. Is there any interest in a group buy? Let me know. Thanks

    

    Last reply by SurferD, January 16, 2019

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