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   What did you find under your seat? 1 2 3 4 8

   December 10, 2007 by 72ZDave

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   I finally got some time to work on my Z and pulled the interior out. I bought the car in August and it's been in a barn since 1987ish. Here's some pics of the inside and what I found under the seats. Didn't know Sonic sold cigarettes. I got the lighter to fire up with some persistence! The bracket on the transmission tunnel was for the C.B. The tool kit looks to be original and all there. What did you find under the seat of your Z when you were tearing apart?

   

   Last reply by GeoJoe, March 10, 2013
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   280z with 240k front end???

   March 9, 2013 by cycloid

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   What do you guys think of something like this? Is it remotely possible or is it just too much fab work and money involved to get it done right??

   

   Last reply by psdenno, March 9, 2013
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   Dual Gauges

   March 8, 2013 by Pomorza

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   Hello all I was skimming the autometer site last night and stumbled upon this. Has anyone ever used these in a Z? They're a bit bigger then the stock pod gauges but I'm pretty sure you could transplant one into the other. Thanks Jan

   

   Last reply by ninjazombiemaster, March 8, 2013
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   Ultra rare Z40 1 2

   March 8, 2013 by IdahoKidd

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   Saw this on seattle CL. Must be rarest of the rare 1973 Datsun Z40

   

   Last reply by mjr45, March 8, 2013
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   Should I keep the harness or no?

   March 8, 2013 by ZohanIsBack

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   I am doing a ls1 swap and am down to the body now. I took out the wiring harness, then realized I intend to swap in the entire harness from a camaro/firebird/gto. Custom dash, interior, lights, etc. Should I even bother keeping the harness?

   

   Last reply by ZohanIsBack, March 8, 2013
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   Matching Oil Filter and Engine Block! Getting there!

   March 7, 2013 by soccer937309

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   So i recently started working on My 1978 280Z, took the motor out of the vehicle AND am doing a "refresh" of most of the components. The PO did a great job of keeping the maintenance done and the car in general is in good shape, mostly rust free. And lots and lots of original things like the brackets for the oil pan, all there! Anyway i have my block painted and just wanted to brag a bit and i also ordered a box of oil filters from Nissan and love the OEM color on them! And this is the before.... lots of you already know about this one!

   

   Last reply by Bonzi Lon, March 8, 2013
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   Kinda Cool

   March 5, 2013 by Tim B.

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   How rare is a original car cover....This came with my '72....original 99.9% prestine condition...along with the storage bag....Pretty cool,huh?

   

   Last reply by Tim B., March 8, 2013
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   Run, don't walk! You don't want to miss this gem.

   March 1, 2013 by tlorber

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   1973 Car Warriors 240Z

   

   Last reply by lonetreesteve, March 7, 2013
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    Show us your car audio receiver 1 2

    February 28, 2013 by tamo3

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    I'm wondering what audio receiver & speaker you guys installed on your Z. My Z still has factory original AM/FM receiver and plan to upgrade something that I can connect my iPhone or MP3 player via AUX or Bluetooth. When I quick search, there are several modern receiver unit with old fashion design, but never heard about those manufacture. Car Selector Does anyone install this unit? I don't mind to install more cutting edge receiver, but I have no clue which one is good for cost performance. Can you show your audio system and spec? Thanks, tamo3

    

    Last reply by kjohnson2444, March 7, 2013
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    Go baby go!

    March 5, 2013 by tlorber

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    Some nice eye candy here. I hope he gets his number. Datsun : Z-Series 240z | eBay

    

    Last reply by Zedyone_kenobi, March 6, 2013
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    Purchasing 1975 280z please help (pics) 1 2 3 4

    January 25, 2013 by RoCa

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    Looking forward on buying this Z but would like to know if I'm getting a good price. Can someone please let me know if this Z is a decent price at 2K? Pros: -1975 -Running -Not an eyesore -new head gasket -new water pump -new timing chain -new muffler -new calipers -new brake pads -"turned the rotors" -few things in the interior -has replacement dash (no cracks) -rollbars installed -tags are good till' dec cons -Stutters at about 3000-4000 rpm (mechanic said Air Flow Meter needs to be replaced) -Rust, dents and other body damage (as shown on pics) -original head gasket was blown, fixed. heads were warped, fixed. -fuel gage does …

    

    Last reply by ninjazombiemaster, March 6, 2013
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    Mystery Metal

    March 5, 2013 by Tim B.

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    Could anyone tell me what this piece of metal was used for? A series of snaps have also been installed on the passenger door. A leather "satchel" with matching snap pattern also came with the car. I asked a few months ago about the snaps and Carl (Beck) wrote back and thought it was part of a rally package,which I believe to be true. Could this bar be part of the rally equipment? It has been installed to last the test of time! Any thoughts would be great. Thanks all... Tim

    

    Last reply by HS30-H, March 5, 2013