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Is This '78 Black Pearl Worth Saving 1 2 3

January 24, 2011 by Black Pearl
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I have been out of the Z car market for awhile, but I came across this '78 Black Pearl, 5-speed, that runs, but the brakes are not working. The car is pretty rough: Needs new seat foam/covers, carpet, probably both fenders, driver's door, maybe a hood, tires, brake work, paint, etc. The floors are solid, but the passenger side frame rail is rusty. The bumpers are in the car and look fine. I could probably get the car for $500. Is the car even worth saving? Thanks. . . . . . . . .

Last reply by cozye, January 26, 2011
Anyone have an engine?

January 25, 2011 by CarbonBlack240
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Hello to all, I am having some trouble with my L26 and i'm about ready to just do an engine swap. I would prefer an RB25 but that's a little out of my price range at the moment. Therefore I am looking for an RB20 or an SR20, do any of ya'll know where I can get the complete swap?? Besides ebay or craigslist I can't find anything and I know there are more options. If anyone has any ideas it would help out alot! Thanks!

Last reply by LeonV, January 25, 2011
Best place to get parts?

January 24, 2011 by Aceman
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Hi guys, Our new Z has arrived, and so we will shortly be on the hunt for parts. We are going to need the following: 71 Fuse panel cover/ashtray All interior panels (although we think we can refurbish the door cards, so mainly quarter panels, boot panels etc. Centre console and dash are going to be attampted to be repaired before we look to buy replacements - dash is too expensive!) Replacement vinyl (transmission tunnel, suspension struts etc) Car seat vinyl replacement (would want to keep original 71 with vents look) Front/Rear bumpers (supposedly best place is a Vietnam manufacturer which makes them in stainless steel?) Full rubbers (weatherstrip kits - I see on here …

Last reply by Montezuma, January 25, 2011
Completed rear bumper brackets for 240 bumper conversion

January 23, 2011 by cozye
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I've finished my rear bumper brackets. I did the fronts a while back and posted pics, so I figured I'd share the rear ones I fabricated. Will be sending my bumpers off to get straightened and chromed this week now that my brackets are done. I haven't drilled the hole in the quarter panel yet as I wanted to wait until they were restored just in case it moves the mounting home spot a slight amount after straightening. For the main bracket I have about 1/2" adjustability from right to left so they should be good to go.

Last reply by cozye, January 24, 2011
AFR readings??? 1 2

January 16, 2011 by argniest
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On a 1978 280z can anyone tell me what typical/normal readings from an AFR meter like the innovate LM-1 should be reading at idle, normal driving and under heavier accelaration?

Last reply by argniest, January 24, 2011
Butterscotch Seatcovers???

January 21, 2011 by 5150 will
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Does anybody know where Butterscotch seatcovers can still be found? I've got a couple emails out but haven't heard anything. Seems as if these are getting kinda scarce.

Last reply by mally002, January 23, 2011
AC/heater vent duct options?

January 21, 2011 by cozye
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I'm missing some heater duct, the "slinky" type hose that runs under the days. Does anyone have any suggestion for replacements? I need to dig into it a little more and make sure its only the hose that I'm missing, but I'm pretty sure thats all I need.

Last reply by cbudvet, January 22, 2011
72 240z in salvage yard!

January 18, 2011 by Zrod
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Hello all, just want to pass this along. I found a 72 240z sitting in a junkyard in Auburndale, fl. I took the rust free doors, fenders, plus carbs and manifold also snagged the bumpers that were in good cond. was told that car was there for almost a year without anything missing except tranny. Still has motor and diff. if anybody is interested plus some interior parts, but you have to act quickly because it has a big red x spray painted on the windshield which indicates that it has a date soon with the crusher. :sick:: All pro Auto Salvage 1425 Old Dixie Hwy. auburndale,fl 33823

Last reply by Kathy & Rick, January 21, 2011
Question regarding Lime Green 240z #112

January 20, 2011 by oskidunker1
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I hardly ever see any that color for sale even though alot of people feel that was the most striking color. Were less originally sold or do you think people have changed the color. What would be a good way to search for one. I understand there may be a way to search all the cities of Craigs list at one time. I had one in the 70's and loved that color.Now all I see are white.

Last reply by Kathy & Rick, January 21, 2011
Time to repair!

January 19, 2011 by aceofspades
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ok i need to get my 260 running fine this year! So! it needs new door seal and sure other! 1st Whos has the best all in one seal kit? 2nd has z therapy had any deals or coupons I've got a nice set of older carbs 3rd my cam got eaten up but is a C comp cam, but still would like to replace it but what with? and I need new rocker surface's I been out of the game traveling alot lost track but now back for a few year or so so any help thanks

Last reply by ChrisZ, January 20, 2011
Header confusion

January 19, 2011 by Rocket88
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We recently bought a Pace Setter ceramic coated 3x2 header for the 260. The car has an E88 head, correct me if I'm wrong but that is a square port head. The header we bought (Ebay) said it fit a 70-76, a brand new Pace Setter part #70-1037. Turns out it is a pround port header....:mad: I know, buyer beware. When it came up on Ebay I did some research, the picture matched exacly what was in the latest Black Dragon Catalogue as fitting a 70-76, no mention of square or round port head (didn't know there was a difference, I'm a newb) So Ok, I screwed up, time to move ahead, then I find this on Ebay today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PACESETTER-1970-1976-DATSUN-Nissa…

Last reply by mazingerz1976, January 19, 2011
It's time to make room..... 1 2 3

December 22, 2010 by St.stephen
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Alright guys. I guess I could scour the boards to see if I can meet peoples needs but that is time way too time consuming. I probably have 14 Z cars in my house in parts alone not to mention the addition to the 4 in the shop. Of the cars I have parted out, I saved everything that was useable because well, I hoarded it. Someone will need it. Maybe me was my thoughts since I wasn't sure where I was going with the Zthing. I've been into the cars for 19 years now. If there is an interest from fellow club members on parts I will be happy to go through what I have and make a list of what is available and what condition everything is in. Perhaps you have a broken door latch…

Last reply by FastWoman, January 19, 2011