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   Your thoughts wanted, preservation/restoration? 1 2 3 4 6

   January 5, 2005 by JLPurcell

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   In my recent research into the Nissan restoration program, while communicating with Les Cannaday (Classic Datsun), we came up with an idea for a spin off thread. Les is well known for his knowledge of the Z car and his attention to detail in the restoration of Datsuns. The purpose of the thread would be to collect enthusiast’s thoughts on "restoration and preservation". Being an original owner of a 1972 240Z I know that from the showroom floor not all Z cars were factory original. Mine had color matched mirrors and spook as well as American Racing Libre wheels. Now I know there are enthusiasts and there are purists, and their perspectives will be different on this …

   

   Last reply by JLPurcell, January 21, 2005
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   database or schematics of manufacturer's part number

   January 20, 2005 by GeesZees

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   Hi there, i just got a lot of 240z 260z 280z 280zx 280zxt and 300zxt parts and a few cars to restore. I am new to Datsun and would like to know if there is a database or schematics of manufacturer's part numbers available on the internet or in paper form. Lots of parts but no clue what they are, at least most electronic parts have numbers, but which car do they belong to ? Having a reference list would help me a whole lot. Thanks in advance "G"

   

   Last reply by Bambikiller240, January 21, 2005
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   Pop Up Ads 1 2

   January 19, 2005 by biker

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   Over the past few weeks, everytime I load up the club page, up pops an ad for cars for sale. Sometimes it even happens when jumping between threads. If this is making money for the site, then that's ok. But just checking that the site is not being hijacked by trusty used car salesmen.

   

   Last reply by alordzot, January 21, 2005
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   High comp motor requires higher head bolt torque?

   January 19, 2005 by EricB

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   Hey all, Right off the bat I'll say this isn't Datsun related but maybe someone will have some wise words of advice? So years ago I bought an ex-SCCA regional champ '73 Civic from some guy who used to race it out at Willow Springs. Same year & color as the Z & needing some assembly it was cheap and looked perfect next to the Z. Without getting into the nitty gritty of the Honda part numbers it's a 1.2L 4cyl bored out to 1.3L using forged Venolia pistons for a 78 Goldwing (yes motorcycle!), big valve head, big cam, 4-1 header, twin 35mm Dell'Orto DHLB, etc. After I had block honed, head re-freshed, and installed new rings/bearings I got it started. Ran fine for 3-4…

   

   Last reply by EricB, January 20, 2005
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   finally got my z, now i need a license plate

   May 27, 2004 by will_sphyrna

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   i finally got my first z. it is a 1976 280z, that i am picking up friday. but i remembering seeing those famous z plates that had various words with z's added and such. so i was wondering if ya'll had any good ideas or had a link to the site that shows the different license plates. thanks alot.

   

   Last reply by TomoHawk, January 20, 2005
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   Newbie Needs a LSD...???

   January 19, 2005 by echoracer

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   I need to install a LSD on a 71 240... I need to decide on a ratio & a type... Please help ...

   

   Last reply by echoracer, January 20, 2005
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   HLS30-02655 for sale (TX)

   January 19, 2005 by mperdue

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   http://homepage.mac.com/hmtucker/PhotoAlbum12.html Not my car which is why I didn't place this in classifieds. The only info I have is that he sent a message to the ZCOT mail list asking what's a fair price and how to go about selling it. Little rust, sitting for 15 years. Contact info in link.

   

   Last reply by mperdue, January 19, 2005
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   240z weight 70,71,72,73?

   January 19, 2005 by TTDRIVER

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   Does anyone know the weight differences between the different year 240z's? I know that they did get heavier as they got newer but dont have actual numbers to see the differences. Smog issues, bumpers+brackets etc, obviously made a difference. Just wondering how much. Also, do different L24's weigh more or less than others or have power differences when it comes do driving experience. E31 vs E88? Thanks in advance. Saro Fagerian

   

   Last reply by biker, January 19, 2005
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    What kind of wheels are these?

    January 13, 2005 by Corganx33

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    Anybody seen these wheels before or know what kind they are? http://www.zparts.com/showcase/bodykits/nalle_gt/nalle_gt_001.html

    

    Last reply by g72s20, January 18, 2005
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    test

    January 16, 2005 by 240zzzzz

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    just testing my settings.

    

    Last reply by 240zzzzz, January 16, 2005
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    280zr

    January 16, 2005 by Mr Camouflage

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    Never heard of a 280ZR before. Saw this magazine for sale on ebay with an article comparing the 280ZR to other cars.http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2241&item=6942979639&rd=1 Searched google and found a 280ZR model. I guess its a racing version of the 280Z.

    

    Last reply by Mr Camouflage, January 16, 2005
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    Zeds at the PicknPull

    January 14, 2005 by matria

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    Anyone looking for parts, 1971 (11/70), center con. gone, driver door damaged, carbs gone the rest of body it there and ok, interior is rough. There are also about 6 other 280z with lots of parts. Fairfield, CA on the way to the AFB.

    

    Last reply by matria, January 14, 2005