I'm a new member and thought I might give you a little history of my Z car ownership. I have a 1972 (HLS30 93606) which my wife and I purchased new. It was our first new car. It is 110 red with white interior, I had some rust repaired in the rear quarters in 1975 and decided to park it in 1976 for future restoration. I purchased all parts I felt I might need in the future and have had the car and the parts stored since. My youngest son (16) and I plan to start the total restoration this winter. After autocrossing the 1972 for a couple of seasons I decided to go club racing and in 1976 purchased the 1970 (HLS30 00029) from Jim Cambel in New Mexico. It was race prepaired, I raced it for a couple of years then upgraded it for IMSA once again we campaigned it for a few races and in 1986 parked it. I have attached a couple of photos of it as it sits afer 18 years in my garage. I hope to follow up with more photos of both in the future.

I had some rust repaired in the rear quarters in 1975 and decided to park it in 1976 for future restoration. I purchased all parts I felt I might need in the future and have had the car and the parts stored since.

Welcome. Wow, we all knew these cars rusted but I'm surprised yours only lasted a few years. You've been in Indiana all this time? How many miles did you put on it? I suspect you're one of very few original owner, low mileage cars. I'm curious about which parts you bought in 1976 and which parts you wish you had bought. There's obviously a lot of stuff no longer available that you could have gotten back then just by walking into any dealer. When I bought my car used in 1985 I remember going into the local Nissan dealership and buying the molded, braided hose that goes to the thermostat housing because that was the only place to get one. At least they actually had some. Upper and lower radiator hoses would have just been purchased at the local parts place which would have been more reasonable. Had I known then what I know now I would have stocked up on a lot of stuff.

Welcome to the site JLPurcell,

No doubt you are familiar with Mr Wenzel's twins, and have already been playing early VIN bingo with them. :classic:

Cheers!

Alan T.

The car had 56,000 on it when I parked it. The rust was not and is not bad, it never got into the frame rails it was mainly around the rear wheel lip. There was some rust in the passagener floorboard from the a/c which I removed after two years. I purchased all new interior including a new dash, rear quarter panels, new floorboard complete, all new exterior emblems, all new rubber seals, new rocker panels, gas tank, rubber boots & grommets etc... I'm glad I purchased the items then, I had a good friend in the parts department at our local dealer. I have recently picked up some small parts on ebay "WOW". I wish I had purchased a few other parts but I'm in good shape for the restoration. I can't make up my mind on going stock or mild comp. I have an extra set of racing springs, a overdrive 5 speed mid close, a small pumpkin 4:11 LSD, orginal set of Minilites, and 44 mikuni's on datsun comp intake. I guess I will decide as the project goes back together. The engine seized from setting so I rebuilt it years ago and went 10 over. I think I will post as I proceed with the restoration maybe some members can guide me to stock or mild.

JLP

HLS30, Yes I am familiar with the twins. Chris is the one who suggested I post some information on my two Z's. I have #29, makes you wonder where #28 is??? I just registered last night and am releaved to know that there are so many kindred spirits out there.

JLP

HLS30, Yes I am familiar with the twins.

HLS30? Ooh, the irony!

I just registered last night and am releaved to know that there are so many kindred spirits out there.

JLP

I already guessed you'd be familiar with Mr W.

If HLS30-00028 turns up you'll have to 'save' him from himself........

You'll be in your element here, for sure.

Cheers,

Alan T.

G'Day there JL Purcell,

The Blunder from Down Under bids you WELCOME to our happy family.

Rick.

Ok, it is Really my turn!

Welcome from HLS30!

Will

Thanks, Will. I can't express how enthused about this site and the members. JLP

G'Day there JL Purcell,

The Blunder from Down Under bids you WELCOME to our happy family.

Rick.

Rick, I feel welcome and I hope I don't wizz you off! JLP

welcome jlp! awesome background you have there....

Welcome to you from "a Different Down Under". It's aways great to have early VIN's around. Not too many left and they are very worth keeping alive, despite the cost.

James