I bought one key like the one pictured below from "thedatsundude" on ebay and it turns out that the grooves are exactly the opposite of what I need for my '73 240Z I guess that this key fits the early ignitions??? You'll have to check to make sure... Anyways he sold it to me for $5 + s/h

Does any one here want to buy it?

-e

I have a 1970 240Z and the keys for mine only have notches on one side. (Can't turn the key upside down and put it in, on ignition and doors.) So not sure about them being for earlier models.

I would have to go along with McZ. My Z is also a 1970 model, and the key is also cut on one side only.

Cheers Dazza

The key I have is a generic replacement and it is the X7 number and it matches the grooves on the picture.

According to the CD the key you are picturing is either a reversible L or R (don't know what they mean by viewed from the bow side)

In either case, the key you have will fit a 71 and I believe a 72 Ignition.

Have you checked with Andy, he might be able to swap you for the one you need.

Otherwise, is it that it says Nissan, or DATSUN on the key? What makes it so special as opposed to the key I can get at the local locksmith?

Let me know.

Enrique

Escalon,

No there's nothing too special about it. It has a sideways "Z" on it and reads "Nissan Motor" underneath. I did contact Andy but he offered to just sell me another one which might fit.... I thought it might be better just to sell it to one of the guys here than to return it to Andy for an exchange....

Hey I paid $5 for it but if no one wants it then so be it.

-e

I have like 4 keys made for my car. None of which are "original" which yours is the original key. But then again, I'm not going for Concours.

I wonder why it wouldn't fit if the one you have in the picture is the same type. I matched my key to your picture, and unless you reversed the image, which it doesn't seem likely as the N for Nissan is visible.

The reversible keys were of two different types and it sounds as though you have the R and you got an L key or vice versa.

From your post, if my key matches your picture one, then it would fit correct?

If so, how much do you want for it? With or without shipping? How do you want paid?

Let me know, private message if you'd rather.