Not really a part of the car - they were packing fixtures, much like the plastic wrap on the door panels or around the seatbelts...

Which also explains why I couldn't find them on the Parts CD. They are packing material. How interesting.

Now to decide -- do I remove mine, as they should have been removed long ago? Or do I leave them on as curiosities?

Here is a thought...

All you guys with Tie Down Hooks on your 240-Z's know one thing for sure... The Selling Dealer's service department didn't do it's job. They were supposed to be removed by the Dealers prior to Deliver of the car to it's first owner.

...snip...

The Tow Hook on the other hand, was actually part of the car.. and was to be left in place for delivery to the end consumer.

So if your 240-Z came from the Dealer without it's rear Tie Down Hooks... it was delivered as intended by the Factory.

...snip...

Carl:

Excellent info on the Tie Down hooks, and that makes a ton of sense.

However, which is the Tow Hook you refer to? I'm attaching a photo from one of the threads mentioned above that shows all 4.

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Carl:

However, where is the Tow Hook you refer to?

We discussed this previously in a thread I started. Someone posted a picture showing 3 tie down hooks and one tow hook:

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showpost.php?p=136746&postcount=12

Mike you caught me! I was in the middle of editing when you replied.

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My red '71 (7/71) is also effectively a stock, one owner car, (snip)

So you don't consider yourself an owner? Must be Deanna's then. I think you'd better keep the yellow! Ha Ha Ha.

So you don't consider yourself an owner? Must be Deanna's then. I think you'd better keep the yellow! Ha Ha Ha.

You know what I meant... :laugh:

Arne,

I called Motorsport. They no longer have replacement masts for the OEM antenna. Said that they probably wouldn't be able to find another supplier.

I'm keeping my old stuff anyway. Maybe I can fix it.

Thanks, Larry

Arne,

I called Motorsport. They no longer have replacement masts for the OEM antenna. Said that they probably wouldn't be able to find another supplier.

I'm keeping my old stuff anyway. Maybe I can fix it.

Thanks, Larry

:mad: Not good news, because I need one as well. The motor in mine runs fine, but the mast doesn't move. That's going to pose a problem.

Arne;

I think I have a good replacement mast here for your antena. The case on mine is rusty and I was given a complete set up out of an RX 7 that is brand new. I am sure with a little thought I can make it work just fine. Let me look for sure.