kats Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share #1513 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) Hi Gavin , I have carried a dash , some Bridgestone Super speed Radial -20 , 4.5 J steel wheels etc ? But this time , I was so nervous because of the glass , it is fragile . Of course they were in a cargo , not in a cockpit ! Today I did re-adjustments of the front bumper which I was not happy. This one is the earliest bumper which has only single stud bolt per side , and this one is not perfect shape compared when it was new . I want it to be more pointing on center tip , and the bonnet is also not perfect. I want the bonnet to be more flat or even pointing up on center tip . I am now compromised , little bit happier than before . I loosened the bumper little bit downward to have more distance between the bonnet and the bumper. I also have installed the rear side bumper which is the earliest one , without cut away near the bracket below. Kats Edited May 27, 2019 by kats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kats Posted May 31, 2019 Author Popular Post Share #1514 Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) The NOS rear glass has been installed successfully, I am so happy with it . Mr. Tasaka , who is my friend and he restored my Z432 for the several car shows in Japan and ZCON 2014 did the installation job . He is very happy because the old glass is going to be on his Fairlady 240ZG awaiting full restoration by him , just for his pleasure. Also he has a white Z432 , has been sitting for a decade, half completed its restoration. Seems this old glass pushed his mind ahead and gained his passion for doing his own cars , I am also looking forward to seeing his cars ready for the road . I just can’t remove the label on the glass , well , the rain will sink into the paper and once it has softened , the wind will blow it off . Kats Edited June 1, 2019 by kats 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #1515 Posted May 31, 2019 At least I have one label of glass which was removed from the NOS one when I had it for my blue 1970 240Z , that was in 2003 . Kats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share #1516 Posted May 31, 2019 (edited) One more tonight, I would like to show this tape , this is a Nissan 8 track stereo demo tape . It contains guidance of operations of the stereo system , a female voice talks to you “ thanks for choosing Nissan 8 track car stereo, this stereo is very reliable under vibration condition.... to begin with, let’s adjust the balance of left and right speaker s , I will make a sound from the right , then left , and both ... “ And this tape is made by Clarion , Stereo system was made by two manufacturers, Hitachi and Clarion at that time . Hitachi doesn’t provide music , but Clarion was a brand of music , lots of singers belonged . This tape , at the end , Nissan March is featured. I found this March was used in the film of “ development of Datsun 240Z “ at the end of its video , you will hear it. Kats Edited May 31, 2019 by kats 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240260280 Posted May 31, 2019 Share #1517 Posted May 31, 2019 Cool. I am jealous too. I am restoring an old Japanese-made guitar and I need a part that I see on your 8 track picture ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share #1518 Posted June 1, 2019 Blue , you play the guitar! I love Fender Storatocaster . Like Zcar , 1969 model is the best I like . Jimi Hendrix is my hero . Kats 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav240z Posted June 1, 2019 Share #1519 Posted June 1, 2019 @kats I love love love the 8-track. ? I really like the warm feel of the old radios. I think the movie The Man From U.N.C.L.E captures the magic of the old radios in this scene. I can almost taste that sandwich watching it. ? I would love to find an Peppino Gagliardi 8-track out there. :). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav240z Posted June 1, 2019 Share #1520 Posted June 1, 2019 By the way @kats I wasn't sure if I should share this here, but I figured this car would appeal to someone such as yourself. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-39/ More from it's originality stand point that the history being put forth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share #1521 Posted June 1, 2019 Hi Gavin, I will watch the movie after my work ! The car HLS30-02545 , is my hero too . I have learned so many things from the book written by Mr. Bill Reagan . It is simply amazing work of art , fun to read and fun to look at . Even more , I have heard Mr. Paul Taylor has put a lot of effort for ultimate goal which he set . Mike at Banzai Motorworks did great job for the car . I was inspired by this car , I desperately wanted to collect five original Bridgestone super speed radial -20 175 SR/14 . It took ten years to achieve it , now they are in a warehouse. Funny thing I couldn’t stop myself using them , I enjoyed driving a few months with my blue 240Z . I ended up blowing one tire when I was approaching a tole gate ! Then I had to get one more old Bridgestone, soon I found one luckily. Kats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share #1522 Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Also I have learned from the book written by Mr . Wick Humble “ How to restore your Datsun 240Z “ . I think there are countless people who have learned from the books like me do . Kats Edited June 1, 2019 by kats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav240z Posted June 1, 2019 Share #1523 Posted June 1, 2019 2 hours ago, kats said: It took ten years to achieve it , now they are in a warehouse. Funny thing I couldn’t stop myself using them , I enjoyed driving a few months with my blue 240Z . I ended up blowing one tire when I was approaching a tole gate ! Then I had to get one more old Bridgestone, soon I found one luckily. Kats I'm sure I don't need to tell you this, but old tyres are for display not driving on. ? On my 72 240z when I replaced them after having the car in storage for many years when I was living in Europe (7+ years) I decided to replace all 4 tyres. To my shock I discovered they were from 1987! I couldn't believe how different the car felt when I put new tyres on it. It completely transformed the car. It went from a bone jarring hard ride to a soft complaint car. When we replaced them we noted the sidewall was starting to crack. I am not surprised you had a tyre blow out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanTechZ Posted June 1, 2019 Share #1524 Posted June 1, 2019 15 hours ago, kats said: Blue , you play the guitar! I love Fender Storatocaster . Like Zcar , 1969 model is the best I like . Jimi Hendrix is my hero . Kats Hi @kats, this is my only connection to Stratocaster's. 15 years ago I did a set of manufacturing drawings for a vibrato system that a guy was designing for vintage Stratocasters, he called it Xtrem Tremolo. I got so involved that I ended up creating a full 3d model of his guitar complete with the system he designed, here are a couple of rendered images of the 3d model. I really enjoyed that project, as it was such a change from my usual work of designing mining equipment. Thanks for reminding me, good memories Cheers Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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