Early Valve Stem Cap?

[26th-Z]

Dan Banks won a Gold Medallion for his Z restoration several years ago and he was on a quest for the original caps which is how I know about all this. Charlie got dinked 4 points?! Something's not right, there. Those caps were fairly common on all Japanese cars of the period. I would imagine they are easier to find in Japan. The new ones can be ordered by the box and I forget what a box of them costs. Best of luck and my greetings to Charlie.

[zed2]

Interesting discussion. What was the last VIN number these Early Valve Stem Caps were used on?

Keith

[Taz0162]

Ok ok now you guys have me trying to get a set of these too for my 05/72 Z. Will update you after I get an email response from them.

[Taz0162]

Just a quick update. The company has yet to respond to my emails. Anyone else have any luck?

[Zup]

No response here either Taz---:disappoin

Charlie confirmed that it was indeed the type he is looking for so I sent it off to him.

I think I will try to contact Esprist, as he seems to be well connected in Japan.

If that fails, I'll try Kats.

I am sure 26th knows what he is talking about, so they have to be available somewhere, somehow.

Would be better in my mind to have these rather than dice caps (or Z caps for that matter)---

Jim D.

"Zup"

[Taz0162]

Yep emailed pacific industries yet another time. No answer yet...

[psdenno]

Yep emailed pacific industries yet another time. No answer yet...

Depending on how important it is that you get the valve stem caps, you could skip email and go "old school" by phoning them in Japan at: [sales] TEL +81-584-28-0105. Or call their USA office at 8935 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45011 U.S.A.

TEL +1-513-642-0055

FAX +1-513-642-0056

Dennis

Edited September 16, 2012 by psdenno

[Taz0162]

The company emailed me back finally. Told me to go to a local auto parts store. They could not help me. Classy response from a company that makes the item I want but cannot find by me. Calling them next.

[Taz0162]

Noticed this over the weekend on MSA's Site. They are offering the correct caps now.

Motorsport! Pacific Tire Valve Stem Cap, 70-77 240Z-260Z-280Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts

[Zup]

I noticed that this weekend also Chris---seems someone with connections read this thread and did something about it!

Glad to see another small piece become available again.

Jim D.

"Zup"

[Carl Beck]

Well - it is a Good News / Bad News situation. The Good News is that the valve caps are available for any one that wants/needs them. The Bad News is that FUN of having a set, or finding a set when they were hard to find - is no longer.

FWIW,

Carl B.

[Taz0162]

Either Way I ordered 6 caps today. Enough to have a spare.