My two swiss S30Z Fairlady Restoration build thread

[JDMjunkies.ch]

You just have to love the days, when this is in your mailbox (or next to it):

 

But let's start in chronological order. On saturday i decided it's time to get rid of the old paint (Part two) of the lately acquired chin spoiler. Since the weak paint stripper (stronger ones are forbidden now in Switzerland). didn't do anything i got out my CSD Disks and that worked pretty well.. Before:

 

And about an hour later:

 

 

Yesterday the first package then showed up at the door. A set of Dixcel front disks for the OEM Brakes (for use with the MK63 solid type calipers). I decided to go for the optional black painted center-hubs, just for the looks and to prevent the area from surface rust, which is quite common there...

 

And today some more stuff showed up at my door. Pitworks oil filter (mainly bought it because it was cheap and fitted in the same box for free..) 

 

The lately released Hayashi oil filler cap. in an awesome packing that only the japanese can do

 

Set of genuine JAF Emblems (not sure if i will put them on the car, but i liked it). will post some details about this in another post...

 

Mspeed firewall rubber grommet

 

Well and a little blingy Z-keychain (From mspeed), because i didn't have anything to put my keys on and it fitted in the package for free..

 

Set of NOS brake pads. not interested in the pads themselves, but needed the metal-shims, which i messed up from my original set...

 

Then some reading stuff. Japanese Z-story book. looks promising but have to study it first:

 

 

Japense (later version) Z432-R & 240Z  Race & Rallye preparation manual... 

 

has lots of technical information about how to prepare the car and some additional information.

 

Nostalgic Hero S30Z only book.

 

Seems to have some interesting cars and information inside as well...

 

Oh and then a beautiful set of old used but restoreable Enkei mag wheels...

 

Unfortunately the Shirt and Wheels are not for me or my project. I just helped a friend get them here. but because they're nice i thought i'd share the pictures anyway

[Captain Obvious]

2 hours ago, JDMjunkies.ch said:

Mspeed firewall rubber grommet

What's the plan for the grommet? Does that fit the heater or A/C lines on the firewall? If so, where did you get it?

[JDMjunkies.ch]

10 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

What's the plan for the grommet? Does that fit the heater or A/C lines on the firewall? If so, where did you get it?

Should fit the heater hoses. but have to check it out. Mainly bought it because it was cheap and fitted into the package.
got it at mspeed Japan: http://mspeed-japan.com/product_information.php?category_id=7

[Captain Obvious]

Cool. Let us know how that grommet fits. I like the looks of that. Looks like silicone instead of rubber?

Don't remember... What year are you working on?

[HS30-H]

9 hours ago, JDMjunkies.ch said:

Should fit the heater hoses. but have to check it out. Mainly bought it because it was cheap and fitted into the package.
got it at mspeed Japan: http://mspeed-japan.com/product_information.php?category_id=7

It's for later cars than yours. August '73 up, I believe.

Isn't the hose spacing different, and no hole for the centre fastening on earlier cars?

[Captain Obvious]

I haven't looked into the details of when the change occurred, but the early cars used two independent more "traditional" looking grommets on the hoses. One per hose.

That dual grommet with the hole in the middle looks like the one used on my 77. Mine is still intact, but it's crunchy. Same for the A/C hose grommet on the other side.

The 260 HVAC system is very similar to the 280 design, and very different compared to the 240 design. Would make sense for a late 73 change to that dual style grommet.

[JDMjunkies.ch]

i guess it's the wrong rubber then. mspeed states it's the "later style" rubber grommet. but yeah, it was just a few bucks so i bought it.
@Captain obvious : since it doesn't fit mine. if you're interested, send me a PM, you can get it cheap from me.

Cheers

[Captain Obvious]

When you know for sure about the fitment, let me know.

If the international shipping isn't a killer, I'll help you recoup your losses. 

[JDMjunkies.ch]

17 hours ago, Captain Obvious said:

I haven't looked into the details of when the change occurred, but the early cars used two independent more "traditional" looking grommets on the hoses. One per hose.

Yes, you're right

[JDMjunkies.ch]

Facebook groups can suck. While there are always guys beeing A**holes on the internet, sometimes you really run into nice people that help you with your needs and do that happily as well! Recently i asked around if someone had a RH rear quarter panel in usable shape for sale, so my bodyshop doesn't have to make one from scratch (which is a lot more expensive over here). And a guy called Crow Aries immediately was in. It took a while to get all sorted out, but he even was kind enough to remove the old paint before shipping (didn't even ask for this!). Thank you so much sir! This is the car it was removed from:
 


 

After some blasting and cleaning:

 

Needs some minor work but still way better than getting this whole panel made from scratch. With this the RH-side of the car's body should be completed soon

 

Oh and he was also kind enough to throw in a hood rod in the package since it appears that i accidentally sold the one i had.. Thanks again sir. Appreciate to deal with you!

[JDMjunkies.ch]

Not even sure yet if i will end up with solex / Mikuni Triple carbs but, when i was ordering some parts from Japan and saw this set of Manuals for 10 bucks i just couldn't resist.

It's a set of three Manuals / parts catalogue copies in high quality by Mikuni Kogyo corp and Tokiwa (Mikuni / Solex agent in Japan).

 

This one even features a nice picture of the S20 Engine.

Now also figoured out the same seller sells new sets with an additional Manual... Still have to read through it though. quite a bit busy atm and can't find time to study all this stuff thoroughly.

[JDMjunkies.ch]

Despite beeing in full swing with wedding preparations and working on the new house / Garage / Workshop project, i found a little time to find some parts. Well Honestly they found me this time. I guy from the netherlands which i purchased parts for in the past contacted me about some more parts he found:
A whole bunch NOS 71A transmission spareparts (early 5-speed):

 

With a few 71B parts included as well, like a complete 2nd cear assy

 

And because the price was so good i decided to take the complete, disassembled 71B (later 5-speed) as well. I dont really need it but you never know. and the price was too good. If someone is interested i can sell it. But won't actively advertise it and will keep it as a spare transmission at the moment ?