My Datsun 240Z

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The world seems to work at 70% and "good enough". These days it seems you have to do it yourself to get it done right.

Artisans, pride, and care are long gone..... except in a few isolated places.

So if you want balanced tires the first time you need to buy a machine or you have to settle for the 20th attempt.

A good friend had the same problem getting his suspension set.

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Yesterday another local classic car event, this year was the second time, not so many cars, but still fun !

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Parked in by a VW...

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The 240Z is heading to the painter tomorrow. I removed the bumpers and the headliner ( for sunroof removal ). The painter will remove all the windows/lights etc and replace all the rubber seals. ( all the seals are in the carton box in the rear of the 240z )

I also managed to buy an original 1971 owners manual from Ebay. The owner said the following: Nissan Motor Corp. reprinted these in 1997 for the Nissan Z-Store- to put in the glove box of the Restored 1970-72 240Z's. I was part of that program restoring Z's. I got these direct from Nissan Motor Corp. So these are NOS of Nissan's reprint.

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Okay guys a little update from the paint shop. The sunroof is gone. It will take a few more weeks before the new paint is on.

Edited October 26, 2014 by bartsscooterservice

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The bumpers are also away for new chrome. I also ordered new rubber oem strips for the bumpers in the US.

[DougN]

Are they painting the whole car, or just parts? Bet you can't wait to get it back!

[bartsscooterservice]

Are they painting the whole car, or just parts? Bet you can't wait to get it back!

Yes the whole car.. The windows will go out also, when it's painted, they will go back in with new seals.

Sure, but I have to be patient

Edited October 29, 2014 by bartsscooterservice

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I will go visit the paint shop again next week, I didn't have the time this week. It's almost ready for paint.

[DougN]

Looking forward to seeing the progress pics.

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Some update pictures ( not so good quality pics done with my Phone ). The roof will be re-done, he wasn't satisfied with that.. the curvature is not right.

 

 

 

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Update finally !  Didn't have much time due work. New paint is on ! , next step is assembly of windows with new seals etc..

 

Notice how the sunroof is GONE