1972 240z Restoration Thread

[Zup]

So that's how you keep your java warm in Scotia!

Sounds pretty darn sweet for waking-up from a three year slumber----nothing really surprises me anymore from these cars---they just love to run.

A good source seat covers would be from Mike McGinnis at Banzai Motorworks.

www.zzxdatsun.com

He uses the same suppliers that were used for the Vintage Z program cars that were restored by Nissan, so they must be pretty close in authenticity. Mike is picky when it comes down to Z car stuff so you could trust him to provide good goods.

Jay Ataka at www.jdm-car-parts.com offers covers (that I believe are made in Japan) and surely they are well made. Jay knows his stuff when it comes to reproduction items. His are actually broken down into 70/71 and 72/73 styles. The earlier70/71 covers accommodate the round seatback adjustment knob configuration, whereas the 72/73 version is adapted for the leverrecliner mechanism found on the later cars.

I intend to use Jay's covers on my 7/70 car when it comes time to do them, primarily for this differentiating feature.

Jim D.

"Zup"

[240260280z]

Took the day off and got the Z running and moved from the Z barn to my house.
 
Finally registered and insured too
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

7AM Waking up

 

Edited October 22, 2015 by Blue

[wheee!]

That's a nice looking car right there....

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Was just thinking that a good PDR person could remove those door dings easily....

[Hank240]

QUESTIONS:

 

1. Tires: What are recommended acceptable 72 240z  tires for ZCON stock judging.

 

2. The driver's side mirror is cracked.  Can the glass be easily changed out?  If not, is there a suitable modern replacement acceptable for ZCON stock judging?

 

3. Is there a suitable modern seat cover replacement acceptable for ZCON stock judging? If so who is the supplier?

 

 

Thanks!

 

Philip - did you ever get an answer to your question on tires? I'd like to know for my 1971.

[240260280z]

Not yet.  I am trying to rustle up some vintage Bridgestone 175 HR14's for showing.

[Hank240]

Philip - I talked to a few folks today (at our ZClub swap meet) about the tires for ZCon showing - there were two opinions:

1. If the car does not have the correct size Bridgestones original equipment, the car would lose 1 point per tire.

2. If the car has new tires of the correct size - ie 175 HR14's, then no points deducted (ie does not matter if they are old Bridgestones).

 

Not much help, I know. Anyone else on the forum have any thoughts?