Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883

[Captain Obvious]

6 hours ago, AZ-240z said:

The fuel pump, see attached pic, is indeed a NOS Nikki pump, and I also included a pic of the master cylinders.

Thanks for the details. Beautiful work. 

[SpeedRoo]

On 5/5/2024 at 11:09 PM, AZ-240z said:

Hey inline6.  Here are the clamps on my 1/71 series 1, and I’m pretty confident they are correct.

Absolutely amazing...except for the plug leads! Even has the light green dizzie cap!

[inline6]

So very nice, @AZ-240z!

[inline6]

I switched out the wafers in the NOS hatch lock to match the new keys and installed the lock in the hatch panel.

    

 

These hatch locks start showing wear when the chrome on the sleeve gets thin from rubbing during operation.  I am happy to have this as a new part!

I decided to work on the air cleaner this evening.  This was one of the first parts that I stripped, primed and painted a few years ago.  Tonight, I re-glued the inner rubber strips.  I used the same contact adhesive I have been using for everything.

    

    

 

I have not made much progress in the last couple of weeks; however, I did get the bumpers and the seat belts shipped off finally.  Turn around time for both is many weeks, so I am glad to cross that off the list.  With any luck, I would think I could be able to finish the car by the end of July - right at six years from when I brought it home.

 

[dutchzcarguy]

6 hours ago, inline6 said:

These hatch locks start showing wear when the chrome on the sleeve gets thin from rubbing during operation. 

Well.. show me a worn lock then.. why? Because i think they are made from (high chrome) stainless.. so any lock can be polished to new after it's worn.  Only when it's really scratched and dented then you need a new one..  I think, all the locks from a datsun are stainless outside.

[Namerow]

On 5/7/2024 at 2:41 AM, AZ-240z said:

Thanks for the very much appreciated compliments inline6.  The valve cover and carb dome finishes are OEM.

And Captain, I assume the “nits” were directed at my picture.  The fuel pump, see attached pic, is indeed

a NOS Nikki pump, and I also included a pic of the master cylinders.  
 

inline, not trying to hijack space as the work you have done on your car is truly amazing.

AZ-240z

 

 

@AZ-240z Depending of course on whether you have the time and interest, a photo essay of the details of your car's engine compartment would be a great topic for a separate thread (maybe in the 'Resources' section?)  It would certainly be a nice reference piece for other restorers.

Edited May 15 by Namerow

[inline6]

9 hours ago, dutchzcarguy said:

Well.. show me a worn lock then.. why? Because i think they are made from (high chrome) stainless.. so any lock can be polished to new after it's worn.  Only when it's really scratched and dented then you need a new one..  I think, all the locks from a datsun are stainless outside.

The sleeve around the lock tumbler is made of "pot metal" and is chrome plated.  The movement in and out to open the hatch slowly wears through the chrome plating. As you can see in this picture, the chrome has worn away, exposing the copper layer beneath in a couple of areas.  Polishing will not revive the uniform silver appearance.  Additionally, because it is a soft metal, it wears relatively quickly.  And that is significant, because the inside of this sleeve is what the tumblers work with for correct operation of the lock.  The result is that many keys will work on this lock when only one used to.  🙂

Edited May 15 by inline6

[bluez]

On 5/6/2024 at 9:24 AM, inline6 said:

Thanks for this. 

That is the most accurate engine and engine compartment I have ever seen.  I especially like the plating, and the finish on the SU domes and valve cover.  While my plating is nice, I wish it was more authentic, like yours.  Incredible.

 

Agreed, it’s very rare to see an accurate representation of what an original Z looked like under the hood.  
One question, I don’t recall seeing a label on Z alternators, was that original?

[AZ-240z]

5 hours ago, bluez said:

Agreed, it’s very rare to see an accurate representation of what an original Z looked like under the hood.  
One question, I don’t recall seeing a label on Z alternators, was that original?

bluez, you are totally correct.  I took the liberty of adding this decal to represent that this grapefruit alternator 

had been professionally restored.  I, also, install the later plastic radiator fan when not showing the car as the original

metal fan was prone to water pump failure due to it’s weight, and reproduced the emissions decal that wasn’t 

available after market in correct form.  Please see attached photos.

 

 

[dutchzcarguy]

14 hours ago, inline6 said:

The sleeve around the lock tumbler is made of "pot metal" and is chrome plated. 

I must say i NEVER have seen this..  I am always amazed at how many cars in the States suffer more, due to the heat and humidity?

Thanks For the pictures!  Btw, your car is going to be awesome!

[bluez]

14 hours ago, AZ-240z said:

bluez, you are totally correct.  I took the liberty of adding this decal to represent that this grapefruit alternator 

had been professionally restored.  I, also, install the later plastic radiator fan when not showing the car as the original

metal fan was prone to water pump failure due to it’s weight, and reproduced the emissions decal that wasn’t 

available after market in correct form.  Please see attached photos.

 

 

Yep, noticed the fan swap (mine still has the original patina ivory), as well as the earlier valve cover which adds a nice touch. The emission sticker came out great.

[AZ-240z]

1 hour ago, bluez said:

Yep, noticed the fan swap (mine still has the original patina ivory), as well as the earlier valve cover which adds a nice touch. The emission sticker came out great.

Thanks bluez!