What's the most needed Z part that's currently NLA?

[240260280]

1 hour ago, siteunseen said:

Y'all are getting in the "no helment" debate for motorcycle riders. 

I don't want an iron in the fire but I wouldn't through my leg over a bike without a full face helmet on. Me, my personal choice. I still have shards of glass that work their way to the top of my eyebrow from a wreck in 2001 and that was a crash with Ray Bans on.

 

A fellow student had this happen in Geology lab in university. He went sideways into the side of a car that pulled out in front of him.

I used to work in the hospital when in university, you could tell some seasons by the injuries...spring has many leg and hip bike injuries, fall had shootings and hypothermia (hunting), winter was fall on ice injuries.

[Namerow]

OK, before this thread gets completely highjacked, would somebody please start a new one to address the, 'My Favorite Accident Story' theme that this is turning into?

In the meantime, here's my updated summary of NLA parts:

Part	Category	Suggested by	Suggester’s Comments	Possible Solutions
Diff Front Mount (insulator) – ‘early’ type (PN 55415 E4102)	Drivetrain	Namerow	Required to preserve originality of ‘early’ driveline layout.  No easy workarounds, but…	In late 2020, Netherlands-based CZCC member Bart (bartsscooterservice) devised a method for re-working the later-style 240Z mount…
Hatch Glass	Glass	S30Driver	Getting difficult to find in acceptable to pristine condition.
Side Window Glass	Glass	S30Driver	Getting difficult to find in acceptable to pristine condition.
Carpet underlay pieces, cut-to-shape from OE-spec jute material	Floor Coverings	Gav240z	Correct material not readily available and not pre-cut	Correct jute material might be sourceable from the UK c/o The Roadster Factory (www.trf.zeni.net )
Carpets in correct, loop-style	Floor Coverings	Gav240z	Carpets in correct material not readily available
Rear quarter panels	Body Panels	Gav240z	Tabco’s half-length patch panel has traditionally been the only option.	Wolf Steel Restorations (www.alfaparts.net ) offer a full-length (dog leg-to-tailight) panel in 280Z format @ Cdn$300.
Inner Dogleg panels	Body Parts	Namerow	Previously a make-your-own item	2020-12:  Now offered in LHS and RHS formats by KlassicFab Vintage JDM (www.kfvintagejdm.com ) @ $75/side.
Roof panel	Body Panels	Gav240z	Required to fix cars cut for sunroof. Re-pop panel not available.
Rear valence panel (aka rear ‘apron’ / ‘roll’ panel)	Body Panels	Gav240z	Available re-pops fit OK but are not accurate in certain details.
Door Cards (bare, w/o vinyl trim cover)	Interior	Richard McDonel	Often compromised by speaker installations and/or water damage. Available c/w correct vinyl trim from Z Car Depot @ $419/pr (black only) or from Banzai Motorsports @ $500/pr (all colours)	2020/12:  CZCC member, 240dkw, suggests these may still be available over-the-counter from Nissan (Canada only?)
Center console – ‘early’ type	Interior	Mike	Later-style 240Z console available from Motorsport Auto @ $159
Ashtray Lid – ‘early’ type	Interior	Gav240z	‘fragile’ (one or both pivot ‘ears’ break off and cannot be reliably glued back in place)	www.240zrubberparts.com
Ashtray Tub – ‘early’ type	Interior	Namerow	Threaded bosses for Lid hinge pins can crack and break off. Successful repair is difficult.  Smoker-used Trays are not pretty.
Horn Pad - Locking Ring	Interior	Siteunseen		2020-12 – Now offered by www.240zrubberparts.com @ $25.
‘Nismo’ fuel pump mounting bracket	Body Parts	Mike	Not an OE part, but…
Door Upper Molding – Rubber Squeegee Strip	Exterior	Namerow	Fifty-year old originals are typically rock-hard, chipped and barely function.  Requires correct profile in order to mount and function properly.  OE rubber has ‘fuzzy’ treatment on face that contacts the window glass. An important component for proper window glass motion and location.	Supply seemed to dry up ~ 2015.  No one seems to have found a good replacement rubber. Can be had from ZCar Depot as part of their ‘Belt Molding Chrome Door Trim’ piece @ $79/side (molding is straight) or from Motorsport Auto as part of their ‘Reproduction Door Upper Molding Set’ @ $369/pair (moldings are curved like the OE pieces). Not sure if either alternative has the correct ‘fuzzy’ treatment on the glass contact side.
Engine Splash Panel (metal)	Body Parts	Namerow	Fibreglass reproduction available from JDM Parts @ $189.
Wiper Motor Cover - early-style, hard-plastic ‘clamshell’	Body Parts	Namerow	Required for accurate restoration of early 240’s

[dutchzcarguy]

I always hear doors and bumpers are realy difficult to get.. surprised me not to see those on the list? (i hoarded those a few manny years ago hihi..)

[inline6]

A few parts I have had a hard time finding for my 1971 240z rotisserie restoration and would love to source either from OEM or a faithful reproduction of original: 

Carpet jute (dark color, correct thickness, etc.)
Carpet (best option that I have found that is currently available)
Differential rear crossmember washers (upper and lower) with the rubber bonded on them
Rubber bushings for the steering rack
A quality windshield without the non-factory blue tint strip across the top
Antenna... and/or antenna parts
Dove tail receiver (bolted to lower part of door latch receiver)
Shift knob
Hub caps
Hand brake handle

 

[siteunseen]

240Z motor mounts were a pain for me. The dowel pins are all for 280Zs now.

 

[Zup]

16 hours ago, inline6 said:

Carpet (best option that I have found that is currently available)

If you want "original" carpet I suggest Chester and Herod.

They were the original suppliers when the 240z came with rubber mats. Speak with Jim, if you call. He was there when the Z carpet thing happened all those years ago. and to the best/ last of my knowledge he is still there. Ask for samples---he will send them.

If you want a higher quality carpet, upgrade to their wool----$$$------not original.

 

 

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[grannyknot]

20 hours ago, inline6 said:

Differential rear crossmember washers (upper and lower) with the rubber bonded on them

I might be able to help you there, let me have a look through the pile.

20 hours ago, inline6 said:

Dove tail receiver (bolted to lower part of door latch receiver)

Absolutely, I have a small bag of broken ones.  But they really need to be made out of stamped steel next time.

[26th-Z]

4 hours ago, Zup said:

If you want "original" carpet I suggest Chester and Herod.

They were the original suppliers when the 240z came with rubber mats. Speak with Jim, if you call. He was there when the Z carpet thing happened all those years ago. and to the best/ last of my knowledge he is still there. Ask for samples---he will send them.

Chester / Herod is what I have for both my cars.

[Tirnipgreen]

Is it really a "sin" to install cut pile carpet in a 240...? I also like the 7 piece set that has carpet under the seat. Comments and / or criticisms...?

[inline6]

5 hours ago, Zup said:

If you want "original" carpet I suggest Chester and Herod.

They were the original suppliers when the 240z came with rubber mats. Speak with Jim, if you call. He was there when the Z carpet thing happened all those years ago. and to the best/ last of my knowledge he is still there. Ask for samples---he will send them.

If you want a higher quality carpet, upgrade to their wool----$$$------not original.

I would have, gladly, but I came across info a year or more back that Chester and Herod closed.  Their facebook page has an indication that the business is permanently closed. https://www.facebook.com/chesterandherod1924

Carpet is relatively cheap compared to other parts of the restoration.  I would love to have authentic reproductions made.  

Edited January 10, 2021 by inline6

[inline6]

1 hour ago, grannyknot said:

I might be able to help you there, let me have a look through the pile.

Absolutely, I have a small bag of broken ones.  But they really need to be made out of stamped steel next time.

I find the piece I am talking about difficult to name, but it is actually these things I am after:

The plastic part wears.  The pin that holds it and the spring in place could be driven out, and possibly reused, I guess.  Or another pin made to replace it.  The dove tails (the parts that are cast and break easily) are still available new from Nissan, though the tapered holes in them for the screws and lock washers are smaller in diameter than the originals on the 240z.   

Come to think of it, one solution would be to deconstruct a passenger side one (less wear on the plastic) and swap that piece over to a driver side. 😎

Edited January 10, 2021 by inline6

[Namerow]

5 minutes ago, inline6 said:

I find the piece I am talking about difficult to name, but it is actually these things I am after:

The plastic part wears.  The pin that holds it and the spring in place could be driven out, and possibly reused, I guess.  Or another pin made to replace it.  The dove tails (the parts that are cast and break easily) are still available new from Nissan, though the tapered holes in them for the screws and lock washers are smaller in diameter than the originals on the 240z.   

Those would be complicated pieces to offer new (made even more challenging because of the need to make and stock LHS and RHS versions).  At best, someone like 240ZRubberParts.com might be interested in making the plastic (nylon) piece.  However, I'm not sure whether most owners care enough about wear on these to warrant making a re-pop.  If you're willing to attempt driving out the pins, it looks like the plastic wedge piece would be easy to fabricate from nylon bar stock.