Finally found a 69 240z, #51 Time to finish a 30 year multiple owner restoration.

[dspillman]

10 hours ago, HS30-H said:

Just as an aside, here's an E4100 - with double stripes - on the factory floor as part of a rear end 'module' ready to be installed. Early photo:

Alan  

Any idea what is the significance of the “double stripe” mark?      Fairlady? 432?   

[HS30-H]

4 hours ago, dspillman said:

Alan  

Any idea what is the significance of the “double stripe” mark?      Fairlady? 432?   

The double stripe in the photo is next to an E4100 part number, so I would imagine it is paired to that in some way.

As mentioned up-thread, E4100 was listed for the S30-prefixed Standard Fairlady Z and Deluxe Fairlady Z-L models up to chassis number S30-00976 (at which point they switched to the E4101).

PS30-prefixed Fairlady Z432 and Fairlady Z432-R got the E4200 from the beginning of production and switched to E4201 at PS30-00103, so I doubt they would have double stripes too.

When we see paint stripe colour identifications on these cars (such as seen on springs, for example) it usually seems intended to identify parts that are in parallel use, and would help in avoidance of mistaken fitment. I think the large and prominent stencilling of the full part number on the moustache bars is significant in that respect, as Nissan were using the E4100 and E4200 in parallel on at least two different variants and their sub-variants.

It seems as though the E4101 may have been in that mix too for the Export models, so I'm imagining a situation on the assembly lines where that large white part number and the stripe(s) also helped identify a complete assembled rear end 'module' on the jig (as pictured) before lifting and fitment into a painted body.

Would be interested to hear other opinions on that.      

[dspillman]

I’m betting 1/2/3? stripes for 3.36ratios hls30……3.9ratios hs30 …….. 4.44 432model?

    Cannot be determined in Alan’s picture if the double stripes are yellow or white?

Edited May 24 by dspillman
Clarify

[bluez]

Did some more undercoating removal today my 12/70 ends with 4102, so a later version of 4101. What’s different about the p/n’s?

Regarding the yellow stripes I found 2 before the p/n, and a third on the drivers side 

[dspillman]

28 minutes ago, bluez said:

Did some more undercoating removal today my 12/70 ends with 4102, so a later version of 4101. What’s different about the p/n’s?

Regarding the yellow stripes I found 2 before the p/n, and a third on the drivers side 

Need pictures of those stripes!’n   

[bluez]

Here’s what I found. The first stripe next to the p/n is almost gone, the second one is visible, as is the third stripe.

 

[dspillman]

Dang, completely different placement….and zero space between middle of part number…

[Gav240z]

On 5/23/2024 at 2:46 AM, dspillman said:

That would work perfect!

Aaron on https://www.viczcar.com/profile/101180-specialp3/ is the member who created it, and has given me permission to share it here.

Hopefully this Google Drive link works?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dm7zkrTTx32dWLz5s0uTlDR2IH2OeF3O/view?usp=sharing

[dspillman]

Got a little work done today on Area 51

         Trial fitting rear valance/slam panel from resurrected today, looks good, but just realized it is the later solid slam peice….. I do have a couple early spare panels I could replace with……  will be a special car, guess I should make it as “right” as possible.

      Removed front radiator support assembly back to the frame rails.  Rails look darn good……couple dents I believe can be worked back straight.   
      Thanks to Clay Beacham helping as always!!!

[dspillman]

     Pulled out my spare parts that I thought were perfect to realize both nos parts  are incorrect for this “70” car. 
    Has clips for 432 air/box, and mounting holes  for tow hook for the HH cars…….

    May have to sacrifice another front end of another early car …. Or maybe just swap    
      I don’t think I can save the front drivers side next to headlight bucket……
    
      Would these later peices cause deductions in a judged event?

[HS30-H]

2 hours ago, dspillman said:

Has clips for 432 air/box, and mounting holes  for tow hook for the HH cars…….

The mount for the 432 airbox is on the wrong side (factory mistake?), but the holes for the H-H 'Traction Hook' are correct.

N3200 ink stamp part number? I think it was a generic one-size-fits-all interim service part just before the version with the aircon condenser-related horn mounts. I used one for my white H-H and I had to cut the 432 airbox mount off (although it was on the correct side). Worked OK.

I think you'd struggle to find an NOS E4200 or E4201 version. 

[dspillman]

15 minutes ago, HS30-H said:

The mount for the 432 airbox is on the wrong side (factory mistake?), but the holes for the H-H 'Traction Hook' are 

I think you'd struggle to find an NOS E4200 or E4201 version. 

     I do have an aborted early 4/70 race car with really nice front cradle I may have to sacrifice… 

     N-3200 should work well on the 71 Fairlady 240z…. Hoping it doesn’t really need..

Edited May 28 by dspillman