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Well sorry it’s taken time to get back to updating the needle sitcho. (Oz slang for situation) but this little thing has been keeping me busy, she arrived last week. 😍 But I did get round to trying to get the needles out, I decided to first try some rubber and some vice grips as it was the easiest to conjure. And long story short it worked! Just needed the grip of the rubber to apply enough torque to twist it free! The second needle came out by hand. One of the needles had N27 on it, the other had nothing. I believe these are 240z needles? Ryan

Ouch. Don't let that get out of control. Good luck.

In the midst of a lot of personal-agenda-driven POV's about the pandemic, things can suddenly get very personal. That is, when it ceases to be an abstract discussion about 'what ifs' and suddenly becomes of direct and personal importance. I've retained interest in this website because the members exemplify what is, in my opinion, what I would call, 'a good community'. That's a rare thing in car sites, let alone the new wild west of internet sites. I actually enjoy reading members' conversations on CZCC. Mark has been a strong and always-on-topic contributor to CZCC over the almost 10 years that I've been participating. I'm relieved to hear his news. Especially at this time of the year.

Did you tell him about the not-a-72 at Beverly Hills Car Club? I wouldn't buy any low numbers car without seeing the firewall stamp.

Trying not to clutter this site with bike stuff, but had to post how the engine parts came back from vapour blasting. Really impressed with the look. @CanTechZ I used VaporBlastCanada which is in Chilliwack if you need anything done.

Good news today. Kathy's Covid-19 test came back negative. We're both going to stay home for a few days to see if we remain asymptomatic.

The trouble with picking out a colour online is how many variables could potentially misrepresent the colour in real life. The screen you're viewing the pictures on, the lighting when the picture was taken, the camera's settings (particularly the white balance), potential colour correction and picture touch ups all come into account. I think online is a good way to ballpark it (i.e. dark blue vs. light blue), but when you really want to narrow it down (to the point where you're picking precisely which shade of dark blue), I think it's best to see it in real life. Sort of like how you'd want to write with an ink, or test a can of paint before you decided what to go with. Maybe order some paint swatches printed with the exact colour code and specfiications, then envision what it'd look like. Or, go to a car meet (I know there's bound do be some in Germany) in hopes of finding a colour you like. That's just me though.

1970 Datsun 240Z LOW VIN #738 - $26,850 (Torrance, CA) The seller is located in Los Angeles. Here's the link: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/torrance-1970-datsun-240z-low-vin-738/7244637837.html 1970 Datsun 240Z Stock L24 with correct E31 Head 5 Speed trans off 280ZX 82-83 5SP Vintage front and rear spoiler Vintage wheels No major rust Dash has crack Tachometer sometimes do not work Speedo needle is broken Genuine Nissan Euro Tail lamps 2 Owner California car Runs excellent $26850 310-308-89right six

Went for a lovely drive the other day, for us Canadians this is kind of a nice thing in Dec.

When you put it that way, all of the above, and I feel the same way you do.

The flat top carbs are stock equipment for the '73. Agreed, why not change them out unless you were going for a factory correct restoration.

Awesome looking car. But why does it have the flat top carbs? Those weren’t used on the 240, were they? Even if they were, why would anyone use them today?

Congratulations! They grow up faster than your Z can go....enjoy the journey ahead!

Gotcha. Thanks for the lead. I'll let this sit for a few days and see if someone comes up with other options, and if not... It's a go.

Thanks for the code, just stocked up on a bunch of things.

Part numbers can be found here: https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/electrical/wiring/to-jul-76

Check out this '73 240Z on BaT. Here's the link: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-datsun-240z-150/

Spot-welding. Easy to do (after a massive investment in equipment, of course). Not so easy to un-do in a garage.

@adivin possible to get some pictures? We like photos here helps us see what we are thinking about. :)

Probably the easiest way is to use the extractor tools they have on the website: http://www.vintageconnections.com/Products/Tools. Get the set as you will have both 2.8 mm and 6.3 mm terminals that you may want to back out. The terminals have little tabs on them that hook inside the shells. You depress the tab with the extractor tool. It helps to push the wire in a little first. After you get the tab pushed down, you can pull the wire out.

There's a lot of wind blowing out of the WH presently. "I just want to go home"

Thanks @SteveJ !!! I just ordered their premium Datsun kit for 99.99! 😎

So close. Try to miss your dog when you vomit. Or, actually, he'd probably enjoy the meal. Dogs will eat anything.

I think Omaha Steaks would be the best choice for delivery of the super cold vaccine. I know they haven't let me down over the past 30 years for Xmas gifts. I want to buy stock in dry ice @Diseazd.

Fly that little baby into a flame.

Z Car Jail for sure!! 🤣

😂 Yeah right.. I have never seen one without it... If you can go for a early modell with the stainless in the front of the bumpers.. they still have the looks of the s30 240/260/280z's ... I restored a euro version without those nasty looking bumpers, it costs about 30-35 grand.. it's not a cheap hobby IF done right!

I have used the following method with extremely reliable results. Spray WD-40. Heat to about 120F (mildly hot to the touch). Allow to cool. Repeat as needed. On some VERY stuck parts, it's taken 8-10 tries, but it's always worked.....so far🤞 Another technique is to clamp the needle as @grannyknot suggested. Set up a "permanent" torque on the piston and LEAVE IT ALONE overnight, or longer. Juice it once in a while with WD. Many times I return to the shop next day and find no torque on the part and the two pieces are loose of each other. Good luck.

Check out these sexy as oz made frame rails I got my hands on...

Welded the angle onto the front cross member frame, drilled holes and bolted in place bolted gearbox support frame into position, this was a bitch... not a lot of room to work with. If I had my time again I would move the uprights closer to the middle and shorten the top horizontal length as this frame will probably be annoying when I replace the floors.

So finally finished the teardown.... took about a year.... my teachers always said I was slow.... now comes the hard part... check out the blu tack repairs toward the end...(don’t know what you call it in the rest of the world....it’s the stuff you use to stick your 240z posters on your wall?) Ryan

Went over to Vancouver Island on Sunday and spent the day on a cruise with a bunch of Datsun folks, it was a enjoyable drive. Everyone did the social distancing thing. @zKars I think you would know most if not all of these cars and their owners.