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I recently complete my restoration of my 73 240Z. I have no plans to do another one. I have lots of leftover parts. A few new but most used but in decent shape. A lot of the used stuff is in good condition but I figured once I had it off it was the same amount of work to install new. Most of the stuff I will give away for free if you pay shipping other stuff I'll sell at bargain basement prices. Here's a list of some of the things I have. If you're looking for something not listed let me know and I'll see if I have it. Unless otherwise noted all parts are from 72 & 73 Z's. Original kick panels Glove box interior, cardboard (New) Clutch slave cylinder for 73 (new) 73 Intake manifold w/ flat-top carbs & all the pollution crap 73 exhaust manifold 73 auto trans w/ flex plate, spacer, shifter assy, starter (conditions unknown. I know it worked when I got the cars but did not shift smoothly. Didn't worry about it because I was converting to manual. 72 engine less intake, carbs, trans and starter. condition unknown came with the car, I was told it had been rebuilt but don't know for sure. (2) York A/C compressors used in ARA dealer installed A/C R12 system. Clutches work and compressors turn freely 73 Timing set, used but in very good conditions Engine mounts Trans crossmember & trans mount. Crossmember could use some metal reinforcement A/C condenser, good condition, I flushed it, cleaned it and pressure tested it Complete set of rocker arms checked out by machine shop most were in great shape but 2 were still useable but not 100% I replaced the whole set (4) original steel rims (sorry no hubcaps) no dins or dents but could use sandblasted and painted Complete dealer installed ARA ac/heating duct work and underdash enclosures 2 pcs plastic fan shroud not sure what year its from 260 or maybe early 280. very good condition Rear differential safety strap Lots of other stuff. I rather some use it instead of tossing it in the trash

I found these on ebay and wanted to share in case anyone is looking for the two-wire type clamps. The heads aren't exactly OEM but for the price and the fact they come pre-zinced i think they are worth a shot. https://www.ebay.com/itm/403644655801?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=apbb2nwyrmc&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=a4d1fc-qQ9K&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I ordered a couple of sets and should have them in a few weeks as they slow boat it from china. Will report back on quality once I get them. I like that they have a wide range of sizes which can cover probably most if not close to all of the engine bay. They have other variety of sizes and qty to meet your needs in different kit types if you search. In comparison to what i previously purchased from zcar depot these certainly are economical at like 50 cents per compared to at least 5-8 bucks per from the big boys. Plus the z car ones are not even capable of holding zinc and the wires were pretty crappy and twisted fairly easy as they tightened. Wouldnt recommend them. Hopefully these do the trick if not, not much money wasted.

Ya-know? I don't have and problem inconnectly speeling without the crutch of computer intelligence. This is because of my superb education. You guys are whining.

If it only need to last a few years it will be fine either way. The counter flashing at the siding will be the only critical area

I saw this on a recent 240Z auction on BAT. So much for my claim of the oldest Toyo for a Z!

😆 Yeah, I know what you mean, my work looks like a hack did it compared to this guy. That small blaster he is using inside the car I think is a dry ice blaster, there is no blast media build up when he's using it.

I have been using fire fox and Thunderbird for a long time now. Maybe 5-10 years. I avoid Google if I can...

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I am very pleased that the video has been so well received here. He hasn't been known in the Z scene before and doesn't want people to know who he is. I'm therefore taking on a bit of the task of sharing his videos everywhere. I also have to say that all of his documentaries (and there are many more!) help the Z scene a lot. If you want to see more, as a Patreon you get to see a video of the work done every day. When you watch it like this, you can only marvel at how much work goes into the small details.

I'd just like to add: I've been largely absent from the z forum community (not that I was ever influential, or nothing) for a while and I got on here to just spread the news of this guy's videos, but @florian beat me to the punch. Regardless, I will endorse the YouTuber's videos as if I were getting paid to do so - I love it that much! I implore you to watch his z restoration - it's not only a good way to get ideas for your own car, it's very well put together and entertaining to watch.

I just gotta say - I have a lot of respect for this guy. Completely unrelated; prior to, I had been watching his videos where he restored random stuff like coffee grinders or whatever and I thought he was doing something cool. My YouTube (of course) recommends z related stuff. I started watching this guy's z restoration, quickly became enamored. He's handmaking so many of these parts, tastefully documenting his journey along the way with his recordings. This is commendable in its own right -as @Richie G said, it's "mesmerizing". At some point he hammers the front apron flush, end to end - a little unseen seam that even the original z engineers overlooked because, well, who cares, nobody's gonna see it!? Anyways, I randomly get into this z restoration, and, turns out, this is THE SAME GUY who had been entertaining me months prior with his well done and beautifully presented restorations of random kitchenware and various archaic hand tools. Now, this isn't even to mention all the bs random nonsense he's had to deal with off camera - stuff that we, the audience, will never see. Random things breaking or irreversibly bending, bolts flying off into oblivion... you name it. And, how about all the rust he's found hidden beneath a layer of already rusted metal? We're talking past the doglegs; beneath the corroding metal one sees along the the back window. Of course we, fellow z owners, feel his pain (I'll be damned if I don't break at least one bolt in any endeavor or have to overcome some small, small detail in what should be a boiler plate operation), but that just adds to the level of detail, dedication, and craftsmanship this guy achieves! He has a keen eye in general and set his sights upon our beloved z car. This guy is getting it done son, and I love it!

Part 3 is out now:

Terrific, a video done by a craftsmen with no intro, no irritating back ground music, short, sweet and useful. Youtubers could learn a lot from this guy. Anyone anything about that mini sandblaster he was using?