Bonzi Lon

It became apparent when I realized I had the 69 just 8 feet from the 73 and compared both of them. :stupid: It is the pivoting lever itself that is different. Learn something new every day. Bonzi Lon

Glad I could help. What is the difference that you were looking for from the others? What is the '73 only' part? Just so we all know / understand. Bonzi Lon

This is on my 7-73. Bonzi Lon

Will the reverse light be wired to a sounding device? Bonzi Lon

This is a postcard of the same car as in post #73 but has some different graphics. Was this photo taken before or after post #73? The back states, "Test drive A DATSUN CHAMPION." below that, "Pictured is The New York Metropolitan DATSUN Dealers 610." Lower left corner is 135648. The publisher appears (to me) to be Dexter Press from Dexter, New York. Bonzi Lon

I KNEW he was a 'wizzard'. My biggest one step improvement was not performance but paint. Anybody else wait 27 years for a paint job? However, that engine rebuild with a bigger cam and roundtops really gave it some extra giddy-up. Bonzi Lon

Went for $4551.00, to a good home, I hope. Bonzi Lon

I agree, the underside is in as good of shape as my 73, driven 7 years, and only 212 VIN difference. In my opinion it would be worth 'further investigation', even though it is a little higher than you posted, it appears the quality could make up the difference. Bonzi Lon

Mine did the same thing. Worked 28 years earlier. Made sure all connections were clean, all bulbs checked before installation, cleaned switch interior, among other checks. Tapped the flasher unit with a screwdriver handle several times and they have worked ever since. Bonzi Lon

Darn, the same weekend as Branson Z-Fest. Bonzi Lon

Zark: Larger auto-body shops should have it. I googled SEM Vinyl Dye and got lots of places for mail order. Just my opinion, the inexpensive dash caps and half dash caps remind me of a toupe. Bonzi Lon

I have no radio in my car, so my antenna is always down to that 5 inch height. Looks proper, in place, right height, proper slant to the rear, and chrome to accompany the lines of the side view of the car. Keeps it from getting bent too. Bonzi Lon

You might try this site for what he has done to this Z over the 30 years he has owned it. http://www.ratzun.com/ It might be the extreme Z. A 516ci engine with an 11-71 blower, running E-85, puts out about 840hp with as much torque, fastest 1/4 was 8.96, and it's Street Legal. (in KS anyway) Drives it to the track pulling a trailer of supplies. There is no Z metal left between the bumpers and rockers, full frame and cage. It was a joy to have it in my yard. Bonzi Lon

On the lever itself there is a fore and aft hole for a screw to mount to the underside of the console. The console had plastic bosses molded into it at the propper place and height, they were drilled and tapped for the screws. Over time the levers became hard to operate, due to the length, and mostly too much force was applied and the console cracked, broke, or stripped the screws out. Bonzi Lon

There should be a number or color name somewhere on the can. If not, post the 12 digit number below the bar code, that will be the same on ALL cans of that color. Bonzi Lon

And the Hawk. Bonzi Lon

I tried to put a link in but failed. The thread is 'Choke Lever Mounting' by 240Z-Fan. Plenty of options. I made one out of sheet aluminum, very sturdy now. Bonzi Lon

Had the engine rebuilt with New round tops in 1980. Dealership put 96 miles on it for testing. Brought it home for paint but it sat for 27 years. Carbs needed going through before 2007 startup. All 8 nuts holding the carbs on were taken off by hand. :stupid: I so much want a lift but only have a sub 8' ceiling. I'll figure out a different way to get it off the ground further, like Dave. Bonzi Lon

I have a pair new in the box from 1980. I doubt they will ever go on. The 73 front one will be a little different width to mount on the over-riders. Pic is of the different positions of the over-riders of series 1, (black) thin and even with the hood line. The 73's are a little wider and closer in. Bonzi Lon

Whenever I'm messing around with things that can fly, drop or just disappear I try to place magnets in the area or on the tool being used. Sure helped with the shifter bushing clip and clip for the door lock among other things. The black headlight covers (avitar) are held on by 3 very strong rubber coated magnets. For show only. If you see me at a show, ask for a pair. Bonzi Lon

Are these original colored panels colored all the way through the plastic? If so, time and light will take their toll on color. May have to spray everything one color to make everything match. We all know too well abot the runaway OCD, or the dreaded WIAI, (while I'm at it). Bonzi Lon

You need a 10mm flair nut wrench, and a little PB blaster, when working on brake and clutch fittings. You must be using a Haynes manual, spanner = wrench, in simple terms. Bonzi Lon

I noticed this also when I ordered a replacement rear tail finisher in the 73 off-white from MSA. The back was black and the front was sprayed with SEM Vinyl dye, which was fine because I had done the rest of the interior panels in the very same dye. What a coincidence! Over the years of storage and the car being smoked in for 7 years, had turned brownish compared to the vinyl. Ordered 2 cans of SEM and took care of that. You might consider doing the same to make everything match. Bonzi Lon

I remember seeing the WHO on their "Farewell Tour" (never to play again) on Dec. 2nd of 1982, The Cotton Bowl. I see they are still on that tour. Bonzi Lon

Enigma is right, the one I have does not look like that. On the one I have the left side is a way smaller version of the right side. Bonzi Lon