Travel'n Man

Thanks to all that have responded - this is fantastic!! Please post your personal thoughts and I will go over with my buddy to get the best of all worlds and put them together in my engine bay. Great stuff here! Thanks to all! Any lighter flywheel recommendations?

Has anybody found a terminal cover like Arnes? If so, let us know where you found it please. This is much better than my piece of rubber from Lowes hardware. Update: http://www.remybattery.com/Departments/Cable--Accessories/Terminal-Protectors--Boots/Right-Elbow-Clamp-Terminal-Protectors/1-and-2-Gauge-Cable.aspx http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38680&highlight=battery

Question to the Group – I am getting ready for an engine/head rebuild - Here is what I am planning on doing – any suggestions? I am wanting to keep it basic and nothing too wild. I am going to be sending the car off to the body to have the engine bay detailed and repainted. The engine will be painted the correct Datsun Blue. This is my first rebuild and my buddy that is a ASE Certified Master Mechanic will be handling this project for me. I am not underestimating his skill level, but I know there is a lot of knowledge with our membership and would like to hear your recommendation. I only plan on having this engine out one time and want to get it right. Share your thoughts - thanks in advance! Block – N42 • Hot Tank Block • Polish Block Head Surface • Polish Block Timing Cover • Polish Block Valve Cover • Bore & Hone Cylinder Walls • Install New Piston & Rings - Oversized .040 • Install New Rod Bearings • Install New Main Bearings • Install New Oil Pump • Install New Water Pump • Install Timing Gear Kit • Install New Engine Gasket Kit • Install New Freeze Plugs Stroker Rods-Shortened? (Questioned) Lighter Flywheel? Head – N42 • Hot Tank Head • Resurface Intake Gasket Side • Resurface Head Gasket Side • Resurface Valve Cover Gasket Side • Shaved Head .080 (Questioned) • Copper Shims Cam Tower (Questioned) • 3 Angle Valve Job • New Rocker Arms • Hardened Seats • New Valve Stem • New Valve Guides • New Isky Coil Springs–Retainers–Lash Pad • New Valve Seals • New Camshaft – Isky Stage II (this was the techs suggestion at Isky) • Clean and Repair all threads • 2mm Metal Head Gasket (Questioned) • Reassemble and valve adjustment • Square Port for Header – Ported to match • Ported and Polished Head

Arne- Could you open your battery panel and snap a picture of that terminal cover for us. I would be interested if they are in the market or at least a look alike. Thanks is advance

The owner says he has enjoyed working/restoring this car for years and it has new paint. Go and visit the owner and then go and visit the local body shop that did the fast paint job. They will remember that Z!

I've had mine for almost 1 year now and it is solid as a rock - no movement period - pure shifting pleasure!! Everybody needs 1 whether they know it or not!!

I agree with Lonnie above - call Bruce and get the video. You might need to watch parts of if twice but it is a just as important as any metric wrench in your tool box. Get a sync tool also if you don't have one. There have been tons of posts on all the tricks and tips, you may want to use the search feature if you have not done that yet either.

Abe, For every true restoration there should be a part car - now that you have a part car you can look for your car to restore or refresh - I would part that one out - dismantle every part you can - keep all the screws and nut and bolts you can! Bag and tag everything!! Once you get another car it is amazing how many pieces you need to replace - repair. You've got a great start and don't get dis-hearted. Now you can look for a $4-6K car and you will be set for your project. This is not a setback, this is an opportunity!!

A fiberglass splash shield ?? Who and where?? Fiberglass????

How about a remanufactured dash and splash pan? I'm ready for those tail lights!!

Call Roger - he is a great guy http://www.zbarn.com

You may find what you are looking for at The Z Barn

Great idea - anybody have one already set up to share? It would been neat if we could put it up at the header bar along side of the garage and then Mike and Arne could get some additional vendor support for placing ads to help pay for things...............

Z's are just a damn good looking car!!

Nope - it's all one piece.

Welcome!! There is a ton of info on this site and odds are it's all been discussed at least once, so............ grab a brew and let the research begin!!

The ones I ordered from MSA were a Nissan part. It may be cheaper to go through your Nissan dealer or at least get a price quote first. The part was an exact fit for my '72 - a little pricey but completes the door.

Call Roger at The Z Barn in Maryville Tenn if you are looking for an overider bar for your car or a earlier bumper.

The search feature on this site works great with many excellent tidbits within all the conversations. Welcome to the site!

I just two months ago bought from the Z Barn two great windows (fantastic shape) - mine were scratched - if you want them you can have them just for the shipping, PM me if you are interested. Call Roger or email him at: sales@zbarn.com

Best laugh of the day!!

Frank- Thanks for the follow up. I PM'd beandip and geezer and asked for their follow up as well. If the high temp paint is working for everybody with two years of no flaking or peeling it's would have to be better than looking at headers that just look like hell, and I hate to buy a coated header until I either pull the engine or the header fails............it's kinda like my TV - I've had it for over 20 years now but the damn thing will not break so I can buy a new one..........maybe one day.

This post has not been commented on in over 1 year. Do any members have any additional comments on this topic. Beandip and Geezer had pervious notations and I am wondering how the high temp paint is holding up if anybody else has tried that. I need to give my headers a face lift but would like to keep it inexpensive until I have to replace them with coated headers. Share you success stories:).

I use Hagerty for both my antique cars. Wouldn't think about going anywhere else. They have to be kept in a locked garage though.