psdenno
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Can't protect people from themselves, unfortunately. A local guy just made the news because he wanted to take a "selfie" with a rattlesnake he came across. He picked it up to pose for the picture and it bit him. Although he got to the hospital in time, he's likely to lose his hand. Some people have to learn the hard way. Dennis
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Of course you want another one and should get one. The good news is that no one was injured. Cars can be replaced and new emotional bonds established. Start looking for your next Z. You didn't mention what caused the brake failure. Any ideas? Dennis
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Click bait. You mean like the website listed in your signature block? Every site listing in a message is "click bait". But not every site listing is harmful. I don't see the issue with the one in the original post. Care to elaborate on why you're concerned? I may be missing something. Dennis
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Well, that's a conversation stopper. Thanks for sharing. Dennis
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Can't imagine that will really happen. Place a sports car designator on an SUV and call it a new sports car? Very unlikely. Putting whipped cream and a cherry on cow poop does not make it an ice cream sundae. Nissan and Renault know better than to do that. Dennis
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I thought the Black Widow spiders I find in my Z were creepy until I saw that snake skin in your photo. Makes one think twice about reaching under the seat to find dropped coins or keys. Dennis
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Solid looking rocker panels and rear quarters/wheel arches. It appears that Zs rust less when totally submerged. Note to Self: Park the '71 in pool tonight. Dennis
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Although I've known about the spare fuse spaces since I bought the Z, I've never seen a reference regarding them. I'm familiar only with the '71 240z, but I wonder if other Datsuns of the era had similar fuse storage. Maybe it was just what Nissan did at the time and not noteworthy. Dennis
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My '71 has the spare fuse holes also. Nice touch. Dennis
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The spec sheet says the Z electric uses 13 inch wheels. Dennis
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They manufactured electric cars from the late 70s until the mid 80s. I wonder how many Z based Omega Brios roamed the Earth. As pictured, it sits fairly high considering it must be carrying a heavy battery load. Ahhh, the future of transportation as seen from 35 years ago. Dennis
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Not sure how the link in post #1 pertains to MSA. Dennis
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But, it does have the original "saddle" in original condition. Dennis
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Beats the $4.49 per gallon for regular at my local station. Dennis
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It will be good to have the three of them together on Amazon Prime. Dennis
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And it's not superior just because of the difference in hand brake operation compared to a 40 HP air-cooled VW Bug? How's your lock and key problem coming along BTW? Dennis
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I've limped home using the hand brake when a brake hydraulic line broke on the front caliper of an older Porsche I no longer own. On that car, the hand brake was located on the left side of the driver's seat, rather than between the seats, so the driver could down shift and brake using both hands. Clever, those Germans. I have a friend who used to do nifty handbrake turns with his Honda CRX in parking lots. A good all purpose feature with uses other than just keeping a parked car in place. Dennis
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Doesn't look exactly like any of the switches on my '71. Do you have your Hazard switch? Possible replacement for antenna switch? Dennis
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The Neo-Classic car fad was fun to watch while it lasted. Builders tried to outdo one another with chrome fake side exhaust pipes, floating headlights, various chrome grille shells, and other signs of faux opulence. My favorite, however, wasn't built as a Liberace-mobile. It was the Excalibur, designed by Brooks Stevens. OK, he also designed the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, but the Excalibur was a real car built as a prototype for Studebaker. The original was a cool two seater powered by a Paxton supercharged Avanti engine. When Studebaker didn't pick it up, production went private and several thousand were built over the years. Unfortunately, over the years, it did change from a cool powerful roadster into more of a Liberace-mobile a bit like the Spartan. Dennis
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Better yet, strap the designers in before crushing. Stop the problem at the source
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To Dream the Impossible Dream (Redwing's Z cars)
psdenno replied to FastWoman's topic in Open Discussions
After going back and rereading earlier posts in this thread, I'm leaning toward blaming the fuel pump and/or fuel filters as others have mentioned. My experiences with crud in the gas tank and clogged filters sounds very close to what's being described. I just got my 240 back from the shop yesterday after having the tank drained and cleaned as well as other work done. Prior to cleaning, I was clogging filters with very fine silt like particles. Power decreased due to lack of fuel flow and I would idle to the side of the road - no throttle response. It never stalled completely, however, and would always run OK for a while after sitting. Dennis -
Throttle opener control valve and servo diaphragm for a 240z?
psdenno replied to Johnny wick's topic in Engine & Drivetrain
Back in 1972 I had an ARA AC unit with gigantic York compressor installed on my '71 240z. No FICD needed. I believe all that was needed was to set the idle speed a little higher. About eight years ago, I replaced that sustem with a modern rotary compressor and current refrigerant. Again, no FICD. This time, I did add electric cooling fans for the radiator, however. No problems. Summer temps run 115 degrees where I live, although not the humidity of Panama. FWIW. Dennis -
To Dream the Impossible Dream (Redwing's Z cars)
psdenno replied to FastWoman's topic in Open Discussions
As Steve said, help is on the way. My advice is to do nothing until Steve and Chet get a chance to look things over. Anything you do now may add to the problems they hope to resolve. They will be in a better position to evaluate the situation first hand than any of us can do remotely. Stop, relax, don't buy any parts, don't "fiddle" with anything. Experienced help is on the way and you don't want to create a bigger problem than already exists. Dennis -
To Dream the Impossible Dream (Redwing's Z cars)
psdenno replied to FastWoman's topic in Open Discussions
This is becoming the movie happy ending solution I mentioned in my earlier post. I hope I don't cry Dennis -
To Dream the Impossible Dream (Redwing's Z cars)
psdenno replied to FastWoman's topic in Open Discussions
I see two solutions. The movie happy ending solution is that a helpful group of local Z Car do gooders gets together and makes getting her 240Z back on the road a weekend project. The "wake up call" solution is to cut losses, live within the Social Security budget, and get a reliable car. Buying the 40 year old second Z was a bad decision, no matter how good it seemed at the time. Painful as it may be, a time comes to cut losses and move on. I say this as someone who has poured silly money into maintaining my one owner '71 Z mainly because of happy memories driving it. Jai needs to prioritize her needs and determine where fixing two old sports cars fits into the big picture. As described, I don't think they do. But not my decision, only my suggestion. Dennis
