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You can see where your VIN falls in with reported numbers at: Z Car Registry - Online Spreadsheets - EditGrid As for the Z owners in Florida not being of much help finding a Z sold in Colorado.....makes sense. Have you asked Colorado owners? Dennis

He forgot to mention "minor surface rust", the desirable aftermarket bumper overriders, and A/C, or at least A/C system remnants under the hood. Dennis

Very nice! Reminds me of my 4/71 Z when it was new. Dennis

I think the best way to determine placement will be for you to sit in the driver's seat while someone holds the mirrors on the doors and moves them around for you to check optimum viewing angles. They probably won't match up with any of the existing holes. Dennis

And now, an Italian company (Fiat) owns Jeep which was previously owned by a German company (MB) following its ownership by a series of American companies during and after WWII. It's an interesting world. Dennis

Curses, foiled again! But, it would be nice to know the dimensions. I wonder why no response from the seller, unless the product is not in stock and can't be measured. Vapor Parts?. Dennis

Since Esprist doesn't post dimensions on his web site or respond to the question quoted above, I'm going to guess a quite small diameter based on the size of the horn pad compared to the steering wheel spokes in the picture. Probably too small for my comfort. Just a guess, not a judgement. Dennis

Part #32 is also worth changing while you're in the area. Parts should be available over the counter at your local Datsun (Nissan) dealer. Dennis

Remove the spare tire. Only fill gas tank to 1/2. Dennis

How old and in what condition are the spark plug wires? Dennis

And that's why I never sold or traded my '71. Dennis

For me, A/C is a plus. As for the extra weight....it helps hold the front end down at highway speeds and doesn't keep you from attaining speed far above the legal limits. I've had A/C on my '71 Z since 1972. Dennis

Sorry if I wasn't too clear in my original response to your question. If you're looking for public opinion, you're going to find that opinions are like belly buttons - everyone has one. Those who have stripes on their cars will really like them a lot and those who don't have stripes probably don't have them for what they feel is a very good reason. Like I earlier suggested, stripe just one side and live with it for a while. Most people won't realize only one side is striped. See which side you prefer after a given period of time. Then, either add a stripe to the other side or peel off the existing strip. QED Most Zs don't have the side stripes which indicates most people prefer a Z without stripes. That doesn't mean side stripes are bad, it just means some people like them and most prefer the plain look. As an easily changed cosmetic addition, stripes shouldn't greatly alter value or observer appreciation. Dennis

You asked one of those questions that only you, as the owner, can answer. I suppose if you really can't decide and it totally bugs the snot out of you, you could stripe the driver's side and leave the passenger side plain. Dennis

There are actually two seals that may leak where the speedometer cable goes into the transmission - the obvious O-ring and a smaller inner seal. See this link for more info. 240z Transmission Leak- Speedometer O-Ring Area Dennis

Have you talked to the folks at MSA about installation instructions or tips you might use when installing the kit? Often, the instructions simply say, "Professional installation recommended." Dennis

How would it look with a light coating of off white spray paint applied to the inside of the lens? Dennis

Prior to adjusting the latch or shimming the hinges, I'd suggest parking the Z in a sunny spot for a few days with the doors closed and let the seals compress naturally. This seems to be a very common occurrence, my '71 did the same thing with new seals, a day in the summer sun fixed the issue. Messing with latch alignment and hinge shims seems like it opens the door, so to speak, for other problems as the new seals settle in. Dennis

I believe the Google artificial intelligence equates owning a sports car to having an arrest record - probably not that big of a stretch, but a forum annoyance just the same. Dennis

Anything is possible and it depends on one's ability to do or pay for fab work. The big question might be, "Is it worth the cost & effort?". Only you can answer that question. Dennis

Nice job! How difficult was it to trim the 2nd hand to accept the stock time adjuster? Dennis

If you ever get a chance to talk to any of the old timers at the factory, they'll speak with reverence about the legendary "Zed-Quatro-Zero" project from the early 1970s. You won't find pictures of it in any of the Nissan/Datsun historical books because of the hush hush nature of the project. I had heard that all of them had been destroyed after the project folded, but it appears at least one left hand drive example made its way to the States. Dennis

They never show up on ebay. Dennis

I think that Z40 falls somewhere between the Z28 Camaro and the new ZXX Ferrari. A rare find for anyone who has been searching for a Z40! Dennis

Not sure when the EN fabric designator was dropped. Your cover looks like the typical polycotton covers that were good for blocking sun and keeping bird droppings off the car. They were not waterproof and allowed moisture to evaporate out through the fabric. They can be tossed in the washer and dryer as needed. I don't have any Z covers left but still have a few Porsche covers that are left over from my "selling" days. Dennis