TomoHawk

Lots of the newer luxury cars have analog clocks. Chyslers, Lincoln, cadillacs.

I forgot about that one! So i finally got a place that can do the work. I still need to measure the size of the pin. I'll let you know... thx Lance.

On my driver's door the pin that the spring-loaded arm (with the notches on it) pushes on to keep the door open has broken off. Did that pin screw in or was it pressed? Does anybody know the size of the pin? thx

I wouldn't doubt that. I only use it as a general reference anyway. Even the production date in the chart was wrong for MY car. I'm starting to wonder about the correctness of the parts they are selling now. I replaced the coolant sensor for the ECU, and now the engine runs funny. I think I'll trek up to the dealer to see if they can get me some original paperwork on the car. thx

That's even more odd. My car ( 434056) has a LATER build date (11/78), and a LOWER serial number?? Maybe 11/78 was the "sell by date" Looking through the serial number chart in my VB catalog, it has the 280Z serial numbers going up to 470k- something

There were several letters in there. According to the Haynes book AND THE FSM: GHLS30 [1] [2] [3] [4] ###### [1] F = 5-spd gearbox A = auto trans (blank = 4 spd [2] U = North American model (U.S.A and Canada) [3] N = Canada model V = California emmissions/spec (blank) = fed. spec [4] C = Air conditioning So mine should have been HLS30AUC 434056 It must have been one of the last 280Zs made. I winder what the serial number of the LAST 280Z was? thx

Mine is HLS30-434056 (brown/Brown) I think it should be HLS30A-434056 because it has an automatic transmission. According to the serial number, it's supposed to be a ZX? (got the serials from the 'Datsun Z club.') I wonder if your VIN accurately describes your car? FYI -- If you didn't know, you can't run your S30 VIN through the CARFAX system because it will only accept a 17-digit VIN, which didn't start until the late 70s/early 80s. thx

LISTEN... Check every place where you could have a vacuum leak, like the cold-start valve, throttle bypass, etc. You might be able to hear the hissing from the vacuum leak. A small leak can add 300-400 RPM to the idle. Maybe even check the bolts on those to make surethey're tight.

I guess it's kinda like those thrill-rides at the amusement park that only last 5 seconds, compared to the roller-coaster that go for two minutes. After waiting in line for an hour, 15 seconds isn't much. Chino 240Z must prefer the drawn-out tension of a road course.

That's what I have, Les, but I add links to it sometimes. texasZ-- the link I posted earlier was the OLD link to your collection. I don't have a copy of the ultimate links on the Internet. Only on my computer.

the last time I was in Texas, I saw a mile-marker on an east-west highway outside of Houston that said 500.

I just put on a glasspack on my exhaust because it was too loud with just the coffee-can muffler on it. Now it has a nice quieter buzz-hum, and it gets just loud enough around 4000 ROM, which is good for me. Now I can hear the radio. I still have the coffee-can muffler on it, but I'm thinking about a second glass pack in place of the muffler and a double pipe resonator tip.

There was 'the ultimate links page,' but that is just a long list of links. I think it's gone now, but I saved a copy on my computer. The collection you might be referring to was 800 Megs at last count: http://www.pape.ws/allan_and_rosanne/Z-Car_Stuff/

IMO, if it still has those Z lines, and an L- series engine it probably still is a Z. A snorkel hood or such changes the lines too much for meOh- the front has to be pointy too. I'd still like to see some bumpers, even the thin 240Z types. I'm not into a lot of chrome tho.

You should read this document on ZGarage: http://www.geocities.com/zgarage2001/engine.html?20051 Basically, he recommends the MSD Blaster-2 coil (.73 ohms) #8202

Will- That's one of the documents that I read that was confusing. But I generally decided that the radios that transmit at more than 1/2 Watt, belong to the GMRS family, and that you can ONLY use the FRS channels on that radio- unless you have a GMRS license. The radio's electronics know what channel you are on, and regulate transmitting power according to the band the channel belongs to. thx

I get more confused the more I read about FRS radios. The FRS radio is supposed to be used for very short distances. TWO MILES is a VERY SHORT distance?? So why do they make FRS radios with a 10- mile range, unless the 10 miles is for the GMRS channels. O - L... At least I'd have the potential for long-distance transmission, like for emergancies.

That's right. I need my hands dree to drive, so I won't be able to key the mic button to talk. All My stuff has a mic jack. It's too bad you can't use a telephone headset. thx.

What are you doing for a VOX mic?

Are any of you people using those family radios for communication? Either in the car or on foot? I just got a Motorola 6200 and it seems to work best between 50ft - 1/2 mile (in the neighborhood). Haven't had a chance to try it on the road. Had it on hand at the airshow last Sunday, but only to listen. I would like to get the new Motorola 7100 radio. Do you people have any favorites? Models to avoid? thx

Go visit http://www.fibreglast.com where they have loads of information about fibreglassing stuff.

I think there are 'stains' in the paint on my hood finisher panel, (below the windscreen). It looks like little spots maybe from oil, or dirt of something else. I've tried to scrub the paint woth soap & water, and it didn't seem to help, and I don't think I want to try anything stronger yet. I did a little sanding with 100 grit to get some roughness out, but I don't think it helped either. I might try a little mineral spirits next, or is there something that might get the stains out? thx

Yes, very nice. I wonder what was don't with the bumpers. All that work could go down the drain with just a bump from the front or the back without the protection of bumpers ( or something). thx

Very cool video.

I mentioned the Audi Quattros because it's the first thing that comes to mind about the rallies from back then. But don't forget to include the Cosworth Ford Escort, and other cars. they were all capable of dancing through the dirt.