fixitman

Your trans looks a lot prettier than mind. If you can't sell it, I probably will not either. So how long do you keep this old stuff before pitching it?

This transmission is now free to a good home with customer pickup in NJ. I'll even throw in a 260Z intake manifold. Anyone interested? FixItMan

According to the Internet Z Club, the differential ratios are as follow. 260Z 74 MT (3.364) (R180) 260Z 74 Auto (3.545) (R180) 280Z 75-76 (3.545) (R200) 280Z 77-78 MT (3.545) (R200) 280Z 77-78 Auto (3.545) (R180) If you keep your existing 3.545 differential with a 75-78 5-speed, you'll retain the factory gear ratios for a 280Z. FixItMan

I've been asked to move my early '74 260Z 4-speed transmission to my house. Before I go thru the trouble, I'm wondering what I should do with it. The trans has been in storage since the 80's. Keep, sell or toss? Value? Your thoughts? Thanks, FixItMan

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31263&highlight=stainless+steel+exhaust Please refer to the link above for a description and a few photos of my S.S. system. I still have a 2.5" Borla muffler, pipes and clamps for sale at a very reasonable price. All components are in S.S. A local shop or MSA's exhaust fabricator could bend the pipes for you. Fixitman

I have Bridgestone RE960AS Pole Position tires in 205/60-15's on 15" x 7" wheels on an early 260Z. The Z has stock springs with Bilstein strut inserts. I have not received any reports of rubbing in test drives from the restoration shop. Results may differ for a 240Z. I also have RE960As's on a BMW 528 in a 225/55-16 size. This is a really nice ultra high performance all-season tire. They improved the handling, braking and wet weather performance. I'd buy them again. Good luck. Fixitman

You might also contact the company noted below. They did a nice job on my 260Z tail light trims at a cost of $260.00 in October 2007. They may have rechromed 240Z tail light trims in stock. Custom Coatings 4794-C Woodlane Circle Tallahassee, Fl. 32303 http://www.customcoatings.net/ Regards, Fixitman

Perhaps the attached wiring schematic will be helpful for an under-seat amp installation. The layout was used for a stereo installation with separate tweeters mounted in the tail light covers. Regards, Fixitman Datsun260Z-SoundSystemWiringSchematic.pdf

The attachments should help you trace the coolant lines. Fixitman Carb Coolant Hoses.pdf Carb Coolant Hoses2.pdf

This photo shows 15" x 7" Ronal 3-piece modular wheels with Bridgestone 205/60-15's on a 260Z. Fixitman

I had this air dam on my 260Z in the late 70's-early 80's. I bought replacement in the late 80's but the quality and fit were terrible. But it's still my favorite profile, more sculptural from the similar air dam offered by MSA. Where did you buy it? Thanks, Fixitman

I also have owned an early 260Z (small bumpers) since 1978. The best source of info is the factory service manual. I suggest checking with Motorsport Auto for availability. I purchased a NOS copy from them about a year ago. In addition, pick up the fiche CD from Courtesy Nissan. The CD is invaluable for determining part numbers and interchangability between years. Good luck with the car. Fixitman

The Mikuni velocity stacks that came with the carbs are mounted inside this air cleaner. Fixitman

A similar style air cleaner for triple Mikunis is shown in the attached photos. It was purchased from Jim Wolf's Import Auto Center in the 80's. The air filter is a K&N model E-2950, used in a Lamborghini Countach S. Fixitman

Early 260Z's had offset license plate brackets and evap containers. Since my car was desmogged so long ago, I don't remember the orange plate near the EGR valve. It's probably a bracket for one of the pollution control devices. Fixitman

Datsun made an antenna switch that was a direct replacement for the console cover. It's a rocker type switch. I purchased this NOS switch from Rod's Discount Datsun Parts (www.rodsdatsun.com) last year. I can hardly read his writing on the receipt but the number is something like 99993 or 7-xxxx. I haven't been able to find this part on the fiche but it's definitely a Datsun part. Fixitman

On an original car, are the roof-to-door jamb and A-post spotwelds visible when viewed from the door openings? Thanks, Fixitman

I had a 2.25" dia. S.S. system with a resonator, muffler and flanged connections fabricated from Borla components. In comparison, US$800.00 seems reasonable. I agree with Arne's suggestion on a user fabricated head pipe/header connection. Other suggestions include a resonator option for those tat want a little quieter system and wire/rubber isolator hangers as used in current exhaust systems. Fixitman

The wheels in this photo are a similar basket weave style. I believe they were dealer installed in '74 when the car was purchased by the previous owner. The wheels were lost when the car was stolen in 1982. I always liked the basket weave style on the Z and replaced the originals with Ronal 3-piece modulars in the 80's. Fixitman

Those parts numbers are correct for a 240Z-early 260Z. FYI, I purchased my Bilsteins for an early 260Z in 1984 for $77.35 each from a distributor called MIAH in Columbus, OH. I had a set of Bilsteins installed on my wife's 2000 BMW 528i in December. The ride is a little firmer that stock and very controlled. The ride also seems to improve as more miles are put on the car. Fixitman

This is the company you are referring to. Fixitman ZAP.pdf

I also had Koni's in my early 260Z in the late 70's/early80's. They were wonderful shocks, that transformed the handling. In case of wear, they are adjustable. For street use, they are fine just as set from the factory. I have a used front set to go along with your new rear set. They are in good condition and can be adjusted for any wear. Let me know if you are interested. Regards, Fixitman

Thanks. The car isn't complete yet. Other issues have been more pressing over the last few months. But you can see about 40 photos at my Members Gallery taken during the restoration process. A few photos are seen belwo. Fixitman