Richard McDonel

Sorry it took me so long to get back with the info I promised, but it turns out that the guy who owns the bodyshop also has an interest in a large family farm, and in September in Alberta harvesting tops all other time demands, so my calls were of little urgency. But now he's done (good, but not great crop he says) and is able to tell me that his paint supplier is R-M. The formula he used to make up a small batch of touch-up for me is labelled "NIS 918 Orange 1970-74," and it matches perfectly with the "peach" colour Jim refers to. I'm sure others on this discussion are more knowledgeable than I and will be able to read the following formula and let us know whether R-M's recipe differs from others: SC01 179.20 SC77 770.10 949.30 SC70 448.10 1,397.40 SC67 297.90 1,695.30 SC10 283.60 1,978.90 SC90 212.70 2,191.60

Jim, I'm one of those whose cars you deemed just peachy. Given that others apparently have the same issue, I'm going to do a little digging. Earlier this year I was at the body shop who did my painting and watched as the fellow carefully followed the formula he had on hand for Datsun 918. What he gave me is a perfect match for my peachy car. I'll be calling them tomorrow and find out which paint company's formula he followed. Cheers,

240ZBUILTBYME and ConVerTT While some of us on this forum maintain our Zs, others repair them, and some of us restore them. We do what we can do. But you two guys are on your own planet, building them from raw metal! Keep up the good work. Like out-of-shape sports fans, we're cheering you on from the sidelines.

This is what happens when consumers lose track of everything but price in their shopping. One rarely sees ads pushing "quality." It's all 40% off our regular price, or we will match our competitors' price, or this sale won't last. Sadly, we in the western democracies - burdened with things like minimum wage, workers' compensation, safety rules and inspections - have generously donated millions of manufacturing jobs to Asia, and in exchange we get stuff like jack stands that fall apart. Reap what you sow. I hope no one was hurt by one of these failing jack stands.

Marty, 26thZ, et al, Perhaps a couple (maybe three?) of years ago Road & Track began running a monthly series on remarkable garages. As I recall the first one was a NASCAR garage which did not appear to be a garage at all given the visible lack of mechanics, drain pans, tire changers or disassembled race cars, while the second was a two-man repair shop specializing in older Porsches, with parts hanging from every available square inch of wall and ceiling. Somehow, R & T now seems to have run out of garages worthy of celebration. May I suggest that the two shops we're seeing on this thread be submitted to that worthy magazine? Cheers All

Don't know if anyone else has mentioned this but the BringaTrailer auction website has on offer a pair of ZTherapy SUs. Look all shiny and new and come with the intake manifold. Be interested in seeing what they go for.

View Advert 240 Cowl, L. sugar scoop, rear p.c. control arm Lots of 240Z parts as listed in my earlier ad (see mud-flaps headline photo). In this case I'm asking $60 for a powder-coated rear control arm, $75 for a left headlight surround (aka sugar scoop), and $50 for a cowl. Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 05/06/2020 Price Category Parts for Sale  

In matters of things electrical, I ain't the brightest light. No one has ever called me "Sparky." So in the furtherance of my learning I have a copy of Haynes Automotive Electrical Manual, wherein on page 8 the topic headline is "What is electricity?" The answer given is "No one actually knows." So now I know I'm not alone in the dark.

View Advert Various 240Z parts Still cleaning out surplus parts after a decade-long restoration. Limited to 10 photos, so let me know if you wants pics of any other items, and I'll e-mail them to you. Front mud flaps $15 pair Rear 3 piece valance / finisher 35 rear quarter windows - 2 pair 40 pair Steering column with lock 50 Powder-coated rear control arm 60 Front cowl, exterior 50 Front cowl, interior 40 LF fender 80 LF headlight surround (sugar scoop) 75 New left side floor pan (2 pieces) 100 Battery and master cyl. covers 25 pair RF lower fender extension 25 Hood (some damage) 100 Hood hinge/spring set (have 2) 35 each Hood cable 10 Fuel filler exterior door 15 Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 04/25/2020 Price Category Parts for Sale  

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Thanks for this Guys. The photos particularly gave me some idea of where to got. Contrary to what I had heard earlier, the hose clamps should just be cleaned up - they don't need plating. But the throttle linkage does! I was surprised that the fuel filter holder, and the little clamp on the firewall that supports the power-brake hoses are black - who knew? I think I've become paranoid about stuff like this ever since I followed a trio of judges doing their rounds at Pebble Beach in 2018. Cheers,

@CanTechZ Congrats. You have the first Z car gas tank I've ever been able to see a clear reflection in!

Based on what more sheltered parts (eg steering column) looked like, I looked at what the powder-coat shop had on offer and went with a semi-gloss black that they call "machine black."

I have some yellow zinc parts on my 240 restoration, notably both halves of the hood latch, throttle bell crank, and some nuts and bolts. I would like to get the car as close to original as practical and understand that there are other bits and pieces that should be done, notably the under-hood trouble light, but there are others I'm unsure of. Any advice would be appreciated respecting: Coil holder, fuel filter clamp, door latches, hood support strut, hose clamps, brake line clamps, under-hood fuel lines, fuel rail, engine hoist attachments, and the tube that runs around the back of the head to provide heated water to the intake manifold. And any I might have missed. Many thanks

17 years old with a Datsun 280! Areal sports car! When I was 17 I had an Austin A40. Zero to 60 in one afternoon.

I'm good for one set.

Hi All, Spindles are sold. Springs and brake rotors still available.

View Advert Still selling stuff When I posted my first ad last month, I had two double garages and one small shed. Happy to report that I have now sold enough stuff that from the the door of the shed, I can actually see the back wall, something that was not possible a month ago. Still quite a bit of stuff to go. For today, not wanting to overload the system, let's go with a pair of new Bradi vented and drilled brake discs, part # 40206 03p02 for 300ZX; in original packaging $90 U.S. the pair, and: Appear-to-be new performance / racing spring set $120. Front springs are 11.5" / 29 cm front. Rear 10 7/8" / 27.5 cm; and New rear suspension spindle pins, $50 the pair. Thanks for your interest Advertiser Richard McDonel Date 03/31/2020 Price Category Parts for Sale  

Wow! Fantastic work. Personally I wouldn't know where to start. Excuse me while I go back to changing oil and cleaning spark plugs.