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In respect of right hand drive (R-Drive) variants of the steering wheel cover I can find, these are as follows: Europe R-Drive: 48470-E4101 to 06/72, 48470-N3200: 07/72 to 07/73, 48470-N3400 (two seater and 2+2): 08/73 to 07/76 and 48470-N3410 from 08/76. Japanese market: 48470-N3402 to 06/78, 48470-N3403 from (presumably) 07/76 on.

Just to add to this, there are also some additional numbers stamped, not cast, into both sides of the outside face of the caliper. In the images are NOS left hand and right hand calipers, with both faces shown, along with the date stamped box (which looks like 10th May 1979, albeit the bottom part of the second 9 is missing), for the LH caliper. This does correspond with the "date" number on the caliper face.

I posted this up before, but cannot find the link to that discussion now! Here is a picture from a 260Z brochure, along with some images of a NOS caliper. The flat grey finish matches between the brochure image and actual part.

I am not sure about the 280z, as I live in the UK where they were not officially imported, but If your query relates to a 240Z, or 260Z, there were hard rubber pads on the upper face of the tank that acted as a cushion to the body. I found some pictures of a later model tank, but the fundaments are the same with the early tanks. On my RHD fiche, for whatever reason, it does indicate a part number for the two pads at the top part (image DSC02889, below) of the early tank (up to August 1974), which is 17231-E4100, but not the lower two (image DSC02891, below), although they may be the same part number. I can scan and upload the fiche if that helps. The attached images probably best illustrate the pads, and their locations on the tank.

On the PartSouq website (https://partsouq.com/en/search/search?q=3225314611), a substitute to part 32253-14611 is 32253-V5210.

The fiche image indicates that the radiator drain plug you need is Nissan part No. 24180-18000 "Handle - Drain ****", and the sealing washer, Nissan part No. 21481-18000 "Packing- Drain ****".

I think the bracket below the moustache bar is part "42" in the fiche "Assy protector member transverse link" (part No. ).

Attached are a couple of images of a NOS caliper I have. Also attached is a scanned page from a Datsun 260Z brochure (UK issue), illustrating the front hub, and caliper. As far as I can see the brochure is undated, but the car on the front has an "M" suffix, indicating it was registered between August 1973 and July 1974 (also 1974 is mentioned in the brochure text).

From the US L-Drive fiche, item "9", I assume from the image below "T = 6.0mm" = Thickness = 6.0mm. Same on my R-Drive fiche.

I know that the stainless steel roof trims (see image below) on late model coupes (01/76 on) are fitted with clips (see image below), certainly to part number 73812-N4425 and 73813-N4425, for example. In NOS examples, they are normally contained in a little bag (see image below) as part of the roof trim assembly itself, but not clipped into it (I say normally, as a couple I purchased didn't have them).

Here are some pictures of part 01121-00061. Correct for an L24 or L26 rocker cover, according to my R-Drive fiche.

I did notice on two of the caps, the ones with the ivory-coloured "Z", that there is a gold ring around perimeter of the iridescent centres. I didn't notice that one cap was upside down, so I am part of the majority, I guess! I had to take a long look at the picture before I saw what you meant, about the "Z" on one cap being inverted. Great spot!

I don't have the specific colour code for the "Black Pearl"-type wheel infills, but here are a couple of pictures of an unused spare. The grey infill colour on the unrestored original appears a lighter shade than the restored wheel in your image. Saying that, as has been noted a number of times on this site, there will inevitably be shade variations between batches of parts from the OEM supplier(s). To prove that point, I have attached a picture of four NOS centre caps I have for the "Black Pearl"-type wheels, albeit with the same part number, but which illustrate significant shade variations on the white/ivory "Z" and the iridescent blue/green background. .

Hi Cooper260z, My factory-stock, 1978, UK 260z has flat tops fitted. In order to track down this hose, you need to determine the part number from the factory fiche. Below is a screenshot from the US L-Drive fiche. I think the hose you are referring to is number "88", which relates to part "16088-N3300". Despite some US/UK carburettor differences, the part number is the same, for this hose. Looking at ebay, there are currently 2No. available from the same seller at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-240Z-260Z-280Z-FAIRLADY-Z-S30-HOSE-CONNECTING-16088-N3300-JDM-SPARES/202722668547?hash=item2f33367003:g:uJMAAOSw4eRdXLqM (ebay item number: 202722668547) If originality is important, then it will be worthwhile asking the seller for an image of the actual part, because sometimes these original braided hoses are substituted for smooth-finished hoses, based on the original part number, where superseded.

Hi Ian, Great thread idea! Attached are a few examples of "containment", including one from "Pardat", who sold authorized Nissan parts through UK dealerships. I like the red, white and blue boxes the most.