VITAMIN Z

Congrats on the new ride, and welcome to this site. Good to hear of another 260Z joining. Pictures please.

When and if all else fails, my sister has had electrical work done on her Infinity I-30 at Chuy's Auto Electric they are located in East Los Angeles, near Cal State L A and she highly recomends them....! their number is (323) 264-1704.

Joe: I agree with Bruce, I am going though the same thing you are, I got my car two years ago and I am barely getting started; however fortunately I have been around Datsuns all my life, so I know that these cars are very forgiving and user friendly. Taking all appart came to my mind for a few days, but then it became an overwhelming thought, so now I am going one step backward, and decided not to take anything appart until I am able to take the car for a spin around the block. Keep in mind my car had not been used for at least ten years, before I got it, and when I finally cranked it, the engine came to life with out hesitation, and even my carbs seem to be doing their job so far...hope this helps.

welcome and congrats on you car! I believe that these cars were made to last, case in point, my 260 was stored for the last 12 years, the odometer reads 58k, but I think is about 158k total miles. after just changing the oil and plugs, the car started right up, at first it smoked for a few days, but now the smoke is gone, maybe you should just rebuild the head for now and then estimate the extent on the wear on the whole engine.

Congrats Logan, great find at a bargain price!

Yeah, thanks... I am really lucky to have it, specially since I have seen some of the rough examples that some members here have acquire and fixed! All I need now to get it on the road is new tires and brakes.

I need to sharpen my computer skills, sorry about the hypnotizing dots!

Thank you guys, I'll try that

Hello everyone: I just got some pics of my Z, but I'm not too sure how to get them on a posted message.::tapemouth

Your car looks great, I like the first pic as well. I am a purist myself so I can relate to you wanting to restore it. I have yet to drive my 260Z, but I am really looking forward to driving with carbs again!

Your car looks great, I also got my 260Z as a b-day present a couple of years ago and although is not restored the cas was purchased from the original owner! I am a new member here and I agree that this is a great community of Z owners, I've also read some great advice and tech tips as well. Z-ya

Great job Filipe, I am also green with good envy! How often do you plan on driving it?

Thanks Arne for putting me on the map!

Hi Arne: I do not have a google account nor do I need one, can you please add me to the map? I am in Pomona, CA 91767. Thank a lot, this is a great idea and I think that most us us have not thought to ask to be added! Z-ya

I am 41 now, here is a short sinopsis of my Datsun endeavor @16 I got my first Datsun (1200 Sedan) but got stolen @19 I got a 70 510 which was impounded by mistake and never recovered! (had it for over 10 years @28 I got an 87 Sentra, which was featured on the Low Rider magazine! It got totaled parked outside my house! @30 I got a 1998 Altima, which I still drive! @32 I got an 87 Maxima and @39 I got a 74 260Z as a b-day present! I have always been around Datsuns/Nissans! An now more than ever I'm hooked on my Z!

Hi Nate, welcome to the club! I am a new member as well, in Pomona! It's never too late to get started on any project, specially on a "Z"! It only took me nearly a year to get started on mine, which I got as a gift. Keep in mind that regardless of how much bidy work your car may need, we are lucky to have more than a few resources to find parts for out cars. Good luck and welcome once again! I will be posting some pics in the near future as well...!

I was havig a similar problem with the carbs on my 74 260Z, gas was leaking out from the carbs. All I did was to add oil to them, in the dampening chambers, do you have these? just a thought. good luck!

Hi Mel, I just joined this forum and saw your message, do you happen to have the address/name of this place, I live in Pomona and would be great to take a trip to this museum. Z-ya

Hello everyone, I am very excited to be here. I am in Pomona, California, and proud second owner of a 1974 260Z, that a good friend and sons got for my b-day a couple of years ago. My car need less to say is 100% original, and aside from a few nicks and dings the paint seems to be in good condition. So far I have focused on the mechanics of it, but I hope to soon be able to attend and participate in local Datsun/Nissan car shows, and hopefully I can show my car as an unrestored original. Hope to hear from some of you soon. Z-ya