Oregon260z

I have not thought of center, the outer does kind of remind me of my 66 mustang the pipes came out in rear valance to the outside... I dont want my Z by any means to look like a mustang rearend . If Iam gonna remove and replace the rear valance I guess it would be a clean slate for any configuration I choose.

helps if I scroll down thanks : ) what does YMMV mean ?

That one is not bad only problem I see is it dosent give any dimiensions will have to call them. what is the fuel capacity of the stock tank?? and what is estimated mileage a z will get if tuned right? keep the ideas and input coming thanks to all so far

well maybe I should re-think my custom exaust, I thought my idea would be cool for a modded z but maybe not. here is a pic of my idea(sorry its dark already)for input on it to help me decide . Dont mind the bondo its getting removed and new rear metal (po tried fixing a dent appearantly)

geezer thanks for the link I think I forgot to put that Iam on a fixed income(disabled) so very nice tank but way to expensive. That would be awsome though.

Arne, thanks for the input Kathy & Rick that would be great if you could locate that. Should I go plastic or aluminum?

I have droped my tank and I am wanting to install a fuel cell so I can do my custom exaust work and it wont work with the factory tank so I need to know a good place to get a fuel cell that will fit in my car and be atleast 12 gallon.. If you guys could be so kind as to input on the pros and cons and if others have done this tell me if you regret doing it and maybe show pic of your car with a fuel cell . thanks Jonathan

Arne, I will know what Iam doing once I get the motor out so I can see how much rust is in firewall, I already cut out the rusted floorpans and repaired with new steel the rest of the car seems to be pretty solid but Iam seeing some rust in engine bay so Iam hoping*crossing fingers* that there is no rot thru in firewall area or main areas. If it is too bad not sure where I will go from there.

It dosent even matter anymore Iam gonna mod the car and then sell it and by a 240z they seem to be the car of choice. But thank you for the input guys I have learned alot.

Well I guess if the car isnt original there is no need to restore it : ( so I guess i will have to mod it like all the other ones or just buy a 240z and call it a day. I was hoping it was ERA correct car so I could enter car shows where I live..... Everyone here has either old muscle or stupid ricer hondas wanted to be different.

I understand what your saying. These three items are very common add-ons, options, what ever you want to call them. However, the odds of the same three winding up on the same year of vehicle is just too big of a number for me. As far as the hood vents, the pic I have up is of the vent and the back plate which was mounted on the driver side of the hood. The back plate is the identical color of the car and has the same rust consistancy as the rest of the vehicle. So, again I am still wanting to learn more. I am like "johnny 5"....more input....more input *from the movie Short Circuit*

I mean no disrespect to anyone. I am fairly new to Z's so I have been doing a lot of internet surfing and researching. I have seen several 260z with the exact same combos as mine (hood vents, carbs and the 'towel bar'). Now, I know some of you have said that the hood must be from a late 70's model and the carbs are from a 240z...but in a purely statistical analysis of the situation the likelihood that other 260z owners would put on the exact same three options is about as good as the odds of winning the lottery!! Below you will see I have located links to two examples of what I mean. I have seen more examples then just these two and I will add the links as I refind them. Like I said I mean no disrespect just curious how Iam seeing other 260z with the exact same things as mine so frequently. Again, I appologize for bringing it up but this is how I learn-asking questions and analyzing data. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2080687 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3349288

Thanks for the welcome Canby is a long drive from where I live but it sounds like fun.

here are some pics sorry there not the best will get better with good camera later. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v202/jlnuna/cars/260z/

oldhemi I was basiclly asking if the triple weber was stock wasent trying to insult or correct you. Funny you brought up the hood I was talking to my step father in Cali on phone and he said his 74 260z he bought new had the same hood it was a dealer option to have the vents installed and he opted for the aluminum rock guards on lower side of car too. Iam getting pics now even though I have the car started to be torn down because its cheaper to get info here than calling long distance for info and a drunken studder .

Thanks for the info guys and I do use the search function oldhemi but didnt really come up with anything about 260z vin mainly 240. I looked at your sig pics and I dont think the 3 weber carbs are stock on the L26 mine has 2. I have seen alot of pictures of a 260z and none of them seem to look like mine the hoods seem different the bottom of the doors has metal along it never seen another with that, the bumpers are different so I am a little confused did I mention I am new to the datsun world.

I have a 260z and cant seem to find out info on when my car was made. I am restoring the car and want to know what things the car should have . Can someone please decode my VIN and tell me manafacture date and maybe what all its spose to have so I can get it as close as possible to stock. here is my VIN RLS30035450 Thanks Jonathan

Hello everyone I am from a little town in Eastern Oregon and enjoy reading this forum its very informative. I own a 74 260z that Iam in the process of restoring. Here is a pic of my 260 [ATTACH]34932[/ATTACH]