240 in OZ

Halz Not sure on that one, but I would guess no. I remember reading somewhere that cars came from the factory with the standard mag type wheels that are referred to in the original post from 76 onwards for our market. Im not sure if they were an option prior to this. I have picked up an original Australian spec 260z sales brochure recently and both of the cars featured in it are wearing the factory type mag wheels. The brochure is dated 76. I will be scanning this soon and posting it to the website. One 260z that I know of that came from the dealership with its original stamped wheels and caps was a very early 74 car. I purchased the wheels and caps from the second owner of the car for my 240z. I have also seen numerous re-printed roadtests conducted in Australia and the cars all seem to be fitted with the standard stamped wheels and caps. The road tests date from 74 and 75. Joseph Joseph

Alan I know of a few 260z's that were delivered into Australia and actually sold by the dealer with the original pressed steel wheels and Z style caps fitted. Joseph

Gee Yes, I do. I have heard of some guys actually cutting the tranny shift lever and re-welding a purposeful bent section in it to overcome this fitment problem. Joseph

Gee The only problem that I can think of with this swap is the different tranny used by Nissan between the early and the late car. The early console was designed for the A type tranny while the later console was for the B type tranny. The B type tranny is shorter in length than the A type, hence there may be a problem with the tranny shift lever in such a conversion. I currently have a B type tranny installed in my 71 that has the early type console (I didnt do this swap) and whoever did it has notched out the front edge of the tranny shift lever opening a little to accomodate the B type tranny. It isnt noticable from the top with the outer vinyl dust boot installed. I also believe that the opening in the tranny tunnel itself has been modified to take the B type tranny. I also cannot fit the inner rubber dust boot around the shift lever. I have found an A type tranny with correct flanged driveshaft and am going to have it rebuilt/installed soon, probably over Christmas this year. Hope this helps you out. Joseph

Just reviewing their web site and they list that they can "do" the centre console of the 240z. Anyone had one of these done by them or anyone looked into whats involved in their process? Joseph Gauci 240 in OZ

Hello I am trying to ascertain what level of pollution gear (if any) the 1974 Australian spec 260z got. I know that the full set-up (as seen in the USA in 73) was introduced on our cars in 76. I am also trying to ascertain if the same model/spec car got the carbon cannister which is mounted in the engine bay besides the radiator on the drivers side (note RHD). I think that this cannister was part of the pollution gear. I use to own a 75 260z 2+2 (complianced 07/75) and it had the carbon cannister but it had none of the pollution gear intact; it may have been removed by a previous owner though. Can anyone send me photos of an original Australian spec 74 260z engine bay, or direct me to some posted on the internet anywhere; I couldnt seem to find any in the gallery here on the site (there may be some there though). Thanks for any help. Regards Joseph Gauci 240 in OZ

Nigel I am trying to contact you regarding the parting out of the 2+2 but your email address on your website is bouncing back. Are you able to email me directly when you have a chance. Thanks Joseph

26th-Z I would only install the driving lights if they are the original factory ones that were an option. This is the correct location for driving light activation switch, ie in the dash cut-out above the hazard warning light switch. Regards Joseph Gauci

Gavin Australian manual 240z's had the 3.9 rear end. License plate light should fit Id expect. Joseph

The black paint in the engine bay is usually where the car has been Ziebarted when new. Joseph

Nigel What colour is the interior trim? If it is black I may be interested in buying it from you. Im after all of the diamond quilted vinyl. Also may be interested in the rear overriders. Let me know off list. Joseph

FWIW this car was listed on ebay a few months back for sale. Joseph

Hello I have found that the original double wire type hose clamps used by Nissan/Datsun on the z series were also used on cars made by them of the same vintage. Here in Australia I have had great results scrounging in junk yards in the boots of 120y's, 180b's of the 70's. The clamps in the boots are usually not exposed to the elements and usually look new and have the original yellow zinc plating still attached. I remember last time I was at the junk yard I pulled about 30 clamps in various sizes out of junk cars. When I went to pay for my parts (I had other stuff as well) the guy laughed at me for wanting so many clamps. Oh well, Ill have the last laugh in the end ;> Joseph

Alan T. No, I have no interest in buying this car or any Samuri conversion. I just wanted to post the ebay auction to the discussion board as an interesting discussion topic. Joseph

Guys Havent seen this one posted as yet: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2926438792&category=2030 Whats everyones take on this one? Regards Joseph

Mike W Sorry to disagree on your comments re oil type not important for the carbs. Too thick and it will be sucked into the engine and too light and it is useless. I have found a mix of sewing machine oil and general engine oil works best. Joseph

Why not buy this from ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2926438792&category=2030 Joseph

Eric No probs, just getting a little carried away ;> Looking at your centre console pic, geez I didnt realise that there was that much "silver" trim in this area. Joseph

Im with Steve Curtis on the re-do of the chrome trim lines on the inner door panels. I re-did mine a few years back using an aluminium tape which I got from a boating store here in Australia. It is about 50mm (2") wide and was available for purchase off the roll by the metre. I cut it down using a razor blade and peeled back a section at a time and applied it in one long strip without any joins. It looked great, and still looks great till this day. It hasnt peeled off in the sun as I expected that it may do. Cost was about AUS$1 per metre. I suggest that you remove as much of the original silver type foil as possible before applying the tape. Looks much better than the purple coloured plastic that they turn when the silver foil peels off. But hey, atleast when it was purple it matched the carpet in my rear hatch area ;> Regards Joseph

Alfa Make sure you take your silver 71 and the for sale signs. It will be a great opportunity for you to sell it. Joseph

Hey Make sure you guys attending the show take a heap of pictures and post them to the web for us poor southerners that cant make the trip. Wishing those attending all the best for the weekend. Cant wait till its in Sydney ;>

Hey. I wanted to take this posting in a different direction. Can anyone here shed some light on how this car should have been stored away and maintained correctly. Is it possible to store a car away for this period of time, clock up zero miles, keep it maintained, and roll it out 12 years later, start it up and take off? (Im assuming not). Anything specific to the z car anyone knows of which requires extra attention? Keep in mind that I dont want to start a flame war against either the current owner of the car or the current 'keeper' of the car. Lets see what we can come up with. Joseph