Datsun240Z71

He's a member of our club, the Middle Tennessee Z Club in Nashville named Dave. Good guy. Knows his Zs and Nissans for sure!

I paid $85 each for mine in 1995 from the dealer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240z-260z-280z-Cowl-Panel-Retainer-Clips-NOS-/370641140762

Lots of places ... Motorsport Auto http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/DG ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=240z+dash+mat&_sacat=0

I just finished doing that to my car about 30 minutes ago after reading your post this morning. Thanks for the great suggestion. Took about 20 minutes to do. I have yet to have a problem, but having owned the car since 1987 and having never replaced the hood release cable, why not? Simple fix to avoid a potential problem.

My 71 240Z has front and rear strut bars and a 1 inch front sway bar. I tried a rear sway bar, but as noted above, the propensity to oversteer and just a real "squirrely" feel in the rear led to its removal.

They do fit through, but they have very easy to use secure "buckles" that I could not source easily in several trips to local auto parts, hardware or outdoor stores. Plus the straps are black. They do a great job of securing things when we go to ZDAYZ at Tail of the Dragon (318 turns in 11 miles) for example.

The ones I linked to above fit the original mounting points, are 15' long and 1" wide, have secure buckles and work great for me. I use them often to secure my tool bag with jumper cables, etc., lawn chairs, duffle bag when travelling, etc. Plus, they were inexpensive.

I have these in my 71 240Z. http://www.atkenco.com/store/630%21RIVES/15%27+TWIN+PACK+UTILITY+STRAPS

http://www.bluegrasszcarclub.com/

NOTICE: THE 2 PM FRIDAY NISSAN SMYRNA PLANT TOUR IS SOLD OUT! We have added a second tour that begins at 1 PM at the plant. We will have a group leave from the Embassy Suites in Franklin at noon for the 1 PM tour, or you can meet us at the plant around 12:45.

NOTICE: THE 2 PM FRIDAY NISSAN SMYRNA PLANT TOUR IS SOLD OUT! We have added a second tour that begins at 1 PM at the plant. We will have a group leave from the Embassy Suites in Franklin at noon for the 1 PM tour, or you can meet us at the plant around 12:45.

The Middle Tennessee Z Club and Nissan North America, Inc. are pleased to announce that ZATTACK 2012 will be held Friday and Saturday, April 13 - 14 in the Nashville area. http://www.middletennesseezclub.com/ For those who have not participated in previous ZATTACKs, we promise a fun filled two days for Z car enthusiasts, Nissan fans and gear heads in general. This is also a great opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee. The events begin Friday afternoon, April 13 at 2 pm with a group tram tour of the Nissan manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN, which produces the Altima, Maxima, Xterra, Frontier and Pathfinder. The Nissan Company Store offers a great selection of shirts, caps and other licensed Nissan items at employee prices after the tour. Tours are limited to 50 people, so please register early. Friday evening the Middle Tennessee Z Club will host a catered BBQ dinner and exclusive private tour at the Lane Motor Museum (http://lanemotormuseum.org/) in Nashville from 6:30 – 9 pm. The museum houses part of the Nissan Heritage Collection, most of which is not normally available for public viewing, in addition to their eclectic collection of 150+ mainly European automobiles, motorcycles and oddities. Space is limited for this private event, so please register early. The ZATTACK 2012 People’s Choice Z Car Show will be Saturday, April 14 from 8 am to 3 pm in Franklin, TN at the Nissan Americas building, the U.S. corporate headquarters for Nissan North America, Inc. This is a Z only show. All registered ZATTACK entrants receive a ballot to vote for the award winners. Awards are given for all six generations of Z cars in both Stock and Modified classes, as well as awards for Best in Show, and Diamond in the Rough. Your Z car does not have to be a “show car” to enter. This is more about the people, participating and fun. We will also have raffles for products and services donated by our sponsors. As part of the event, Nissan will also host an employee open house for their corporate and manufacturing personnel from Franklin headquarters and in Smyrna and Decherd Tennessee, and cruise-in for employees and the public to exhibit their cars which is open to all makes and models. We expect a huge turnout for this, and based on past events, the variety of cars will be fantastic. In addition, Nissan will have an exhibit of new models, prototypes, show cars and Nissan Heritage Collection vehicles based on availability and corporate approval for public showing. Spectators are welcome. There is plenty of parking available. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will move the show into the parking garage. The Nissan Americas building will be open during the event for morning coffee, lunch in the dining room at The Grill, rest room facilities, and the on-site Nissan Company Store will offer a great selection of licensed Nissan and Infiniti merchandise for sale. In order to give back to the community, we will be collecting cash and non-perishable food donations and the proceeds from designated raffle items will go to the Nissan-sponsored Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, which fights hunger in 46 counties. Each dollar donated provides 4 meals! After the show, we will have a few hours of free time, and that evening, those who wish to will meet at the Athletic Club Sports Bar and Grill at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Franklin, which is near the Nissan Americas building for dinner, and to meet up with friends old and new. The Grill offers moderately priced meals in a great atmosphere. PLEASE NOTE: You must register for the ZATTACK 2012 People’s Choice Z Car Show to attend the Friday afternoon Nissan Smyrna, Tennessee plant tour and/or the Friday night dinner and private tour at the Lane Motor Museum. Click the link below for complete ZATTACK 2012 event details, including detailed schedules, directions to each venue, area hotel information, points of interest to visit in Nashville, and registration forms that can be submitted online or by mail. http://www.middletennesseezclub.com/ We are expecting a big turnout, so make plans to attend now! Register early! Don’t miss it! Hope to Z you there! http://www.middletennesseezclub.com/

The Middle Tennessee Z Club and Nissan North America, Inc. are pleased to announce that ZATTACK 2012 will be held Friday and Saturday, April 13 - 14 in the Nashville area. http://www.middletennesseezclub.com/ For those who have not participated in previous ZATTACKs, we promise a fun filled two days for Z car enthusiasts, Nissan fans and gear heads in general. This is also a great opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee. The events begin Friday afternoon, April 13 at 2 pm with a group tram tour of the Nissan manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN, which produces the Altima, Maxima, Xterra, Frontier and Pathfinder. The Nissan Company Store offers a great selection of shirts, caps and other licensed Nissan items at employee prices after the tour. Tours are limited to 50 people, so please register early. Friday evening the Middle Tennessee Z Club will host a catered BBQ dinner and exclusive private tour at the Lane Motor Museum (http://lanemotormuseum.org/) in Nashville from 6:30 – 9 pm. The museum houses part of the Nissan Heritage Collection, most of which is not normally available for public viewing, in addition to their eclectic collection of 150+ mainly European automobiles, motorcycles and oddities. Space is limited for this private event, so please register early. The ZATTACK 2012 People’s Choice Z Car Show will be Saturday, April 14 from 8 am to 3 pm in Franklin, TN at the Nissan Americas building, the U.S. corporate headquarters for Nissan North America, Inc. This is a Z only show. All registered ZATTACK entrants receive a ballot to vote for the award winners. Awards are given for all six generations of Z cars in both Stock and Modified classes, as well as awards for Best in Show, and Diamond in the Rough. Your Z car does not have to be a “show car” to enter. This is more about the people, participating and fun. We will also have raffles for products and services donated by our sponsors. As part of the event, Nissan will also host an employee open house for their corporate and manufacturing personnel from Franklin headquarters and in Smyrna and Decherd Tennessee, and cruise-in for employees and the public to exhibit their cars which is open to all makes and models. We expect a huge turnout for this, and based on past events, the variety of cars will be fantastic. In addition, Nissan will have an exhibit of new models, prototypes, show cars and Nissan Heritage Collection vehicles based on availability and corporate approval for public showing. Spectators are welcome. There is plenty of parking available. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will move the show into the parking garage. The Nissan Americas building will be open during the event for morning coffee, lunch in the dining room at The Grill, rest room facilities, and the on-site Nissan Company Store will offer a great selection of licensed Nissan and Infiniti merchandise for sale. In order to give back to the community, we will be collecting cash and non-perishable food donations and the proceeds from designated raffle items will go to the Nissan-sponsored Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, which fights hunger in 46 counties. Each dollar donated provides 4 meals! After the show, we will have a few hours of free time, and that evening, those who wish to will meet at the Athletic Club Sports Bar and Grill at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Franklin, which is near the Nissan Americas building for dinner, and to meet up with friends old and new. The Grill offers moderately priced meals in a great atmosphere. PLEASE NOTE: You must register for the ZATTACK 2012 People’s Choice Z Car Show to attend the Friday afternoon Nissan Smyrna, Tennessee plant tour and/or the Friday night dinner and private tour at the Lane Motor Museum. Click the link below for complete ZATTACK 2012 event details, including detailed schedules, directions to each venue, area hotel information, points of interest to visit in Nashville, and registration forms that can be submitted online or by mail. We are expecting a big turnout, so make plans to attend now! Register early! Don’t miss it! Hope to Z you there! http://www.middletennesseezclub.com/

The Middle Tennessee Z Club and Nissan North America, Inc. are pleased to announce that ZATTACK 2012 will be held Friday and Saturday, April 13 - 14 in the Nashville area. http://www.middletennesseezclub.com/ For those who have not participated in previous ZATTACKs, we promise a fun filled two days for Z car enthusiasts, Nissan fans and gear heads in general. This is also a great opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee. The events begin Friday afternoon, April 13 at 2 pm with a group tram tour of the Nissan manufacturing facility in Smyrna, TN, which produces the Altima, Maxima, Xterra, Frontier and Pathfinder. The Nissan Company Store offers a great selection of shirts, caps and other licensed Nissan items at employee prices after the tour. Tours are limited to 50 people, so please register early. Friday evening the Middle Tennessee Z Club will host a catered BBQ dinner and exclusive private tour at the Lane Motor Museum (http://lanemotormuseum.org/) in Nashville from 6:30 – 9 pm. The museum houses part of the Nissan Heritage Collection, most of which is not normally available for public viewing, in addition to their eclectic collection of 150+ mainly European automobiles, motorcycles and oddities. Space is limited for this private event, so please register early. The ZATTACK 2012 People’s Choice Z Car Show will be Saturday, April 14 from 8 am to 3 pm in Franklin, TN at the Nissan Americas building, the U.S. corporate headquarters for Nissan North America, Inc. This is a Z only show. All registered ZATTACK entrants receive a ballot to vote for the award winners. Awards are given for all six generations of Z cars in both Stock and Modified classes, as well as awards for Best in Show, and Diamond in the Rough. Your Z car does not have to be a “show car” to enter. This is more about the people, participating and fun. We will also have raffles for products and services donated by our sponsors. As part of the event, Nissan will also host an employee open house for their corporate and manufacturing personnel from Franklin headquarters and in Smyrna and Decherd Tennessee, and cruise-in for employees and the public to exhibit their cars which is open to all makes and models. We expect a huge turnout for this, and based on past events, the variety of cars will be fantastic. In addition, Nissan will have an exhibit of new models, prototypes, show cars and Nissan Heritage Collection vehicles based on availability and corporate approval for public showing. Spectators are welcome. There is plenty of parking available. The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, we will move the show into the parking garage. The Nissan Americas building will be open during the event for morning coffee, lunch in the dining room at The Grill, rest room facilities, and the on-site Nissan Company Store will offer a great selection of licensed Nissan and Infiniti merchandise for sale. In order to give back to the community, we will be collecting cash and non-perishable food donations and the proceeds from designated raffle items will go to the Nissan-sponsored Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, which fights hunger in 46 counties. Each dollar donated provides 4 meals! After the show, we will have a few hours of free time, and that evening, those who wish to will meet at the Athletic Club Sports Bar and Grill at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Franklin, which is near the Nissan Americas building for dinner, and to meet up with friends old and new. The Grill offers moderately priced meals in a great atmosphere. PLEASE NOTE: You must register for the ZATTACK 2012 People’s Choice Z Car Show to attend the Friday afternoon Nissan Smyrna, Tennessee plant tour and/or the Friday night dinner and private tour at the Lane Motor Museum. Click the link below for complete ZATTACK 2012 event details, including detailed schedules, directions to each venue, area hotel information, points of interest to visit in Nashville, and registration forms that can be submitted online or by mail. We are expecting a big turnout, so make plans to attend now! Register early! Don’t miss it! Hope to Z you there! http://www.middletennesseezclub.com/