ms260z

Check out this article on the Scion vs 240Z...... http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1210_respect_your_elders_1971_datson_240z_vs_2013_scion_fr_s/viewall.html

I spy an orange 280Z parked in a lot on Hwy 45. The exterior looks good, but the interior needs lots of work. Still good to see a survivor here in Mississippi!!!

Thanks for all the input folks. Apparently one of the rims was badly out of balance. He put it on the rear and balanced it and it drives pretty good so far. I am still going to go thru all the front end, bearings, ball joints, etc for peace of mind. Back on the road for now............................

They are the original size tires(195/70/R14). But they are an off brand tire and not Goodyear, etc. He was going to put a different new tire on today and see if that solved the problem. The old tires were not name brand either but may have been a better built tire anyway. I am thinking the new problem came with the new tires too. Thanks guys!! After I get this problem solved I am going to try to charge up my air conditioner and try to get it working. Whew.... it's hot down here!! I will let you know as soon as he gets it solved!!

Thanks tlorber. It tracks down the highway perfectly and doesn't pull to either side when I let go of the steering wheel. I will get him to try switching rear to front, maybe one at a time, to isolate which side is the problem.

Oh, and by the way, with the old tires the steering wheel had just a slight (hardly noticable) shake to it. I would have driven it away from the tire shop with that little bit of shake and been happy.

I have a late 260. I have owned it about 6 months and ran the tires that came on it until hot weather got here. They had just a little cracking showing around the rim so I got new tires. I was leery of a blow out in the 100 degree Ms heat. My tire shop cannot get the frontend to align with the new tires on it. There is a terrible steering wheel shake that starts about 45 mph. He has aligned the front end and spin balanced the tires a couple of times. I have mag rims on it and not original wheels. Today he put new lug nuts on it that were supposed to help center the wheel better on the studs but that didn't help at all. The tie rod ends are all ok and they have been greased as well. Does anyone have suggestions? It is practically undriveable as it is now.

Wow!!!! Looks like it was stored in a time capsule. Congrats on a great find, especially in the South. Enjoy......

Thanks, I plan on getting back on it this weekend. Any tips on where I might find the bushing?

I am having the same problem with my 260 fuel pump. Fuel is leaking out of the port hole. So, do I need a new diaphram for the fuel pump?? I pulled the pump off last night, cleaned it, installed new gasket, and it leaked just as before when I reinstalled it. Thanks for the help.........

My "kid" is 21 and just loves Driving my 260!! My gas gauge doesn't work so the only way I can get him out of it is tell him it's out of gas!!

Thanks, no it's not the 1st oil change in it's history, I hope!! I have owned it a couple of months and just now getting it road worthy. I don't know what oil the previous owner used. Just wanting to get started off right. It is not a daily driver, just weekend fun ride. Thanks again........

I have a 260Z with about 157,000 miles. I am about to change the oil for the first time and need some opinions on oil and filter to use. I live in Ms where the temps in the summer will get up to 100 degrees. Thanks!!

Jeff, thanks. Mine also is missing the rubber bump guards that I see on yours. I know it is missing the rubber spacers between the bumper and body as well. I intend to have it painted one day. I will look at going back to a chrome bumper at that time. Also, the original color is orange. The number is missing off the paint color sticker under the hood. Does anyone know the number for orange?

Not sure if the attachments posted but my car seems to have different bumpers than others I have seen. Mine are painted and not chrome. I have only had the car about 5 months.

Where are you located in Ms? I may know of a parts car near Columbus, Ms.

I took my 260 out a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday. This was the first time I had driven it out of town. The first stop I made at a store there was a guy walking in looking back over his shoulder. I went on in and he asked if I was driving the Z. He went on to tell me he had owned 2 Zs. Mine is drivable now, but needs paint, etc. Looking forward to new paint and some Shine... should get noticed more then.

I bought a 260 last Fall and am slowly getting it road ready. I may have an interest in car and or parts. I live in Aberdeen and work in West Point, Ms. Please let me know the status of your purchase. Thanks!!

Congrats Hagdog!! You will definitely enjoy! I now own a 74 260Z and just got it road worthy. I still have a lot to do to the car but it is driveable now. Class of 77 here!! My avatar pic is of the 73 240Z I had back in 1978. Been wanting another one since I sold it in 79!!

I got my 74 260Z out of the shop yesterday. I had a clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder installed. Also had the brakes bled. I took it out on its "maiden voyage" yesterday and it drove and performed pretty well. I am going to run a couple of tanks of gas through it then get the carbs adjusted. It has a one weird issue with the headlights. The headlights will only come on after the wipers are turned on. I can turn the wipers off and the headlights work fine. It also has a loud squeking sound in the right rear suspension. Oh yeah, and I gotta catch the mouse that has made a home in it !! Enjoying it and .... the project begins!!

Here is one in Tn to compare to. Seems like a nice car!! http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2785943917.html

Welcome casterguy !! I understand where you are coming from. I had a 73 240 back in the 70's and just bought a 74 260. I am trying to get it road ready now. I can't wait to drive it. Good luck with your search. There is a wealth of information on this site, and lots of folks willing to share it.

Hey, Welcome to the site. I look forward to seeing pics of your car. I live in N Ms and just purchased a 1974 260Z. I havent done much work to it yet except a good cleaning. Where in Ms are you?

Outstanding car!! I just purchased a late 74 260 but it looks NOTHING like that. I will be saving your pics for a reference when I begin resto on mine. Again, great car, enjoy!!