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    Amen, sister!
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    The Hazard flasher is the one above the ECU. The turn signal flasher is above the steering column. I think both flashers have to work in order to to retain turn signal function. You can unplug the connectors and check for corrosion or just change the flasher modules for new ones from your local auto parts store. I hope those pics help. Dave
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    Hi Jai, I guess you already checked your bulbs, right? My next step would be to check the connectors for the 2 flasher relays under the drivers side dash. One is located above the ECU while the other is above the steering column. Cleaning those connections or changing the flasher relays for new ones might be easy fixes. You can escalate your troubleshooting if that doesn't work.
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    Thanks, will start to experiment with it.
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    I'm not familiar with the spray, can you post a pic of the can?
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    I've been thinking of different applications of the clear protective film myself and was just yesterday thinking of appllying it over my perfect NOS fuse box cover to protect it from scuffs. If and when you have to take it off, do you think it will lift the white lettering on the fuse box cover? Another great place to use that film is on the battery tray and the area below it although the latter would be quite a challenge due to space restrictions.
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    Alas, resurrection !!!! Looking great.
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    Had the same problem a couple of months ago.. I repaired it with panel bonding adhesive and self tapping screws where the spot welds were. So far so good. Here's the link to my post: There are pics in my post. I used a self tapping screw in each of the 2 spot welds. That way the final result actually mimics the spot welds.
  9. dmorales-bello
    Had the same problem a couple of months ago.. I repaired it with panel bonding adhesive and self tapping screws where the spot welds were. So far so good. Here's the link to my post:
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    Great idea, Chas !! Looking forward to following this very ambitious project. Best of luck.
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    No problem at all. Yes, those look a lot like mine. Don't want to be rude or anything but mine are actually in much better shape with just a bit of corrosion on the finish. That's why I'm trying to either find new compatible ones or figure out if they can be taken apart and re-plated. Thanks so very much nonetheless!
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    Would these fit the '78 280Z? Is the finish on the caps in good shape? If so I would be happy to buy them from you.
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    It seems the terms are "fuzzy". Fog lights are supposed to be amber or white lights aimed low along the road surface where the overlying fog would not interrupt the beam and thus allow for safer driving when fog occurs. Fog will render the higher mounted headlights less efficient and using the high beams will make driving even more hazardous because you'll just illuminate the fog and not the road so it's recommended to only use low beams during foggy conditions. Auxiliary fog lights, if switched on, should come on only the when the low beams are on and switch off when you hit your high beams (that's how they work on my 2014 Tahoe). What's a real PITA are the auxiliary driving lights that are aimed at the oncoming traffic and blind those drivers. In Florida you will more than likely be pulled over for those.
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    I want to replace the aged master cylinder caps on my 1978 280Z. Since that was the first and only year for the fluid level sensors in the S30s MC caps, there don't seem to be any NOS replacements that I can find. Can't locate any references on this forum either. Several options have come to mind: NOS caps (have not been able to find any), using a ZX cap (fitment?), taking the stock ones apart and re-plating the metal cap only, using a previous years' Z cap and transferring the sensor mechanism (don't know if they will be compatible), using billet cap covers (but the ones I've located don't seem to be specific for the 1978 MC). I would appreciate any experiences along this line.
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    Nice work! With the Z Powersteering unit that I installed I placed a 50 amp inline fuse there. You would have to check the amp rating in your unit but more than likely a 30 amp fuse would do as well in your set up. I would not leave that line unprotected.
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    That episode of "What's My Car Worth" aired in June or July of last year. I remember the featured silver 240Z having JDM light covers which Josh commented would lower the value of the car. It was in fact sold at auction. A 1975 280Z was featured in the Velocity Channel's "Chasing Classic Cars" with Wayne Carini. Here's the link for that episode: http://www.velocity.com/tv-shows/chasing-classic-cars/videos/unbelievable-time-warp/
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    Great "final" result! The effort and skill you put into it certainly shows! Beautiful.
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    Great looking CF dash! It would be nice to hear from someone who has tried their products.
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    It's a little too tempting!
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    Love your car, pal. Really sorry to see you part with it. Wish I could buy it from you but I just finished mine! Most certainly 25K easy. Maybe we can work something out?
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    It's a 1975 brochure announcing the 1976 280Z.
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    I installed the ZPower Steering unit in my '78 280Z. It took me about 4 hours to put in mainly because of the size of the electric motor that goes under the dash. The 280Z is a bit more crowded down there than 240s and 260s so maybe it'll be easier in those cars. The unit is also very heavy (i guesstimate around 20 lbs or so) and I had to fabricate a a steel tubular brace to help support the weight, somewhat like a hammock attached to two points of the metal structure under the dash. That being said, the result is effortless steering with the advantage of being able to adjust via the rheostat type knob exactly how much assist you want.
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    Do you still have this?
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    My first Z! A new 1977 280 in sunburst yellow with dealer applied stripes and rear louvers (first pic) in New Hampshire. A year later I painted it bright yellow, added stripes, a sunroof, fog lights, a radar detector, front and rear spoilers, BFG tires and headlight covers, in Weymouth, Mass., 1978. These last pics are from a short trip south from Boston, Mass. (where I was going to UMass) to Cape Cod. Painters pants, bell bottoms and platform shoes. Pretty hilarious!! The car looks a bit like a Mexican taxi now that I look back on it !
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    Those type of problems seem to plague quite a few restoration shops. Always trying to bite off more than they can chew. It's unfortunate because some of these guys are really talented. Thanks for the heads up, guys.
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