SpeedRoo

Is it a case of the original Z432R being rebuilt on a new chassis/body by Nissan a long time ago or a genuine case of cloning. I had read that the engraved number on the firewall doesn't match genuine cars and has some type of Nissan logo, which the others didn't have. Is there a non intrusive way to check the thickness of the metal on the body, from what I understand not all the metal panels are thinner gauge.

If you have access to an ice blaster, that's where I start with a rare set of carburettors. Very gentle on the original castings and doesn't remove any metal in the process. For less valuable carbs using the ultrasonic cleaner is the easiest way to go. The trick is the right combination of chemicals to gently remove dirt/oil/corrosion. For the metal parts I strip them with EvapoRust before plating. Here's some 50 year old Dellortos I did for my 240Z restomod. I did a special set of factory development Weber 50IDF carbs for one of my V8 Vantages 20 years ago using ice blasting. They still look pretty good.

If you are willing to drive up to Snohomish you'll find almost 100 sitting around in a warehouse. Do you want one that is close in spec to what you are removing from your car or will any engine do. Place is called ZSpecialities, 360 668 2979. He advertises on CraigsList quite often.

Appreciate it, I had searched for 240 delivery documents but these didn't come up.

Thank you, a simple answer that explains exactly what I was inquiring about. I searched for 240Z delivery documents but couldn't find anything, can you post a link to where they are please?

I always love your responses as you cant resist anyone questioning you. "Typical" response...yes. I never mentioned anything about "build sheet" at all, just asked if this was with the car when delivered and what the entries on the sheet mentioned. Doesn't take much to set you off, try answering the question as you are so versed in Japanese. It's sad when someone who claims to be so knowledgeable sees a challenge to their character at every opportunity. I hope Kats can translate the sheet and what the entries mean. Here's another on for Kats to translate, came from 04684, the Green 1970 240Z on BaT. Also is it a delivery note?

Great find Mike, was this with the car when delivered? Nice bit of history, I wonder what the translation is of the different sections. Also what do the numbers along the right on the third line mean?

To be clear Richard, I do not have any 1971 plug wire sets.

Just checked my stash. Have NOS sets dated coded 1972 and a 1973 set, white lettering. Also a set of unstamped ones I'm doing up for my car in yellow lettering for 1970. Don't have time to do the reproductions, busy developing next gen drones!

11.3cm L x 3.1cm H x 3.4cm W 3mm thick metal. Use these anti vibration mounts which can be cut down to a square shape. https://www.amazon.com/EASYEAH-Mechanical-Silent-Blocks-Compressors-M10x28-40x30mm/dp/B0D5JKBT44 I use a m10 thread PEM stud cut down to fix the damper to the bracket. https://www.pemnet.com/products/product-finder/hfh-m10-15zc/

Happy to help, should be easy to make fabricate one up. Let me know if you need dimensions, I can measure up one of mine.

Sadly the vulcanized rubber damper separates over time. I have a few old ones I resurrected by bolting in a rubber damper like the one below. It replaces the square rubber one between the metal plates.

I believe Spyder-Man owns a number of car dealerships including a Nissan one. As a dealer they may not have to register the car until they sell it on. Both the cars 911R has listed are in Portland, Oregon currently or were recently.

I think you just scratched the surface with what's wrong. Obvious ones like blue calipers, plastic grease reservoir missing off the steering rack with an open hole left, later hood etc.

Ad still seems to be up https://bend.craigslist.org/cto/d/bend-1971-datsun-240z-manual/7754666674.html but now he's added another scam ad, 4 I've seen so far. Try this one on CL https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/redmond-1971-nissan-datsun-240z/7760766334.html and here on BaT in 2022. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-219/

I did just that, told him I was local and wanted to see the car. Guess what, no response whatsoever. It's a common scam on CL that catches many gullible buyers out.

They want long distance buyers that can't resist the low price, if you are local and can come see the car they never respond. They then get you to send a deposit to hold the car and then they vanish. Happens all the time unfortunately.

It's a con, the same scammer has been posting details and pictures of cars that have sold on BAT in fake Craiglist ads. This is one of them. Here it is on BAT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-247/ There's also this one: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-229/ posted on CL https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-1972-nissan-datsun-240z/7754221656.html Many others I've see, if the price seems to good to be true it is, buyer beware.

Was over in the UK last week playing with Astons and Spitfires. Went to MZR to have a look at getting a car built up. What a place, essentially they build a brand new 240Z with modern updates, think Singer Porsche but for 240Z. Amazing level of workmanship and quality, the full carbon body bonded onto the 240Z steel subframe is incredible. Henry Catchpole did a video that sums them up. Waiting list is over two years for a new build, so they must be doing something right! Here's some of the eye candy.

Absolutely amazing...except for the plug leads! Even has the light green dizzie cap!

Lovely Datsun 240Z, love the airport setting. Used to fly 727, 757 and 767 in a previous career for a defunct airline down under. Know lots of pilots that had 240Zs. Still have 4 240Z but build drones now that go bang or peep!

Didn't take you long to get your nickers in a knot did it! Never said anything about vents on the c panel, just badges or emblems as you call them. The vents are on the hatch panel as I said.

Love it when these cars come up on BAT. Lots of detail photos that let you see the difference between the domestic Japanese cars and those sent to the USA. Interesting this 432 has the AC control panel fitted yet it doesn't have AC. Also the Japanese cars had the later badges on the C panels along with the vent grilles on the rear hatch. For a car that had been fully restored in Japan at some stage the underside is a bit average, even one of the retainers for the rear ARB is not fitted correctly!

Looks like a quick flip, sold for $32k on BAT back in September. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z-110/ Roo

I would probably print them in ASA. The mirror bracket will need some supports under it when printing, you 3D print guy should know what to do. Also check your tolerances on the file to allow for some shrinking when printing. The choke panel could easily have the BRE 240Z printed in colour if you wanted, see if your print guy can do it. Would look good with red white and blue lettering. Roo