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Reasons: 1) "T" crossectional joined area of the two panels is naturally stressed and vibration from movement cracks the paint film. 2) Humid exhaust fumes collect in that area(The DS taillight is frequently darker than the PS because of its proximity to the exhaust pipe) 3) Bare steel in the paint film crack+corrosive, humid fumes depositing their chemicals in the crack=steel oxidizing. As area open up due to rust expansion more are to deposit chemicals in, more rust... Will

Alan, The potted plants were the big three over here who were absolutely sure that the Japanese infidels(into the USA automobile market) could be crushed at any time with a single stroke. I hope the stories from those actually working at Nissan and Datsun at the time are gotten soon, like Fred, these people are getting older...Poetic license aside, there will still be varied accounts of the facts, but the results are what they are. What a great pull for the Datsun Heritage Museum! Will

Alan, You points are not quite couldy clear at this particular juncture, "Nissan bad, Datsun Good" Obviuosly we have to get Dana Carey to Play George Bush at the opening of the Museum! As Alan pointed out Datsuns were products of Nissan Motor Corporation, and yes they were marketed as Datsuns here-both are facts and both are true-the only issue is whether the MUseum will educate that all Datsuns sold here were also Nissans. In the scheeme of the cars in the USA-it isn't that big of a deal. In terms of a Museum of the heritage of Datsun in the USA, it could be ignored because of the Preclusion of Nissan in the named focus, or penned just as Nissan Did it DATSUNBy Nissan Personally I think Nissan put itself behind Datsun, but bringing just this strategy, story, decision into the open from as many of those directly involved who are still around would be a potentially serious display for the museum. I believe the Datsun Heritage Museum engine has a Nissan valve cover, Elephant oil cap, Elephant Oil and the seals seep just a little! Will

As proven by the fact the Datsun Name was in use well before Nissans first plan for automotive export to the USA. Will

Oh sure, those Oregonites and Californians get all the perks! Will PS love the Black Gold there Mike!

Stephen, I see that Darwin agrees with you! Will

Bill Carl has all the info you need to id your tranny. http://www.zhome.com/ZCMnL/tech/69-83TrannyShifterDrawing.jpg Will

Beautiful!!! Will

Welcome, and congratulations! Post pictures when you get the chance! Will

The two together are your brake fluid flasks, the single is the clutch slave cyl flask. All three get break fluid, and will need to be bled to clear any bubbles if they are empty. Search "brake bleeding" in the archives for instructions. Will

Alan, My best response is it's a USA thing, you wouldn't understand.... But, unfortunately, you would. It was simply an attempt at silliness brought on by the fact that two of the people involved, and "frequently paired" in the organization of Mueseum in question are named Fred and Betty... I am sure I am not the first to see or promote that silliness. "Fred Jordan, the sales manager at the first Datsun dealership in the US." and his wife Betty Jordan. Will

Alan T. The common Folklore in the USA has to be used to attract because of what people think they know-immediately telling someone that a belief he has held for years puts most people off, easing them into the knowledge that they could be, and probably are wrong, while allowing them to conclude that on their own is a less flight prone approach. Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to the truth-if you will! As to the questions, two are nearly identical, as my ISP cut me off THREE TIMES due to storms while I was setting the poll up-retyping twice gave some improvement, but also some redundancy-DUE TO THE AGGRAVATION-my apologies. The question concerning Carburetors I can throw out-wrong person, but as a poll cannot be edited...I left it in rather than type a fourth time. Again, my apologies. The Datsun In Beaulieu, my understanding(on the one I am talking about) is that it was purchased from its original owner and importer, last "restored", and subsequently donated by Nissan, and has never been registered, having been driven only a very few KM-this is the condensed story that was on the sign labeling it several years ago-granted from memory(I have pictures somewhere...). On the crossed Z and encouragement question-the answers were found in a book quoting a Japanese TV interview of the gentleman in question-not the best source, I'll admit, but... PS, I would never have guessed you to be a Fred Flintstone man(though you have said your 432 replica needs(ed) floors!-the USA, a Clique-whoda thunk it! Will

Uhhhh-no. Hint the gentleman who explained the symbolism was encouraged by only one manager in his company, Mr. K. Will

Extra Credit for those that answered the poll but really aren't sure of their answers... Why does the Z in the Z emblems have a line through it, and why is that story important? Will

I did forget to include that at the end of the run of the Poll, I will be asking those that answered that they knew something, what the answers are-I know all the answers except one, I do not know all of the differences between the different models of S30s and S31s. I have parts books for the USA, Japan, Canada, and Australia, but I don't believe they encompass all of the differences-as some parts are not listed in any parts book I have or have been shown. Will

Sheila Canth, Alan T.... et al... To Most of the past Datsun owners-in the USA, Nissan was/is a separate entity, even though we all know better. Most of the 240Z owners in the USA didn't get into the car in a serious enough way to look for Nissan. It was introduced in the USA as a Datsun-and while I am sure that was not popular to everyone inside Nissan, the tallest hog at the trough made it happen that way! Since the Datsun Heritage Museum is primarily to address a USA-centeric target audience, the popular folklore of the USA market has to be addressed such that the populace of the USA can understand and be attracted to it-meaning every appearance has to be outwardly aimed at the least (most) common denominator(misconception). I didn't feel any offense-you paint clear pictures of your stance-actually I appreciate the interaction, I was beginning to think this poll was too odd for member consumption-off the cuff, I simply was at a loss to come up with something better... Will, Homer, Anonymous... et al

Alan T., I can't help but agree with you on this being the strangest poll yet, but I was trying to help the cause...The Datsun Heritage Museum, by putting it on the front page. On the Datsun/Nissan name, If you introduce yourself to me as Alan T., regardless what your birth certificate(or Corporate documentation says), you are Alan T. to me. When I find out later you have more than one name-or a different name, depending on the familiarity of the relationship I may continue to call you Alan T., or change to your actual given name. Nissan wanted to be known as Datsun. It paid to be introduced as Datsun! Datsuns-er, Nissan Mistake, not ours! Granted the name on all ofthe actual Nissan USA holdings was "Nissan Motor Corp in USA", but the dealers (the public, mass introductions) were all to Datsun-starting with the first one-Signed in great big letters on the front! of the roof of the building "San Diego Datsun". Here in Savannah, Nissan was Introduced by Victory Motors as Datsun-Nissan was is comparitively small type closer to the bottom of the page than the top on the all of the Literature, and the invoices, but the USA versions of all of the literature(other than engine Manuals) and introduced all Nissan products as Datsun first, and Nissan second...and sometimes third. We all know Nissan was the root, but The Datsun Heritage Museum is for everyone, and must use the familiar and well paid for name chose by Nissan in the period of history it covers. Reminds me of the CanAm meeting at the Amelia Island Concours, where Pete Brock was introduced, and then reintroduced as Peter Brock. Same guy, different place in his life.

I've seen it done too, but just because something has been done doesn't make it a good idea, or the right thing to do! Any time someone with unknown experience/driving ability/good sense knows a guy who "might be able to fab up some kind of hitch to the bumper" wants to tow the biggest trailer possable behind a small car with neither brakes nor an electrical system that are up to the task, the best answer is rent a truck! 1) The Right Tool for the job and all that means. 2) Cheeper answer 3) No convenient temptation to keep doing something seriously beyond what the car was designed to do. 4) No assumed liability for encouraging someone with unknown experience/driving ability/good sense to try something you might feel safe doing because of your experience/driving ability/good sense when that someone may not have the experience/driving ability/good sense necessary to do it! Will

The Z was made to haul your a$$ and one more(unless you have a 2+2), not to pull a trailer-much less a big trailer. On that note, all national trailer rental places will want to know what you are towing with, and guess what-they won't let you tow with a Z! The liability is too high for them. I had trouble trying to rent a trailer to tow with a small Nissan Truck! Even Home Depot gave me grief over renting a tractor with a front end loader because they said my Dodge 1500 Quad cab was not rated to tow the weight of the trailer and the tractor! Rent a truck for $30 a day and save the Z for fun!

Interesting idea! Thanks for sharing that Carl-and the letter too! I'll chat it up to a few automotive businesses around here-I have one business owner in particular who I think would be very keen on the idea! Will

Is this the 240Z or the 280ZX? Will

I am 6' 235, Fiero Seats and Honda seats work well, I am currently fitting BMW E31 Sport Seats to my '72. Black Leather in good shape, $17 each all power(though the power may be going away) At $34 a pair from the pick and pull, I can get replacement upholstery for them(these don't need it) and still be in your budget... Will

Visit any craft store and get some thin black felt, glue strips of it in symetrically and radially through the socket-use something like Duco Cement, or apply contact cement to the felt allow it to thicken up and then position it. Will

How much do you know about Datsun coming to America and the story of the 240Z? Are you a Datsun Scholar? Are you a knowledgeable son of Dat? Are you wondering WTF is this guy on about? The Datsun Heritage Museum in the works, and it will be a source of any and all information relating to Datsun and its product and people in the USA! Donate as you can, right now money is the immediate need, but all of the collectibles, manuals, literature, parts and stories will be needed.

How far in advance do you make plans to enter a car show? With Canby just over, the ZCCA national Convention on the horizon, and a local(to me) car show following shortly behind it, I wondered how far in advance most car people made their plans for entering/attending a show. Use your most recent or current experience! Please note the diefferences between attending and entering... Will