26th-Z

Brian has been around for a while. I'll attest to that. But Brian, the post count doesn't count for beans. Even jelly beans.

Early registration pricing ends April 30th. The discount for ZCCA members will still apply.

During the last discussion of this topic with Carl, I realized that Carl is not recognizing the level of autonomy that apparently existed between Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and Nissan in the USA. I say apparently as this conversation illustrates the condition. As has been pointed out MANY times, optional equipment was available from the manufacturer from the very begining of production however not in the North American market. The North American market (or Nissan in the USA) developed its own optional equipment which was finally published in a catalog for the 1972 model year. What I find significant is the way the optional equipment issue was handled outside the sphere of the manufacturer. And...how this relates to the issues surrounding Yutaka Katayama and his relationship to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

I forgot to mention that Dennis Gage of "My Classic Car" on SpeedTV will be at the car show filming a segment.

This year's ZCCA Z Car Convention is approaching quickly and we have a few new and exciting updates to share: - We have confirmed a drift-exhibition from the Drift Emporium (www.driftemporium.com). - Dyno Services will be available from Maximum Dyno at the Nashville Super Speedway on Friday and Sunday concurrent to our motorsport events (www.maximumdyno.com) - Nissan / Datsun racing dignitaries scheduled to attend: Steve Millen, Peter Brock and Bob Bondurant. - Serial number "13" 240z will be at Convention - this is the same car that was just featured in Nissan Sport Magazine. - We've added some great sponsors for the event - be sure to visit the Sponsors page! For those who may not have paid for their registrations, we will be removing registrations that are unpaid at the end of March. Please complete your ZCON registration and submit your registration payment ASAP. The latest convention information can be found on the website...if you have any questions, please email us at: info@zcon2010.com. We look forward to seeing you all in Nashville!! The ZCON 2010 Convention Team Email: info@zcon2010.com Web: www.zcon2010.com Facebook: Join the "ZCON 2010" FB group

What your title says is probably incorrect if the VIN is "S30 101781". The serial number is six digits which leads me to believe the car is a Japanese market "HS30" Fairlady Z produced between October 1971 and September 1973. That particular model was fitted with the L24 series engine however the earlier model "S30", produced between October 1969 and September 1975 was fitted with the L20 series engine. I suspect an earlier "S30" model would have had a five digit serial number.

This one is real obscure. I don't recall ever seeing this in color.

Maybe this one?

Yes...evidently. I share yore misery.

It is probably a type FS5C71 A or B. I would guess B. I have no idea what they are worth. Ok, ok, it's not out of a 240Z, it's out of a Fairlady Z.

Yea, I suppose so. Why wouldn't it be? Carl, has more information about the Black Pearl, but it appears from all evidence that ZZZap Yellow (411) is another "marketing" paint color. And Carl has his point about with or without the appearance package. So wouldn't ZZZap Yellow be considered the same? That's pretty cool, FricFrac

No, the damper and the pulley are the same thing.

The single row front pulley 12303-E4100 is supposedly a competition piece however it is listed in the Nissan Fairlady parts book. It requires a larger bolt and washer. However 12303-E4600 is single row and listed in the Nissan in the U.S.A. competition catalog. It is also listed in the Parts Catalog USA and Canada. The HLS30UN type, delivered to Canada except the state of Ontario came with the single row front pulley as it did not come equipped with emission devices. (page 12, Service Bulletin vol. 125, May 1970) The E4100 pulley has a larger, thicker damper than the E4600 pulley.

Why not!?!?! I can't read the pictures you posted.

Working on the convention.

Search function! Search function! http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32618&highlight=fuel+door+knob http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25081&highlight=fuel+door+knob Hey there Jellobob! Do you still have 33?

Yea, that'll work. As long as you don't slip the clutch.

I'm not sure I'm following this either. With all respect, Wing. It doesn't sound like you know how to downshift. Here is a basic rule; the clutch pedal is either fully depressed for a gear shift action or your foot isn't on the clutch pedal. Don't ever downshift like you describe! Ever! Never "let the clutch out a bit"! The clutch pedal is either in or out - no in between! Of course you're smelling a burning clutch! You're burning the hell out of it! More clutch conservation tips: ALWAYS sit at a red light with the car in neutral. ALWAYS use your brakes to slow or stop. Only downshift to select the gear you wish to accelerate with - AFTER you finish slowing down.

Let's see what Her Majesty the 26th can pull from the archives.

Nissan manufactures the 370Z in Tochigi.

AJ, The Z community already has rules and the rules have been in place for a very long time. http://www.zcca.org/downloads/ZCCA_JudgingManual_2009.pdf No need for discussion. Show up in the stock class with air conditioning on your '71 HLS30 and you will get dinked 5 points right off the top. No documentation required. It didn't come from the factory that way. If you would like to go back to my earlier post #30, you will see exactly what options came from the manufacturer. Christopher Wenzel Assistant Director, Z Car Club Association Chief Judge, Z Car Club Association

So you didn't answer my questions. Of all the Datsun branded accessories you have, do any of them make any reference to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.? Please post a picture of a Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. identification on an AMCO accessory. Show me that the accessory catalog published on your web site is in fact a Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. document like the warranties you posted. Which foot rest is "factory"?

Strongly implies indeed! Let's just look up the word factory in the dictionary. "An establishment for the manufacture or assembly of goods".

Here are the installation instructions for the parcel bar, a "factory authorized" accessory that wasn't available in Japan. This particular printing is the rare AMCO version. Prolly not worth as much.

Of course, of course. But notice the references to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. on the warranty information and the distinct lack of any Nissan reference on the accessory brochure from your web site. Given the understanding that accessories (options) were available from Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., and that they collectively differed from the accessories simply labeled Datsun, wouldn't you think that the "factory" term would be disgarded in favor of a more intellectual discussion of the nuances of our precious import? And given the understanding that the licensing of Amco products was peculiar to the North American market and not the manufacturer of the cars, wouldn't you think the word "factory" warrants an explanation? It's this muddled thinking that had me concerned!