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After getting the Fairlady I found a 1974 DeTomaso Pantera in Arizona.

I recently traded my 510 wagon for this 1971 Fairlady Z. Chuck

That's how mine work. Chuck

Oh, I misunderstood. Hmmm...I think I'd just make some nice patches and weld those holes shut. You might have to do some cutting/drilling to eliminate the rear "L" braces where I mounted the rotisserie. I'm not sure what to do with the recessed section where the rear panel welds to the trunk floor. I guess I'd cut that out and extend the floor. Chuck

I'd just weld the 2 big holes for the 280Z bumper shocks and then see what has to be done to mount the 240Z bumper. You should be able to make a bracket to mount to the rear panel using the existing holes. Mount the bumper where I attached the rotisserie. Chuck

I've decided to put the car on ebay. If anyone's looking for a strong ITS race car, auto-x car, track car or wants to go vintage racing you should check this out. 1975 Datsun 280z Its scca Race Car VRG Vintage Racing | eBay Chuck

I've never run Nelson. I've done only Summit Point so far. But my car ran Nelson before I bought it. I don't know what his lap times were but I can tell you that the car's much faster now. I think I'm racing Pocono and VIR this year in my 240Z. Chuck

Price lowered to $11500. I'll have the car available for inspection at Summit Point during drivers school Mar 28-30. My plan was to sell the race car and then look for a Fairlady Z or Pantera. Well, I just found both so I need some garage space. Chuck

I tried to post this in the classifieds but the page kept locking up so I'm posting it here. Rotisserie rebuild in 2012, stripped to bare metal, new floors/frames, rust/dents properly repaired, sprayed with epoxy primer and single stage paint, suspension powder coated. New U-joints, bearings, bushings, weatherstripping, windshield, etc. installed at that time. L28 engine w/fresh bottom end, Datsun Competition oil pan, aluminum fuel rail, header w/3” exhaust and stainless muffler, MSD 6AL, K&N cold air filter/intake, oil cooler, adj fuel pressure regulator, ECU relocated, 15 gallon Fuel Safe cell. 5 speed, rebuilt 3.90 R200 LSD (OBX w/upgraded bolts/washers, new bearings & seals), Tokico adj shocks, adj coilovers, adj camber plates, urethane bushings, front strut brace, new rotors, braided brake lines. Quick release steering wheel, Coleman racing seat, Auto Meter gauges (tach, oil pressure, water temp, fuel pressure, volt meter, oil pressure light), cage has NASCAR door bars on drivers side. Spares include L28 block, head, intake, fuel injection parts, diffs and more. 1st place ITS 2006 Nelson Ledges 12 hour, 1st place BSP 2012 Cumberland Airport auto-x, best time of 1:29.1 at Summit Point and a 4th place ITS finish in my rookie season. Used for drivers school and just two race weekends after rebuild. I’m selling it because I’m now racing a 240Z. Pictures of the build are here: https://www.facebook.com/chuck.buczeskie/media_set?set=a.3106210701330.165554.1446173526&type=3 Needs belts and window net to pass tech. Otherwise, ready to race! $12500obo Email for more info. Chuck cbuczesk@comcast.net

That car belongs to Mike Gadwaw. He lives about 40 minutes from me. He's a Z guy and knows them well. Chuck

Get what you can from RockAuto.com. They usually have the best prices. Chuck

You probably disconnected the wire. It's on the right side of the engine in front of the oil filter and above the motor mount. I think it's a single wire with a push-on connector. Chuck

Awesome find! Chuck

Those are the clips for most Zs. Carl is talking about the plastic clips that were used by the very early 240Zs. Chuck

I'll have to look in my other garage to see how many I have left. I might have an extra set of 280Z quarters. Might not. How soon do you need them? I'm in the middle of renovating my kitchen and we just got a bunch of snow. I'm not sure if I can get into my other garage. Chuck

I had 30 sets or so of those and sold all but a few. They're easier to replace than the tabco arches. Chuck

Nice pics! Stop by vendor tent this year and say. Chuck

It feels good to know that I'm not the only one. I spent years buying parts for a 1969 240Z. Not that I had a '69 Z but because I planned to have one some day. I try to keep at least 2-3 of everything. You know...just in case. Oh, and I just bought a 1971 240Z parts car. Maybe I do need help. Chuck

They are showing a metal 240Z 3-piece panel. The 260Z/280Z uses two plastic panels. Chuck

That's a solid car by East Coast standards. Nice find! Chuck

I got a sheet of mylar (wrapping paper?) at Walmart or a hobby store and then cut off a strip. Mask off the area, spray 3M glue, apply mylar strips, let it dry and then trim off the excess. Chuck

I'll keep driving my '72 turbo Z except in snow and salty conditions. It's my DD. Chuck

It's #4 in this picture. Chuck

Are they U shaped clips? They go near the ends of the cable to hold it in place. Email me a pic if you can. cbuczesk@comcast.net Chuck

Have all your suspension parts powder coated. I agree with using stock brakes. Check rockauto.com for brake parts and more. Chuck