Alfadog

Welcome Jim! It's awesome that you have found us here. The more the merrier. We've got quite a few Skyline fans here now along with the hundreds of Z fans from all over the globe. The Fairlady Z was just the domestic market 240Z (In fact, all base-model Z's have been called simply "Fairlady Z" in Japan, even the new 350Z). It came with a L20 engine instead of the export L24, for emission/tax reasons. In Japan they had a lot of different variations and options aswell - much more than we ever got. Such models as the Z432 like you mentioned, 240Z and the king! The Z432-R. If only some of them made it down here......! What a great story about the SP311! I remember just some time ago I saw a new Boxster smashed up backwards against a road sign one morning. That was a shock! A guy was fumbling round in the boot trying to steal the spare wheel... Anyway, hope you enjoy your stay here, and good luck in your search! Are you willing to travel? With our keen members here I'm sure most of us will have a look around for you in our local areas if you get serious about buying a 240K...

Very, very nice. But for that price I'd be looking at something cooler... like a house. Are you sure it was the exact same type of car? Just that I didn't think the SL's were EVER cheap...

I believe it was a special edition 280Z the yanks got, with stripey paint and stuff. The seller says: "The ZZZap yellow 280z was a one year only feat by Datsun, and that was for this 1977 model year. Still has its original paint sticker and code 411 for ZZZap yellow." It didn't come with the G-Nose or flares from factory, though. And he doesn't claim that either so its ok.

No, no water. But I had to clean them out using water. The bucket full of water was BLACK from all that crud. It's loose because there is play in hte "slide rail thingy"! I'm pretty sure.

That looks awesome! Pity about the rear bumper and ugly wheels!

Hey guys My passenger window rattles a fair bit and so I took off the door panels today to see if I could tighten them up (the driver one does a wee bit too so I thought why not do them both at the same time). Anyway, erm, now that the interior door panels are off, how do I tighten the window mechanism thing so my windows dont rattle? :stupid: By the way, if you haven't already I suggest you remove the rubber plugs which plug up the drain holes in the doors :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: Most of mine were already removed (thank goodness) but the ones in the middle of the door weren't. I also cleaned out the insides of the doors and the attached picture is what came out!!!

Yep, those look very nice in there. You'll find they are very very supportive... and REAL leather. 944 seats have less lateral support, although I think the 944 S2 has different seats.... The later ones are electric in the 911 aswell, but it's the whole price thing though isnt it...

Those Porsche seats you showed are awesome, I think they'd really suit a Z. They remind me of a Z seat, except with more support! The only problem would be finding some for a decent price... like Gav mentioned. I agree those yellow seats look a little sofa-like! Gav, stop thinking about your arse and buy some REAL buckets!!!

Reow!! That was just the point I was trying to make... if the answers given are sufficient, then all is dandy. I was just letting you know there are a lot of other, more minor differences. If you wanted to know about these, then I was pointing out the usefulness of the search engine. Just trying to help! Perhaps I wasn't clear as to what I meant.

This question is asked every fortnight! Use the "search" function and you'll find some very detailed responses about the many differences between the models.

If you really love it, and you've got the space, keep it in storage - unregistered - with a bit of an inconspicuous drive around the block every now and then it'll be waiting patiently for when you can afford the project... Remember, it's hard to find an example of a 240K Coupe in as good condition as yours, so if you give it up you might never find another one like it! On the other hand, you might find something even better... that's about as much advice i'd like to give :ermm:

hahaha Reminds me of the Ali G movie.

http://www.lancut.com.pl/priv/emc/features/'70s_late_'60s_vehicles/ These ones?

I have to agree with you there Gareth! When I saw the topic I immediately thought of that car. Bueatiful work.

Well done, hopefully it runs on time......unlike mine

Some pretty awesome guitar in that man!!

ROFL TOO RIGHT!!! I thought my Z seats were unsupportive............... then I met Miss K. They are awful! But they look just sooooo niceeeee!!

Lying. I sold it!

YEAH LETS GO RAAAAHARAHAR!!! Enrique, we know youre a closet-lawyer, but are you a motivational speaker aswell?!?!?! Good luck to you Marc!

Absolutely stunning. Bodywork looks fantastic!

Looks great mate good job :classic: :classic: :classic: