Everything posted by Alfadog
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the nice z in bahrain
What a fantastic piece of art. No, not my tastes at all, but I can appreciate it. I love the idea of the leopard "beast" tearing its way out from beneath... Nice paint!! P.S. I do not think it's a gold tail pipe. Just a stainless steel item.
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Wats on EBay
Yeah got to agree with Ben. Similar, but not the kind of wheels that really suit the Z IMO.
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280 Zed in Australia
Wow, what a line up. It makes the codes for the S30 range look simple... What great information has come out of this thread. Thank you! Some of this is news to me - I did not know they had an S130 L20ET for starters! Please don't worry about the "lesser" comment, I was just asking! Can I ask, the difference between the S130 Fairlady Z-L and Z-T much the same as the difference between the S30 Fairlady Z-L and Fairlady Z in Japan? Also, you noted that the Turbo models were equipped with the L20ET. Was the L28ET available in any S130 in Japan?
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280 Zed in Australia
I'd comment on the 240K steering wheel, but that might just make things even more confusing!!
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Weber 45DCOE-9 refurb.
Sounds sensible enough! You answered my question between the lines too - I didn't think you would use something that didn't have relevance in some way. The Mikunis could go on the car you could build with all your spare parts!
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280 Zed in Australia
Hm, I believe Carl is talking about the S30 shape Datsun 280Z (like a 240Z with big bumpers), and Alan is talking about the S130 shape Nissan Fairlady 280Z (practically a 280ZX). The picture Alan posted is most definitely an S130!
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280 Zed in Australia
What? The '1' was "added" to both RHD and LHD when the S130 model came out. All Alan is saying is that it was called the Fairlady 280Z in Japan, not 280ZX. Or am I getting confused now? Alan (or anyone else), do you know if the L28-equipped S30 was ever sold officially anywhere but in the USA? Also, I am assuming the S130 Fairlady 280Z was sold alongside the (lesser?) model Fairlady Z (with L20?)?
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I am 56 years of age. Photo taken Nov 2005
Yes it is. I've never had one but I was surrounded with them in my childhood. It is where my passion for cars came from!
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Weber 45DCOE-9 refurb.
They certainly are gorgeous! Why have you chosen to use 45mm Webers instead of the original 40mm Mikunis may I ask?
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My 280zx at the garage after the accident
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280Z Steering wheel restoration
Duplicate topic here: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20973 Next time mate, just "report" the topic if you post it in the wrong area, and I will move it for you!
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280 Zed in Australia
A member on this boards has one IIRC. There was another for sale a while ago too... I assume all private imports. Are you just asking if there are any known examples in Aus??
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I am 56 years of age. Photo taken Nov 2005
Hi Donni-Jay. I read your website and found a much deeper person than your couple of pictures let on. What an interesting life... I applaude you for being so strong and looking so good at your age ... and ADMITTING your age!! You are quite a unique woman. Take care and hope you're enjoying Chicago with Rocky!!
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My wife Robin and our 1971 Z
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My 280zx at the garage after the accident
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Updated pics.. cleaned her up, installed a new air dam, new tires
Looks fantastic man!! Very very nice. You know what I think would set it off? Some fender mirrors
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Where/how do you store your Z parts?
Wherever I can! I stash stuff away in lots of places in the garage - wherever there is room. Plenty of boxes and stuff in the bedroom too ... and the computer room... mother hates it but I've got no where else to put it !
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16" Watanabe's on 240K
I have also heard that the track of the GT-R was different to the other models. Remember they had disc brakes too... I already gave you as much information as I can on my car... can't say anything about brake clearances though. I too would like details on the supplier like I already asked though ...
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Four doors aren't cool.
Nice, though I have to add that the first picture is not of the same car as the other two pictures (in case anyone didn't notice). The SWB C110's are even more "imbalanced" in appearance as their bonnet is shorter by 2 pistons. They came with the G16 or G18 engines. They also came in hardtop and van versions
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Die Cast Cars
Yup Craig got it pretty spot on. I once bought a Road Signature just to see the quality. Alex, this is about as close as you'll get to the John Morton 46 car........ and it's pretty crap. It's the same as Craig's rally car except with different paint/decals. Still retains the hubcaps and rally tyres.... I wouldn't bother with the Sunstar models either. Let's just say the extra money for the Kyosho models is worth it. You can get a 240ZG, Z432 or (LHD) 240Z too
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1971 240z Auto -> Manual Conversion
The 240K will be very very similar - but not the same. They have the L24 engine like a 240Z and a similar transmission. Pedal boxes etc. should be similar too I'd imagine. But yeah like Arne said, there are a few posts here and there about the conversion specifically for 240Z:)
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Cheap Original 510 1600 on Ebay Australia
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DATSUN-1600-sedan_W0QQitemZ4625302516QQcategoryZ102220QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I thought they were worth a fair bit more than that for a nice-ish stocker?? Granted it has no transmission but otherwise seems fairly complete. Could be a bargain for someone closer ...
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Work wheels
Wheels look great, but I'd have a look for something similar in the right stud pattern to avoid headaches... Make sure the offset and size are correct too of course. What a gorgeous car from Norway! Tell me, is that chameleon paint?
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Top 10 Japanese race cars of all time As per Classic Motorsport
Sorry Jim! My spelling of cigarette brands is not too flash Thanks for the pics. I only wish I was a bit older when they dominated down under...
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coolest looking spooiler, i think
Sorry, what?