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Gee Ron, I wish it got that cold doooowwwwwn here around this time of year! Gah, almost reached 100 F today

hehe It was good meeting you man

Stephen - thanks, is there a way to know if I have a B-type 5-speed? I have the blue parts car now so pedals, master cyl, lines etc. are all there. I'm mainly just looking for what is worthwhile to replace while it's all out. Mark - First, welcome to the forums! It's good to have someone like yourself who is obviously very knowledgeable about these cars to help some of us out. I have my auto car and a parts car that is manual. Does the tail shaft have to be swapped over? Speedo cable should be the same if I keep the same diff, shouldn't it? I will get the spigot bush from Repco, thanks. In regards to a clutch kit... two heights - which is the one I need? I have the master and slave cylinders in the parts car too so that should be OK. Good to know pedals are easy to swap in! Thanks for the info. If anyone else has anything else to add I would appreciate it!

Bah - I just looked and I think it must have ended already. HKSZ, thanks! I'll try an automotive trimmer.

I have - much better than before... but still would like MORE!

Tom - pics of the car in the reflection?!?!

Hey guys, OK so the auto to manual conversion is looming (I am planning 1st or 2nd weekend of January) and in preparation I'd like to gather up all the bits that I know I should buy/replace. So far I would consider: - Clutch - Spigot bearing (from Nissan?) - Flywheel (get it resurfaced somewhere probably the best bet?) - Clutch alignment tool (need to buy to put the clutch in properly, yes? Available from any Repco/Supercheap type store) Does anyone know where I should/could buy these parts from? I'd prefer good quality stuff - a meatier clutch if not too much more expensive too. I heard there was a good and cheap clutch man in Brisbane? Should I get anything else other than those 4 things? How about some device to drop the gearbox onto once it's unbolted? Sorry if these questions are really simple - I've never done something like this before and I don't know anyone who has so you guys are all I've got. Like the collective father I never had

I'm converting my 240K to manual soon, and as the gearboot currently in the car is all ripped up I'd like to replace it. Will a Repco/Supercheap universal gearboot fit nicely? I'd rather not frankly, so is there anywhere that sells vinyl replicas? Failing that, anyone you'd recommend to make something up? The gearboot I have is tatty, but could still be used as a template.

How did you go Tom? I recently bought new Bendex Ultimates - DB86. Same as the 240Z / C210.

Geez, that's a bit close. Must have been scary... good to know you're safe though Imagine if the guy's truck broke down on the road somewhere, in the hail and possibly tornado... he's pretty lucky too.

Oh yes, very very nice. Thankyou for the pictures man. Like I'm sure it was for you, to just visit there would be a dream come true for me. Just a pity you only got one C110 Oh well, just means I'll have to go there and get more

This is an increasingly common scam. They take pictures of cars being sold (on ebay and otherwise - sometimes even asking for MORE pictures) and then sell it again later - but now it's mysteriously in another country. scam scam scam

Previous owners

Hey Jeremy! Nah, a toothbrush and soap is all you need for the lenses. Timely to bring back this topic though actually! I am currently having all my stainless steel trim for the front and back straightened and polished up - hopefully it will look good, fit right, and not cost a bucketload. They are being done in Brisbane at the same place Rob (Razor) had his done, as he had nothing but praise to say about them!

Hey mate, a good discussion took place in this thread : http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17881&page=1&pp=15 a while ago FYI Anyway, I have a hard time digesting the comment made by Arne about air bags being designed to supplement seatbelts. Seatbelts were invented first, and the only country I know of where you get to choose whether you wear one or not is America. So air bags were invented to protect those lazy/macho Americans who chose not to wear a seatbelt - at the cost of everyone else? I believe air bags were designed to complement seat belts.

OH, that rang a bell. So this was that car you showed me pictures of? That's incredible, I never put 2 and 2 together. In fact you probably mentioned it crashed in a Scottish rally. Ahh it makes sense but I feel bad now for not remembering - how do you remember all this information!

Very lucky! Your injured hand & exams reminds me of a time I went to an exam and accidentally left my fingers in the door as I closed it! D'oh! If you've ever closed a door on an Alfa 164 you'll know what I'm talking about when I say it HURT! I could hardly hold the pen in the exam. Good to see you're taking it in stride though - an accident is bound to happen some time, lucky it didn't roll! Good luck for Saturday!

Excellent photos and information! Would it be too much to direct the eBay seller to this thread? :cheeky: Anyway, thanks guys This is the kind of stuff that I come to this forum for.

Gerry you wouldn't want my parts car unless it was for bush bashing or a rally car - besides I have already given Mikey from America first dibs on parts. He's taking all glass except windscreen, rear brakes, headlight buckets etc. etc. It's also very rusty, bogged up, and has a smashed in rear end. By all means you can come and have a look at it but just dont get your hopes up!!

Looks fantastic, almost the same as Gav's sig now!

There is a guy in Australia putting c110 Skyline lights on his Z, it might look good But from what I have seen I agree with Gav - best lights are the stock ones! Here's a quick photoshop for the clear lights... imo, yuck!

Thanks Alan, I thought you'd be the one to chime in with more info about this car - it's just unfortunate that it is not as special as claimed to be. Still a very exciting car I think, and the story is great. Anyway Alan, you could always buy it and then squelch this rumour/misinformatiion?? Looks like the true story is half there now though - Though from what little I know about the Works cars transferring over "ALL" parts would be difficult, if not impossible!

Where is Chris Wenzel? This is amazing. Do any of our members know the history of this car? It's very early - but is it a real Works rally car?

What about the Galley/Stean 240Z? Surely they're worth a mention too seeing as they placed third!!