ChrisA

Thanks Enrique. My 73's hood sits correctly when closed, my problem is when I pull the release it doesnt pop up enough to easily get your fingers on the lever to open it. Any suggestions? Parts are all new as is the seal on the cowl to the hood. Hood is flush with cowl when fully closed. Thanks, Chris

Thanks Ed, I usually wear tank tops in the summer so mine gets a lot of exposure. Good idea on the forearm. I once thought about going Ozzy and doing 240Z across my knuckles but then I sobered up!! :classic: Have you given any thought to your color scheme? Chris

Hey Ed, I'm confused about "mirror image". Can you explain. I took the photo of my arm in a mirror so that's why its backwards but you all knew that anyway. My wife surprised me two years ago for my birthday and said "lets go get you a tattoo." You'll have to show pictures when you get yours done. Chris

In 1987 my wife had a 75 280Z and it had a split sunroof. It was junk. Leaked, rattled, and eventually one half of it blew off while going down the road when the latch broke. SUNROOFS IN Z CARS NOT A GOOD THING!!!! My .02 Chris

Here go Ed, a little photo editing and you'll be in. Chris Yes that's my arm.

I bought the #3043 nuts. With regards to your flaring question: If you can flare the tube once with out it splitting then you'd be okay. The double flare is just more insurance against leaks. Chris PM'd you BunkyScott

Just a thought about the differences....could it be due to the 280Z being heavier? Heavier motor, and all the addtional items bolted to it? Chris

Metric brake line nuts are a pain in the arse to find in the US. Here's my source...http://fmsiinc.com/brake-line-tube-nuts.htm Now I will tell you, these folks were very helpful BUT...I had to buy a bag of 100 nuts. Now some of you may think that's crazy (I am) but when you have 6 Datsun/Nissans its really not bad for me. If you call them, maybe they could find you a distributor that could sell you however many nuts you need. I'm sure I dont have to tell anyone here that if you mess up a nut, you have to cut the steel tube, slide on the new nut, then double flare the tube. That can get nasty. As most of the posters here have said. Get a new tube/nut assembly from the local parts house, bend it accordingly and reinstall the whole thing. I bought the nuts because I have bulk straight tubing and made my own new lines from scratch. I have a tubing bender, flare tools and flare nut wrenches and best of all lots of patience. :laugh: Much luck, Chris

Greg, I have a 1984 Precision Ujoint Catalog. It lists this for the 240Z. Main Shaft #391 Spicer Equivalent #5-1501X Half Shafts #393 Spicer Equivalent #5-1505X. I purchased mine (Spicer) from the local driveline shop. Much luck, Chris

I would cry. Having owned a 310 and 810, I always wanted a 210, 510, 610 and 710 to complete the collection. Damm shame is what it is. That little 210 would have made a great daily driver. :disappoin Chris

gema, My dad had his Cutlass 442's engine bay and front suspension soda blasted. Really nice. Left a nice smooth finish for the paint. Must be rinsed with a solution afterwards but I'm sure you know that. The shop that did it for him even left some of the rubber bits on the car and they were not affected by the process at all. I would do it if I ever needed it. Chris

B&M used to make a "shift improver" kit for the Jatco Box. No longer available new. I bought one on ebay a few years ago. My 72 has a 280ZX box and I was going to put it in and never did. 100 bucks and its yours. Its complete with all the parts and instructions. You modify the the oil flow through the hydraulic valve body with spacer plates and stiffer springs and check valve balls. Let me know if you want the kit. I really dont want it anymore. Chris

Sorry to change subject but...Nice Avatar Ed!!! Love them Boxers. Chris

Marty is correct. Both my L24 and L28 had blue overspray on the pans. Careless painter must have done ours. :classic: Chris

Holy Crap Ed, I sure hope that wasnt you. 171 MPH on county road!!!! That is totally nutz. But I love it! 120 MPH in the wheelie!!! I thought I was the only crazy one!! Chris

Yes, Silvia in other countries. I had a 77. Once you got past the looks it was a pretty good car. I had a built L20B in mine with SSS intake and twin SU's. It was pretty quick for a four cylinder. The interior is actually pretty comfortable. I wish the 240Z's had the steering wheel that was in those early 200SX's. Very nice to hang on to. This car started my love affair with the L series Nissan engines. Very reliable and make lots of power after some gentle massaging!! FWIW, Chris

Okay, I confess, I like the Star Wars movies. Chris

Hey There Tex....is this it......http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14194 Chris

I believe this member is in the KC area. catfish_wiskerz Search the member list and you can PM him for more info. He's got a really nice Z. Welcome to the group. Chris

Last year I purchased this kind of setup from Jegs. It's made by Painless Wiring. Let me assure you that David's harness is much better for two reasons. One, its cheaper (I paid $75). And two, it uses Datsun connectors. Where the Painless harness didnt and I had to modify it. If David's works like I think it will, you will all be happy with the purchase. My own experience with my setup has been good. Amp meter shows much less draw when all lights are on. Stock lights are brighter but you can now upgrade the bulbs without fear of a meltdown anywhere in the system. Especially in the fuse box. My 72's box would get so hot it'd burn you if you touched it. Now everything is nice and cool. Super deal!! FWIW, Chris

Would that be the "FLS30" model? Chris

After you rent the jack, and have the tranny ready to drop out, put a cargo strap with the ratchet around it also. The more secure you have it on the jack, the easier it will be to manipulate around. My .02 Chris

Yes Gavin, the 910/Maxima had the diesel. The 810 in the US never did. Maybe other countries but I'm not sure on that. My 79 810 was a great car. L24 injected, five speed, cruise, power windows, power mirrors, velour interior, rear defroster, a/c. It was a plush version of a Z (kinda). FWIW, Chris

Thanks Chris, needed a laugh!! ChrisA