Mr Camouflage

Can you explain this a bit more? I'm not sure what you mean. Sure you can unplug the wires from the back of the IG switch, and pulg them into another on that you have a key for (you dont even need a switch, just some wires). Start the engine, and drive off. BUT, because the IG Switch thats still bolted on the steering column is in the off position, the steering lock will snap on locking the steering when you turn the wheel to the right position. The IG switch assembley is supposed to be bolted on to the steering column with bolts that the heads snap off when they are tightened up. Leavine no way to remove them, unless you drill them out. There are easier ways to disable the steering lock, but i dont want my Z stolen either so i'm not gonna post on here how to do it.:stupid: :stupid:

240z #149 for sale on ebay Starting bit $15,000! (0 bids) If thats too rich for you Try this Datsun: Rice

I have a L26 that i'm trying to get started. Problem is that i've ripped out all the dash and wiring, so i cant just turn a key. I got a remote starter, and can get it cranking. Petrols not a problem. I connected a wire from the +ve battery terminal to the +ve terminal on the coil, but i cant get it to fire. I've left the other wires from the coil to the distributer (points). I would have though that with power to the coil and the starter was all an engine needed to get it started and running. What should the negative coil terminal be wired to? Anything i missed? Its from a parts car. I want to work out what condition it is in. Looks like its had some work done to it. It has 240z SU's and separate ram flo air filters, and had a Huge yellow after market coil. I haven't been able to get it running, even tried a different coil off a working engine. I dont think the engine has run since 1996.

If your rear crossmember is straight, you have to change it. If it is curved, you dont have to change it. Do a search for R200. I posted photos of the curved crossmember in another post.

Speaking of rust proofing, is this POR 15 stuff as good as its hyped up to be?

I happend to be invited to the Fremantle Motor museum on wednesday, so I went along. They Dont have a Toyota 2000GT, but they do have a Toyota Sports 800. Which has 2000GT style lights at the front. Tiny little 2 seater car, with a targa style roof. I didnt have a camera with me, but heres a link to the FMM site. Toyota S800 The picture is a S800, but not a picture of the actual s800 at the museum. A Die Cast model of a S800 Modified S800

Thanks for that Alfa. I wanted the Dastun 280zx book that i bid on, but i was out buying a new bonnet for the 240z when the auction ended, an I forgot all about it. :dead: P.S. Did anyone see the Datto 1600 that went for $800 in queensland? Had been stored in a shed for 6 years. Datsun 1600 (Might have to be logged in to see it)

Its easy. you take your old one, sand blast it, the have it chrome plated......... .......and buy a decent pair of sunglasses.

Is that the rear quater badge? Looks like the fairlady bonnet badge too.. Attachment: early 432 rear quarter emblem.jpg

Yeah I remember them. I think i've seen a red one in perth. I think they would look ok as a convertable, but that window line gives it the "i'm a cheap celica with a body kit" look.

I think the Fender Flares, were not bolted on, they were Riveted on.

Yeah I think matchbox may have made a tupo when they cast 128X into the bottom of the car. I've seen photos of the 126X and it looks identical to the matchbox car. This is where I first read about the 126X http://www.ratdat.com/history/1959to1972/1959to1972_pic.html

Send him a PM and find out. Theres a Nissan museum I think, where nissan keep alot (all) of their old cars, and prototypes. I saw some photos of it somewhere (here i think). Would be a good place to visit. I think it gets snowed in during the winter from memory.

Maybe when its restored it will look like this

Did I mention it's a Matchbox car?

I managed to find a Datsun 128X for sale. Bought it on Friday, was Delivered today. !973 Datsun 128X. No rust, but needs a new paint job, and has a smashed drivers window, but i think it was a good buy. Never seen one before, except in old photos on a Datsun history website.

The door handles look alot like (if not identical to) the ones that were fitted to the 1970-1977 toyota celica. I guess some design elements lived on.

I thought they had a 2000GT at the Fremantle Motor Museum, but I was wrong, or maybe they moved it.

I expect they are after exact replicas, not just any similar looking mirror.

Try this search link http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=107868&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

The guys in the nissan production line must have had a few left over straight bars they had to use up.

Yes it was.

Hey what a good idea, who thought of that I think the thread should be called 240K and other Datuns though. I wanted to post something about a diff from a 280C.....so its in the drivetrain in the z forums.