wal280z

Just off the cuff, I would think that if you supply both relays with one fused circuit, rather than two as you show, it would prevent burning out both headlamps if a relay malfunctioned (shorted in the 'on' posisition), allowing the owner to troubleshoot the cause of no headlights when a fuse blows. The way it is drawn now, however, does allow both high and low beams to be on at the same time if a relay shorts out. A single fuse circuit would allow the fuse to blow rather than both high and low beams to be on at the same time (that is, if you didn't put a 50A fuse in there). Just my 2¢... Wayne

I'm putting together the same type of diagram for the '75-76 model, if and when I get done I'll post that likewise... (don't hold your breath). The layout is basically the same between all these years, some minor differences do show up, so don't take the color one as gospel for your car. here is the link to the thread, w/ printing options, etc. spelled out. the other place would be from the front page to the links. Wayne

is it this car? Just finished replying to that post when I saw your post.... the pic you have posted looks like the same dern car! Wayne

what is that on the side behind the rear quarter glass? someone's attempt at a 'landau' top? did this car originally come w/ a vinyl top installed? Maybe a dealer option? Wayne

ok, found it.... couldn't upload due to it's size, apparently. as always, right-click, 'save target as' 240Z Wiring Diagrams.zip Wayne

wiring diagrams are online for the '75 model courtesy of ZCarCreations... Wiring Diagrams Wayne

Hi Carl- Here's some pics I just took. The new console I got from Chloe (late last year) is on the right and top, respectively, and the old one pulled from a '76 280 in the junkyard is on the left and bottom, respectively. I just now noticed that the junkyard one didn't even have the slots cut for the side lid mount, it does have the molding impressions in it from the back side, but the plastic has not been cut through. Thanks for clearing up the mystery of the hinge for me, btw. Wayne

I recall before the updated forum format, there was a 240Z wiring diagram available in the download section. Can't find it now I think I have it saved on the home computer. I'll check tonight. Wayne

I found one of these in the junk yard last year, after taking the console out and bringing it home I noticed that the hinge was on the rear, and it looked like a hinge you put on a house door. :stupid: Anyone know if these lids were supposed to 'bolt on' to existing factory mounts? Or did everyone have to 'rig' it on? :disappoin Also, the hinge is placed so it swings at the back, rather than swing on the passenger side as stock lids. Still haven't decided what to do with it... it just lies under the table for now, with a new console stacked on top. I'll snap some pictures when I get home this evening if anyone is interested. BTW, the console came out of a '76 280Z, if that makes any difference. Wayne

Dave- I've got a blower unit complete w/o the flex. duct (just sold that recently), however, this one is for units w/o A/C. The dropping resistors (the wire wounds inside the heater blower case you see in your pic) are wired to your switch, however, I tend to believe that some crud was in there that when it got hot (from the heat dissipation of the resistor switch), it started a fire. Do you recall what fan setting you had it on? "HI" is basically a straight short, where the other speeds use the resistance. Send me a PM if you are interested. The unit that I don't need is on the right. I also have the fan switch for 3 speeds if you are interested in that. Wayne

Well, Mike at Banzai only takes checks & money orders. It was a pleasure doing business w/ him as well. Wayne

Banzai lists them at $110.00, but you'll probably lose any savings in shipping... I know somewhere I saw it slightly cheaper than that, but my memory is at a loss. Wayne

I'm sure the animals :devious: act pretty much the same way down there as they do up here.... :pirate: :ogre: Glad to hear you pulled through. Wayne

Will- I saw your rotisserie in your gallery; it looked very similar to an engine stand (one end). Is that what it is? Ingenious! Wayne

Will- I saw your rotisserie in your gallery; it looked very similar to an engine stand (one end). Is that what it is? Ingenious! Wayne

I got a new backyard pond (well, it was there for about 2 hours...) The main drag was flooded so we got a lot of traffic down our little side street going to nowhere.... (water was actually coming out of the storm drains onto the street...) Flood waters took out 3 cars in about 10 minutes... (all anyone had to do was slow down to make the pass... ) Took the plugs out of one guy's car and it looked like ol' faithful.. Wayne

Ed- that's what I thought.... I was able to unbolt the front suspension from the unibody, leaving the engine and tranny on the cross member, teetered it like a wheelbarrow... now just to get it painted and bolted back together.... http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11851&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 Of course, I put a lot of weight in the back for counterbalancing.... Agreed, teetering is easier than 'tilting' the way those lifts work... I thought the 'tilter' had a mechanism for lifting the car - i.e. is that why the 'third' wheel is removed? Wayne

Anyone else see this contraption? Car Tilter If link does not work, use http://www.eastwoodco.com/, click on 'new products' then on 'car tilter' A little too pricey for my budget.... Wayne

Midwest Z on eBay - last item posted only 2 hours ago....(8pm EDT) Wayne

Vicky- Yes, you can, at the Kansas Secretary of State, however, only 300 entities will show... after that, a subscription is needed... and finding MidwestZ after it shows "Mid-West" and "Mid West" and "Midwest" in the middle of the midwest is no where to be seen... :stupid: Wayne

Try your local junkyard.... I was removing the taillight off a late model 'stang and that baby looked just like the one for our Z..... Flexible on both ends.... stretch to fit.... is it worth a try? If I needed one, I would have grabbed it and given you a 'for sure' answer, but it's only specualtion on my part. Wayne

I faxed Chloe the first page of this thread on Monday.... fax went through as far as I can tell.... (no error msg, fax tone on the rcv'ing end) I looked through all of my emails from her to see if she had forwarded/replied with another address.... sure enough, she did... so far that email has not been returned (sent today at 1720) Wayne

On the bright side, it looks like she has steered clear of the plastic surgery fad.... With only needing to correct Mother Nature's ill-fated attempts at recycling, and not Dr. Shadetree bodyboy's (bondo spreader expertise) mistakes at trying to correct the initial scars on top of that.... I need to survey down in at East Coast Z in Chesapeake to see what early numbers he has down there.... Congrats on the purchase... sorry for lettin' the cat out. :stupid: Wayne

$2,350.00 final selling price... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2485459700 Anyone here the proud new owner? Wayne