lonetreesteve
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To tell you the truth, I don't know if the brake lights ever worked on this car. I just got it on the road a couple months ago after the refresh and haven't driven it that much. My daughter told me when driving behind me the other day that the brake lights don't work. Also, EScanlon mentioned the wipers, which I completely forgot about - they don't work either! EScanlon might be on to something here. I've got to run to work now, but I'll check back in tonight. Thanks again guys.
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I tried switching out the turn signal switch as Dave had recommended, but it didn't make a difference. After that, when I turned the lights on the left rear brake light came on also. I tried a number of the other suggestions you guys made, but nothing seemed to do the trick. I wonder if I just need to buy some new tail light harnesses somewhere. I really all of the help you guys gave me. By the way, I took a picture of 2 wires under the steering column, 1 red wire and 1 ground wire. I assume these are for fog lights or are they for something else?
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Well guys, after I got back from the movies and dinner with my wife and 2 of my kids, I made some progress thanks to your good advise. I changed out both wiring harnesses, cleaned all the sockets and checked all the bulbs again (all the bulbs are new as they were before). The good news is that the brakes don't come on with the lights when I turn the lights on, but there are still no brake lights with or without the lights on. I did trade out the light switch earlier, but the brakes didn't work before I traded it out. I switched the green/yellow wires around on the brake switch, but no luck. I will try putting the original brake switch back in tomorrow (it's 10:20 pm here in Colorado) Thanks, guys I think we are getting closer.
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I checked out the wires in the steering column and in the rear again and everything looked correct. I have attached pics of the steering column, the switch on the upper part of the driver's kick panel and the rear tail lights. Do you see anything that might be connected incorrectly?
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Jimmy, I checked the brake light bulbs and they are both 1157s. Hazards and turn signals all work fine. I'm pretty sure that all the wires are connected correctly under the steering column. I'll check again. I'll also check the grounds in the rear as Arne suggested. Thanks guys
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My brakes lights on my '72 240z/4-speed don't work properly. For some strange reason when I turn on the lights, both the brake lights and the tail lights come on. I've read through the archived threads and have checked out all of the following so far: All of the connections on the rear tail light are correct. All of the fuses are good and are the correct ones in the appropriates places. All of the bulbs are correct and they all work. I changed out the brake switch on the pedal apparatus. I checked out all of the connections. I changed out the headlight switch. Certainly someone has run into this problem before. Thanks!
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I'm glad it's over as well. I am a registered Independent and I voted for McCain because we need to have checks and balances in our government. With a Democratic majority in both the house and the senate and now a Democrat president, I have concerns that it's going to be like the Carter Administration. But we'll see, it's going to be interesting.
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Solid with no rust, interior dried out & damaged from the sun, came from the USA.....sounds like my latest project, your Z must be from Arizona also .
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Yeah, this was already discussed a couple times in another thread (see link below). Low-rust California Zs going for next to nothing. I can't believe that hardly any of them have been sold yet. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=24157&page=4
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Unbelievable, the guy is still trying to sell the 30-plus Zs again. Isn't that a Porsche 928 in the background of the third picture? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___240Z-71-Crushing-30-Early-Zs-Get-yours-NOW_W0QQitemZ220300307007QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220300307007&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A727|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
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Hi Biddljj, Did you know that moose aren't native to Colorado? Back in 1980, moose from Wyoming and Utah were transplanted here. Just an interesting fact.
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Well, regardless of the tasteless Ebay listing, it's still a California Series I car that is going for next to nothing. Looks like the original '240z' emblems behind the rear quarter windows were replaced with the later 'Z' emblems.
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Love the blue interior. Whether it's in a blue or white '70-'71 car, the blue is definitely different and fairly rare. I can't wait to get my newest project going which is the same color combo as the subject car.
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Discussing 240Z values, especially Low VIN
lonetreesteve replied to rdefabri's topic in Open Discussions
I thought the '72 model year was considered the best 240 model by most Z enthusiasts, not the '73. -
TexasZ, Yes, definitely a bargain at $266.00 per car plus transportation. I wouldn't be surprised if someone local would buy all the cars for that price and resell them. I agree, with you, $3,500.00 is too much for just a '69 shell. However, I'll bet that since it's a Calif car that it probably doesn't have much rust and could be worth a good $2,500 plus.
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Hi Bonzi, Yes, it is rough, but is definitely restorable. Once it's restored, the blue on blue will be awesome!
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Very interesting, Mike. Now it looks like someone asked the seller how much it would take to buy all all 30 cars. The seller's response: $8,000.00. Considering these are California cars, that is an excellent price. The buyer just needs to have a lot of room to store the cars.
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I agree with E, do it right and weld in new floor pans. You can buy a set of new floor pans for about $300.00.
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Hi Mike, I know a great body & paint man who does very nice work. He did my son's and my two 240Zs. He's up in Arvada, so he's not too far away from you in Erie. If interested, send me a PM and I will provide you with his contact info.
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If it were an HLS30 and you lived in North America, I would say to part it out. But since it's an S30, I would try to restore the car.
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Hi Jeff, Can you post some pics of your cars?
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Just out of curiosity, based on the 1 to 5 rating system, what is the range in value of a '69 production 240Z? I realize that the double-digit cars are going to be the most rare and depending on condition, generally the most valuable, but what are we talking about in terms of dollar value?
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Zero Z, I wish I could say that I took the picture, but I didn't take it. I found the pic on this French Z-Car website: http://240z.free.fr/index.php?/category/20. You can tell the car is an HLS30 by the front bumper guards and probabaly was taken in the Rocky Mountain West somewhere. Judging from the landscape, it looks like it could have been taken somewhere near here in Colorado or maybe Wyoming or Montana. This one deffinately fits the 'A picture can tell a thousand words' saying.
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Good idea, Poindexter. Images of Z-cars just rusting away in the elements, just isn't right. These cars need to be saved or at the very least their parts need to be saved.
