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Arne , you typed '' sexist and sex '' in the same paragraph . I think that's sexy , from a non sexual point of view ........

Screw the politics , why not try a single 2'' SU with a turbo ? Mine needs NO tuning or screwing around with , brings on really good power , and gets great mpg ! It's out of a Jag , pre turbo , 5 lbs boost , whoosh ! :classic:

Bill , if you are referring to MY '72 dash , yes it's for sale . It's complete, NOT cleaned up ( not shiney vinyl ) but will shine right up . All gauges and covers and wiring really nice ! It's out of an automatic car vin # hls30 52073 with only 51000 miles . It spent it's life on the Gulf Islands off of Vancouver Island , hence the low miles . You can pm me with any offers , you figure out shipping from Victoria B.C. Canada V8X 1L4 .

In order right now : My Business ( Locksmith , 24 hours ) Goin back to church ( collection plate, charities etc. ) My wife My cars - trucks - 1970 240z X 2 - 1967 L520 Pickup x 2 - 1990 B250 Dodge van - 1988 Islander11 B350 Dodge camper - 1998 GMC Savana 2500 - 1977 Honda CB400F x2 - 1982 Honda CB900F - 1973 Corvette roadster And family And friends Lastly , photography , just bought a Nikon D40X with all the lenses - neato ! :classic:

Here's my take : Anybody that has owned / shopped for Datsuns are generally as cheap as they get . They / we / I SQUEEZE a nickel until the beaver / buffalo sh!ts , and you know it. :devious: Have a good Corvette for sale ? It will go quickly, for the price asked. Have a good Datsun for sale ? Get ready to wade through hours and days setting up appointments to test drive , clean to sell , prep etc. What an absolute waste of time around here ! Datsun owners / wannabee owners around here must all be Dutch / Scottish or any other known born cheapie nationality , must have it for $500.00 , it's only a Datsun , right ? :stupid: I didn't even read most of the other comments above , because up here in Canada the Datsun market sucks . My car would sell in two seconds in the States ! ( Or so I think ) No , I didn't pay too much for it , the wannabee test pilots love it , but like others have said , the potential buyer of Datsuns that know they can't get it for $500 disappears into thin air , their promises faintly dying in the wind.......

Well , I also have a Canadian early 1967 L520 pickup that came from Ontario. It's been restored , what a let down those 67 horses compared to the z car at almost 250 ! Both were sold here in Canada . British Columbia had some of the earliest cars come through in 1970 , as well as really early pickups , no one seems to know this ! I guess Vancouver being a large port city helped as well ! I'm in Victoria , and there's a few rare ones here , like unknown z cars with the real early GRAY dash components , not black ! The climate on Vancouver Island is probably the most moderate in all of Canada , maybe that's why cars last longer . An Island car or truck carries a 10 - 15 % premium over other areas ( salt in winter ).

I have an early Jan 1970 240Z , VIN 0000538 , bought 3 years ago in Vancouver ( for sale ) . Also a Dec 1970 COMPLETE parts car ( rusty ). Also I have a crack free , complete 1972 dash with all gauges + wiring (for sale ) . Seats for an early 240 as well , and a dual hand throttle / choke assembly and many other parts . Too many cars, not enough room or time ...

Yeah , yeah , it goes both ways , but I was so tired spending 80.00 cdn for a 50 us dollar item , let me have some fun here , no ? :laugh:

Steve I'm hurt :knockedou , but this guy should sell to Canada , as you may know for a nice change our dollar is now at over 1.07 usd :tapemouth !

This is the Internet , not America ........... just saying ....

Look up ! We're sending a Martin Mars bomber . They are coming from Vancouver Island , and scoop 10,000 gallons of water in 23 seconds . Of course $1200 per hour private contract , but it is a sight for sure , flying slowly with 4 engines vibrating the ear drums , and the massive wingspan ! Hope it all turns out better , but at over 1400 homes lost , help can't come sooner !

Yep . Ask for black facecaps .

I'm a locksmith , and you can get replacement facecaps that have ''tangs'' on them . You remove the lock , peel the old cap , and replace , and yes, you can get black ones and stainless ones, your choice . Replace the gasket at this time as well . Good luck !

This is of course an apples to oranges comparison, I have both a 1970 z and a 1973 corvette c3 convertible . The gm has the v8 appeal , it's got a gm crate motor ( 330 horse ) , and it's been restored ( yellow with a black stripe ekklers stinger big block hood ) and torque thruster 11's . The z czr though is quicker ( built crown turbo, 5 lbs boost , fun fun ) . The vette wallows around corners , and the body and frame tourques and twists if you hammer it around corners . I must say the vette's brakes are much better though ( 4 wheel discs ) . Sadly due to storage issues the z is for sale , otherwise I think I have the best of both worlds !

I'm running the Crown turbo kit with a single big SU from a Jaguar . It's running 5 lbs boost , and I never have to tweak a thing ! It's as dependable as a Cummins , and with a 3'' exaust , 8.5 compression , it's a joy to own and drive . Drivers behind me can really hear that blade spinning . Also, my gas mileage is phenominal , as compared to most .

Or ..... it sounds like rich exaust carbon coming out with cold start up moisture - splatters like oil, but dries leaving a paint can splatter on the ground directly behind the pipe in the mornings , no ?

My Jan 1970 car vin # 538 has the red dot mirror , so it made it into later ''early'' cars I suppose . By the way this car is for sale , no hijack intended .

Time to replace the ignition cylinder , and have a new one set to your existing door keys to match . Take the car to a good locksmith shop , or have a mobile guy come out . The housing has to come off the column, then the roll pins removed , then the new unit re installed . I'm a lock- smith , so bring it to a shop that has the right parts . Here that job brings between 120.00 - 160.00 , but may be less in your area . Do a search on this topic on this site for more info if needed !

Say guys , can you give a step by step on the best way to winter store an old Zcar ? Yeah it's been a while , and I don't see low temps here , but it might help getting a few good tips ! :classic:

Insert key, and gently rap it with the plastic handle of a screwdriver. Otherwise have your key rebuilt by a competent locksmith , either by decoding the key or cut new from a code found on a door lock housing. Could be a worn ignition cylinder , or a bent wafer in the ignition . Could even be a broken steering lock 'lockbolt' assembly . Try silicone spray right in the keyhole , and don't be afraid to drown it ! Flood it , and run your key in and out , and clean the black crap off with a cloth each time . Good luck !

Austin, what kind of tires/ size are those you're running ?

Sounds like you need a new door lock AND cam assembly - go to a decent locksmith , and get a lock , set it to your existing key , then see if you can locate a cam from the dealer . Option 2 - find a wreck and get the part if it's in good shape . The plug's end drives the cam , and that's where the wear takes place . While you're in there lube all moving parts and mechanisms , including the window tracks ( guides ) . PS just replacing either cam or lock , not both , will guarantee future problems - replace both at the same time , with NEW parts if at all possible ! Also straighten any bent rods screwed up by over zealous tow truck drivers that like to slim jim cars open with force.

Sorry- fell asleep with my nose on the ' ! ' key .:cheeky:

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Side note '' urgelis '' got me too with cut off plugs for an electronic setup , the leads were conveniently left out of the pics on ebay , NOT HONEST IMHO .