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Then, that WAS you in Napoleon Dynamite ......seems a nerve was struck:laugh:.

Like uncle Rique on Napoleon Dynamite ! ROFLROFL

And , what's wrong with platforms , eh , sailor ? Forgetaboutit

I really like the graduated system here in B.C. Unfortunately some parents ''give'' their kids brand new exotic cars as their first ride ! How 'bout an SL600 Mercedes , or a little 18 year old sh!t in our neighborhood with a 500 horse Mustang , waking everybody up at 2 am . Please don't fall into the parent trap '' Dad , can I have a race ready whatever , and make payments ''. Those red ''L'' and green ''N'' tags are there for a reason , and I swear there's got to be 15 Mustangs around here that have the green ''N'' tags , all over 300 horse , and no way should those kids be driving them . :stupid:

O.K. I'll say it since nobody wants to put old yeller down - this car is just about beyond saving from the rust monster - just enjoy your project , and be carefull how far you get into it dollar wise ! Yes I know , I'm a mean guy ...

You also have the rare factory Datsun stick to hold the hatch open ! And the obligatory 13 pennies , left by your generous previous owner !

This seller was involved in a messy situation a while back, we roasted him maybe a little unfairly , maybe not. Do a search . I had him over to look at a parts car and thought I was misleading .... tried to mud me up with the local club .... do not deal with him if you want to feel clean , and that's all I'll say.

So what did you pay for such a fine example ?

Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!

This subject was dealt with in earlier threads ! I'm a locksmith , and after 25 years of dealing with automotive locks, it never ceases to amaze me to what extent people will try and go through to chase down lost keys on the cheap. A competent locksmith will have good code programs in his arsenal , and at the least an old book of codes . From there he / she can originate keys by using either a punch machine or a computer controlled mini cc machine , google ITL1000C for example . You will end up with factory perfect keys ! Now for the people who have lost their keys and codes, hire a MOBILE locksmith , and have keys made on the spot . Don't waste everybody's time and just bring one lock to a shop , you cheapskates out there ( unless you really are broke , then go ahead :nervous:) . This rarely works . So there you go . A competent locksmith , a few bucks , problem solved ! Yes there are variances to early Datsun systems , but late '70 and later are all double sided keys . You can get ALL locks to work on ONE key if desired , once again call a good locksmith . ( I've got GM locks on the doors of my '70 ! They retrofit quite nicely, and no one can pick 'em or ''wiggle'' their Datsun keys in my locks and open the doors ) . Lots of options available , just phone a locksmith, not Mcguiver shadetree to ''save'' money .

I'm with Arne on this one . Take the car to a mall parking lot and do a series of figure eights . With a tight LSD ( you might have a posi unit ) it will clunk or " bang " . Probably isn't as pronounced on wet roads , right ? My old Ford Bronco got so wound up it would hardly want to turn until I put it back in 2 wheel drive ! It had posi lockers front and back , and hammered loudly when it loosened up going around corners . :classic:

I can't make it out , is it a Crown turbo kit ( Holset blade ? )

I bought this for my '70 , I am running H.I.D 's with proper relays but the old long pigtail burnt up quickly . This company makes an o.k. product , truly plug in, screw down and go, no more problems - although spendy at $200 USD .

This seller pulled items that I was bidding on . I then accused him of bad ebay practices , to which he said '' my description of these are inacurate , that is why I pulled them ''. These were rare chrome 240z emblems for the side pillars with chrome z's, only on the earliest cars. I have reported this guy to ebay :classic:, and expect full retribution with a cheque for $10,000 dollars ( CDN) !!

To the original question : There is a semi correct way of doing this for an early series one , mine is done and you can see the 20 mph under the sticker ( it shows through faintly ) . I can try post pics to show you , but the original installer just put it on without trying to be officer friendly exact about it . I'm sure it's out 5 mph , but who cares ?

Vin HLS30-000538 , 01 JAN 1970 , Red , black int , 5 speed .

No , seriously , '' I have went to college '' tells us you really should take a second look and stay in school of some sort . The video game reference struck a nerve no doubt , but as stated was not intended to flame you until now . . It really sounds like you didn't get it , and now you are backing off on the two hundred mile an hour thing . Sigh:disappoin . Anyway, good luck to you . I started with a GTO , tri power carbs , and lots of tickets , so who am I to give any advice , right ?

Now for something completely different - besides the above threads - STOP playing video games , , actually buy a car , and have fun . Modify slowly so you can see each change work for you . 200 MPH is not available to you son , unless you encase the entire car in resin , and load an exotic v8 in it , and have weeks at the salt flats . Oh yeah , cooling and brakes ......... NO flame intended :rambo: .

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 ...