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I'm not certain which part of the harness you are referring to when you say 'cab'. There are three major parts to the 240Z harness - the engine compartment, the dash, and the body (or rear) harness. None of these sections are unchanged from year to year, in the earlier production the changes came only months apart. I documented all of my prior research on this here: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19793

Which is why I ran a new wire to the rear for the brake lights on my car. Gives me a lot more options for rear lighting.

Check before you post on HybridZ. Their Group Buy rules prohibit offering any product that does not yet exist or is ready for shipment.

Quick update - I found the stems I needed, and installed them over the weekend. Finally!

I've done a couple of Z ignition locks, they are monumentally simple, if you have a supply unworn pins.

Well, not all Chinese parts are inferior. A large majority of the custom rims now on the market are Chinese, including virtually 100% of the chrome plated rims. I'd be willing to bet that Konig Rewinds are Chinese, for example. Since no production versions of these VTO Libre-style have been seen in the wild yet, it's too early to judge them. No, I'm talking the headaches of running a small business like that. The trials presented in getting the Bolder Tint deal completed have reminded me why I don't want to go into business for myself.

Depends on whether your car is an early or late 260Z. If a late 260 (big bumpers) most parts will interchange. But if your car is an early 260, the strut housings are different, same as a 240Z.

I contacted the VTO about these a few weeks ago. I'm almost certain they will be made in China, which is very common for cast wheels these days. I briefly considered trying to set myself up as a dealer, but decided I don't need that headache.

The original overall diameter was about 24.7 give or take a tenth or two. The 195/60s are way short.

I'm not certain where Solano County is, or what the smog rules there are like, but getting an engine swap past the smog police seems as if it might be more difficult and expensive than doing your existing L28 correctly. Just my 2¢...

The 205/70s are a decent choice for a 280Z with its taller ride height. But they can be a bit too tall for a 240Z, even not lowered. The 195/70s on 6" wheels are pretty close to the front valance when turning on many 240Zs. This is not an issue with air dams, but can be a problem with the stock valance. To go much wider than 195 on a 240Z with the stock valance, lower profile is a good idea.

Neither are a real performance tire, however. Fine for cruising, but that's about it.

If you want performance in a near-stock 14" size, to my knowledge the only option is the Hoosier Speedster. It is a DOT marked, treaded vintage race tire. While not really meant for street use, it should work.It is available in two 14" sizes, a 185/70-14 and a 205/65-14. Both are a touch shorter than stock, both are rated and measured on a 6" rim. Pretty much all other 14" near-stock choices are minivan fodder. But then again, the stock tires that these cars came with in the '70s were even worse than minivan fodder by today's standards.

If you come up with any questions, let me know. I've been out of the tire/wheel business for just over 12 years now, but still current enough in tire stuff to work with vintage cars!

Mark, judging from how the tires fit your rims, your slots (probably dealer installed) appear to be 6" wide. If you are looking for tires that will fill the wheel openings well, the 195/70-14 size you have on it now is probably your best bet, although there isn't much in the way of performance tires in that size anymore. Also bear in mind that those old Michelins you have now do tend to be a bit narrow in the tread. Different brands are all a bit different that way. The size of your rims does limit your choices some. If you are looking for a narrower, more stock size tire, use a P185/75R14. For wider, consider either 205/60-14 or 215/60-14 (if you can find any 215s, they're getting scarce these days). Both of those sizes are shorter than stock or what you have now, so they tend to make the wheel opening look large, unless you plan to lower the car. To use more modern performance tires, many people these days change to larger diameter rims, at least 15", more commonly 16" or even 17". That allows you to select modern performance rubber without going too short on the overall diameter. But that means you have to replace the vintage slots, which I personally would be reluctant to do. Personally, I prefer the original tall-sidewall look on these older cars, and so I stayed with the same size that you have on yours now. My rims (a different vintage style) are the same 14x6 size as yours, my tires are 195/70-14 Toyo Eclipse (may not be available in all parts of the country). I like how they fit and look on my stock height 240Z.

I took another look at the album on Photobucket. I need to correct my statement on the tires - they aren't 175HR14 Michelin XAS, they are even cooler, 195/70HR14 Michelin XVS. Very expensive tires in the days prior to true low profile performance tires. I also noted that the headlights are vintage Cibié H4s, and the mirror is a real Italian Vittaloni, not a cheap Taiwan knock-off. As I said before, the previous owner was not afraid to pay for the best. Bodes well for other parts of the car, I should think.

Yes, you can, I have done it (with the help of Escanlon and beandip). It takes some care, and at minimum two people, three might be better. You'll need to mask off the header padding to prevent adhesive from getting on them. Stick it in the center first, work towards the edges and tuck the edge under the header padding.

That's why it's good that there are still more than one option for these cars. Because my preference is totally the other way. If my car had come with the airdam, I'd have ditched it in favor of the BRE-style. I like how the BRE accentuates the shark-nose look of the 240Z.But that's just me. Your car is great looking anyway! Love the blue color!

I bought a new early (70-71) master cylinder from Nissan a few years back, it DID come with reservoirs and caps. I believe that some aftermarket cylinders also come with these parts, but not all. Worth shopping around a bit.

A bit too modern for a Z, IMHO. But nice on some cars. A buddy had them on an X1/9 back in the day, they looked good on that car.

I'm with Adam on this - no way the letters are 2 mm think! Maybe thicker than 2 mil, but not much.

Adam, I don't believe so, no. But from my experience with the first true sample (still on my car's windshield, BTW), I don't think that will be a problem. The newer adhesive seems more than adequate to the job. Plus if you've squeegee'd it thoroughly, it appears to me that the vinyl has done the static cling action and really doesn't want to sag. I'll know more about that soon, when I remove this sample.

No diodes needed if you add a separate brake light wire to the rear. See the third and fourth diagrams here: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34891

Have heard from all but 3 buyers now. Awaiting the next sample from Joe, maybe by the weekend, but definitely by early next week.

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