Arne
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The pictures in the previous two posts match what I found when I parted my yellow Series 1, as well as when I painted my original Series 2. -
E, I was pretty certain that the three-wire started before the end of the 240Z run. While the Nissan parts list is not helpful on this, I note that the MSA catalog lists the same tach for '70-72, and the '73 unit is different. So I'm thinking that 3-wire for a '73 might be correct. Or at least we can assume that the '73 unit is unique in some way, if not in the 3/4 wire part.
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Not first hand, no. But since they are close enough to me to be within driving distances, I suspect they might be fairly high on my list if/when mine finally cracks. Assuming that discussions with them didn't scare me off.
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One more reservation for a DATSUN sunshade this morning, which exhausts the expanded supply of those so far. If I get more requests soon, I can still add to the order, but that window is closing soon, I suspect. Updated availability stats (12/14/09): Item | 240-Z | DATSUN | Total | ------------------------------------------- Ordered | 40 | 24 | 64 | Paid for | 36 | 21 | 57 | Pending | 3 | 3 | 6 | ------------------------------------------- Available | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Your 32mm is about what I ended up with. The poly bumpstops are 2" (51mm) tall as shipped, I removed 3/4" (19mm) which left 1 1/4" (32mm). I'd call that pretty close.
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Also Dash Specialists in Medford, OR. No web site, but I've seen good reviews in the muscle car world, and here's the BBB's take: http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/auto-restoration/dash-specialists-in-medford-or-22011618
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Thanks for that, Michael. I've got a message in to the manufacturer asking about format preference and such. Your images look great to me.
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Michael, what you've done so far is great. When you get it as good as we think can be done, will you be able to send me a full-size image that I can forward to the manufacturer?
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Edit - More reservations today, been a good day. Going fast, and not many left. Still time to add more to the order if demand continues, but the deadline for no further increases is rapidly approaching. Updated availability stats (12/13/09): Item | 240-Z | DATSUN | Total | ------------------------------------------- Ordered | 40 | 24 | 64 | Paid for | 36 | 21 | 57 | Pending | 3 | 2 | 5 | ------------------------------------------- Available | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Yes, that is pretty much correct. The only other exception would be if you stumbled across one of the rare early Type A 5 speeds that were used in other parts of the world in '70-71 cars. Those would still bolt up, but would need a custom driveshaft. Chances of you finding one of those in the middle of the country are almost nil. (And if you do find one, I'd love to know about it.)
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I shouldn't think so. My '71 runs fine on just the mechanical fuel pump.
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Er, um, well...I guess I can think of worse things to be tied to linguistically than the process of eliminating an S30's aftermarket sunroof.
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I second the above recommendation. You'll want a good service manual, too, preferably a factory manual.
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Those look like a typical aftermarket sealed ball joint, as used on many new cars today. While it's possible they may not be quite as durable as the factory parts, it is equally possible that they might be as good or better. Hard to say for certain. I do suspect that at worst, these parts will likely last several tens of thousands of miles. Yes, you may wish to monitor the condition of the sealing boots, but I'd guess that they'll be quite fine for several years at least for a normal daily or weekend driver.
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I wonder about that 2000 number for 1971. I suspect there are more than that left. Those types of statistical exercises don't always reflect reality for special cases. And a 240Z - for many owners - is and was a special case. I'd wager that the yearly attrition percentage is lower for sports cars than for normal cars.
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Richard, actually the factory specified carb damper oil has always been 20 wt. (Note - 20 wt., not 20W.) Over the decades, many shadetree mechanics have tried all sorts of other oil in an effort to "improve" on the factory setup. ATF is common, as was Marvel Mystery Oil. Both of those average about 5 wt. These days, more and more people are realizing that Nissan knew what they were doing, and that 20 wt. oil is best. But it's worth noting that 20 wt. (single grade) oil is NOT the same as 20W-50 (multi-grade) oil. While the 20W-50 you used may be fairly close to single grade 20 wt. during the cold weather of winter, when it warms back up in the spring it will be far too thick. I'd recommend that you change to true single grade 20 wt. at your first opportunity. True single grade oils like this are easiest to find at motorcycle shops, as fork and shock oil.
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It has made the rounds... http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36588&highlight=bre+tribute
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Mike, it looks like you condensed the font in height a bit, is that so? Did you note a percentage?
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Vertical defrost lines were used partway through '72.
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Understood, Adam. No problems. The final version of the DATSUN shade will have the same thicker, extended font as the 240-Z version. Both I and the manufacturer recall that there was a DATSUN version way back when, but neither of us can find any pictures of the original to compare to. He is certain that the same typeface was used for all of them, so that's what we are basing this on. Trying to duplicate the known look of the 240-Z shade and then using the same font, weight and kerning settings for the DATSUN one.
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Adam, can you explain your concerns with the font as attached in post #106?The end goal from the very beginning has always been to reproduce a very popular period accessory for S30 cars here in the USA and Canada. At the beginning of the process we were working with the belief that all of the original dies and stencils still existed and were useable. As we progressed, neither has been the case. The manufacturer has been great, even though his quote was based on using existing tooling, he has worked with me far more extensively than planned to re-create the needed tooling, at the original quoted price. Neither of us expected this project to be as time intensive as it has become. We are still open to modifications at this time, but since most buyers have expressed an interest in these being as close to original as possible any modifications would need to be small tweaks, as most people I've conversed with seem to feel that the latest iteration are very close. If this is not what you had in mind for the pair that you ordered and paid for, I will happily send you a check back and return your reserved parts to the available pool.
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Appliance brand "DiaMag". Lug nuts can be bought here:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-LUG-NUTS-FOR-APPLIANCE-WHEELS-ROTO-LUGS-12MM-1-25_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5189f931bdQQitemZ350207160765QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1329wt_1167
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Nope, those are aftermarket slotted mags. Very common on early Zs, but definitely NOT stock. In '76, all Zs in the USA were built with only one choice - 14x5.0" steel rims with wheel covers. There were no factory-installed options in the USA until '77-78. There were many different dealer-installed rims, but they weren't "stock".
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All payments for current requests have now arrived. Updated availability stats (12/7/09): Item | 240-Z | DATSUN | Total | ------------------------------------------- Ordered | 40 | 24 | 64 | Paid for | 36 | 21 | 57 | Pending | 0 | 0 | 0 | ------------------------------------------- Available | 4 | 3 | 7 |
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The key lock was not standard (just used a non-locking twist knob), so it's not at all surprising that the door key doesn't fit. I'm afraid that if the correct key is not available, you may be forced to have a locksmith look at it, or drill out the lock yourself.
