mimregi

very helpful, thanks =) I'll have to take a closer look today and see what I can figure out. Edit: Looks like 32/36 DGV 5A http://www.webercarbsdirect.com/inc/pdetail?v=1&pid=76 Anyone feel free to confirm/deny =) Thanks Enigma and Arne! Sorry to hijack the thread, I'll post more questions in a new thread.

I have been having the damndest time just identifying the carbs on my car (there is a pretty good shot of them in my gallery). I am in the process of trying to decide whether to rip them out or rebuild/retune them (I have no experience with this, but am willing to buy all the books and learn). I have a pretty good sense at this point what an SU setup will cost me, but I have no idea what a rebuild kit for the webers will set me back as I really don't know what model they are. Is there a good way to determine this before I go out and buy the books? Thanks!

I have been watching e-bay and other classified sites, but I figured I would post here too. I'm looking for a half-decent parts car I can get to from Orlando, FL within a half-day's drive or so. Ideally, I'd like a '72. It doesn't necessarily need to run and I'm not too concerned with the body. My primary goals are to get operable carbs and an AC (aftermarket or otherwise -- I'm not positive if they even came stock that early). I have a '73 so I would consider any year with a reasonable amount of sharable parts, I'd even consider a FI model if all else seemed worth it. If anyone has one or knows of someone who does, the closer to Orlando the better, lemme know =) Thanks! -m

For the record, I started this to I think =) I really should stop osting before my coffee... I was runing a search on fuel injectors or something, came across this post and decided to reply since I used to own a '78... then I saw the date and deleted the body of the post, sadly could not delete the post itself. Guilty! Flame away...

Thanks for the help all. -m

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Thanks =) I did the oil change earlier today (after my last post) and all went great. I appreciate the advice on the filter and whatnot (done plenty of oil changes, just been almost a decade since my last Z and I have no documentation for the car at current). Thanks for helping me out before I did something foolish (six quarts...)! -m

awesome, thanks both (great link =) )

This is my first oil change since getting the car (took it to a Z Shop for the first one) and my Haynes manual is still on order.. and it's been a long time since I changed the oil on my '78 back in High School... I'm heading to the store on the way home from work and, ummm... (sigh) How much oil? 6 quarts?

This may sound dumb, but I had a similar problem recently (if I follow your description accurately), and after some head-scratching, turned out that the exhaust was just ever so slightly too close to the body and would make some noise at lower RPMs (idling, cruising, though not generally accelerating).

http://cgi.ebay.com/Power-Door-Look-Conversion-Kit-4-Datsun-240z-240-z_W0QQitemZ5822913863QQcategoryZ60203QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Anyone know anything about these? They're tempting for the price...

I can't imagine anyone is vouching for "MR KELVIN"? Yeah... this sounds legit: -----Original Message----- From: q_aguns20052yahoo.com@fenway.spencerogne.com Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2005 03:57:44 To:mimregi@gmail.com Subject: Reply to your ZCAR.COM Classified Ad Thank you for using ZCAR.COM's Classified Ads! Following is the response to your '1973 240z -- Outstanding Condition' listing, posted through our website: Information about inquiring person: Name: MR KELVIN Email: q_aguns20052yahoo.com =================================================== Hello Dear Seller, I am MR KELVIN by name,Interested in your above mentioned item for sale.Kindly mail me back with the asking price,The current condition,The pics if available and the mode of payment will be through Certified Cheque.Kindly get back to me asap... Cheers!!! MR KELVIN =================================================== To reply to this message please click on 'Reply' button in your email program. =================================================== . For further reading: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/12/05/eveningnews/consumer/main587162.shtml http://www.joewein.de/sw/419-unitrust-coma.htm I'd love to pull a p-p-powerbook on this guy...

I appreciate the support on the price. The only thing that pushed me over the edge to sell it was getting full value for it -- I am not trying to "get rid of it" so getting much less than what I am asking... well, I'd rather keep it =) When the worst case scenario is a beutiful car, life could be worse! Besides, anyone who is willing to pay what it's worth will apprciate it and take care of it, and that makes the hurt less And no, I haven't posted it to e-bay just yet. I figure I would go the free route with some enthusiast sites, take it to the local z-club meet (next week I think) and see if I get a nibble before going to e-bay. I am prepared for it to take some time to find the right buyer, and I'm not positive a 10 day e-bay auction will get me what I want (for those of you that watch the e-bay auctions, do the cars that list that high tend to sell?). I will be back... oh yes, I will be back

After much deliberation and a few new bits of news at home, I have decide with a heavy heart to do it... http://www.classiczcars.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=733&sort=1&cat=1&page=1 If anyone is interested or knows anyone that might be, drop me a line. I hate losing the car, but it is necessary atm, so any help would be appreciated =-)