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That's what came with the car... IMHO not very rare, but clean it up and keep it in good shape with the car.

Could make an interesting "booster", otherwise! Is that a 12GA? If so, I've got some 'full' brass ones around here somewhere if you want to dress it up.... they are really pretty when polished.....

There are a lot of good threads on this topic in the archives, you can find them with the search feature. Hopefully this link will take you to the most recent one... it may be of some help to you. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32126

I'm sorry to hear that as well. I've had that happen too, more than once. I finally gave up having nice stereo stuff (at least visible stuff). Some people can be a pain in the arse while they are leaching on society. Taking my money legally by way of the tax system (welfare/disability/etc.) is one thing, but directly taking my 'stuff' is quite another.

Does anyone sell an OEM-style (non-poly) bushing kit, or must they be ordered individually from Nissan? I'm going to have to re-bush the '72 someday soon. I was considering going with poly bushings, but I do not really need them for performance purposes, and I hear more complaints (usually about noise) than praises from daily driver type owners. So, I'm leaning more towards OEM or stock-type replacements. Any suggestions for where to get them? Thanks!

Years ago I did some work on diesel engines for Uncle Sam. At high altitudes in S-W Cambodia, say 5000 feet, our compression levels would drop. What should have been around 500psi at 0 altitude was coming in with about 450psi at 5000 ft above mean sea level, and these things were new out of the crate. We also found that cutting the fuel back by about 10% made a good overall improvement. Now, that's diesel stuff and I'm going back on 35-year-ago recall. Not certain how this would translate for internal combustion. We also converted over some types of internal combustion applications to turbine engines because the IC engines' performance suffered terribly at high altitudes. It's all old technology now, but the basics are likely the same.

The other thread on shift knobs got me looking at several I have sitting around... I have several '70s vintage 240Z shift knobs, all of which would benefit from having a new shift pattern plastic button on the top. It seems that cracking is a very common problem. Can anyone provide a lead with respect to where replacements for these "buttons" can be found? I've looked high, low and in between, but obviously not at the right place. The factory parts manual I have doesn't break the knob down to component parts.... Since the new knobs being sold have them, I'd assume they are still in production somewhere, but where? Any ideas? Picture of three in less than great shape attached.... They are not as bad in person as the picture makes them look... the lighting somewhat magnified the issue.... but I'd sure like to get some correct replacements.

I had a similar problem with the nylon threads on my favorite knob. There is an easy fix, similar to the helicoil idea..... I simply took a nut that threads on to the shift lever (8MM I think, someone please verify), rounded the flats with a file, and mounted it into the bottom of the knob with a dab of JB Weld. Provided a great fit, and it will never strip again under normal use. Hint on getting the nut "round" enough to fit in the bottom... after filing it 'close' to what I wanted, I mounted it on a threaded rod (the perfect piece here is the threaded slave cylinder push rod - same thread as the shift lever), then inserted the other end of the rod into a drill and spun it against the file and then abrasive paper.... Worked like a charm with cast away parts and a drop of adhesive.... not even a trip to the store! Note: I tried several other attempts at reviving the nylon threads with things like JB Weld, etc. Nothing would 'stick' to it well enough for a fix. Also, if you do drill into that area, be very aware of how far in you go or you'll hit the pattern button at the top. Pictures attached for your reference. Comparison of the 'factory' set-up (front left) and my 'fix' (on the right) Close up of the 'fix' Three factory knobs ('72, '71, '73) virtually the same in construction

From archives.... Challenge Fibreglass in Melbourne (+613) 9822 2998 Good luck with that!!

WOW!!! I saved about $900. by doing it myself!! Way cool!! I must show the wife!! (Extra points always good to put in the bank!) Or the mechanic was on the fast-track for retirement (more likely).

Nice looking car.... I have found this site to be helpful with determining price ranges http://www.vehix.com/ , but keep in mind that they are asking prices..... (when I looked the range for the vehicle was $1200. ~ $4000., but I did not read the descriptions to determine the condition of them.... seems a tad low....? but what do I know about an '83....) Also eBay, where if you are registered, you can go in and research prices that things actually 'sold' at. I'd think that between the two you would be able to come up with a good range within a short amount of time. Don't forget that overall condition and location play into the equation.

You are right, Zulaytr, Mike McGinnis is top shelf.... Just a good ride from Georgia.... but worth it!

Welcome aboard!! Great looking car! Maybe the folks at the Georgia Z Club can make some recommendations.....http://georgiazclub.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1... be worth a try, anyway..... Good luck and keep us posted.

Well, I found the brake master that was turning into a cake of rust.... also found a 240Z master that cried for attention.... and lots of other stuff to experiment with. Here are several before & after pictures that I promised to post. I find the results quite pleasing to the eye. Comments and/or suggestions are welcome. I'd like to learn more, so feel free. I'm considering making a service available, so comments about that are welcome as well. Thanks, all! Attachments: Here are two of the junk master cylinder before cleaning: ...and two after a refreshing: Another one that was on the 'to be saved for later' shelf.... before: ..after....

Welcome back, Stacey! I recall the trials that you were going through a while back, then you dropped off the screen. I'm heartened to hear that you have overcome the heartbreaks that were thrown your way.... back on your feet and behind the wheel! Welcome back.

Well, cafe, we seem to be back at the place where we were a while ago with you seemingly rattling our chains for a reaction. You'll recall that there were requests for pictures a while back, and I don't recall any being posted (if there were, I missed them). So now you are "taking offers" on the rare mystery Z-car! Interesting concept in that I have never seen any evidence that it exists. Let us know how that works out, as most of us have a barn full of very rare automobiles (in our dreams), and we'd be more than happy to sell them to a cash paying customer. Good luck either way that you decide to go, but under the current circumstances, I wouldn't expect much of a response from us on the offer to sell. If you ever decide to get serious, and stay that way for more than a day, I think you'll find this gang very helpful.... you just don't seem to be able to do that for more than a post or two. Sblake01, your advice to us is good stuff. I shall be done now.

Go easy on the dielectric grease... I'd use it to seal up the connector, not on the 'connection' itself. Yes, he does state 240Z.... You may be able to convince him to do one up for a 280; I think the different connectors pose an availability problem for him..... maybe if you supply the parts? Who knows? It would be worth your while to check in with him if the problem pops back atcha.

Mike B - Thanks for the horn pictures! That tells me some important things about the way they were finished off for the 05/72 mfg. date (mine is an 05/72 as well!) Now I'd like to see some of the olive-drab ones with dates as well! trykflyr - It may be a cold winter for you (with the fuel oil trade off).... If you have a compressor, you're half way there! And yes, I'd be interested in doing some blasting. I found some real ratty stuff that I'll post before & after pictures of as soon as I can find the time to do them up. Time has been at a premium for me.... just got done helping my boy with his homework - he's a special needs guy who has been mainstreamed for science and a few other things at my request.... first year of high school and the demands on him are considerably more than what they had been up to this point, so I'm doing all that I can to help him get some study habits, etc..... challenging and time consuming, but priority-one.