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Hey there 71orangecrate , I'm posting an image of the radio installation from a 73 manual. (looks bacisally the same as my 72 had) Not sure when the radios changed from the early ones to this model, but since your radio's the same as I had, this is the way I believe it is suppose to mount. In the first pic, the bracket circled should have a hole near the back on both sides that a screw goes thru to the bracket on both sides of your radio, that is shown in pic #2. Hope this helps you.

I know just what the little bugger is thinking.

First off, I'd like to thank KenshinX for posting the links to Vintagecarman's other forum participation. I'll start off with some quotes of his on this forum: I personally like #2 :sick: Now let's look at some quotes of his on the Acura and NSX forum concerning a vehicle he purshased for himself. Now I ask you, does this sound like a man that "know cars like the back of my hand" or for that matter knows "the difference between garbage and a diamond"? I'm pretty sure I won't need him to match me up with a car. Seems he can't even match himself up!

1. I'm sure you do as..... 2. All the apples are picked and now you're moving on to the plums! Is that how you got your newfound passion for Z's?

When I read Vintagecarman's post, it seemed to me that it was implied that through his job, contacts or whatever, he had access to these cars that most folks otherwise wouldn't. Yet the examples he pointed out were all vehicles listed on Craigslist that millions of internet users would have the same access to. Nothing special about that.

The Devil you say! :surprised Welcome to the club. What kinda Z do you have and where are you located?

Craigslist - http://sacramento.craigslist.org/car/200507400.html Craigslist- http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/200886580.html Craigslist - http://fresno.craigslist.org/car/199647597.html Craigslist - http://fresno.craigslist.org/car/196571615.html See a pattern? We can all check craigslist. As you see, I found the same 4 cars you found and if I wanted could buy and have them shipped without your help and or mark-up. So, what do you bring to the table?

Ooooo.....K lets break this down; To the Members - Please notice that he said he could FIND not HAD hundreds of rust free Z's from the 70's. Big difference. To Vintagecarman - You claim to be able to find hundreds of 70's rust free Z's and then point out an 86 300ZX to back your claim. Big difference.

Dude..you're in Katy, that's at least 50-60 miles away! :eek: You must work on that side of town. Don't forget your camera. :laugh:

Here's the thread Brian, nice car!......http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20860&highlight=factory+restoration

Just finished talking with the guy about this car. It's orange and supposedly has very little if any rust???? Dash is currently off and sitting on the seats, which he said were recaros in very nice condition. Has centerline wheels and trip/webers. No title and wants $900. The car's in SE Hou. Here's his phone #, the one in the ad is not working. (call alex at (713) 637-6990 after 3 pm) Sorry, no pics available when I called. Maybe someone here on that side of town can go look at it and report back. http://houston.craigslist.org/car/199436811.html

Just how rare are these cars? Don't recall ever seeing one. http://houston.craigslist.org/car/200032300.html Looks nice, but $9,000?

One can always check Ebay : http://cgi.ebay.com/DATSUN-NISSAN-FUEL-FILLER-HOSE-240Z-260Z-70-74-NEW_W0QQitemZ270022738568QQihZ017QQcategoryZ33556QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Never had any other Z's besides 240's and a 280ZX. Both of which have tool bins behind the seats and where the other items went. For your 280, you'll just have to find a place that you feel is handy and accessable.

My original thought was what does everyone carry with them for those unexpected mechanical breakdowns, such as the one that KenshinX's father encontered recently. Of course long extended trips through remote desolate areas where nearby help is a long shot, survival items should be taken without question. I look foward to seeing everyones thoughts for either situation. Edit: Tomo, you forgot toilet paper! (or is that what the rubbing compound was for? )

I absolutely agree with you. Those are indeed very necessary items, I just keep those in the tool bins under the deck carpet.

Thought I'd see what everyone else carried with them. I keep mine in this very sturdy "army surplus" canvas bag. It holds alot and the canvas doesn't scratch or mark up the interior. I carry this many tools because it's both for emergencies and my junkyard raids. It fits nicely behind the passenger seat.

Here's a new one. Just keep checking Ebay and used ones usually pop up. http://cgi.ebay.com/Datsun-240Z-Steering-Wheel-Horn-Pad-70-73-New-OEM_W0QQitemZ140022307535QQihZ004QQcategoryZ10076QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

New Policy It was getting a little crowded in Heaven, so God decided to change the admittance policy. The new law was that in order to get into Heaven, you had to have a really bad day on the day that you died. The policy would go into effect at noon the next day. So, the next day at 12:01 the first person came to the gates of Heaven. The Angel at the gate, remembering the new policy, promptly asked the man, "Before I let you in, I need you to tell me how your day was going when you died." "No problem," the man said. "I came home to my 25th-floor apartment on my lunch hour and caught my wife having an affair. But her lover was nowhere in sight. I immediately began searching for him. My wife was half naked and yelling at me as I searched the entire apartment. Just as I was about to give up, I happened to glance out onto the balcony and noticed that there was a man hanging off the edge by his fingertips! The nerve of that guy! Well, I ran out onto the balcony and stomped on his fingers until he fell to the ground. But wouldn't you know it, he landed in some trees and bushes that broke his fall and he didn't die. This ticked me off even more. In a rage, I went back inside to get the first heavy thing I could get my hands on to throw at him. Oddly enough, the first thing I thought of was the refrigerator. I unplugged it, pushed it out onto the balcony, and tipped it over the side. It plummeted 25 stories and crushed him! The excitement of the moment was so great that I had a heart attack and died almost instantly." The Angel sat back and thought a moment. Technically, the guy did have a bad day. It was a crime of passion. So, the Angel announced, "OK, sir. Welcome to the Kingdom of Heaven," and let him in. A few seconds later the next guy came up. To the Angel's surprise, it was Donald Trump. "Mr. Trump, before I can let you in, I need to hear about what your day was like when you died." Trump said, "No problem. But you're not going to believe this. I was on the balcony of my 26th floor apartment doing my daily exercises. I had been under a lot of pressure so I was really pushing hard to relieve my stress. I guess I got a little carried away, slipped, and accidentally fell over the side! Luckily, I was able to catch myself by the fingertips on the balcony below mine. But all of a sudden this crazy man comes running out of his apartment, starts cussing, and stomps on my fingers. Well, of course I fell. I hit some trees and bushes at the bottom, which broke my fall, so I didn't die right away. As I'm laying there face up on the ground, unable to move and in excruciating pain, I see this guy push his refrigerator of all things off the balcony. It falls the 25 floors and lands on top of me, killing me instantly." The Angel is quietly laughing to himself as Trump finishes his story. "I could get used to this new policy," he thinks to himself. "Very well," the Angel announces. "Welcome to the Kingdom of Heaven," and he lets Trump enter. A few seconds later, Bill comes up to the gate. The Angel is almost too shocked to speak. Thoughts of a Z car falling off its jack or the car hitting a tree pour through the Angel's head. Finally he says, "Bill, please tell me what it was like the day you died. "Bill says, "OK, picture this. I'm naked, inside a refrigerator......"

So then if one were to polish/paint their valve cover would the be considered riceing up one's vehicle? It has little/no real world benefit.

You might also try ProAm Automotive here in Houston, at 6125 Richmond Ave.

Reminds me of a 240Z I saw back in the mid-late 80's. From a distance I noticed it had side pipes, so I drove over to get a look and about busted a gut when I saw what he had done. He had a rain gutter down spout coming out from under the front wheel well, connected to gutter pipe that ran the entire length of the rocker panel and was finished off with another down spout that curved out parallel to the ground! And it all was attached with a ton of pop rivets! Man, I sure wish they had digital cameras back then! LOL

Speak for yourself. Oh and remember....we taught you everything you know, we just haven't taught you everything WE know!

I enlarged the engine bay pic and I believe the label on the blue canister says "SUPER...?", so now we know it's a Blue SUPERwhatchamacallit. :tapemouth

That's a radio/8-track combo. If it's Nissan...Cool, if not...LeBummer.