moonpup

Now that's the way to do stripes on a Z! Excellent job.

Hey Alan, I didn't give you permission to move my quotation mark but I guess you had to in order to validate your reply.

I believe the original question was would an "American" 240Z in #1 condition ever be worth as much as the current bid on a "American" Olds 442 W-30 muscle car.

You don't say what type compressor you have, so I'll assume because you mention "dealer installed" that it's the huge bulky piston job of old! If you wish to keep the car "period" and as it came from the dealer, then by all means have that compressor rebuilt. However, if keeping it "period" is not all that important to you, I would strongly suggest you go ahead and switch to the much smaller and more effective rotory model. It will also provide less drag on the engine when in operation.

Right now, they're worth ...$200

May the Easter Bunnies visit all of you.

Sorry, gotta disagree with you here. SU's are some of the easiest carbs to play with. Not sure if they're tuned right? Just check the plugs. Carboned up and reeking of gas...too rich, light grey to white...too lean. Front carb...plugs 1,2,3 Back carb...plugs 4,5,6. Can't get much easier. Had a 280Zx and with all the electronic sensors, brain and other cr*p, it was a nightmare sometimes to figure out what was making the car run like sh*t. Give me mechanical stuff any day.

So what you're saying is that there's alot of wiley wascals in Waskom! Am I wite? Anyway, if someone is looking for a nice ZX, check out this 82 Turbo. http://houston.craigslist.org/car/150704137.html

At least Zs-ondabrain's units are better suited to the Z than these. http://www.zcar.com/forums/read.php?f=1&i=647213&t=647191#reply_647213

Check this out. This thing is almost as bad as that 70 flame job! http://houston.craigslist.org/car/151159866.html If you end up calling the owner....SPEAK REAL LOUD I understand he has trouble hearing.

It just means that there's alot of rust hidden behind the sheet metal and its come through at those spots. Actually, the seller is being honest and telling everyone that this is basically a rust bucket. Besides telling us about the wheel wells, he also states nearly every panel has blisters (I read...rust) under the paint!

Here's six reasons why you should forget about this car.

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Why ask for recommendations when obviously you had already picked a place and had the work done?

This one in the U.S. went for $156 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CAM-COVER-DATSUN-240Z-NISSAN-2400-ROCKER-VALVE-S30-L6_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ34202QQitemZ4626836593QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Another in Great Britain got up to around $280 or something and didn't meet reserve.

Turko's a lightweight...He needs: Marrrrrrrrrrrrrrvin Zindler, EeeeeeeeeeeyeWitness News!

I've seen several early Z's, including mine, that had the screws in the bottom of the door panel as mentioned. All these were located in Texas. However, several members from other states have stated their cars also had them. So unless the Dealers nationwide were directed to correct some flaw using these screws, I'd say there's a good chance that they are original to the car. Edit: ( In another thread, I mentioned my car was #3548, the twin to Wick's car. Did some further checking and I was off by one number. My car was #3549. Still close and oh yeah, they both came thru the port of Houston.)

http://www.zzxdatsun.com/

Did you ever check if the needle valves were working properly by blowing in to them as your mechanic suggested?

They are ambidoortrous. (they'll work on either side) I can put together a 'set' but again, they will need to be painted on your end.

I hope this doesn't mean your 12 peps had chili before they got in!

Here's some pic's of the mirrors I have. If they are the ones you need, PM me and we can work out a deal. All the mirrors I have will need re-painting. I can bead blast them before shipping for a little extra.

Your profile doesn't mention where you live, but if you're in one of the HOT southern states you will definitely want a good dependable AC system in your daily driver. That eliminates the 240Z from your picks.

California cars had a 'V' in the vin# (example: HLS30UV) and all other states didn't. Their computers should pick that up when they enter your vin#. Or just bring your FSM with you and show them. It's in the front General Info section.

Thanks for the pic's guys, Well, I've only got a dozen of them. Is that enough?