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Any tips on garage organization? Tips on project organization? How to save money? Best plans and practices? Fire them at me I'm a big boy. What do you lovely people think about keeping the factory color wheel I repaint my 260?

Datsun Garage is proud to partner with Watanabe Japan to offer Watanabe rims to Datsun Enthusiasts! Only $100 deposit per wheel, any factory size available as well as custom features that can be done. Feel free to check out our website and info regarding these rims. Here is some more info: ALL NEW!! Available direct from Datsun Garage through Watanabe Japan. Available in sizes listed in chart. https://www.datsun-garage.com/shop/universal/watanabe-type-r/ All wheels are made to order in Japan. Because of this, lead time can take up to 3-5 months from the day you pre-order until delivery depending on production schedule. All pre-orders for R Type wheels require a deposit per wheel. Once deposit is acquired we will email you with a questionnaire. Once filled out with your specifications and full payment is made we will place the order with RS Watanabe Japan. Please reference the chart for more information regarding the wheel and our website for more info regarding pricing. It is not an exaggeration to say that “Race model” R Type wide rim minus offset, although it is difficult to get a little with current car, representative model of Watanabe that leaves history in numerous records and race scenes https://www.datsun-garage.com/ Contact: sales@Datsun-garage.com size type price PCD OFFSET Number of holes JWL standard Mold / Type weight (Kg) 100 110 114.3 139.7 Four Five 6 13-80 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -6 ● ○ × × sand 6.64 13-85 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -13 ● ○ × × sand 6.6 13-90 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -19 ● ○ × × sand 6.6 13-95 R ¥ 42,000 ○ ○ ● – -twenty five ● ○ × × sand 6.9 13-10 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -32 ● ○ × × sand 7.36 13-10.5 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -38 ● ○ × × sand – 13-11.0 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -44 ● ○ × × sand – 13-11.5 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -51 ● ○ × × sand – 13-12.0 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -57 ● ○ × × sand – 14 inches 14-80 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -6 ● × × ○ Money 6.8 14-85 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -13 ● × × ○ Money 6.9 14-90 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -19 ● × × ○ Money 7.0 14-95 R ¥ 45,000 ○ ○ ● – -twenty five ● × × ○ Money 7.1 14-10.0 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -32 ● × × × sand 7.2 14-10.5 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -38 ● × × × sand 7.3 14-11.0 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -44 ● × × × sand 7.4 14-11.5 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -51 ● × × × sand 7.5 14-12.0 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● – -57 ● × × × sand 7.6 15 inches 15-80 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● 0 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.0 15-85 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● -6 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.2 15-90 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● -13 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.4 15-95 R ¥ 50,000 ○ ○ ● ● -19 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.6 15-10.0 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -twenty five ● ○ × × sand 7.8 15-10.5 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -32 ● ○ × × sand 8.0 15-11.0 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -38 ● ○ × × sand 8.2 15-11.5 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -44 ● ○ × × sand 8.4 15-12.0 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● – -51 ● ○ × × sand 8.6 – 16 inches 16-80 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● 0 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.5 16-85 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● -6 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 7.8 16-90 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● -13 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.1 16-95 R ¥ 58,000 ○ ○ ● ● -19 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.4 – 17 inches 17-80 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● 0 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money – 17-85 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● -6 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.5 17-90 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● -13 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money – 17-95 R ¥ 70,000 ○ ○ ● ● -19 ● ○ ○ ○ 139.7 / 6 Money 8.9 Gold metallic silver metallic ※ Black is the list price “2,000 yen” UP * Mug, Red, White, Blue and Yellow are priced at “3,000 yen” * Rim S (rim cutting) is priced at ¥ 2,500. * Hub processing cost is increased “¥ 2,500” * Special pitch is fixed price “2,500 Yen” UP ● is standard pitch ○ is special pitch (95.25 / 98/100 / 101.65 / 108/110 / 114.3 / 120 / 120.65 / 130) * ○ Special holes have a fixed price of “2,500 Yen” UP 　● Standard pitch ○ Special pitches (eg 3 holes, 5 holes, etc.) * Specifications and prices may change without notice.

I haven't been able to post on all the z forums I think this is the last one lol. I picked up a 1972 240z with Jim Cook Racing California Z body kit on it. This car was completely restored in 1981 by the first owner, I picked it up from the second owner who drove it from 83-93 and left it garaged since. I vacuumed out the rats nest, gave her a good wash today after 25 years of dust, did an oil change(so black and reeked of gas) wiped down all surfaces from rat pee, and treated the battery tray with acid treatment and painted it since it's empty and only surface rust currently.

Check out this floor plan. Is this the ultimate garage? I would probably consider leaving a few open bays near the work area for friends, but otherwise it looks good to me!

The car was purchased new by my Mom from a Connecticut Nissan dealer in 1982. It has been in our family ever since! Garaged since day one. Around 105k miles on it. Silver, t-tops, grey cloth interior, automatic. Few small rust spots up around the front wheel wells. Would love to keep it but it's just not being used enough anymore and we really want the garage spot available for our other daily-use car. Car is located in Rhode Island. Looking to sell as soon as possible. Don't have pictures currently (car is in Rhode Island and I'm living in NYC)...but can get pictures to any interested buyers. Don't really have a price in mind--really just want to make sure that it goes to someone who appreciates the car and will keep it on the road. Alternative for us is to donate it (little headache in doing this)...but really want to give this a try first.