Mr Camouflage Posted January 30, 2003 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2003 I just bought a 240z today in Perth WA.Needs a bit of work, but I'm up for it. Should be fun.It's my second 240z, the first was a 72 and in very poor condition. I Sold it years ago.The new 240z is also a 72, but in a lot better condition (not much rust at all).What's the deal with the speedo being in MPH? both of them were, but Australia uses KPH, and has done since about 1960something.Anyone in Australia with a speedo in KPH? if so what year car is it?I've borrowed a Digital camera from a friend and will have a few pictures up soon. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted January 30, 2003 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2003 Hi Mr C.Congratulations on your new purchase. Sounds like its a good 'un.I remember a thread in the General Discussions forum a while back called "kph in a 240Z?" or something similar. It was this same conundrum of an MPH speedo in an Australian-market 240Z or vice-versa. Search for it and you should find it in there somewhere.Looking forward to seeing the photos and hearing the VIN number ( always interesting on RHD cars ).All the best,Alan T. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-24999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
26ounce Posted January 30, 2003 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2003 Top stuff Mr C. Look forward to seeing the photos.:classic: This is the second Perth 240Z sale I have heard of in as many months - the market is practically boiling over!!!Just out of interest, did you get the car through an ad in one of the papers or word of mouth? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Ozzy Guy Posted January 30, 2003 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2003 Congratulations. Hope it sucks your bank account dry but still leaves you grinning from ear to ear.Originally posted by Mr Camouflage Anyone in Australia with a speedo in KPH? if so what year car is it? Mine's a '72 and it's in mph too. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrally Posted January 30, 2003 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2003 There is a thread on this subject.I swapped mine [73] out and replaced with one out of a 260.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbentsen Posted January 30, 2003 Share #6 Posted January 30, 2003 I've got two late 73' 240Z's which both had MPH speedos.I bought a KPH speedo from SSS in Sydney years ago.I believe it came out of a 260Z, which I'm told were all KPH's.I'm sure Warren, at All Z parts in Thornleigh Sydney, would have one in stock for you.This is a straight swap by the way.While you are at it, you might want to consider changing the water temp gauge as well, from Fahrenheit to Celcius in a similar fashion.I also want to change my Amp meter out with a Volt meter at a later date.Yes you guessed it: 260Z as well. Good luck.Mbentsen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda Z Posted January 31, 2003 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2003 My 260Z '77 had KMH...dash was the same as 240 so you should be able to pick up one from a wreckerRhonda Z Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEE240ZPERTH Posted January 31, 2003 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2003 Congrats on getting a 240 I know you have been looking for a while.How did you come by the car, was it from the metro area.More details required Mr C:classic: Would be great to see the pics when you have them.RegardsLee Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
halz Posted January 31, 2003 Share #9 Posted January 31, 2003 The car was advertised in The Quokka and this week on www.autotrader.com.au. Show us the pics when you get some (and send me your contacts for all those other Perth 240Zs:classic: ) Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.A.ZED Posted January 31, 2003 Share #10 Posted January 31, 2003 cool thang.can't wait to see those pics.Will also have some pics some time next week. keep us informed on what work is done on the z. Might be able to help each other with obtaining those hard to get parts in W.A. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuong Nguyen Posted January 31, 2003 Share #11 Posted January 31, 2003 Hi All,congratulations Mr Camouflage, I am sure that you will have many fun days ahead of you with your new purchase.It seems that I am missing out on all the WA zed action whilst being overseas!! But then again, I miss out on all the sales when I am home anyway.Very interested to see the photos, and also the kind of prices that 240Z go for in Perth, when you can actually find one!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doehring Posted January 31, 2003 Share #12 Posted January 31, 2003 The km-Tacho (Speedo) is from a 260, the other is mph from my '72 240. There are some differences in wiring and fixing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/4489-bought-a-240z-today-perth-wa/#findComment-25190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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