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I have a bunch of wires in the center, right above the tranny tunnel, that are connected to nothing. Can someone help with identifying what each of these should be connected to? Here are several pictures I just took. https://photos.app.goo.gl/AtbSgkaMo9Fm5uT8A

Does anyone have the PROPER way to connect the under dash electronic fuel pump wiring in a 240Z? For testing purposes the connection in this picture (green and black/white wires) was jumpered and it worked. Being that there is a molex plug here there must be more to wiring it up properly. I've been told that the factory had it wired to the oil pressure gauge so that if the car lost oil pressure it would stop the fuel pump.

Brake spring installation Rev 2.0. Thanks for the input @Captain Obvious

RESTORATION PROJECT DONE & CLEARING OUT THE SHED. NO REASONABLE CASH OFFER REFUSED. L26 Motor with E88 Head- 074185 4 Speed Transmission - Likely L4W71B Aluminum Radiator Door Window Frames (L & R) Fiberglass Headlight Scoops (L&R) R-200 Differential 4:11 R180 Differential 3:36 2-Hitachi 3 screw Carburetors (HJG46W?) Mounted to N36 Intakes NEW - 2 each 12" Electric Fans with Controller Set of 4 - 280ZX Wheels Front Bumper with Valence Panel - Good Condition Rear Bumper - Bumper Ends Good Center Poor Full Sets of Windshield and Rear Deck Glass Stainless Trim Grille Front Valence Pieces New Rubber Weatherstrip - Window Glass Run, Rear Deck Glass, 1/4 Window, Cowl to Hood Windshield Passenger Window Glass 1970 Deck Glass with Vertical Defroster Wires TOO MANY MORE VARIOUS PARTS TO LIST!!

That boss could be a surface for locating the part in a machining fixture.

I seem to remember when an Aerovault was $11K... Bring a Trailer2024 Aerovault MkII LT TrailerBid for the chance to own a 2024 Aerovault MkII LT Trailer at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #194,177.

http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC085591.jpg 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 for sale. All work and maintenance performed by Z Car Garage since 2013 Built engine with forged internals. Stock turbos. Ohlins Road and Track coilovers Stoptech BBK front & rear TE37SL wheels Bride seats Takata Racing harness Additional parts and details below Asking $75,000 obo Contact Lou at ltstrick32@gmail if interested. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC08544-e1410764891805.jpg Build History at Z Car Garage http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_7806.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_7800.jpg For most fans of Japanese sports cars the “R32” Skyline supercar is highly regarded and historically significant. Not familiar with this model? Find out what makes it special over at JNC. This R32 Skyline received extensive suspension and engine work performed by Z Car Garage including fully upgraded front/rear Ohlins coil-overs (2022), sway bars, T/C rods, camber/control arms using parts from Cusco and Powertrix: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_8435.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TV7113-009-e1748642738732.jpg A full Stoptech big-brake system with larger calipers and 332mm vented rotors F/R was installed. Volk TE37SL wheels, sized 18×9.5 and finished in high-metal bronze. The wheels perfectly frame the Stoptech 332mm big-brake kit at all 4-corners: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC08539.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JC92912-013.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC08555.jpg The RB26 was rebuilt using a Rebello-prepped bottom end consisting of forged JE pistons and Eagle rods. Mild headwork and stock turbos make up the top end. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2260.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JC2213-003.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/JC2213-094.jpg A full Tomei titanium exhaust system was added including downpipes, test pipe and the Expreme Ti muffler, installed at ZCG: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC08546.jpgVideo of exhaust with drive-by: With the new exhaust and Haltech it was dyno tuned to a healthy 412hp/311tq to the wheels: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lou_S_GTR_Final-1024x759-1.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DSC08552-400x300.jpg The interior features a Bride driver seat with Takata harnesses and a MOMO steering wheel: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC08540.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2263.jpg The R32 has been driven to many shows/events running flawlessly. It is equally at home on the street or at the track. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IMG_0506-400x300.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/DSC00819-e14338203325451-400x224.jpg This R32 was featured and driven by Jason Cammisa in the GT-R episode of IGNITION from MotorTrend: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Screen-Shot-2017-06-18-at-10.13.35-PM-1024x700.jpg If you have not seen the video yet click on the YouTube link below for a preview of the R32 in action, and see our behind-the-scenes report HERE. The was driven to the 2019 Skyline Matsuri in San Francisco: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/IMG_7005-1024x768.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_0509-400x300.jpg More photos in the gallery below. Contact the shop for more information. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_0517-e1500358346764-1024x766.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_0566-e1500359143764-1024x688.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC085432.jpg View the full article

I believe that's the Nissan Heritage museum. I think I go back to Japan in July and plan to go there next. Didn't know about the Subaru museum, thanks.

I suspect that in order to be period correct, it should leak. 😄

Motorheads Season 1 Episode 10 starting at about 38:45 minutes in. The girl (and she is a Motorhead) just found this car in a junk yard because a Cardinal landed on the hood like a message from her passed away father. The episode ends with her looking at a Clymber manual on Z car building.

Reproduction fuse cover/ash tray for the 240z Datsun Series 1. Reproduced in Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate. Comes with silver ring insert, tray silver inserts, lid pins. Ideal if you want to remove and store your original away from the car and have a visual reproduction in place. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167546076628

Very nostalgic for me. Back in 1995 I was asked to accompany a couple of Japanese motoring journalists to the Le Mans 24hrs race to assist in press coverage of NISMO's GTR-LMs and their participation in the race for Club Le Mans. We had pit access, press room access, full catering and hospitality. A big contrast to my first visit to the LM24hrs in 1970 when I only ate frites and crepes and managed to catch just a few hours sleep whilst soaked through, laying on newspapers by the side of the track...!

I was able to get everything back together on the car yesterday. The new yoke (with a new bushing in the back of the transmission) was a very snug fit. After double checking I torqued everything, I was able to take the car on a test drive. What a big difference! I got up to about 80 on some interstate and the severe vibration, which previously could be felt with a hand on the transmission tunnel, and seen in the blurring rear view mirror, was gone. Now, I can get back to the small list of things that I have to do to finish this car: install inside rear tail light trim panel install front right kick panel clean and glue in tool compartment liners repaint tail light trim panels (for better color match) install NOS glove box hinge/inside panel install rear hatch trim panel repair and install factory radio, or install guts of a new radio in the old radio case

I have 2 OEM Nippon Denso Starters and 1 hitachi starter. The two Densos have part numbers but the Hitachi has no numbers. I also have 3 alternators 1 hitachi with a part number and 2 that are of unknown maker. My dad used to import cars back in the 80s from Japan and replacement parts were hard to come by, hence why I have 3 oem starters and 3 oem alternators. I do know for a fact he imported 2 datsun s30's a RX-7, and a celica all 1970s era cars. I found some cross reference part numbers for the starters but am totally in the dark about the alternators. If anyone would like to buy them or know someone who needs these parts for an original rebuild that would be great. These parts are 100% from japan. They've been sitting in our garage wrapped in plastic for 40 years. I have tested the starters and they do operate correctly. Let me know if you are interested and we can work out a fair price.

But whats wrong with rockauto? Arent these ones good shock absorbers? Other suppliers are more expensive.

Thread highjacked. Start a new topic if you want to talk about hub stands.

Ended up picking up some 3m Body Schutz and a cheap undercoating gun and did some test sprays and this isn't what was used, but I think its close enough. It dries much harder than what's currently on there, which feels quite rubbery.

Guess I got into the game late…🤦‍♂️

Missed 2 car shows yesterday because of rain but made up for it today as did others. A lot of classics out around here on a beautiful day. Car ran great! Here's to the rest of the day fellows, it's drinking time, all driving is over. 🍻

Dear forum users, as my saddler lost the glove box lid of my 280z (from 1977) including the lock I am still searching for a lock including keys in good shape (working). I managed to acquire a lid via craigslist in the US and a brand new closing mechanism via ebay for in total around 150 €, but still miss the lock. Does anybody have a lid or a single lock? Thank you for your kind help, Christian

I ran across a spare intake manifold for my '71 while cleaning the garage. Any idea what the smaller tube on the brake booster vacuum line connects to? Thanks!

Here are some pics showing exactly what areas I had the paint protection film applied to, in some of the pics you have to squint to see it. It actually goes 21" up the hood, which makes it about 5" past the headlight scoops where it goes over the fenders. I'm ready for my first road trip of the year, in two weeks. My Zed club is doing a weekend run to Kelowna and surrounding towns in the Okanagan. 😎

http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/001A0D18-0D64-4158-BC26-8D17A97DAE3A.jpg We’ve been working on a spare wheel and tire solution for clients running our Z Car Garage Big Brakes (or any larger than stock brake kit) on their 1970-78 S30 Z cars. Since the factory 14″ spare wheel will not clear big-brakes, we are proud to offer a 15″ Panasport wheel and tire combo that will fit perfectly in the spare tire well. In addition to great looks this setup is also significantly lighter than the factory spare. This is one of those small things we love to offer that make your Z enjoyable on long journeys. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5807.jpg The 15″ Panasport wheel runs a 155/80/15 tire and first perfectly in the factory spare well area. Below is a comparison with the factory 14″ spare: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5816.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5812.jpg We love how the 15″ Panasport spare looks. Here it is mounted on our client Ken’s 1970 Datsun 240Z (vin #1762) 16×7 Panasport wheels from Z Car Garage with a 225/50/16 tire: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5768-e1747888213578.jpg Z Car Garage 15″ Panasport spare wheel with a 155/80/15 tire: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5778.jpg Side profile with the 15″ Panasport spare: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5774.jpg Easy clearance on Z Car Garage Big-Brakes (or almost any larger brake-kit): http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5794.jpg The 15″ Panasport wheel and tire combo (32lbs) offers a significant weight savings of 8lbs over the factory spare (40lbs) setup! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5757.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5753.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5764.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5759.jpg Rear view showing difference in tire width. 15″ spare (top), 16″ (bottom): http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5785-e1747886786111.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5773-e1747886826669.jpg More photos of the 15″ spare on different cars including like Mrs. Butters, our Series 1 shop 240z http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5409.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4739.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5412.jpg Retail cost of the wheel will be $250, giving you the option to choose your own tire. To purchase the BF Goodrich tire in 155/80/15 the price is $145+ freight. Wheel/tire package deal will be $395+ freight. Limited availability, contact the shop and get yours today! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4725.jpg View the full article

What are Euro-Top pistons? What did the chambers measure out at? Just curious about compression ratio. You should add a driving video. Good luck.

1978 280z I want to replace my fusible link holder with a new blade fuse box. When I search here, I get thousands of post to review. Many fuse boxes are listed on Amazon and other sites. Any thoughts on the better ones to use? .