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Thanks for posting this. I am mid-stream in importing my 1977 280Z into Italy and will read this with great interest. There will be some mods I have to make to conform with EU road standards.

The pictures are fantastic on this listing. As one of the commenters posted "I can zoom right in" and see the detail. One of the things I've only seen once before is the clip holding the two choke cables together: Anyone else have one on their car?

Acorn nut is no longer needed. @jfa.series1 was able to source one. Many thanks my friend!

I put the progress dealing with the prop shaft and transmission and differential angles in another forum thread. While I was repainting the driveshaft, I also painted the front grill. The front grill, rear tail light trim panels and the hub caps all share the same paint. I bought the paint for these near the beginning of my restoration. If I recall correctly, I told the paint supply place the info for the color that is in the How to Restore your Z Car book. I painted the grill, but the color was too light - it was too grey, at least comparing to my original, not repainted hubcap. I got some crap in it too. So, repainting was necessary. This time, I took a guess, and added 10% of black paint (by weight) to make it darker. I think it came out a bit too dark, but I like it a lot more than what it was. I think I will experiment a bit more with it, adding maybe 5% of black and seeing how that looks. Then, I will repaint the tail light trim panels and possibly the hub caps as well.

Since these clear vinyl seat protectors are no longer available from Nissan, nor are reproductions available from existing fabricators, I sourced a large quantity of clear vinyl material to fabricate reproductions. These are for the 1969-1971 seats that do not have the recline mechanism. Set of eight (8) as shown in photo, (plus close-up photo) Material is same gauge/thickness as original Photos show: Set of four (4) original, aged and yellowed clear vinyl seat protectors and set of four (4) reproduction clear vinyl seat protectors. Set of eight (8) reproduction clear vinyl seat protectors - what you would receive upon ordering. The pricing is $48.00 shipped to a CONUS address. Shipping will be insured with tracking. If you are interested in a set, please PM me your full name, mailing address and Paypal address. I will then send you an invoice. Note, these are time consuming to produce. Therefore, I will only send the invoice when the set is available for shipment, production timefame as noted below Thanks, Keith Note: The last time I offered these was Summer 2022. So if you plan on needing a set before Fall 2025 please order now. Orders accepted in the first available production time frame ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Maximum sets available with 1 week production time frame - 4 sets to be produced Reserved: 1 set - Rick R (ordered) 1 set - Joel L (ordered)

Got it. So metal to metal it is. Thanks!

http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC2065.jpg On April 11-13, Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) hosted the David Love Vintage races at Sonoma Raceway. Z Car Garage raced and supported several client’s Datsun 510 race cars running in the B-Sedan Group. It was a great weekend filled with competition, camaraderie and plenty of Alfas, BMWs and Datsuns sharing the track. Enjoy our report with in-car footage and photos Z Car Garage Supports Five Datsun 510s http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/144b184a-f767-4ae6-9488-7a7156af77dd.jpg It is our pleasure to bring more enthusiasts into the world of vintage racing. Our services do include full race support and car-preparation to help make client’s race days seamless and worry-free so they can focus on driving. One of our specialties is dyno tuning. Before a race weekend we confirm that your car is running well and make necessary adjustments while on the chassis dyno. Video of two Datsun 510 B-Sedans (Rob and Tom), Enjoy the sweet L-series music! ZCG clients running at the David Love Vintage races included: #7 Kelvin Tse http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC2347.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1182-1024x768.jpeg #64 Kenny Tse http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC1951.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_5796-1024x768.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/491208749_10106100976206699_5212175413767973908_n.jpg #72 Tom Dockery (Group 9) We have helped Tom build and prepare his Ex-Norm Balzer/Koobation 510 for several years. Unfortunately the car was wrecked at Sonoma Raceway. Z Car Garage rebuilt the 510, making a triumphant return to last year’s Velocity Invitational event. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_2690-1024x768.jpeghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_1894-1024x768.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC1943.jpg TOM: The David Love event was an awesome kickoff to the 2025 race season. The Historic B-Sedan group had a solid turnout—about the same size and pace as the Vintage B-Sedan/Miata Group 3. Thanks to Rob’s fantastic coaching and support, I was able to set a personal best lap time on Sunday morning and held my spot in the top half of the group. I had a blast trading positions on track with Dave Stone, Glen Chiou, Kelvin Tse, and Jeff Rothman. Huge thanks to the ZCG team for their top-notch car support and coaching throughout the weekend. Enjoy this in-car video from Tom’s 510: #68 and #30 Noah’s 510 and Bluebird Coupe Noah dove his #6 Bluebird Coupe and Danny was in the #68 510: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2733.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2740.jpg Historic B & C Sedan http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC6233.jpg Photo by Alex Trang Fellow racer Glenn Chiou co-founded the Historic B&C Sedan (HBC) with Dave Stone. This is an organization dedicated to the racing exhibitions of 1966–1979 Historic SCCA B-Sedan, C-Sedan, Trans-Am Under-2-Liter, and Two-Five Challenge race cars: GLENN: Since 2018, we have partnered with premier racing organizations such as the Velocity Invitational, CSRG, SVRA, and others to present thrilling run groups that celebrate these iconic machines. Our mission is rooted in honoring the history, camaraderie, and spirit of safe, respectful racing—with a healthy dose of serious fun. The David Love Vintage Races were a perfect showcase of that mission. With around twenty historic sedans in attendance—including Alfa, BMW, Datsun, Mini, and more—we delivered an exhilarating exhibition of vintage racing. Partnering with CSRG and Sonoma Raceway made for a fantastic weekend shared with friends and family.While the David Love Vintage Races was HBC’s only event for 2025, we have big plans for 2026! To learn more about HBC, our events, the cars, and the stories behind them, visit our website: https://www.historicbcsedan.com http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2628.jpg The Historic B and C Sedan race was one of the most exciting run groups and Race car driver/Datsun Historian Glenn Chiou raced his Ex-Bob Finn U2.5L Trans-Am Datsun 510. This car features our Z Car Garage CV Axles and dyno tuning: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_1904-1024x768.jpeg It’s worth noting that not unlike privateers of the period, Glenn builds his race cars, maintains and manages racing efforts himself. Not an easy task so we applaud his work ethic. Glenn builds some beautiful Datsuns and we thank him for organizing the Historic B&C Sedan group to keep the spirit of Trans Am racing alive. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC02231.jpg Rob Fuller recaps the event: ROB: Ross Lindell was in the Randy Pobst National Championship-winning Miata (1992), Lora in her Miata and myself my Miata for Vintage Spec Miata. For Datsuns there was the special HBC run group that was super fun. Kenny and Noah were cooking. Kenny, Noah and Tom Dockery all got their PBs. It felt really great to get the Miata back on the track again. Lora was passing people for the first time, that’s huge milestone. We had just gone through Ross’ car and he was super happy with the setup and dyno tune. The weather was absolutely perfect and the run groups filled with beautiful cars. Glenn was out there, Frank Z in his 510, Alfa boys Chet Taylor from SoCal. Wonderful weekend with good times had by all. The Corkscew Classic event at Laguna Seca is coming up next. Don’t mis these (FREE) family-friendly events! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2722.jpg Vintage Spec Miata http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VSM-Welcome-1024x831.jpg The Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) is excited to welcome Vintage Spec Miata (1990-1997) to all of their events! This is a fun, affordable way to get into vintage racing. If you have any questions regarding prep and presentation, reach out to Rob Fuller: rob@zcargarage.com. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2772.jpg Lora B had a great time racing her Miata here is here race report: LORA: The weekend at Sonoma Raceway was filled with excitement, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. Participating in the David Love Vintage Races provided a fantastic opportunity to experience the thrills of competitive racing in a historic and vibrant atmosphere. – 9:20 AM : : Qualifying session to solidify my starting position for the race. – 12:50 PM: – – 1:55 PM: Race 1, which was filled with excitement and competitive spirit. Sunday: Schedule – 9:20 AM: Race 2, where I continued to apply the strategies discussed and aimed for a strong performance. – 1:45 PM: Third race of the weekend, pushing for the best outcome based on the experiences of the previous races. I achieved my best outcome yet, successfully overtaking two cars at Turn 7 and another car at Turn 11, which was quite thrilling! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sonoma-4-2025-IMG_4795-e1747445840914.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2742.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2754.jpg Overall, the race weekend at Sonoma Raceway for the David Love Vintage Races was a memorable experience filled with camaraderie, competition, and personal achievement. I was able to achieve my fastest lap time yet at Sonoma and successfully obtained my full competition license, which was a hard- fought goal. I’m so happy that I kept pushing through and finally achieved that milestone! I am so thankful for all the encouragement and coaching I have received from Rob Fuller and the team. I hope to be an encouragement to all that I meet, to continue to follow their bliss and achieve their dreams. You can see Lora racing here on YouTube A Fan-Friendly Race Event http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/490448108_10236095024900655_5721340577756134816_n-e1747444759851.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/490741855_10236094797094960_2246646517884836233_n.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sonoma-4-2025-parade-lap-IMG_0941-e1747444785969.jpg The CSRG events are all FREE to spectators, so bring your family and friends! Lora recalls a memorable moment: “One of the highlights was meeting a little boy who was celebrating his fourth birthday. All he wanted was to come to the racetrack and see a race car for his birthday. It was so heartwarming to share that moment with him, and he even asked for a picture with my race car and with me, the “race car driver”! It was such a surreal and adorable experience. I think my red Miata must remind children of the red car from the Disney movie Cars! That moment was so unexpected and enjoyable” Super cool to see our client Linda Williams’ 1972 Datsun 240Z OMS Pace Car Duplicate participating in the John Streets Memorial parade lap aside fellow Datsuns/Nissans. A weekend of great racing and good times http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2725.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2723.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2808.jpg We enjoyed sharing this experience with our friends and CSRG family. Special shoutout to ZCG crew including Cooper and Josh. Running all of the cars above would not be possible without them. Big thanks to Meghan for taking photos and video around the paddock. Thanks to Edmund Fong and Alex Trang for sharing photos with us, view all in the gallery below! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2810.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2746.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4920.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/490267006_10106100976421269_1721886664766996237_n-scaled.jpg Join us for the 2025 Vintage Racing Season! Z Car Garage is amped for vintage racing this year. View our race schedule listed below, and follow the CSRG website and zcarblog.com for more information. Do not miss the next exciting event: CSRG’s Corkscrew Class at Laguna Seca Raceway, June 20-22. Check out last year’s David Love race report. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screen-Shot-2025-01-08-at-5.17.54-PM.png http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screen-Shot-2025-05-16-at-4.13.56-PM.png Z Car Garage Trackside Support Services http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5d20c137-bfa6-4aa3-b84d-834a9f5a1d99-e1650419701905-1024x658.jpg It is our pleasure to bring more enthusiasts into the world of vintage racing. Our trackside services include full race support and car-preparation to help make client’s race days seamless and worry-free so they can focus on driving. From arrive-and-drive service to on-track support and coaching…we love to help. Check out the Z Car Garage experience with our client Todd and his B-Sedan Datsun 510 http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_0067-1-e1665112285742-1024x614.jpg One of our specialties is dyno tuning. Before a race weekend we confirm that your car is running well and make necessary adjustments while on the chassis dyno. Here is a video of the race cars we prepared this week with dyno passes and a walk around the shop. Enjoy! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_5591.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_4396-1024x768.jpeg View the full article

No problem, it looks like I was duped by the bot post. You apparently had resolved this a year ago... lol

@texasz , I've got a used one complete with the bolt if still in need. Bonzi Lon

Thank You!!! I was finally able to source a Bosch plastic housing replacement relay on eBay marketed as a VW part. It arrived on Tuesday, and I installed it today. I knew that was it when I turned the key and heard the hum of fuel pump. Once I added some fresh fuel to the tank, I turned the key, watched the fuel pressure gauge climb up to 36 PSIG, and the L28 started and ran! I do need to still do some troubleshooting and fix the backfiring and high idle, but those seem like much smaller challenges now that I have a running car again. Apologies to my neighbors, I think the whole community heard my hollers of joy and elation when the Z fired up this afternoon! A small victory, but a much-needed win for me today with all that has been going on at work.

Thanks Paul and Mike.... BTW.... I have been on this site for 18yrs since owning my 1973 240z, and it's been so helpful in allowing me to bring it up to reliable standards while preserving the authentic look. This is an awesome website!!

Soccer's a gamble. I felt lucky to have made it through the years with none of the major long-term injuries. I did have to do some PT on a knee. My doctor had been a college athlete and had the "suck it up and take some Advil" attitude. So I went in to weekend warrior mode and tried to tough it out. He sent me to PT when I went back a month later and showed him that the thigh on the injured leg was about 2/3 the size of the good one. The PT shop owner used to do the Cleveland Browns football team. Got me straightend up pretty quick but it still wouldn't bend as far as the other one for about three years. And the tough-it-out doctor was afraid of blood. Later, after the knee, he refused to remove the stitches in my chin because the tails were cut too short (forgot to mention the chin. And the broken collar bone.) and there would be blood if he had to dig them out. I had to go to the drug store and buy some tweezers and pointy scissors to dig them out myself. There was blood. Good times.

I don't think it's an original Nissan hatch seal, as it's sold by the metre. But it sure is better than what I had. It's not a simple seal swap like it would be for the doors. There's 6 interior panels to remove, then the adhesive. Then there's all those push pin clips, oh, I found out where some of those pins are going, I found the mother load. I think I got 14 of them from this one spot with a piece of radiator hose taped to my shop vac and a piece of screen taped over the end.

And for a little "snake oil" friction reducer I add about 4 oz. of TVT Green to the oil change. TVT Green vs Royal purple

This one is available in Australia; I havent seen it in person. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/engine-engine-parts-transmission/240z-260z-2-seater-oem-replica-complete-standard-exhaust-system-datsun/1305228725

I don't think you are supposed to put them on a car. I think they are intended to be wall art. 😂

Recently, a friend and I were working on the 240Z Original R180 differential and we both were not happy with neither the state of the original factory-installed differential strap belt, nor with the replacement options. None of the available replacements look anything close to the original belts. After a b it of research, my friend found this one on AliExpress, which is some sort of V-belt or something: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005006145171328.html make sure to order the 12ribs pk560 type. NOTE: We realized all original belts had different lengths (probably due to wear and tear), so make sure to measure your original one (best done with a piece of tape) before you order. I also cannot guarantee that this will fit perfectly and was not able to install it yet. But so far it looks pretty good: The only problem: the replacement belt has some pretty colorful markings on the outside and is quite shiny. I tried different things, but the best to get rid of it was simply to sand it off with some 80-grit paper: After some manual attempts, I chose the belt-sander to get rid of the rest. Be careful to sand off a minimum only, if you remove too much material, the woven white threads inside the rubber will become visible. Not what you want. And here is the result: Left AliExpress replacement original, Center: Aliexpress sanded down. Right: Original Nissan Belt. I'm quite satisfied, and so far it looks like the most OEM-looking option I have seen so far. Somewhere in future, we'll see how well it fits, too :-)

Update: My new alternator came in and when I tested the voltage regulator cap the leads that go to the diode read OL in one direction and when I switched the leads it read 0.597 V. That is what a diode should do. Low and behold the alternator is now outputting voltage. :) Problem solved. Now I have a spare alternator :)

Here's what I did on my hatch emblem. Thanks @Hardway

Yesterday i warned a guy on a bicycle NOT to use his phone (he said for navigating) as it will cost him €480,- if he gets caught.. a few years ago a cycle racer almost drove over me wgen i was crossing the road.. i did this on purpose because i wanted to see if he noticed me.. he didn't and i shouted at him scaring the hell out of him! Personelly i think there must come a law where people have to put all their phones in a special pocket in the boot while driving, so they are not thempted to look at it! And if one still uses a phone while having a steering wheel of just a steer on the bike in hands i think the penalty should be €960,- (In our country cyclists are seen as drivers, and if they come from the right they have the right of way at an intersection of equal status!)

I am going to check the afm and tps next just to rule those out.

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http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_351750125_1235731813771887_5949114127297605307_n.jpg We first met Jonathan in 2021 while visiting Nissan Headquarters in Tennessee to preview the Z Proto. In addition to being a proud Nissan North America employee, he is an avid car enthusiast with a passion for Nissans and Datsuns, having owned a 240Z, 350Z and Hakosuka Skyline. Jonathan recently acquired this QM1 White R34 Skyline GT-R from our friend Sean at Toprank International Vehicle Importers, and came to Z Car Garage for upgrades and dyno tuning. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_351756869_571155608528610_6805297484070822199_n.jpg JONATHAN: My history with Nissan and Z cars started before I was even born. My dad had purchased a 240Z in Ojai, California in 1978 while in the Navy and daily drove it until 1998. There are pics of me as an infant of me in it and when I was old enough to go to daycare, he would take me in the Z. Growing up around it, helping him work on it and wanting to ride in it as much as possible shaped my love for not only cars, but the Datsun/Nissan brand and especially the Z. When I got old enough to start thinking about my first car, my dream was to get the newly launched 350Z to go along with my dad’s 240Z. I was drawn to the Le Mans sunset orange launch color and fell even more in love with that color when I got to see it in person at my local grocery store. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_132696088_426127768436159_1139283343644033895_n.jpg As it so happened though, on my 15th birthday, my dad surprised me by gifting me the 240Z! I was in shock but so excited to work on it with him, restoring it to this level I had built up in my head for years. The project took 3 years and by the time I was a senior in high school, we had finished it… Painting it my favorite Le Mans sunset orange and building it out just as I had imagined as a young kid. Read more about the Father and Son duo in Japanese Nostalgic Car and GrassrootsMotorsports. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/embedZ_Engine_Pull.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_176589170_4144640102270930_4337192882919880307_n-e1745174078944.jpg Fast forward to 2023, after enjoying it for so many years, my wife and I were involved in a really bad accident in it. It was totaled and was a huge loss for myself and my family. I knew I needed to find another special Nissan. Below you will see how this situation shaped how I got into the Skyline’s, specifically my Hako and now the R34 GT-R. However, between the ownerships of the Hako and the R34, my wife found this beautiful 2003 Z33 350Z in my favorite color, Le Mans Sunset. I had always wanted this car since I was 13 and it was the spitting image of (a newer version) of my old 240Z. A great bookend to a Z journey that lasted over 34 years. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_475171980_18481381894037469_6796212038058252544_n.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_383851406_336029832162958_1096898292016150724_n.jpg GT-R Dreams http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_8777.jpg JONATHAN: My love for the R34 Skyline started I believe with the rest of my generation, 2 Fast 2 Furious. That scene where Brian drives through Miami to get to the race at the beginning will forever be reason for my Skyline love. I also remember watching old Hot Versions on YouTube with the MINES R34 GT-R going against the Amuse MK4 Supra. The sound from the exhaust and the feedback from the drivers made it clear that not only was it the winner in that episode, it was the winner of the JDM legends of its time. It was only natural to want one growing up, but as prices increased, it became clear that it would just be a dream. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_330640336_1364576187632531_7825474603062231957_n.jpg My journey really began on a vacation just after the Z accident, my wife and I were looking at the back of one of my JDM Legends t-shirts that had a Hakosuka Skyline on it. We looked at each other and said “Thats the car”. At that point, we had no idea where to even begin to look for a Hako but we both knew that was the direction we wanted to go. She knew I had always loved the Skylines, but the Hako (aside from the R34 GTR) always was a favorite. After a few months, Jonathan reached out to friend (Randy Jaffe) with a collection of Nissan’s and Datsuns including a 1971 Nissan Skyline that Z Car Garage had worked on! They discussed for a while, and one afternoon the Hako was headed to TN. Jonathan was excited for the opportunity to be the next caretaker of this beloved Skyline. He enjoyed the car for several months, driving it to shows, and really getting to know the chassis. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A0663221-E3DF-4557-8BB5-DA672E27D537-3.jpg JONATHAN: Just when I was getting comfortable though, I received a call from the sales director at Toprank International Vehicle Importers, who I had built a good relationship with. He asked if I would be interested in selling my Hako to a big Skyline collector in Texas (the Hako returned to Z Car Garage, full report coming soon!). After talking it over and coming up with a good deal, I made the decision to sell the Hako and purchase a bone stock, 1-owner R34 GT-R from Top Rank’s inventory in Japan. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_351716536_1965356540465877_4097935944533235490_n.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_352552391_623108886411257_2846414832913894330_n.jpg Top Rank brokered the deal and made the process so easy. I knew though that I would have to wait until June of 2024 before it could be imported due to the 25-year law but it was so worth the wait and I cannot express how grateful I am to have been in a position for such an opportunity to be realized. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_437545255_407071535419669_6982521441586894456_n.jpg Upgrades and Dyno Tuning at Z Car Garage http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_8419.jpg ROB: In the fall of 2024, Jonathan acquired his dream car, an R34 Skyline GT-R, from Top Rank Importers. They were having some issues and shipped it to Z Car Garage for minor sorting and upgrades… JONATHAN: One of the very first videos I saved on YouTube was a video of Rob driving the green 240Z with the RB25 swap. I knew then that Z Car Garage was the best and I always wanted to have a build done by them! After the R34 GT-R arrived stateside, I knew it had to go directly to ZCG. There was no other place I wanted to go and now having the car for a few days, driving it and really enjoying it, I made the absolute best decision. (Below) Jonathan visited us in 2022 for the Tokyo Calling Rally. We had to snap a photo with the Go Green RB25DET-powered 240Z that inspired to build one of his own…and 1/24 scale the model I made http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_9114-1-1024x768.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG_9112-1-1024x768.jpeg At the shop we installed a Haltech Elite 2500 with plug ‘n’ play adapter, dual wide-band controller, one-step colder NGK plugs, ID 1300 injectors, Wallbro Hellcat Fuel pump, Z Car Garage Bosch relay kit and KOYO Race radiator: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN3745.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_9229-rotated.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_4093.jpg More upgrades included an HKS FMIC, Greddy BOV, PRP R35 coil packs, Wiring Specialities injector resistor bypass kit and a Haltech boost controller followed by dyno tuning. More photos of the parts installation in the gallery below: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_5141.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN3744.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN3915.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN3918.jpg New Nismo clutch/flywheel replacement: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN3755.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN3768.jpg ROB: We’re not positive, but we believe this car had some sort of strange, hot rod turbo that wasn’t allowing the factory system to control the boost level. So you know what we did? We performed a Garrett turbo upgrade with supporting mods and tuned it again. It was wonderful and it rocks. We feel very honored: even though Jonathan lives in TN he trusts ZCG to work on his new R34. We shipped the car back with Masney and everyone’s happy. Long Live The R!” http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN4089.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN4111.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN4107.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN4124.jpg Engine bay with new intake plumbing: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_5569.jpg On the dyno, baseline numbers were 336hp/281tq at the wheels. After tuning with the turbo and supporting upgrades the Skyline put down 438hp/333tq at the wheels. Enjoy the RB26DETT in action! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jonathan-B-R34-Baseline.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jonathan-B-R34-Turbo-upgrade-final.jpg Enjoying the Ride http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SnapInsta.to_491493392_18503041030032893_8602588865654477114_n.jpg Jonathan has been enjoying his R34 at home in Tennessee. QM1 is a fantastic color for this GT-R: http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/processed-FF027A96-6BE3-49F9-A9DF-63A1A0C4EB17.jpeg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SnapInsta.to_491430585_18497487355037469_8945255357554638385_n.jpg JONATHAN: Since leaving ZCG, I have added a few small mods including the V-Spec front diffuser, NISMO shift know, pedals, double din head unit and a few engine bay dress up items. In the future I will look to add a V-spec rear carbon diffuser, maybe a Z-tune hood and perhaps maybe a little more power. Otherwise, drive and enjoy! Thanks for your support Jonathan and congratulations on finding your dream car. Catch more of Jonathan’s car adventures on his Instagram. More pictures in the gallery below! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2564.jpg http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_5170.jpg View the full article

Has anyone worked out the significance of these casting marks on the master cylinder? What are yours? This pic is from my May 71 car, but who knows if it is is the original one. :-(

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I'll be checking in every few months as I prepare to get the old girl back on the road. The Camaro comes first since it's the closest to being roadworthy. It just needs a new wiring harness, which I already have, a different offset for the front wheels to eliminate rub on turn/compression, and some exhaust work. The Datsun however needs more attention after sitting for the last ~18 years and being partially disassembled at one point. Sad I know., but I'll get it going again. Man I can't believe how time has flown... Weeks seem to go by like days and years like months.... At this rate I won't have time to work on this thing until I'm retired.....which can't come soon enough by the way...