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I collected a few parts again, recently. Some stuff which is required to complete the car: First of all, one of those beautifully crafted S30.world reproduction fuel tanks and tank insulation rubbers. I sold mine at the recent japanclassic show, so I had to get a new one for my project. Secondly, I got a NOS euro spec front lower center valance (with the additional installation holes for the euro front spoiler): This means i can finally replace the crappy old one with the one that actually belongs there. Huge thanks to Alan for helping me with this! Then I got one of those original printed Datsun competition parts catalogues. I already have the Japanese versions and had this one digitally, but I always prefer to have the original printed stuff. For those who don't know the competition parts catalogue, it's basically a "sports option" and racing parts catalogue by Nissan themselves: I also got another issue of the "Nissan Star" magazine. It was a Swiss Datsun / Nissan customer magazine, which always has cool insights at how Nissan (Switzerland) operated back in the days. I also randomly came across this "Nissan 50th anniversary" catalogue from Switzerland. It's completely unrelated to my project, but since I have all the original "50th anniversary" badges, I thought it would be cool to have the fitting catalogue to it with the same logo on the front. Things are a bit crazy at work at the moment, so progress is slow, but I hope to jump back in the project soon. I made a major decision to have the car completed by some professionals, otherwise the project will drag on for another decade. But I still need to complete some tasks by myself, and more details on that topic soon.

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.

I have had the cheap tranny jack for years and I hate it. The double rods are nice. Buy once, cry once. you made the right call!

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!

The wiring pigtail for my 70 Z's antenna also consisted of just 2 power wires (i.e. no ground wire).

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? .

I'm still waiting on a response as to why it's my fault that the door latch holes were in the wrong place and the door panel won't go over the ledge. I will say the door weatherstrips fit great and the rubber fuel filler neck fit perfectly so you do sell good parts. Just not these doors. Keep in mind I reverse engineer items and create foundry patterns based off of that gathered data. That is my business. I also reverse engineer fabricated items and make them into castable items. So when I say these doors have a problem and when I say your QC is nonexistent and when I say they aren't using welding fixtures to locate critical weld in place nuts and when I say they aren't using drilling fixtures for holes in critical areas you can take that to the bank. Because people pay me to do this. I just happen to have a Z car and I'm also a manufacturer of parts for these cars. Max you keep stating how many items you have sold as a baseline to the quality of the parts. I specifically said to you in our first conversation on the phone, how many of the 30 door sets that you sold are still sitting on someones shelf. Have you sent emails out to everyone who have purchased doors warning them of potential problems or are you just kicking the can down the road hoping for the best.

Same set up as used on the 510 wagon!

You are correct in using this product to seal affected areas but only after the rust has been treated. From the product description: APPLICATION - Remove grease, oil, and other foreign substances using POR-15 water-based Cleaner Degreaser followed with POR-15 Metal Prep to etch the surface and neutralize rust. Stir POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating thoroughly, DO NOT SHAKE. Always apply thin coats, minimum of two. May be recoated or top coated when dry to the touch, typically 2 to 5 hours. Topcoat when surface will have exposure to UV light.

Found it. SOB. It was with the extra freeze plugs I have. Fun times! Lol. Thank you for the replies. And yes, turning the pump CCW. Gonna shoot for having it all buttoned back up by Saturday. Wish me luck!

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I used a big flat head screwdriver and put the edge of the blade in the slots

Those look nice! Cost? Where to order?

On June 20-22, Classic Sports Racing Group (CSRG) will host the Corkscrew Classic vintage race at Laguna Seca. Z Car Garage will participate and support several client’s Datsun 510 race cars running in B-Sedan Group 3. It will be a great weekend filled with competition, camaraderie and plenty of Alfas, BMWs and Datsuns sharing the track. Remember to bring your family and friends as admission is FREE for spectators! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/19D723D0-B395-46AB-85CB-D50930271B88.jpg Hoosier Tire 2.5 Challenge http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SnapInsta.to_491443933_2755382734672778_1744548345452898412_n.jpg CSRG will be featuring the Hoosier 2.5 Challenge TA/BS. This is an action-packed race group with B-Sedans battling for points in the series! http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SnapInsta.to_475522665_898084419063046_5303664117389470980_n.jpg Watch these Datsuns Race! Want a glimpse of what it’s like to see Datsuns racing at Laguna Seca? Check out our 2024 race report with video and photos: HERE, and view a sample of cars expected to race June 20 at the Corkscrew Classic: Race car driver, restorer and Datsun Historian Glenn Chiou in his FAR Performance 240Z. This Z has a very rich racing history, driven in the 70’s by Loren St. Lawrence in VIPS Restaurant livery. http://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Snapinsta.app_447213392_3677928062523087_8650031073483389271_n_1024.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_0595.jpeghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DSC1943.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2733.jpghttp://www.zcarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2628.jpg View the full article

Opinions please! @zKars @grannyknot @Diseazd @madkaw @Mark Maras and all you other CZC's readers. I was thinking around $200 for the bare head? I found a P90 that pushed this E31 to the kid's table.

Richard, I have been using Vredestein Sprint Classic 175HR14 88H on my ‘71 series1 Z and they are pretty much a perfect size match to the Bridgestone Super Speed Radial - 20 original tires.