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   rust remedy??

   November 17, 2000 by skinnyboy

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   This is my first post, and i would like to say this site is great, its been a big help already, and I only discovered it 2 weeks ago. Last month I bought a 73 240z, and I love it. It is my second zcar, first was an 81 280zx, I enjoy the earlier models much more. Anyway, my driverside window doesnt close properly, and I am putting a new regulator in this week, but water has already done its damage to the driverside floorboard. The rear hatch also leaks a bit in bad rain, I still need to check out the damage there. My question is, what is the best way to fix the problem? I would like to patch it with new sheet metal, but would appreciate any advice before i begin. Ag…

   

   Last reply by skinnyboy, November 22, 2000
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   Rebuild Head or....?

   November 6, 2000 by NC260Z

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   Rebuilding a 260Z for my son. Pulled intake/exhaust maniforlds and found one broken exhaust stud (front of motor). Also, cam oiler was not working and the cam is badly discolored. Most of the valves were too tight, I reset. My questing is, should I do a valve job on this head and install a 280Z cam or just look for a good 280Z head/cam. What year 280Z cam or head should I look for. Thanks for any help you can give. Cheers

   

   Last reply by NC260Z, November 7, 2000
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   Brakes in my 260 Z (that looks like a 240)

   October 23, 2000 by Guest Savvy

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   I just bought a 1974 260 Z. it looks identical to the 240 though. Anyways, that has nothing to do with anything. The only problem with it (aside from a bit of rust on the framerails) is that the brake pedal is incredibly squishy. I'm 17, and this is my first car, so I don't know what the problem could be. Can anyone help?

   

   Last reply by Mike, October 24, 2000
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   Fiberglass fender flares

   August 13, 2000 by Chuck Golsner

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   I am rebuilding a 73 Z for show and mostly fun. I bought the aero kit from motorsport auto, glass nose from JC Witney, and fender flares from Victoria British. The fr. flares are great, they come out from the fender in a concave shape. The rear set I am not satisfied with they are a bubble shape or convex. The car hasen't gone to the body shop yet, none of these parts are on. I was wondering if anyone knew of a company that sold the concave style flare for the rear. I had a set like that installed on a 72 Z I had in te 80's so they at least did exist at one time. Motorsport and Victioria B have allways been a great help but didn't have this. Can anyone help?

   

   Last reply by Chuck Golsner, August 13, 2000
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   N-27 needles

   May 29, 2000 by Guest lomeli

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   I was about to order the N-27 needles to use in my 72 carbs. does anybody know which nozzles to use? are stock 72 nozzles compatable? will the 70 nozzles fit/work in the 72 bodies. Im doing this to hopefully get a little more performance out of my L-28/flattop pistons, p-90,n-42 exhaust configured engine?

   

   Last reply by Rmeli, July 27, 2000
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   L28 into 240

   July 26, 2000 by Guest toy4roc

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   I ahve a '72 240Z and just picked up a FI 280 engine that looks to be in better shape than my L24. Can I get a wiring harness from an after market vendor, or do I need it to swap engines?

   

   Last reply by John Coffey, July 26, 2000
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   Back-up light switch

   June 10, 2000 by MikeT73

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   My 73 back-up lights are non op. Bulbs are O.K. Is there a switch, and where is it? Regards MikeT73

   

   Last reply by Rmeli, June 10, 2000
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   73 Carburetors

   May 5, 2000 by Dave H

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   I have a topic I need some global information on. I'm looking at putting on the twin webers (32/36) for my '73 240. The kit they have is the K 688. It has a very long manifold that I've been told is hard to dial in, especially at altitude (6000 ft.) Apparently they no longer make the non CA SMOG approved shorter mainfolds. So what's the deal and what are the options?

   

   Last reply by Dave H, May 5, 2000
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    Reference Materials

    March 23, 2000 by Mike

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    Reference Materials - Manuals by, Mike Gholson If you're smart, you'll buy multiple manuals. Don't rebuild your Z-car with only one manual. It was unfortunate for me to find out that some manuals may have a incorrect specifications. In my circumstance, I torqued a ball-joint bolt right off. Upon consulting another manual, I found out that my setting was 10lbs too high! This was not only a shock, but, I had to go order a new bolt. Therefore, here are the manuals I suggest (in order of importance): 1 - Factory Manual Buy this at your local Nissan dealer or you can order it from Courtesy Nissan. 2 - How to Restore Your Z-Car (by Wick Humble) This manual doesn't have al…

    

    Last reply by Mike, April 14, 2000
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    240-Z in Denmark

    February 23, 2000 by mchipit

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    It's cool to have a quick respond on people's needs. I hope that it vil create a valuable net for all Z-people in Europe and specially in Denmark where I'm trying to find some 240-Z topics. ------------------ Mihail

    

    Last reply by mchipit, February 23, 2000
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    Resto Mod 240 E Bay $120,000

    January 1, 1970 by Guest

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    Last reply by Guest, January 1, 1970
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    What classic car is this?

    January 1, 1970 by Guest

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    Last reply by Guest, January 1, 1970