Hi, I recently became the owner of a '74 260z. She's in pretty good shape but I am wanting to get her running and looking great. The car is a California car, no rust. I would like do a thorough tune-up and replace the carborator.Considering re-paint and weatherstrips, chrome window trims and possibly the bumpers (even thought the bumpers are really decent). Where is the best source for parts? Any good manuals available? Any info would be appreciated.... Mike

Hello Mike

Welcome to the site.

Mike,

Welcome.

I don't know if anyone has the weatherstrip kits. We haven't had completes for a couple of years. That's the bad news.

The good news..... We have you covered on the earlier carbs. Buying used is also an option but at this late stage in the life of Hiitachi SUs whatever you might pick up would probably need some love to het up to speed. Happy to chat with you though, any time.

Despite the widespread hatred for the flat-tops, I have to say that they haven't given me any problems in the three years I've had my 260Z.

Welcome!! I'm tackling my carbs as we speak. I'm a beginner myself and I got my 240 a little over a month ago.

Welcome!! I'm tackling my carbs as we speak. I'm a beginner myself and I got my 240 a little over a month ago.

Not the same thing. His 260Z has Large Flat top carbs. Completely different monster than your 3 or 4 screw round top SU's.

Most people toss the flat tops or sell them as Boat anchors....

And Full weatherstripping kits are readily available. I too have a 260Z and recently bought a full kit from MSA.

Dave

Edited January 12, 201115 yr by Zs-ondabrain

Most people toss the flat tops or sell them as Boat anchors....

They don't even make good anchors.

Mike, if you get rid of your flat tops, let me know. I might take them off of your hands.

Welcome to the site!

Where in central Indiana are you? I'm near Bloomington.

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the site.

Roy

Welcome to the site!

Where in central Indiana are you? I'm near Bloomington.

And two more from Indy on the Raw Fuel smell thread in Indy. I can sense a fun run in the spring in flat land America..... Come on spring!!!

Not the same thing. His 260Z has Large Flat top carbs. Completely different monster than your 3 or 4 screw round top SU's.

Most people toss the flat tops or sell them as Boat anchors....

And Full weatherstripping kits are readily available. I too have a 260Z and recently bought a full kit from MSA.

Dave

Just meant It as the same thing were trying to do, I know they are different. Don't know how but I know they are . do people not toss the round tops?