Considering complete restore 1970 240z

[kats 969]

The brake caliper bolt is the one for who wants to restore it properly.

And is this a small dish able to be used for tension rod ? You can see the part number is different from the original. 54537-21003 is the original part number , I have 54537- 41L00 . I found I have twenty of them in my stash , too much .

These parts are going to someone who can buy a DINO 246 for me .

Kats

 

Edited February 25 by kats

[z8987 42]

I removed the drivers seat today in preparation of installing new foam and seat covers.   I'm providing some pictures here looking for ideas and the proper way to rebuild the seats. This is the bottom of the seat,  lots of dry rot.  Is there a way to replace these straps like original? 

The back adjuster seems to be missing a part, or is this how it looks?  Any idea where I can get the parts to fix this? 

 

Is there a replacement part for these plastic protectors?  Or material I can make new ones out of ?  How are people doing this ? 

Things I found under the seat.

 

Where can I find one of these ? 

 

 

Additional photos.

The seat rails look like they are a military green. The grease is still in place but dried out.  The fact that the grease is still there since 1970 is interesting.  Any ideas what kind of grease this is?  It's dry nature might be natural, but I doubt it?   I'm not sure rebuilding these is something I'm going to be able to do, I may need to take them to a shop.  I'm just concerned they will throw them together and not be concerned with getting them close to correct.  

Edited April 12 by z8987

[christoffel 30]

Hello,

wat production date is on the frame rail?

[z8987 42]

Hello,
wat production date is on the frame rail?

It’s serial number is 8987.


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[christoffel 30]

There should be a  production date on it like 9 - 10 or so.See the last picture

if you want to discus a complete restoration of your car, we can do it for you.. There are so many details you have to fix! The seat bottom was a first try-out, the frame is not painted in this picture. But all materials are correct. We have about 5 original first paint cars as an example and restored about 45 S30’s.

please contact me at christoffel2369@gmail.com

Edited April 12 by christoffel

[z8987 42]

There should be a  production date on it like 9 - 10 or so.See the last picture
if you want to discus a complete restoration of your car, we can do it for you.. There are so many details you have to fix! The seat bottom was a first try-out, the frame is not painted in this picture. But all materials are correct. We have about 5 original first paint cars as an example and restored about 45 S30’s.
please contact me at christoffel2369@gmail.com

I’ve decided to do the work myself. I’m going to enjoy the car long term and learn some things. Thank you.


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[christoffel 30]

Your welcome Sir!  

But I’m still curious if there is  a production date on your seatrails. Till now I inspected very early cars. Can you take a look? What is your VIN?

[Mike 1,045 4 Vehicles]

I'm not too sure if Les Cannaday is still doing restorations, but, he has done a lot of restorations in the past.  They were one of the shops to do restorations for the Nissan restoration program just before the 350z came out.  He's done some cars for celebrities in the past as well.  It looks like his website needs some work.  However, the contact info looks correct:  http://www.classicdatsun.com/contact/

[z8987 42]

1 hour ago, christoffel said:

Your welcome Sir!  

But I’m still curious if there is  a production date on your seatrails. Till now I inspected very early cars. Can you take a look? What is your VIN?

Here ya go.  What does this tell you ? any help is appriciated ? 

[z8987 42]

2 minutes ago, z8987 said:

Here ya go.  What does this tell you ? any help is appriciated ? 

Is that the 8 month of 1970?

[christoffel 30]

Yes 8 th month of 1970!!

[z8987 42]

So that can easily belong on a 1970?


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[christoffel 30]

The car can be of the 9th month I suppose, or maybe 10th

[z8987 42]

I’ve decided to do the work myself. I’m going to enjoy the car long term and learn some things. Thank you.


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Is that webbing material available to rebuild my seats?


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[siteunseen 3,218 5 Vehicles]

Here's a good thread to read on seats.

 

[z8987 42]

Here's a good thread to read on seats.
 

Thank you. I’m all over that thread. The seats in that thread don’t have the webbing like mine. The rest of the thread dies apply.


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[siteunseen 3,218 5 Vehicles]

Yeah, sorry I didn't notice the webbing of your early car vs the metal on hardways seats. 

[siteunseen 3,218 5 Vehicles]

18 hours ago, z8987 said:

Is that webbing material available to rebuild my seats?


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Found it.

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic08f04/40-2690

In this thread...

 

[z8987 42]

Is $350 a reasonable price for a series 1 clutch assembly. 

 

[Zed Head 2,020]

I don't think that there is such a thing.  If the parts are Nissan new old stock, they might have added value.  But "series 1 clutch assembly" doesn't really mean anything and doesn't say anything about the brand or what the parts are.  How about more details?

[Mark Maras 1,073]

Rockauto.com an Excedy clutch kit is $112.00. I believe Cliff @siteunseen has an Excedy clutch in one of his Zs and likes it.

[z8987 42]

I don't think that there is such a thing.  If the parts are Nissan new old stock, they might have added value.  But "series 1 clutch assembly" doesn't really mean anything and doesn't say anything about the brand or what the parts are.  How about more details?

It’s off a series 1 car being parted out! Sorry for the poor communications


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[Zed Head 2,020]

Makes more sense.  The odds of it being original are slim, and if it is it's probably worn out.

It looks like you're doing a restoration so maybe even original mechanical parts are important.  But $350 for a worn out clutch disc and pressure plate seems a bit much.  If that's what you're looking for, original parts, make sure you check the markings and labels.  I can't believe that somebody would even ask that amount for those parts.

Get pictures, post them, and we'll tear them apart.

[z8987 42]

Makes more sense.  The odds of it being original are slim, and if it is it's probably worn out.
It looks like you're doing a restoration so maybe even original mechanical parts are important.  But $350 for a worn out clutch disc and pressure plate seems a bit much.  If that's what you're looking for, original parts, make sure you check the markings and labels.  I can't believe that somebody would even ask that amount for those parts.
Get pictures, post them, and we'll tear them apart.

Again my poor communications. It the clutch pedal assembly. My 1970 series 1 is an automatic!


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[Zed Head 2,020]

I think that people call that the "pedal box".  Make sure that you get all of the parts that come with it.  $350 still seems steep and I don't know if "Series I" matters.  The 240Z guys know, I've done my communications monitoring...

http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/brake/brake-clutch-pedal

I have a memory of @cgsheen1 knowing a lot about this.

Edited May 14 by Zed Head