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Old Hat.. Very cute moniker. I agree, I'm not going to get depressed about RedBird's age. I bought a 1971 240 new off the showroom floor. I drove her for 259,000 miles without any serious problems. The most I recall was rear U - joints. But there are several back there, so maybe only each one was replaced. I'm now the happy owner, of a single owner 1976 - 280 Z, that had spent her life in Scottsdale, AZ. She has minimum problems interior and exterior, was loved and well kept. A few things that had to be repaired to make her run 100% now. I was taught by my Dad how to take care of the 1971, and feel that is why she was so faithful to me. That was many years ago, but I remember, and am now actually caring for RB more intensively. I do not have a garage here, but built a brand new carport for her to live in. We are a good pair, mature, with some problems, but we both have a zeal for life with a lot of it left for the future. Since you sent this comment to me, I took my RB to a car show, just for fun. A big surprise, she won Second Place in the Classics division. Just amazing. Proof to me that I'm on the right track! But then again, I don't know how many classics were at the show. Maybe there were only two! Hahaha... A possible joke on me. I don't care, she is perfect in my eyes, and we had a good time. Lots of love given to her while there, folks really appreciated her. Like so many do on this CZCC list. Thanks guys, all of you are special to us! Have fun, Jai

This is BMW locking gas cap. Unlocked. Tab at 2 oclock is retracted. Locked. Tab at 2 oclock is extended. Some fuel filler rings with color choices The back side with the welded on blob at the right spot to give the locking cap tab a place to lock behind The rubber flaps that I can supply. 1/32" thick new rubber.

I'm looking for a diesel maxima crank that doesn't need more than 0.01" taken off the journals. I've found brand new ones in Europe and Japan, but they're running at least $1,500. Craigslist people aren't answering. Might end up finding a car or engine, but would rather not have to drive forever and pull it myself. Anyone know a workaround?

after 35 years on the high seas I retired on Wednesday. fished lake erie and lake huron ( commercial gill nets) mostly for perch walleye whitefish and lake trout. tough hard job. no pension, only a hardy hand shake and a fine farewell. fortunately me and the wife lived modestly within our means. the zed and 68 mustang ( which she recently sold) were the only extravagant purchase for us and that was late in life. after getting up at 3 oclock every morning now I can toss the alarm. lots of time to cruise and golf.

Thank you @jfa.series1 Hillman p/n 884306 Lowe's item #153514 Pack of 2 for $1.30. 7/8" black furniture tip fits like a glove for the smog pump nipple on back of the air cleaner housing.

Sorry, meant .01, not .001. PMing you now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Namerow this is todays effort, more skid steer bolts started with some bolts with surface rust bead blasted Lightly buff them against a wire brush on the grinder. If you use too much pressure it gouges and scratches the part up. If the pressure is light it makes them shiny. Into the crock pot with SP degreaser. RINSE Then I dip them in Muriatic acid for a pickle dip for 20-30 seconds. They pretty much quit fizzing when I pull them out. RINSE After plating 30 minutes at the calculated .15 amps/in This is a second batch plated for 30 minutes. I ran these a little higher to try to burn them a little bit RINSE I bought some blue chromate a few weeks ago. This is what it does. I intentionally dipped them only part way to illustrate the affect This is a 60 second dip in blue chromate Then I let them hang until dry

Good news, i at least have narrowed it down From another post: 4. If so, disconnect connector C3. 5. Measure for a short. If there is no short, the problem is between connector C3 and the taillights or radio or heater control panel light or hazard switch illumination light or automatic transmission indicator light. (Note: if there is still a short, we haven't eliminated those circuits. We will confirm later.) I tried this and the voltmeter didnt peg and the dash lights were at 100% so i will start seeing what happens now

I'm not sure she's the only one...

Nice job, Cliff. Gotta love all those big box stores for their "car parts". Jim

Nice pool pic. Can you spot "your" chaise lounge from there? You know... The one you got stuck to all day Saturday and burned to a crisp?

W SW = On/Off switch on that three function radio control knob. Car radio controls were much more user friendly, easy to find while weaving through traffic, and within reach back then. The driver didn't need to take eyes off the road or have tiny fingers to change stations or adjust volume like we do with current car entertainment systems. Progress? I'm not sure. Dennis

Short Answers: The early (this is where we get into the 'series 1 / series 2' rigamerall) North American import 240Z came with an AM radio and one speaker. The power antenna toggle switch was on the right side of the face plate. In 1969, there were no FM radio stations to listen to. Later cars (series 2, I guess) came with an AM/FM, two speaker (stereo?) radio with the power antenna slide switch on the top-right of the face plate. Nissan also offered an AM radio with an 8-track cassette player, however it was not marketed in North America. The power antenna switch on my 8-track is similar to the AM/FM face plate. Both the AM radio and the AM radio 8-track have the volume control on the right. The FM radio is a different chassis and thus the volume control on the left. So what does Fairlady actually mean? The story is that the president of Nissan Motor Corporation saw the Broadway play "My Fair Lady" during a visit to New York and decided to name the Nissan sports car "fairlady". Go to Carl Beck's website and read what is pretty much the accepted answer. I personally don't believe that story is a complete explanation but the Nissan Fairlady Z introduced in 1969 is what was exported to North America as the Datsun 240Z The Nissan Fairlady Z has a 2 liter engine, The Datsun 240Z has a 2.4 liter engine. Sorry to be song long-winded.

How can you see the pictures still? He pulled the auciton. You are correct. Tuning is on the left on some RHD cars. I say some because i'm sure there is some obscure anomaly out there that i'm not aware of.

Thanks Hardway, here are a few interior shots.

Dear Redwing, My moniker is Old Hat for a reason and I have owned my 240Z for almost 40 years. I noted one of the replies you got opined that after 40 years Z's were basically toast. Don't you believe it. My Z has approximately 175,000 miiles and the only mechanical repair was a water pump about 30 years ago. Have owned a number of automobiles in my lifetime and the Z is by far the most reliable, good looking, and fun to drive Of course a lot depends on how the vehicle is maintained and location. I live in California in an inland community so rust is not a problem ,which Z's are susceiptible to.. If you intend to keep the car I believe any money you put into either mechanical or cosmetic issues (within reason) will return you dividends in the form of enjoyment and a good chance a return of your money if down the road you decide to sell. as Z's appear to be steadily appreciating in value. Enjoy your Z!

ah I see the easy to get exp valve. Yea if it was mine I would replace that as well. and try to flush the evap. My recommendation to the OP is to take it to several shops, try to find one that has been in business at the same location for a long while, get some written estimates, then report back to the group before committing to anything. You don't have to go with the 1st person that looks at it.