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Being a "4 spoke 'old school' fool" for wheels---- I had been intrigued for some time by this statement from Eric Neyerlin on his website: "This wheel (pn 40303-N3200) is the only OEM wheel that Nissan specifically produced for the 70-78 240Z-260Z-280Z (S30) models world wide. Nissan parts catalog shows a 4/73 production date for this design. Though common to most S30 models sold in Australia, Canada? and Europe this wheel was not offered stock on any US imported Z cars except for one year on the 1977 Black Pearl special edition model. Now, 46 years after the 240Z models were first introduction, this rare factory wheel is increasingly regarded as the the only true, period correct, vintage factory aluminum wheel to put on a meticulously restored S30 model, apart from original, model year correct, steel wheels and hub caps common to US models." Well---OK--- I'm in------- This is one of the set of 6 that I recently purchased. All of the wheels are in truly incredible condition, extremely clean inside and out and 4 of them are polished very well. I had a NOS set of center caps on hand from years ago that were destined for use on a set of "iron cross" wheels I owned at the time. The caps fit perfectly on these wheels and I've always liked the factory Nissan "acorn" style lug nuts with the captured washer. A substantial nut with positive fitment between the wheel and the lug. If the stated original production date of 4/73 is correct, then it is entirely conceivable that my 6/73 240Z could correctly have worn these in that same year. As period correct as I can get for this car and I don't have to risk losing my hubcaps-----been there and done that. I love the American Racing Equipment "Libre" rims currently on my car, but they are an American aftermarket rim. Seeing the "Nissan" stamp in the metal makes this "all right".

Sounds like Jalex's next challenge will be how to get Mr. Maras a case of his favorite brand

Ok Kats, this is what I have using your codes: Jacks: OCH - March 8, 1969 OIA - Sept 1, 1969 OKB - Nov 2, 1969 OLA - Dec 1, 1969 OLA? - Dec 1, 1969 (this one is difficult to read the 2nd and 3rd letters, so this is my best guess) PFX - June 24, 1970 RDM - April 13, 1972 RDN - April 14, 1972 REL - May 12, 1972 RFQ - June 17, 1972 TLCC - Dec ??, 1974 Wheel chocks: Note I was looking for only for the black ink stamps not the punched letters . I only have a couple with the black ink stamps, so will have to look for punched letters the next time I go to my garage 9J - Dec 1969 9L - Oct 1969

Maybe it's time to think about converting to the early style Z bumper which, although pricey, is readily available in chrome or stainless steel. I realize there's a budget involved. But is sounds like a viable option unless someone finds a correct well used one at a pick-a-part. Dennis

I managed to source these for my Z (74 1/2 260 so the same as Jai's as far as the bumpers are concerned) but they were almost impossible to find. I believe that Oliver from Z Specialities sourced a set for me (including the rubber center piece) for the front and Charlie Osborne from Zedd Findings in Canada managed to find the rears. I was told by both when I ordered them that they could not predict when they would arrive and it was possible that they would never show up as supply on this was very limited. This was also back in the 2013 timeframe and so the supply situation is probably worse now. Regardless I would give both of those places a call and see if they might be able to help you out. Hope that helps. Mike.

Thanks, Kats

Hi , I currently have no good news for this , several shops in Japan import Zs from the US , however they usually do 240Z . If I find the pats I will let you know but it seems difficult. Kats

Thanks

Z Specialties - http://www.zspecialties.com/

What's the name of Oliver's business in Marysville?

@kats Do you have a source for these if she can PayPal the funds? Thanks, Charles

I put a rubber plumbing cap over the output and a smaller one on the shifter hole. can't remember the sizes, you'll have to measure but they were just a few dollars. pressure washed it first to knock the big stuff off then covered it with some cheap walmart oven cleaning foam. Pressure washed it again and it came out nice and clean. You could probably use a good hose pipe nozzle and a brush if you don't have a washer.

M6 x 1.0 is the one used ubiquitously all over the Z (and all the rest of the Japanese stuff). I checked my metric set and I've got M7 x 1.0, so it appears that a M7 with the necessary pitch IS a standard and is easily available option. Assuming, of course, that my set has "standard" sizes. (As a point of reference, I've also got both M6 and M7 in a 0.75 for the finer pitch.) So if you decide on M7 x 1.0, the trick would be to retap it to the larger size, but carefully start the tap so you're cutting the new threads in the same location as the old threads. Taking advantage of whatever remains of the original peaks and valleys. As for needing to drill out the old hole first or not... If the pilot drill for a M7 x 1.0 tap is a 6mm (.236) drill and you've already ripped the M6 threads out of the original hole, it should be just about .236. Whatever you do, just don't break off a tap in the hole. A brand new sharp tap with suitable cutting oil should be pretty forgiving though, and it's not like you're tapping a very deep hole into thick material. You'll only have a couple threads cutting at once. Getting the tap started square (normal) to the hole is important. If you're unsure of your ability to do it freehand, drill a just fitting hole in a piece of wood to guide the tap and keep it perpendicular to the hole.

Fantastic photos Kats! Detective work is fun. This is a nice one too... I think the plate was picked from their stock of plates on purpose. LHD 240z Promotion Photo (driving in Japan)

I also saw them on the New York craigslist yesterday or the day before as well. However, I just looked a second ago, and couldn't find them anymore. I'm thinking someone flagged them and the ads were pulled. The worst now is that we told him they are fakes. And he even acknowledged on ebay that they are fakes after we cornered him: "I took a vacation trip to Asia countries. I found a few set. I kept 1 set for my car. Tell you the true. I did not know they are reproduction or restored, they look brand new to me." So now he clearly knows! But despite that fact, he is still peddling them in other places as NOS. It's deceitful.

Another temporary plate on cars which were used for test , press , etc. Courtesy ‘ Motor Fan ‘ omnibus book. Kats

JDMjunkies , thank you for sharing very interesting materials, let me see , I am having fun to read all of them . Blue, more home work about temporary license plate, I have heard red rectangular plate is for car company, they can use it to any cars in their car. While private drivers can have one temporary plate for one car.In that case , a Red diagonal line on the plate. I will show some from some magazines in Japan. Mr. K loved silver , was it reason for two test cars in the US were silver? Design team brought a silver full scale model to a final presentation to the Nissan executives . Kats

Charles..see pm attachments

I’m a big fan of your period correct American Libre wheels. In the early 70’s, people would notice all Z’s, but when one came by lowered, front and rear BRE spoilers and a set of Libre wheels (made famous by Morton and Brock) and an aftermarket exhaust that sounded like Road Atlanta, it made them want to go out and buy one. Nothing wrong with a well restored Z with skinny tires and hubcaps, but what gets my juices flowing is the stuff that makes you feel like you ARE John Morton. IMO Zup, keep those Libres .......they are period correct.

It is sad to see them like this, funny how we end up with two cars that were built by the same people on the same day perhaps. Now 44 years later, siblings in cyberspace, in very different shape.

Sold!

Fabricated and plated a few battery cable clips today. Tomorrow I will put the rubber on them.

Did some Black Zinc plating today...Turned out really nice IMO..

@kats, The photo above seems to be at the same facility where the photos below were also taken. The licence plate sequence also tell a story 39-01 & 39-31 above. Below is 39-38 and 39-47.

Kats, Johnnie Gable mentioned that Mr. K's favourite car colour was silver.

Dear Kats, thank you so much for this rare insight and information. Really interesting read. As for the topic, i'd like to add a few of my own documents. 1. The swiss 240Z Sales brochure which i got from my good friend Stefan a while ago. These are scans from above original printed sales brochure which he found and donated to me. It was found in an old stock at an ex Datsun, now nissan Dealership. Enjoy the read While the B/W pictures inside are probably some Nissan / Datsun stock photos, the one on the first and last pages (red colored car) show the typical Swiss car with front and rear spoiler, which is also mentionend especially in the text about aerodynamics. Most cars were delivered like that over here. It's a common practice for swiss car import companies (like nissan switzerland) to add parts, which are optional in other markets, as a standard feature to boost "sportiness" of a car, as switzerland has a higher density of sporty cars compared to surrounding countries. It's also interresting to see how they advertised it by explaining the aerodynamics with some details, with it's rallye heritage and with the fact that it was very popular in america. In general the description is very technical. really trying to explain how good and simple the car is. Quite funny when comparing it with todays sales brochures, which is all about emotions and how practical a car is. 2nd: The swiss homologation fiches in french, Which i got from t he swiss car registry office. On a side note, we have four official languages in switzerland (german, french, italian and romanian). So most docuements are available in italien, french an german, while romanian is only for a small part of switzerland which all of them also speak a second official language. What is particulary interresting here is the second page: It says the chassis used for homologation was HLS30-00243 and the document was released on 6. May 1970. in the additional notes at the bottom it mentions which bulbs have to be used for the lamps. It also mentions the IKI 5004 side markers used and that they had to install a second set of taillights (type ULO K 11254), since the original set that came with the car was leaky. on the third page (additinional sheet, this time in german) there were some later informations like - what kind of lamps where installed Note fom 10. november 1971) - Where the car's serial number is found (note from 19. July 1972) - Note from 7. February 1973, that from Chassis-nr HLS30-132850 a brake boost / force limiter (don't know the official english word for it) was installed for the rear brakes, to reach the braking performance requirements, which were introduced after the car's initial homologation.

Seriously? You posted all kinds of pics of the start of this project and you didn't show any parts that you actually blasted??? Seriously? WOOT! I'd be all over that NOHO like a... Well like a guy who likes a good beer! Hoppy and strong, just like me! And I'm bitter too!!

I love pics like this Kats, keep them coming. Its been discussed before about the mounting points of the mirrors. Would just be nice to know why there are different locations.

Hi Kats! The ZG car in these pics looks like it had the mirrors mounted asymmetrical, I know Alan's car had them mounted that way aswell. But on your car it does not look like they are mounted asymmetrical. Do we know anything about this change in the mounting place? Is it about production year or some change in the laws in Japan? /Andreas

This popped up on CL last week, went out and bought some pieces. It is pretty rough body wise, it has Weber's on it. and some extra suspension pieces in the back. Now we know the fate of HLS30-167421 https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/d/1973-nissan-240-parting-out/6523470021.html 73 Puyallup.pdf