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Well, there's nothing wrong with being charter members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Z-Car Dinosaurs. I finished that PhD and it got me out of Texas to Colorado, where things have gone very well. We have two daughters now, ages 31 and 32, and although neither has done grad school yet, I suspect the one who's a Registered Dietitian is likely to one of these days. I had forgotten about setting up the move for the Z-car group to Texas A&M, and it happened thanks to Paul's kindness. Unfortunately he passed away about 15 years ago. My general Z-car knowledge is decent on the models I have owned: 240, 280 and 280ZX. But there are many people here who have much more detailed knowledge of the systems in all of these vehicles. Folks, the reason that the Zhome website still exists is entirely Carl's effort and dedication over decades of time. My hat is always tipped to him.

To Carl.

My wipers worked erratically, then stopped completely. For a while, I was able to get them to work by slamming the hood, or rapping on the hood latch. I assumed the motor was bad, and started to research the Honda wiper motor conversion. I decided to remove the old motor and take a look before I ordered anything. After studying the cryptic wiring diagrams, I decided to try and bypass the relay mounted on the wiper motor and go straight to the windings. When I did this, the motor ran very reliably in both the low and high speeds. I took the cover off the relay, cleaned all the contacts, and it worked fine! I reinstalled the motor on the car, and it works better than ever. So, cleaning this relay may solve a similar problem, and avoid a motor conversion.

With the hard top I think it is just stunning, as elegant as a Jag, but as a convertible the B pillar wrecks it for me. It looks clunky.

Damn your eyes!!

Hi Terrapin @Racer X - thanks for the feedback and help. The fact is "How to join" and "Searchable members list" - - should no longer be on the Site. Thought I had eliminated the links... but obviously had not completely done the job. I'll work on that as I get time. Just as a bit of background: We subscribers to "the Z Car List", an Email Based Z Car Discussion Group started in 1987 - started " the Internet Z Car Club" because at the time vendors offered discounts to Car Club Members. All you needed was a Club Name and your Club Membership Number. So we started a "virtual" club on the Internet. At the time we had somewhere around 12,000 subscribers. As all things Internet and Business evolved, competition for Customers drove most retail prices down and Club Membership Discounts became pretty much a thing of the past. If people shopped on-line they could usually find better prices everywhere. So the real reason and need for the Virtual Club evaporated. Secondly maintaining the Membership Data Base became more and more an issue - as it was usually based on vendor proprietary software - that was or was not supported by all the different Operating Systems on which the Web Site was hosted over the decades. Thirdly the number of volunteers with the software knowledge capable of supporting all this - became fewer and fewer. So today the Internet Z Car Club is truly virtual - it exist only in the minds of its members.

I took the 260Z out to a small car meet called Worship. The people in attendance were hard-core car people, and my car garnered many complements and plenty of interest in the throttle body fuel injection. There was also a modified 70 240Z there, owned by a friend who used to frequent this site. It always feels so great to take the car out for a drive. Here's a link to the rest of the photos from today: https://photos.app.goo.gl/k76JqGTjErk1JcFTA

Seller is asking $48k and is located in Santa Rosa, CA. Here's the link: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/santa-rosa-extremely-rare-jdm-1970/7224018781.html Extremely Rare 1970 Datsun 240Z Fairlady JDM Right-hand Drive This award winning 1st year production collectable car has less than 80k original miles. The Fairlady Z was introduced in October 1969 as a 1970 model, with separate versions for the Japanese and U.S. markets. The Japanese Fairlady Z, like this beauty, featured a 2.0L SOHC L20A straight-six engine producing 130 hp (97 kW) and came with a five-speed manual transmission with a top speed of 151 mph. Fairlady Z is the first generation of Z GT 3-door two-seat coupés, produced by Nissan Motors, Ltd. of Japan from 1969 to 1978. When the Fairlady Z was exported overseas it was called the Datsun 240Z. One of the most successful sports car lines ever produced, the trend-setting S30 was designed by a team led by Yoshihiko Matsuo, the head of Nissan's Sports Car Styling Studio. The 240Z's sleek styling, modern engineering, relatively low price, and impressive performance struck a major chord with the public. Positive response from both buyers and the motoring press was immediate, and dealers soon had long waiting lists for the "Z". (*thank you wikipedia) I’ve owned this car for 30 years. In 1989 while I was wrenching at Mel Clayton Ford in Santa Barbara it came in as a trade. The previous owner's wife wouldn't let him get a new car until he got rid of an old one. He drove this one the least of the ones he owned so it was the first to go. I bought it from Mel Clayton immediately. It was in pristine condition, although I did have the bumpers re-chromed at the time. I've entered it only once to a car show and it won 2nd place for its class at the June 2007 ZONC. Over the years I’ve enjoyed caring for this treasure. The items I’ve upgraded and the spare parts included are described below (including a newly rebuilt L28 engine long block--see photos). I’ve retained all the receipts. If you’re interested in the car and have any questions please call me, I love talking about this car. This is a low-mile vehicle due to JDM right-hand drive configuration. It's been garaged for most of its life and has all original parts, except for handling and safety upgrades, electric fuel pump, and removal of Emissions Controls (I still retain original EC parts). Interior is in very good condition including the original rosewood steering wheel. There are some cracks in the dash and some other wear. Seats were replaced with used ones and are in good condition. It does have small rust spots beginning to show in places, a door sill is rusted (I do have 2 replacement doors that are included). It has a repaired driver-side floor pan. Vehicle was repainted at least once (scuff-n-shoot). It has a new OEM heater/radio bezel and an after-market Alpine stereo. I’ve added aftermarket custom LED lighting to the interior and undercarriage. Spare Parts: (Not Currently Installed on Vehicle): 1975 L25 Modified engine (complete long block with triple Weber setup and electronic ignition) 3-to-2-to-1 header exhaust system Fiberglass body mods (front and rear skirting, finder flares, hood scoop, and rear spoiler) Two spare complete doors Two transmissions one 5-speed and one 4-speed One 1972 rear differential Multiple suspension components Upgraded front & rear disk brakes Many small parts collected over a 30yr period If I removed a part that could be put back on I kept it.

With a manual transmission and one of the Champion radiators with ATF cooling ports could one use that for an oil cooler?

Might be carbon tracking. With the cap up it breaks the path to ground.

The price needs to be lowered $10,000 for painting the wheels body colour 🤢

The wheels are 14 inch with 205 - 70 tires, Appliance is the brand I purchased them when I bought the car in 1976. Cost me $75 then. Don't know off set. Thanks.

YUP !! Works for edge TO! Thanks!

You've done a lot with it too, Carl. how long have we known each other through the Z Car List? I'd guess it was close to the beginning, because I know we exchanged notes on the listserv for a long time. 1987 was about the time I sold my 1976 280Z and bought the 1982 280ZX I had just before my current 1983 280 ZXT. You've been the glue holding the whole thing together. Mucho respect, my friend.

What's with those Marty Feldman eyes headlights?

Just get it running and drive it. It's an old beat-up 240Z now and it will be an old beat-up 240Z after you have some fun in it. Get good insurance before hitting the road. That will be the only money you should really spend on it. That's what insurance is for, reducing risk.

You don't see a Triumph Stag much any more unless you're at a British car day.

I must work some coffee and Kahlua in there too. Like our Colorado buddy says bourbon cream.

Wishing my 1976 - 11/75 a happy 45th birthday, don't know what actual day it was born. I ordered it in December of 75 and picked it up in early March of 1976. Putting it away for the winter, it didn't get much drive time this year, all the car shows were canceled. Hopefully they will be back next year.

the project farm guy is really great, both informative and entertaining... lets find out...

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some pics. the replacement has a nice lip that fits over the edge of the trim, preventing any leakage between the rubber and the trim.

I am in the process of restoration of a set of Logan Blackburn's American Racing LeMans magnesium wheels. This is a set from his championship winning Z. I purposefully left his "trademark" yellow over spray on the inside of the wheels.

Instead of just waiting around for the carb parts I started addressing the worn out driver side door hinges. When I bought the car I knew this was a big item on my to-do list so no time like the present. The pictures below give an idea just how bad it is. I had removed the door panel and outside mirror as I wanted both sides free of obstructions. Using a silver sharpie I made some marks on the hinges where they met the body. I know these won't survive the rebuild process so I go back over them with a scratch awl or possible make some slight marks with my Dremel tool. I placed some old t-shirts in between the glass and the door just to protect it. Using my engine hoist, a pair of straps, and a chain I supported the weight of the door while I unbolted it from the car. The bolts came out and the door gently swung away from the car once it was free. Before I unbolted the hinges from the door I made the same type of alignment marks. Once they are made in a slightly more permanent fashion they should provide an excellent reference point when I re-mount the door. With any luck it might be spot on. I found this write up on rebuilding the hinges http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/body/doorhinge/index.htm I am not a fan of the large nail head sticking up by using the Nissan pin so I have ordered some rebuild kits that use a new original style pin along with new brass bushings. They should be here in a few weeks.