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I had a chance to ride shotgun during the parade laps at the Mitty today. I think the HSR pace car driver is enjoying the gig.

OK some progress: - The hazards now work (all 4 lights). - I found the "barrel thingy:" It's the turn signal relay (duh). Tucked up inside the dash, I connected both the green and white wires, and... - The turn signals work, BUT only the fronts. No rear turns at all. So I'm still missing: - Headlights/parking lights - Right brake light - Rear turn signals

Given that your location in Darwin is a bit off the beaten path, I'm curious to know who you used for the dash restoration work.

here it is

Haha can’t take any credit for the dash, but yes hopefully everything else comes out as nice. Though lately I’ve been trimming my expectations and reminding myself to not let perfection become the enemy of good. It will be a street car not a show car. I actually had a Fs5w71b come with my 240z, as I have a Silvia 71C to go into the 240z I am using the 71B in the zx. Very convenient! Ive cleaned up the 71B and had my Z guy open it up to check it over and replace all seals, he says it’s a very good candidate and happy to put in without rebuilding. I have all other parts required for the conversion already. the diff from the auto will be fine for now but gears will be a little tall. Want to upgrade the final drive for better acceleration. no the zx is not the most nimble particularly around town but once you’re up in the canyon roads it’s so good! With the few suspension and bracing mods I’ve done I’m really impressed with how much fun it is.

Thanks Jon my condolences for the loss your mum Jon, I don’t think we can prepare for such a heavy loss. I had 8-9 months where I was preparing for the fact that we may lose her, not thinking negatively but being prepared for all outcomes. Still hit me like a freight train when the day came. hope too that your year brings some respite from the grief and some progress on the car. Ryan

I'm with Steve, those seatbelts aren't stock, on a stock 73 car the shoulder belt would be a separate piece that clips into the lap belt if you want to use it. And I also went with the Roadster seatbelts with the retractor connected at the roof location.

Hi Ryan, So sorry to read of your loss. Allow me to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Regards, Racer