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I remember reading an industry website several years ago where the writer predicted that the only distinction between mainstream brands of power tools would be aesthetics (colours, textures, legacy, etc). Looking at what I see in 2025's North American market, I'm inclined to agree. But I think that only applies to ~ revered old-school USA brands like Porter, DeWalt, B&D, etc. For comparison, look at what's happened to old-school non-automotive brands like 'Schwinn', 'Singer', 'Sunbeam', 'GE', 'RCA', etc. Offshore' brands (Bosch and Makita come to mind) might have a little more to offer than just marketing. Unfortunately, there's no universally-accepted evaluation standard. These days, it's just the 'Wild Wild West' of YouTube evaluators Caveat emptor.

Hi, I have worked some minor things for mirrors, horns etc. Fairlady Z series has mirrors on the front fenders and the way they mount is completely different from the one for the US. Mirrors have to be flexible when they hit something. The horn, the Higher tone has “H” and te lower tone has “L” shown on the bracket. You see S12, I am sure S means 1969, 12 means December. It makes sense to my 01/1970 Z432. My two 03/1970 cars have T2, indicating 1970 February. Also my 1972 June 240ZG has V6, The rules seemed to apply for all of my cars. Kats

All that hype in the BaT comments and it didn't even get near six-digit territory. For about that same amount of money I'd rather have a C-7 Z06 LZ3 convertible. Similar horsepower and you get a heater, A/C, audio system and a functional convertible top.

I'm not planning on putting the original distributor points and condenser system back on my 71 240Z. A friend of mine is telling me to use a 123 ignition and an MSD6AL. Good or? Years ago I installed electronic fireball ignition system on an old GMC truck that I still have. I've never once had a problem with that upgrade. I'd like to do the same thing with the Z. Anyone have experience and advice to point me in the right direction. Thanks in advance for the group's help. Restoration update as of 12-16-25.

And there is that thread on the valve cover breather and trying to find something that will convert it to AN or NPT to run a catch can hose. Seen infinite discussions about it, what folks did to change it, and even some fitting for RB engines someone found that fits, but still waiting to have the actual size stated.

The 1979 to 1983 matchbox distributor is a good upgrade.

Wasn't offended. Just surprised that you used a term from the 1980's!

200,000! - 139,500 = 60,500

Just for closure I just ordered a set of 16 x 7 Panasport wheels with 0 offset from sportsandclassics.com About the only place I found, will be shipping out today. Super nice folks to deal with. Tad

Okay, the body harness has been stripped. I am very glad I didn’t try to use this thing. It’s melted / burnt in two places and has been messed with and rewrapped in three places. The next step is to compare this to the diagram and see what the story is.