Bonzi Lon

I'm sure environment and weather had lots to do with the strip peeling off. I placed my door panels on the garage wall in 1980. When I pulled them down 28 years later, the strips on both had come off and was just hanging on the last 3 inches closest to the dash. They were never moved or touched so I imagine the constant hot and cold over the years had something to do with it. Bonzi Lon

The blue plastic that is under the chrome matches the exterior color, so I removed all that would come off safely. Bonzi Lon

These are the wheels / rims he is looking for. Bonzi Lon

I'm going to make 2 of you happy! kats: When I bought HLS30-00110 in the spare tire well is a Bridgstone Super Speed Radial 20/ 175-SR/14. Its flat now and haven't tried to air it up to see if it would hold air. It has been on the road at some time but still has good tread left. 26th-Z: Your Accutron can be repaired. There are some watchmakers that can rewind the coils on the tuning fork, if it is the 214, the one that sets the time from the back of the watch. If it is the 218, it sets the time at 4 o'clock, some forks and coils out there are new. I've been out of the watchmaking, clockmaking business for over 10 years, but might be able to find someone to repair it for you if you would like. If it is the "Space View", the one where you can see the insides, it would be well worth having repaired. (see what 214 Accutron Space Views are bringing on ebay) I have 3 of the 214's in running order but finding the 1.35 volt batteries is the hard part. Bonzi Lon

To add to the confusion...When I bought HLS30-00110 it had a black interior and NO breather holes in the seats, which I knew it should of had. Upon further examination behind the headliner and upper window vinyl there was evidence of the interior being blue, all the interior had been painted black. I knew right there the seat covers had been blue and replaced with aftermarket ones that DID NOT have the breather holes. Bonzi Lon

Urban legend, myth or reality? I heard/read years ago that the (outside) bumper covers were called 'skirt catchers', or more precise 'anti skirt catchers'. It was related that early on with the narrow and crowded streets of Japan that women's skirts were being caught on the open ends of the bumper when the Z made a tight corner. The problem was solved by adding the end covers. I don't know how true this story is, but it has stuck in my mind ever since I read it. I put new ones on after painting as the others were old and crumbly, but could use the inner rubber bracket covers. Bonzi Lon

Very nice indeed. I know what its like having the "new shiney bobble" in your very own garage. My experience was: Don't put the plastic rivet pins in until the very last thing. Make sure all lights work first if behind panels. Bonzi Lon

Also, here are another couple of data points for engines in early cars #32 - 2130, #237 - 2848, #331 - 2585 And I would like to add: #110 had 2796, door tag 12-69. Bonzi Lon

My 73 has the brackets installed, but no sway bar. Bonzi Lon

I have my beloved 'Bonzi', a Blue 73 240Z, my college car, owned almost 32 years now. A 68 1600 Roadster that puts a huge smile on my face every time it gets out. And HLS30-00110. Bought it because it was an early number and the price was right. I'm thinking about selling it to fund the purchase of a 64 Pick-up and a B210 Fastback, if one can be found in good shape. That would give me a Sports car, a Roadster, a Pick-up and a Sedan. And I have the garage space for all of them. Bonzi Lon

RB "replaced the fuel pump" I suggest removing the valve cover, spin the engine over a revolution or two and see how far, if any, the fuel pump arm is moving. If the arm is not making proper contact with the eccentric, it won't pump fuel. Bonzi Lon

When I purchased #110 in August the PO had put a key in the ignition and one in the hatch lock so they 'wouldn't get lost', and handed me one that he had found in the house. When I was going through the glove box last week I ran across the left foot rest pad. It didn't feel quite right so I turned it over and there was another key was hiding in the back. Just barely fit. Bonzi Lon

My spash pan is on the garage wall looking "pretty in primer". (sorry, Arne) What would be the correct color to paint it? I somewhat remember a silver. Five bolts broke off taking it off so need to get them removed before re-instaltion. It takes 9 bolts on my 73, if there is any difference for another year. Bonzi Lon

One of the very first threads I ever read about a Z-car was about this very subject. I knew I never wanted it to happen to me so this is what I did. :bulb: I got a peice of steel cable (picture frame wire) about 3 foot long and two split shot fishing sinkers. Took the hood latch off its mount and ran a loop of cable through the pulling lever and secured it with the split shot sinkers. Then ran the cable across the firewall, over the brake booster valve and the wire loom holder (bendable metal tab) then at a right angle straight down to the bendable metal tab that holds the spedo cable and wrapped the excess around it. If my hood release cable ever breaks I just find the end of the spare cable at the spedo cable holder and pull. It pays for itself when used just once. The only visible part of it is where the cable goes down the firewall. Nothing shows where the latch and mount are. This fix was less than $1.50 and about 15 minutes to install. No lift or long armed 'monkey boy' to get the hood open now. Bonzi Lon

No idea on the resistance thing, I have a hard time with electrical, but thought these photos could be helpful. The first photo shows the float arm in the full position, this is where the wire wrapings are at the narrowest, approx 6mm. The other photo is when the float arm is in the empty position, wire wrapings at the widest, approx 14mm. This float travels a full 10 inches, the contact arm in the unit travels about 1 1/4 inches, full to empty, and is from a 73. Bonzi Lon

According to your description you did install it correctly. I got my old one out and photographed it in the position it needs to be in. (Kneeling at passenger rear tire removed) When mine was removed after sitting 26 years I knew a new one was going back in, just look at the rust and build up. There are a series of wires in the center that the arm is attached to that measure resistance for the guage to function. Corrosion could be giving mis-readings. Just a thought. What did yours look like when it was out? (getting tank cleaned) Any cleaning before reinstall? Got my new one at Courtsey Nissan, under $40, and has worked perfect from day one. Bonzi Lon

Thank you for the confirmation. Close enough for David and I to attend. Now less than a year to get my car as good as I can. Scrub and polish. Bonzi Lon

When I removed mine I didn't mark them as there was only one way they would match back up, as in the length of each was different. Just a bear getting to all of the clamps and using the offset screwdriver which is a must. Removing the seats is a great help. Bonzi Lon

Oh golly, where do I begin? Lets start with the "bat cave", the little 12X38 foot addition Grandpa built for his Airstreams. It houses the 68 Roadster, 9 tons of red rock (indiginous to this area and can not get wet without falling apart) quarried in 1890 and used for foundation stone. Someday it will be used in an indoor fireplace. An 8 horse 120 gallon air compressor, some metal shelving and garden tools, weed eater and chain saw, a non working big screen, (big brother's), and a bathroom. The main part of the garage (26X38) has in it now my 73Z, and #110, a John Deere 111H, 3-3ft by 8 ft work tables, 3 work benches, a huge amount of garage sale stuff that needs to go somewhere, all kinds of spare Z parts including a driver's fender, 2 doors a hood and a hatch, a 4 speed tranny with drive shaft, a spare head with valve cover, chrome headers, a spook, 4 totes full of small Z stuff, more metal shelving racks, a huge assortment of tools, hand and garden, and other things I haven't seen in years. If all is placed just right I can get the 96 Saturn SC2 in there in case of hail. In the yard I have a pear tree without a partrige. Bonzi Lon

Carl: Thank you for the number. Some are obsessed with the very early ones which are as clear as the number on the firewall. Some are obsessed with the last ones, like myself, and that seems a little bit more cloudy. Some day I hope our paths, and cars, cross as it will be a fun and educational meeting. Bonzi Lon

Judging from the VIN it appears to be one of the "last" in the 240 production run, within a thousand or so. Check out Carl Beck's site for the list of numbers registered. Bonzi Lon

My first Datsun is still my first Datsun. The first photo was taken in 1979, the only one I have found. The car behind is my brother's "55 Nomad", white over "Tweety Bird" yellow laquer with lots of clear. On the right is my "68 Harley Sprotster", (piglet) that I nearly lost my left leg on. Second photo (my first avitar) is how it looked after spending 26 years in storage. Two years later, its much improved. In April of 08 I aquired this very nice "68 Datsun 1600 Roadster". Then in late August I ran across this "70 HLS30-00110", manufactured 12-69. The madness has bugun. Bonzi Lon

Let me see if I can clear this up a little bit. Robert is the original owner (1970-1976), Gregg is the second owner (1976-2008), I am the third owner, 8-2008. Something happened to the original engine in early 1976, Gregg nor I know what. Robert purchased a block and head in 1976 from a wrecked 1974 260Z (paperwork) that was claimed to have about 20K miles, and transplanted it into the car, but only after Robert had everything painted black, (paperwork), all of this was done in early 1976. Gregg purchased the car in late 1976 and drove it for about 2 years. In 1978 Gregg then put it in his garage to do rust repair but never got around to it and it just sat there untill Gregg advertised it for sale in August of 2008, when I made the purchase. It had collected dust for 30 years, never driven. The transplanted 260Z engine was not a selling point, but Gregg wanted me to know that it was NOT the original engine, which I did understand. I hope this makes it a little clearer. Bonzi Lon

My quote was in reference to post #37 and #40. Bonzi Lon

grantif: Maybe I should of said "a recently wrecked 260Z in 76." Bonzi Lon