DatsunZGuy

I recently purchased some leather paint for my Toyota MR2 from Turtle Feathers. Very fast shipping, great prices and helpful advice from David. http://www.turtlefeathers.com/text/angelus/angelus-main-dye.html

http://www.tigersunited.com/techtips/tech_threads/tt-wheel.asp

Hope this helps, it's a start http://www.teglerizer.com/sucarbs/techtip6.htm#TROU

I assume that the items wrapped up behind it are the bumper mounting brackets. If so, I'm thinking this bumper is for a early 260Z. I attached a large image of the bumper.

Yup, there’s a lot of bidding on emotion going on in Scottsdale. Somebody paid over $300,000 for a Ford GT when there’s one on ebay with a BIN price of $215,000. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4522709632&category=6057 I agree that Burt should put his car up for auction at B-J. Hopefully, it would be put on the block while the television cameras were on and Brock Yates was off eating a chili dog. All it takes is for some rich dude who lost his virginity on prom night in a silver 1971 240Z wanting to rekindle some old memories.

Reserve NOT met at $19,000. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4522052947&fromMakeTrack=true

I restored a set of "later model" Z hubcaps. http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11144&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 Here is what I used: Dupli-Color High Performance Wheel Coating – HWP102 Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Multi-Purpose Paint – 1902 Matte Clear. And of course...many hours of masking

I think this is the same seller. http://classifieds.hybridz.org/showproduct.php?product=262&sort=1&cat=14&page=1

I posted my instructions, comments and pictures on thread #5 and #9. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5489&highlight=steering+wood

Amen, Brother!!! Mine are not the best lookin' mats, but it's now confirmed they are period correct. :classic: http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=10097&size=big&sort=1&cat=500

Sorry about that, Tomohawk, I was able to read it when I posted it. Anyway, here's that article again, after I scanned it and used some OCR software on it to convert the jpeg to text. :knockedou ______________________________________________ Restored Datsun 240Zs take step back in time NEWSDAY Sunday, November 23, 1997 Vintage cars are almost always more fun to look at than to drive — no matter how well they were regarded in their day. They are object lessons in how much cars have improved over the years. And so it is with the aged cars around which Nissan has this year built one of the most unusual corporate identity campaigns: 1970 through 1972 Datsun 240Zs. They were Nissan's first sports cars, and they were a big hit for their swoopy looks and hot performance. This car was one of an openended number, about 150 so far, that Nissan, maker of Datsuns, is purchasing from private individuals and having restored by a company in Los Angeles called Pierre's Z. The restored cars, which began at about $3,500 new in the early '70s, are being sold for $27,000 plus freight through only 10 Nissan dealerships. The warranty is 12 months, 12,000 miles. The restoration involves a complete disassembly of the car and the repair of any part requiring it. Steering columns are replaced with more modern, energy-absorbing types for safety. Tires are replaced with modern radials — Bridgestone 195 70R-14s on the tester — wider than the originals. Each car gets a full-flow oil filter, three-core radiator and a clearcoat paint job — gray and beautiful in the case of the tester. Each interior gets full reupholstery and an- AM-FM radio, a pushbutton period piece that drifts off whatever FM station you try to listen to. For good and bad, everything else is original the thin, wood-trimmed steering wheel, two low-slung bucket seats, the view over a long, long, hood, great visibility through big rear and side windows and the pulling power of a high-torque, six-cylinder. Yes, and the seat belts that don't retract via springs into a case to keep them clean and handy and, so, tend to get caught in the doors or fall between the seats; the controls you can't see at night; the poorly backlit gauges and the nonpower-assisted steering that requires two strong arms in parking maneuvers. Even the odometers are left in their original positions. The restored 240 is an unusual effort by a car maker to keep alive a name that still carries a lot of goodwill. Considering the lack of air bags and other modern crash protection except for the aforementioned steering column and seat belts we kinda wonder how this one got past Nissan's corporate lawyers. But we're glad it did. We're not sure we could ever bring ourselves to spend $27,000 for a toy like this, but it surely was fun for five days to trip backward 26 years in automotive time. It also was a reminder of what a shame it is that the Z car isn't available here anymore. With sales declining, Nissan stopped importing the current model, the 300ZX, after 1996.

Sometimes I think we are trying have our cake and eat it too. We work hard to preserve our cars and advocate their virtues. We proudly display them at shows and put our best foot forward to the general public when questioned about them. I believe we want Zs to be respected by the collector car community. Of course, with respect and recognition comes interest and speculation. As a result, good old supply and demand kicks in and prices start to rise. All I’m trying to say it’s a tricky dance keeping a classic car affordable while praising it to the rest of the world.

I’ll reserve any email comment to SPEED TV until lot #408 hits the stage on Thursday (1/27). Maybe Mr. Yates and company will have some positive comments to express about the 240Z and other Japanese imports this time around.

The insulation was added to help combat vapor locking issues, which became prevalent with the later model “boat anchors” carburetors used in model year 1973-1974. My '73 had them.

Yeah, I caught the tail end of a comment about MR2s will never getting above two thousand dollars. I think that was the same attitude shared by the “experts” about the 240Z a couple of decades ago. A little verbal masturbation might be expected after endless hours of commentary from those talking heads. For the most part, I learned a lot. Anyway, B-J will be putting up some Zs on auction. I hope to catch these cars up on the block. I can’t wait to hear their commentary on them. :lick: http://www.barrett-jackson.com/events/scottsdale/vehicles/makelistnb.asp?auctionid=51&makeid=1791

to some official stuff: http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/ftp/pdffacts/vehicle_model_years_subject_to_smog_check.pdf

This might be a good time for Burt to put his car back on the auction block. The recent WSJ article and this ebay sale might provide some much needed momentum for Burt to finally sell his car at the price he’s willing to let it go for. In fact, maybe the same bidder that just lost out to this red ’71 may want Burt’s silver ’71. :classic: I wish I knew what came of this car that was on ebay a couple of years ago. I think it had 14,000 original miles, original paint, wheels/hubcaps and even still had the original "OK" sticker on the passenger side quarter window. Back then it went to about $12,000 with the reserve not met.

loop pile to me. For example, here's a shot from inside my 41, 558 original miles car.

The loop pile is the original.

looks more like Janet Jackson to me

http://zhome.com/History/colors.html

Back in the 1980's My dad had a couple of early Ford Mustangs painted using Imron. When applied correctly, the finish is spectacular. The big selling point of the paint was the fact you didn’t have to wax it as often and it was less prone to fading. Imron was also very tough. However, its toughness also meant that the paint didn’t have much give to it. A door ding often resulted in that section of paint chipping off your car. Also, I would highly suggest an external air supply versus just a respirator if you are applying it. When I was a teenager, I worked a summer at a body shop. I recall spraying Imron on some toy planes and rocket used for a carnival ride. I was wearing a mask, but the fumes still made me sick as a dog. Back then, I didn't know what OSHA was. I think that was the turning point for me not to seek a career as a body and paint man.

Sounds like you went down to Vista and bought Les' '71 with the CF hood. If so, nice ride!