DatsunZGuy

I restored and polished set of six spokes for my car using Dupli-Color High Performance Wheel Coating "HWP 102 Graphite" Albeit, I didn't completely paint the spokes. CLICK HERE I also used this paint along with clear flat to match the original factory anthracite (argent) color of the front grill and rear panel on my 72.

Hi Halz, CLICK HERE There is also an interior shot from my '73 in my gallery.

A few other things are NOT OEM: 1. Wheels and tires 2. Earlier model carbs 3. Switch (?) for A/C and no compressor 4. Plug wires, of course "Professionaly appraised at $22,000"

Here's wishing that 2004 motivates me to speed up work on restoring my Z :stupid:

This topic was originally posted on December 8th. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10488&highlight=miserable+failure

JC Whitney sells a repair kit. ***CLICK HERE***

Sorry to hear that you are having a rough time during the holidays. I hope you have good memories of your father you can fall back upon to get you past this bump in the road in your life. May the new year bring about happier times and peace in knowing your dad will always know that you love him.

My first 240Z (1973 model) in 1981, still had the original brown paint/butterscotch interior like this one below... http://www.hotautoweb.com/73240z.html

Not a Z Car, but I got a good laugh reading this person's write-up for his Honda motorcycle (what's left of it). >>>CLICK HERE<<<

I think we are establishing a good timeline here as to when reclining seats appeared. My 1972, (HLS30-59593) manufactured 12/71, has reclining seats. So, one can say the seats changed between November/December of 71. On a side note: My car is equipped with non-retractable seatbelts, but has the recesses behind the seats for the later retractable units

CLICK HERE IMHO... I respect Bruce Lee, but would NOT plaster him on my hood

I'm going to guess it's an Opel Astra Elite. The shape of the rear door edge to the wheel well, black moulding accross the body, the body colored door handles, and five spoke wheel with its center cap makes me think so. Opel Astra Elite

Black always looks good on a Z...even more so when the body is straight like this one seems to be. IMHO...I think the silver rocker panel strip and wheels compliment each other very well. I could be wrong, but I think that rocker panel moulding was a dealer installed option back then.

My 1972's rear interior panel is held in place by the same plastic rivets that keeps the other plastic panels.

It's really nice to see a very original '65. 6 cylinder. Correct?

I spent my teenage years modifying perfectly stock Z cars and wished I left things well enough alone. As I’ve grown older (and maybe wiser), I have learned to appreciate a stock looking car. Just my humble opinion…

Hey Hawaiiankine, Nice to hear from someone back in the islands. Do you live on O'ahu? I grew up in Mililani, and left for the Air Force back in 1986. Do they still have autocrosses at the Aloha stadium parking lot on the weekends? Also, is the drag strip still open out in Ewa Beach?I use to take my 240Z out on the strip when it was open to the public for Saturday night races. Now I'm homesick for a teri beef plate and bowl of Zippy's chili. My 1972 240Z in Mililani back in 1986 Hang loose! Datsunzguy

I am so sorry to hear about your recent loss of Mira. Last April, I lost my dear bulldog, Tibbs, to kidney problems. I was so thankful back then to receive a lot of comfort from the members of this Web site community . Everyone’s kind words and genuine concern help me cope with my loss. I truly hope you receive solace in knowing that Mira has crossed the “Rainbow Bridge” to a far better place. I truly believe that when our time comes, we will be reunited again with the ones we love…human and animal alike.

There's a set of genuine Datsun/Nissan wiper boots on eBay starting out at $3.99 CLICK HERE You can also get a set from Victoria British for 65 cents each. CLICK HERE NOTE: You won't see the boots advertised on the Website, but it's item #7 on page 108 in their catalog.

Hmmm...it looks like this would be its second repair. What kind of wheel is it from? You might be able to trackdown a replacement. If you can't find a replacement, I would clean out what's in there now and apply some good epoxy putty, sand and repaint it. -OR- If you're good with sheetmetal, cut a rould piece out that would fit the inner diameter on the silver circle. Then, bond it to the plastic cap with some JB Weld, and paint.

As time goes on, I do see a greater divide between the rich and poor. I live close to 60 miles from where I work. Why so far do you ask? It’s the only place where I can afford a decent home. I see the middle class, the backbone of our workforce, funnel into the city from north and south. At the end of the day, we all begin the exodus back to our homes many miles away leaving our work behind. Every year school enrollment goes down in the city, a sure sign that the middle class with families are being driven away by the high cost of living. The only people left in the city at the end of the day, are the wealthy who can afford to live and enjoy themselves in this playground, and the poor who cannot afford to leave the city and end up waiting on the financially blessed tables in restaurant and landscaping their yards. I know this situation is not unique, which makes it all the sadder.