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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made it easy to find answers to just about any question about the cars we drive and maintain. It's also useful in creating "eye candy" pictures of Datsuns and people in scenic locations as Cliff @siteunseen has noted. A new wrinkle in Google's Gemini AI enables children's stories to be created from a simple prompt so we can get our kids and grandkids interested in the cars we drive. Here's an example: https://g.co/gemini/share/3b1d07d81d94 Just click on the book pages to turn them.

Cliff, here's another work of art for you. A.I. is a wondrous and amusing thing. 😎 But, not 100% accurate in all cases.

It seems that's what you've been doing for the last decade and really aren't any closer to a solution than you were when you first recognized the problems. Unless you have a strong emotional tie to your Z, I suggest moving on to another car that you can enjoy driving with confidence that it will run well and get you where you want to go and back home. Just a suggestion that could make your life less complicated and more enjoyable. I once had a '74 Porsche that I never drove farther from home than I cared to walk back. I knew several AAA tow truck drivers by their first names. I was happy and relieved to finally sell it and eventually bought another that I've owned for 32 years.

I haven't checked in on your continuing problems for a while, so please catch me up on what you've done about suspected lack of water flow through the radiator. Does the car overheat? Did you run it without a thermostat to see if flow happened? Did you run it with the thermostat long enough for it to open and allow flow? After reading about all the issues you've experienced for years, I have to wonder what keeps you connected to this Z.

I've found that fiberglass repair is relatively easy and forgiving compared to repairing metal body work. You could do the scoops on your dining room table. Give it a try.

Fiberglass repairs on the early scoops are very easy as is replacement of broken mounting studs. I've done several. I currently have one I'm prepping for JDM style headlight covers that has a few cracks that I'll cover with fiberglass cloth before moving ahead.

The left panel takes up about a quarter of my window view. While it offers easy access to forum feature links, I'm not sure how often I'd use it. Soooo, most of the time, it's just in the way. Maybe dropdown menus would be worth considering.

I could be totally wrong, but it seems that there is less interaction and message posting since the format change. I'm still trying to master the new look and features, but not very well.

$100 each sounds like a bargain! Good luck with the Spring cleaning.

No seals between fender and headlight scoop on my 4/71 240Z.

Regarding "D" center hub caps, an interesting Car & Driver on-line article about the old and new Z cars today. The article compares a 1973 Z with the 2024 version. See link below. However, the author shows a picture of what he refers to as a '73 Z that he borrowed from the Nissan Headquarters in Tennessee and it appears to be a '71ish Z based on "D" HUB CAPS and photo of center console ash tray. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a63229871/unpopular-opinion-reconsider-the-nissan-z/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_cdb&utm_medium=email&date=122424&utm_campaign=nl37951526&oo=Y&GID=1a01133ea0d02d4b1791e6ffa69c88abfdffda37a369d281a1e7b3161e600ccb&user_email=1a01133ea0d02d4b1791e6ffa69c88abfdffda37a369d281a1e7b3161e600ccb&utm_term=TEST- NEW TEST - Sending List - AM 180D Clicks%2C NON AM 90D Opens%2C Both Subbed Last 30D

Save them in case your "gas pedal" knee gives out.😎

Speedy recovery! Be nice to the physical therapist

Thank you for validating my level of understanding. I'll mention it to my wife 😀. Although my Z came from the showroom floor with D hubcaps, I eventually traded them for a set of the Z caps because I thought they looked significantly better than the D caps. Looking back, probably not the smartest move. Especially when i see what the D caps are selling for now.

My 04/71 build date 240 came with D hubcaps. I always thought all '71 Datsun 240Zs came with the D caps and the Z caps were on later model years. Unless I am misunderstanding the question....which seems to be happening more the older I get.

I rebuilt the seats on my 4/71 Z last year. Start by watching a YouTube video or two to get tips on "how to" and the tools you'll need. To stretch the webbing, start by attaching the end of the webbing to one of the seat mounting metal clips with rivets. Clip that end back in place on the seat frame. Install a metal webbing clip to the opposite side of the frame and thread the webbing through it. Pull the webbing tight around the second clip and mark where to cut it allowing for overlap room to put in the rivets. Use that as your pattern for the length of the rest of the straps. Get the straps as tight as you can as they will only loosen with use over time. My straps had pretty much disintegrated after 50 years.

Good fix! Part of the fun of owning a 50 year old car is being creative.

Congratulations on finishing your teaching career. I retired from teaching 14 years ago and every June I like to watch this video.

Almost a Country Music Classic....except no mention of the girlfriend leaving, a doublewide mobile home, and a dog that died. Otherwise, GREAT!

My son and I worked on the Avanti in the garage on Father's Day. Too hot (108º) to work on the Z in the driveway. Good time all around!

Dust it off, get it running, evaluate how much you enjoy owning and driving a 53 year old Datsun, and then decide if it's worth tossing more money at it to revitalize it. Consider the $20-30K you mentioned putting into it as an investment in driving/owning pleasure rather than future financial return.

If your pump fails the electrical test Yarb recommends and your pump is dead, replacements are available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ACI-177510-Windshield-Washer-Pump/dp/B000CEN2OK/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8sIz-JyDouorpuyV73LJGApCXSnIcESJdEAuzfZjL6rENSgwS7oSiVl-b-R0qZM-bxU_wHyiykdwdDs76tM6YTm9JSfu6l8nX3Ws9itlpXw.qIJ1MJ9DZAz_O78dgBolSY0D-EDnP4-JmyLTOHvDdLo&dib_tag=se&qid=1714416653&s=automotive&sr=1-4&vehicle=1971-67-2284-20-----14492------1&vehicleName=1971+Nissan+240Z

I always considered that the seat adjustment handles were located inboard and angled out so they wouldn't snag clothing on those exiting the car. If they were on the outside rail and angled inward, they would hook coats, long dresses (of which there were few in 1971), and anything dangling during driver or passenger egress.

Correct. Adjustment dials to the center. I lost the center cap/cover on one of mine and my son made a 3D printed replacement.

Fender mount diagram: