Terrapin Z

Thanks for the picture of it mounted. I was wondering if the mount tabs were on top of the carpet or under as you have shown. Looks better under the carpet. The other issue I see is the mount/pivot brackets are both going the same direction. Meaning it is set up for the left side of the car, and I am putting it on the right. I expect I will need to remove the pivot rivets and remount the pads the other way, to get it to sit as shown but in mirror on the other side of the car. Otherwise it will sit further away from the tunnel. Still need to work things out.

Yeah $400 for the motor, $350 for the Trans, and $100 for the ECU. $700 if you buy it all. Plus a bridge toll to get it back to the mainland. (or a long drive)

Not my sale I am not sure if these are all Z tools, the seller does not specify other then the letter Z in the title descriptions. All start at a low price but have a reserve. I know there are some tool collectors out there. http://www.ebay.com/sch/Datsun-Nissan/13561/m.html?item=322338513705&hash=item4b0cdf6329%3Ag%3Ahc4AAOSw44BYL7gb&_ssn=jjperformance06

Well, I do not need to have factory washers and nuts, I am sure I can make it work. Thanks for the purchase and the extra info.

Flagged for removal, not deleted by the seller. Here is what the ad looked like for those who did not see it.

That is interesting my fiche looks different for this slide and only shows two flange nuts. I would still use a big washer under the car for sure, perhaps one on the inside as well.

There is a curious line in the ad about the car sitting for 4 years before the seller had purchased it this winter. It is still this winter isn't it. I sent him a message asking about it, we'll see what he says about it. The ad has been up for 8 hours now.....

This is not my car, I do not know the seller. Just ran across a new CL ad in Skagit Co. Wa It looks in nice shape in the pic's, and the owner lists lots of new parts, runs and drives, and matching numbers, etc. Listed Price is $4012 Not sure if that is a typo or not. Worth someone looking into I'd say. http://skagit.craigslist.org/cto/5889091223.html

I was thinking the same thing, a large washer or flat bar brace for support. I looked up the part in the S30 parts book and they only show two flange nuts for mounting. I wonder if they had built in some reinforcement. They show the foot bar and nuts as "Optional" HaHa

The package was in the Post Office today, a little mushed from coming all the way from Hawaii but the part looks fine. No damage! I was thinking of a Rubber washer or perhaps fender washers with some silicone or POR to seal it up. I am always game for new items the wife thinks will be a good idea. She had some mid 80's Recaro's in an old 4 Runner she had before we met, I have her convinced we need to retro them into the Z. Sake Kit Kats!!!! Hell yeah!!!!!! Those are awesome. Thanks Greg.

It looks like Zero feedback is bidding on both radios from this seller. I ofter wondered if scammers get their buddies to bid up items like these to increase the price. Then if the scammers friend ends up winning the bid, the scam is to say the "winner" backed out and offer it to you is a second chance offer. (Not saying this is the case, it still could be all on the up and up.) This eBay seller is however balking on the shipping cost of the bumper he sold to another member here. Trying to up the rate after the sale. Not honoring your terms of the sale is a big red flag for me. It is still in transit, takes a little longer to get here from the Islands. Tracking shows it departed a nearby city last night so I expect it will be here today or tomorrow. I live outside of one of those small one stoplight towns. My car is in great shape but is not perfect, it's had a few modifications already. My floors are not rusted but the were a little beat up from the PO not sure if he uses a weird jack or what. I do have some anxiety drilling into the floor but I expect I will do it. The wife likes the idea of a footrest, and I think it will be a cool addition to my Z. It might be a while before I install it, but I will post about it then.

Thanks Mike, I did see this had been moved to "For sale" last night, and understand now why folks thought these were my parts for sale. I do a lot of searches and find interesting items at times. I do buy and sell some pieces as well. I will make it a point to double proof read my posts now. I also get hit with the auto correct and it can change the entire context of the sentence or paragraph.

Looks like it was tortured, and it gave up the flip lid.

Okay here is a new item, a fuse cover/ashtray for $200 that looks like is has seen many butts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Datsun-240z-Series-1-Ash-Tray-/252643799010?hash=item3ad2be6fe2:g:EvEAAOSwal5YMOBo&vxp=mtr

This is the link to all the items listed. Looks like a missed adding the link. Was up early for work and had not had my coffee yet. The parts are not mine, just thought I would share as it will be a bidding war rather than a BIN price. I live about 50 miles from Graham WA. There was two listing for Z's from there recently a 70 https://offerupnow.com/item/detail/169467849/1970-240z and a 72 https://offerupnow.com/item/detail/168935538/72-240z Both are still showing up on OfferUP, but I also saw the same cars on eBay so I think they are sold now. Not sure if it is the same seller or not, but from the same city. I will try and make sure I add the links in the future. You found them though.

Two radios one 1970 AM and the other a later AM/FM, jack set and a nice rear bumper. All starting at $1.00

Deal, PM'ed back.

Are you selling the foot rest? If so $? shipped to 98579 please. Thanks

A 71 combo manual just popped up on Feebay A bit worn and $56 shipped BIN http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-Datsun-Z-1971-240z-OEM-FACTORY-DEALERSHIP-SERVICE-MANUAL-Genuine-Nissan-/122216685859?hash=item1c74aea123:g:JCcAAOSw4GVYIb~~&vxp=mtr

Looks like BRE is still offering these for sale. Spendy though. http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=010C02&Category_Code=lightcovers

To add to ZH's post above the O/D (5th) ratio is slightly different as shown in the far right column. 1st thru 4th is the same. Just FYI....... 280 ZX (8/79-6/80) FS5W71B 5 spd "B" type 3.062 1.858/39% 1.308/30% 1/24% 0.773/23% 280 ZX (7/80-6/83) FS5W71B 5 spd "B" type 3.062 1.858/39% 1.308/30% 1/24% 0.745/26%

I ended up not going to this auction, but now both cars are on craigslist selling out of Bremerton WA. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/5807010350.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/5806962892.html

I wish I was closer, I would have to go have a look at that early car.

Just ran across this poster from a junkyard in Klamath Falls OR. Looks like they have a few Z cars there. Some other older cars as well. http://www.ebay.com/sch/elcaco371987/m.html?item=272394475325&hash=item3f6bf9d73d%3Ag%3AHKgAAOSwLF1X7KWf&vxp=mtr&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

http://www.courtesyparts.com It is a dealership in Texas that is helpful to us Z folks. I use their search bar to enter part numbers and see if they are available from Nissan. I tried both of the part numbers you listed in the diagram above and both came back 0 results. meaning NLA or never available in the US. Some times part numbers will come back with a price, suggesting it is available from Nissan, then you need a parts person (either at Coutesy or a local dealer) to check stock on the item and they can confirm if it is available. The other response that can come back from the search is "Obsolete", meaning just that. I have had some non US parts come back available and was able to purchase them through my local dealer. A complete Speedo cog for a non US 3.70 ratio 280ZX to compliment my Nissan Maxima R180 diff in 3.70 gearing, mating to a US 280ZX 5 speed I found at a local junk yard. Some other parts hunter had bought the rear Diff and took the speedo cog for his needs. It would have been for a 3.90 anyway. Just saying you never know until you look, and ask........ Good luck on the search.