Terrapin Z

I have never do the job myself, but looking at my spare dash it looks like a 90 deg. screwdriver or a vert short stubby might work. with some patients Sounds like you have the correct part, my dash if from a mid 72 car. Here are some pics of it from the top side. I hope these help, good luck!

That is a great price for that car Dave, I looked at a number of cars in the price range that were a whole lot worse than yours. I don't think you'll have any trouble selling it. I missed seeing it at Canby as we had to leave before you got there. Dave

I am parting a 2/72 that was an auto. I got it with no motor or trans, but it does have the pedal box and the clutch master block off plate too. there might be some other pieces you need as well. let me know if you are interested. I'm selling everything cheap. Dave

Awesome day. 120 miles down on my favorite backroad to Portland from Oly. paralleling I5. I was parked in overflow as Bruce said and was glad about it as I was in the shade all day. Those roadsters were roasting in the sun. I picked up a DVD and some gaskets from Bruce (Ztheropy) I need to clean my carbs, the PO let it sit for too long. Left about 4:00 and headed through the backroads on the east side of Mt St Helens. it turned into a 250 mile loop as the sign near the mountain said "road closed due to snow" and we had to reroute back to 5 and went back up the way we came down. Very fun loop though, all twistys just made for a long drive home. Thanks DatsunsNW for putting that show on, It is great to talk to anyone there and know they all have an interest in common, The Datsun! (nissan)

Only period correct for my ZLOL

I have one as well if you need one still (from a 2/72)

Thanks for the clarification on the rest stop meet Arne, reading the posts it looked like there would be a meet up on both days. Thats fine I originally wanted to come in on the backroads as well. Dave, meeting Bruce from ZT was on my list of things to do there, I am going to miss your install if happens on Sun though, I have other commitments that day.

I would dave, but you see I am starting at exit 88 and don't want to backtrack. We plan on going earlier too so I will see you down there.

I plan on coming down for Sat. from the Oly area, I will check out the rest stop, and see if you all are there, and drive in with you. This is my first time going so new territory for me. Looking forward to it. Dave

I saw this 2/72 in a front yard in Napavine WA on the backroads heading home from a drive to OR. No motor, no trans., no title and picked it up for $60. Some decent parts here for me and I'll part the rest out cheap to help out fellow members in need. Forward payments and the like. I5 auto wreckers in Chehalis had a 72 that had some really nice pieces on it a while back. I picked it over pretty well as did some others. I was there recently picking up some Kia Sportage seals and saw a 280zx turbo they had just gotten in. I did not have my camera with me then (2 weeks), but it was in pretty good shape very complete. The folks there are a bit gruff and overpriced on some things, and then really low on others. You just never know. Always on the look out.......... Dave

I'd make this one as well if I didn't have to work Monday.

No problem Dave, I can hold them for you as long as you like. I am dismantling the rest of the car as well, so if you need anything else let me know. It had no motor or trans but there are still some useable items there.

Are these the ones you need Dave?

Dave, I will be picking up a 72 rolling chassis for parts this weekend, not sure of the build date as yet. If you still need some parts, and if they will work for you. I'd be glad to help you out. I will know more on Sat afternoon. Dave

What a fun day, great weather and a fun drive through scenic countryside. Stopped at LL Stub Stewart State park for a look and a break at the day use area. Went on and stopped to view the Elk Reserve for a bit. Nice heard there. Went on to Astoria's Rogue Pub, with a full-on chili cook off going on. and had a nice lunch. I decided to break off and head back North for home and decided to take additional back-roads the rest of the 80 miles home. I hit the 55555 mile threshold 5 miles north of Longview, I thought about it after I was home and looked at the picture and said to my wife "I should have been going 55 MPH when I took this." It only happens once and you can't go back and do it again. Se la vie :classic: Then about 3 miles from home we make the turn and there is this eagle in the road and he flies into the trees. I had to flag two cars around me to get the shots. A great ending to a killer day. The car ran quite well and handled great even on the Pot hole international raceway we encountered on the way. I think I swallowed a filling on that one. Nice to meet some fellow Z ers, A fine day for sure. David

The wife and I are going to tag along on this ride as well. I test drove the Z to work for the last two days and all seems to be fine in the run-ability dept., so time for a higher milage test drive. What better chance to meet a few fellow Z lovers and enjoy a beautiful day. See you in North Plains. David

Check the carb balance too, one could be rich and the other lean, giving you the A/F reading, but not not being correct.

That looks great Dave, Awesome find!! and a fantastic job fixing it up. I've run the 90/100's before and got a lot of high beam flashes even on the low beams, I went to 55/100's and have the best of both world Std low beam and killer high beams. Your the electrical guy so it's up to you, just MHO. Are you going to trim the front bumper like your other Z? Dave

There is a digit missing from the vin #. It looks to me to be a late 71. I am no expert though. But the bumper and emissions are of a later year the 00998 would have. It's a beater either way. $250 is even high for me.

I will look for it Arne, thanks. I only saw the post for GG two days before. I need to check in more often.:stupid: I live near exit 88 on I5 so its about the same milage to P-town as it is to S-town. I suppose I will have to have dual citiZenship. Bill, I look forward to checking out your cars in person. David

This was my first GG nissan event. I went to hopefully meet some CZCC menbers and did meet Dave (Zs-ondabrain) and although I didn't get to talk to him I saw Jim (a7dz), who has done a fine job restoring his Z. I too did not care so much for the tuner crowd. there was a time when I was more into engine swaps and hybrids but not so much anymore. I got there late 10:30 and was lucky to park in the main lot across from Dave. we walked all the lots and saw some cool cars. The 370's were pretty cool as were the GTR's not too many vintage cars. a presidents nissan was interesting. I'm with Dave for a local vintage Datsun show or gathering. Perhaps in the future. The Canby meet sounds more promising for what I would like to see, So I am planning on that one. So here are some pics of the Z's that I saw there excluding my own. time to wash the car!!!

I had the same issue with mine, I ended up grinding off the inner lip so it would be even with the rest of the shell. I then rounded the now sharp edge so as not to cut into the new ES bushing. Worked like a charm. Sorry I was too involved to take any pics at the time but everything looks good. Not a lot of help in the ES instructions. common sense, and simple ingenuity prevailed.

My 70 had been modified by the PO in the same style as original but not genuine Datsun. My thoughts are that the majority of the car should look period, although some modern upgrades are acceptable. It should look like an old Z. If the car was more original when I purchased it, I would lean more toward all original. My mods have mostly been in the undercarriage struts, bushings, brakes and an RT mount. mostly to make it handle and run safely. I also installed Dave's electrical upgrades as the wiring is a bit weak in the lighting department. The PO had put headers and K&N's and a Ger Brock cam he had cut the springs and over lowered the car, something I redid. He also had 4:11 gears in it and a 4 speed from an automatic swap I think. The warranty booklet did not have either box checked. The 4 speed and smaller tires made for some fast reving. I put 3:54's in for now. I enjoy it as it is and thats what counts the most. IMHO TZ

They look the same as the ones I have on my Z My PO also said they were a factory option. I can't quite see the center caps on the ones you are asking about. Mine have a P/S for "Per Spec" or performance specialties. I have seen them in a Z after-market catalog I have from the early 70's Nice looking 70 too.

I just ran across it. It looks to be in nice shape. I'd have to see a car in person to pay that money. wrong coast for me.