Terrapin Z

My test battery was low on charge so I plugged it in overnight. I will test a few of these this afternoon and see how well they move. I did notice there are different numbers on them but I am pretty sure they are all the same. The clean looking one is A32-000000 I did not think these were rebuildable like Killain is mentioning. I thought you just replied them with a new, or known working one via the 12v test.

Some used options.....

A new ad now, $1700.00 for both I am guessing. Stating parting them is more of a pain than he thought. Some new pic's of the other engine. https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/seattle-1970-and-73-datsun-240z/7480485806.html I still am thinking a later 71 and a 72

Looks like there are two there, the more rusted one is an automatic he called a 73 but the dash looks 72 The other he calls a 70 (pictured above) but it does not have 70 parts on it c pillar, gas cap, vents in hatch, etc... I think they are both 72's IMHO I called him but no reply as yet.

I have some used ones if you want to go that route.

I have two, one has extra holes in the middle and corners, for PO's extra screw downs?? The other has a stain but is more intact. Both have crusty gaskets and some dirt/rust. the flaps look ok, but rusty screws. I don't usually clean stuff up, unless I am going to use it or put it up for sale. I have way to many parts to clean them all. I just bought another parts car last night. 5/72

Ha-ha once again I am late to the party. If Jim^^ S30Driver does not have what you need I believe I have a better one than you show in the pic. Although I like the plastic weld idea, I might have to give that a try on some other plastics I have.

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Hi Jeffery, I just got home from work. I send over some pictures. I currently have two that are off the half shafts.

You should also consider cleaning the hazard switch in the dash, as some lighting power goes through that switch as well. Very similar type of switch and cleaning method as you have now done with the combo switches. Might still have a short somewhere though if the fuse is popping. Looks like you are making good progress though.

Yeah, I have some of those. Let me know if I can help out.

I have a number of fenders, most have some rust issues down near the bottom mount by the dog leg. If you only need a front top half I should be able to help. Shipping is farther from me than Jim2^^, so if he has one that would be less expensive to ship. If not then let me know and I will provide pic's and info.

In my experience the spring missing usually means the pivot joint is no longer functioning properly. So you might need the pivot parts too. They end up going past the lock point and folding backward with the spring pressure. Then you can't close the door. Nissans answer was to charge the mechanism and use a tighter spring. That is why you see a lot of later hinges on the drivers door and this style on the passenger door.

I screwed that one up, it is a BW T5 in the pic above. Same type of shifter plate. Here is the 71C....

82 and 83 are the same, 79-81 were more like the earlier 280Z optional 5 speed. Different gearing. The C looks very different around the shifter and has a lot more strength ribs on it. See pic from eBay. The one above^^ looks like an 82-83 version.

I would think it is to protect the tank from ripping open on that big bolt in a rear end collision. On the side where the tank is taller.

I have a "B" 4sp that could be used for parts. I have yet to open it so I would be in new territory. Car was in flood waters so...???? who knows.

Nice looking project 72 240Z auto, looks like good bones and a low starting price. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-240z-220/

Hopefully yes, as it look like they are back with a vengance.

I was bombarded with the Spam ads as well, I reported a couple of them and it appears Mike has them banned for the moment.

Please note this thread is 7 years old. 🙃

That side hooks up to the emissions components that normally sit on top of the balance tube where the bolts are not holding anything. Most have been removed long ago.

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240's were metal, 280 went to plastic. I would not recommend putting them in the oven. I am not sure about reproductions, I seem to remember a FB ad for some made of metal but shady looking outfit and expensive. They come up on eBay from time to time.

I'm coming up with about 5" diameter clamped. The side to side is 1" and the up/down is 1.75" Here are pics of the resistor too..... If you can find a pic of what you need for the linkage I can look for that too. I will PM a price based on what I'm shipping (weight and size)