
Everything posted by Mike
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Guy's wanting my 240
That's a good looking G86
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Nice cars! Do you know what kind of Datsun Z you are looking for? There are many resources to pick up a good one such as BringaTrailer.com, our for-sale forum, etc.. I've seen prices around $5-10k for a fixer upper up to over $100k for a fully restored original. Resto-mod versions typically $35-60k. All USD.
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Datsun 240Z Ashtray Snuffer Plate Reproduction In Stainless Steel
Wow, very nice production and a small necessary detail for proper restorations. Thank you !
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Sounds like a perfect opportunity to create a few knowledge-base articles. ;)
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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
Ah, that would be my bad... The "Resources" menu button was combined with Community.. I just fixed it. Sorry for the confusion. Mike
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Black panel on floor?
If you replace with Dynamat make sure you fix the rusty areas first.
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Need full shock absober kit for my 1972 datsun 240z
@72 Datsun 240z If you go with Motorsport Auto, make sure to give them a call and ask for our club discount. You'll get some percentage off your purchase. Apologies I don't know how much the discount is right now... Your member number is 45164
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Putting out the feelers
Thanks guys. I really don't want to get rid of her but life is getting expensive. I have a kiddo who will be going to college in 3 years and I'm in a house with a very small garage. One day I'll have a big garage or shop again and I'm sure that's the point I'll regret letting her go.
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PDF versions of 240z Haynes manual & "How To Restore Your Z-Car"?
No problem, it looks like I was duped by the bot post. You apparently had resolved this a year ago... lol
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PDF versions of 240z Haynes manual & "How To Restore Your Z-Car"?
Oh, lol I just noticed this was from a year ago as well. Yeah, bots typically dig up old stuff and reply with a general unrelated message. Thanks, I'll take care of it. Mike
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PDF versions of 240z Haynes manual & "How To Restore Your Z-Car"?
Our club has a copyright release for the Nissan materials. For the others, you would have to buy the hard copies and digitize them yourself, for your own use. I don't want to get into copyright issues here on our club because I don't want to mess with someone else's investment. It take a lot of time to create and publish a book.
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Took some pics of my 240z side-by-side with my 2025 400z
Awesome photos! Congrats on keeping the old Z and the new addition of the current model... these look so sweet together!
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Paint protection film
Interesting, how much is the installation of this product? I might be interested.
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Darn Tire Jockeys
Yeah this would be awesome. You can probably start with 3D printing prototypes. I know BMW has something similar with an adapter that can be mounted in a standard hydraulic jack. I believe it's called a "Jack Pad" or similar...
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Darn Tire Jockeys
I'd make them pay for the repair
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Putting out the feelers
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You guys recommend any changes to bring more value? I've been thinking about stock front nose (getting rid of the airdam).
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Putting out the feelers
Gents, Looks like I might have to put up my Z for sale and I'm curious to know if there's a good market for the early-series Z cars right now. Mine is a 1971 model with parts from 1970 and 1971. Most of you know the history of my car but in a nutshell it was completely sandblasted and restored from the frame. Serial numbers do not match as the original owner let the car freeze while it was in storage. I've had the car since I was in high school (a looooong time ago). I bought it from the father of the original owner, Bob Gilder (pro golfer). Bob used the car when he was just getting started as a newlywed in the PGA. He used to drive the car to tournaments and I might be able to dig out a few photos of him pulling clubs out of the back of the car. Car was originally silver. Engine is a balanced/blueprinted L28 from Rebello and the carbs are triple Mikuni's with separate air cleaners. This was the first engine to have the triple weber setup from Steve at Ztherapy. Unfortunately it does not have the triple SU's as Steve kept those for his own projects. Suspension is adjustable Tokico's and matching springs. Pretty much everything else is stock except for the color of course. It does have sway bars installed. Dash is a new one from Les Cannaday when he was building the early reproductions that Nissan put together. Wheels are VTO classic 8's wrapped with tires that are only a few years old. Right now she's sitting covered in a storage unit and I just don't have the space to keep her at home. Windshield is the last remaining unit that we found in Nissan's inventory. All other glass is original, including the hatch with vertical defrosters (a 1970 model leftover when it was assembled). I have a Nismo fuel pump and bracket that has not yet been installed. Plenty of books, manuals, microfiche, and extra goodies will come with the deal. Not many things wrong, but there are a few glitches. The brake fluid distribution valve could use a rebuild. Some brake fluid dripped onto the rail under the distribution valve caused the paint to peel a bit. The MSA 6-1 headers get very hot and it affects the braking, I would think new owner should have the headers removed and coated or covered to prevent this (or use a higher temp brake fluid). There is a small paint bubble near the fuel filler that I have not yet looked into. Headlight cones were painted after the main car was done so the paint color is slightly different (body guy wasn't able to match the color exactly). Cold starts after sitting for months can sometimes take a few times, but she starts and drives without issue. Engine sounds great and does not leak any oil. Entire car is pristine and needs more daily attention than I've been giving her... I would consider her a stock resto-mod. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or just comment here. Not sure if it would pull more value with a direct sale or if I should even consider putting her up on BAT. Thanks guys! Mike
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Very cool!