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Petrolicious does an excellent video about one of my favorite Peking to Paris teams.. Chris & Tjerk Bury...

I'm going to pick up a line (bleeder) wrench like this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHNAWDW/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AMY4I718ZUBOU

What size is the bleeder valve on the front/rears? 10mm ?

I would think you could put one on the clutch slave. However, I don't know which part number to use. Anyone else know which one to buy?

Looks like I have to bleed the brakes on my 1971. Before I tackle this project, I'm going to buy Speed Bleeders to install on the front calipers and rear drums. Here's a small write up about what I've found, in case others want to follow this path. Speed Bleeders by Russell Performance: http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/speed-bleeders/import.shtml IMPORT CARS SPEED BLEEDER APPLICATION GUIDE One Person System Takes The Work Out of Brake Bleeding...Bleeding your brake or clutch line has never been easier or simpler! Revolutionary double-patented Speed Bleeder replaces the original bleeder valve in your caliper/wheel cylinder with a spring-loaded one-way ball and check valve design. This unique design opens to allow the old fluid and air out, then closes automatically between pumps to prevent the old fluid and air from re-entering the line. It's a real time saver! Year Model Front Rear Front Rear NISSAN/DATSUN 80-98 200SX 639560 639560 - 639560 89-98 240SX 639560 639560 - - 69-78 240/260/280Z 639560 - - 639570 79-83 280ZX 639630 639630 - - 84-89 300ZX 639630 639630 - - 90-96 300ZX 639560 639560 - - Looks like I need the following part numbers, since I am still running stock calipers and rear drums: 639560 639570 I found these part numbers on Amazon (of all places): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPCOB6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CPCOAM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I merged the threads on this same item..

Grab your son and give him a big hug. It sounds like he did some good things to try and avoid the accident. It could have been much worse. No airbags would have injured them a lot more if that other truck hit him head on. Let him know that speeding across a grating system (like the on on the Ballard bridge) needs some extra care. Lower speed and no horseplay. Buy the kid a used Kia because they will likely get into accidents as they are learning. My kid won’t get access to the Z until he has experience. ? Good luck with the rebuild or whatever you decide to do next.

Maybe just the windshield and part of the body?

Love it!! ❤️

Ouch, sorry man

Neat story.. I like watching projects come together like this. Excellent job..

Welcome to the club. Clean looking Z you picked up!

If it was mine, I'd go get the head or engine rebuilt. Some of those valves may be bent.

View Advert 15" Boyd 5-Star Wheels Due to my new purchase of VTO wheels, I'm going to put my Boyd 5-stars up for sale. I will follow up with specs on the wheel as soon as I can get down to measure. However, the wheel is a 15" rim with a dual lug nut pattern. Obviously fits all 4-bolt S30 vehicles, but, may also be compatible with other 4-bolt vehicles due to the additional pattern. Each wheel has 8 holes. Offset puts the wheel out from the wheel wells on a 240z slightly making the stance a bit more aggressive. Wheels are undamaged and in great condition. The covers are also in excellent condition. Will include lug nuts with Gorilla locking nut (1 on each wheel) with key. They also come with the cap covers and locking nuts. No idea what these are worth, will shoot for $200 for the set plus shipping. I have boxes and will ship anywhere in the US. If you're in the PacNW, feel free to shoot me a message and we can exchange them locally. Make me an offer... Edit: I just found the receipt for the wheels. Specs are as follows = Boyd Star Rear Wheel Drive - 015800337 15x8 4-4.5/4.25 Advertiser Mike Date 05/14/2019 Price $200.00 Category Parts for Sale

Oh my...

Hey guys, I just received a sample from Jeff over at Simply Cut Art. He builds neat art pieces for your wall and the workmanship is very well done. The art appears to be made out of laser cut wood that looks a lot like MDF in a medium brown color. From what I can tell, he takes three layers of flat stock and cuts the pieces to certain shapes. After cutting, the pieces are sandwiched together to give the art a 3D appearance. The art is then mounted on a white piece of cardstock with BRE style stripes and a mini sign indicating the series. Packaging was carefully done to protect the art during shipping and I give it a 5+... Although I only have the Datsun 240z, Jeff also makes other Datsun pieces such as the 510 and Roadster. His art doesn't seem to be limited to cars either. Take a look at his site and you'll see all of his workmanship. If you like his work, please be sure to let him know where you saw his work. Here are some photos of the art piece he sent to me. His website is here.

Happy Mothers Day... don't forget to call your moms! ?

Thanks @SteveJ !!

Wow!

Adding @Joseph@TheZStore and @James@TheZStore, they may have some tips... Mike

Nice... seems like some great cars coming out of the woodwork lately...

Ah ok.. Would be good to add one to the collection.. I've got quite a few models of the Z and would like to add this one.

Nice mod! Unless you like walking around wrecking yards and wrenching on broken cars, just go buy a new one. ?