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Stunning car, and I really dig the license tag. Well done. I had the good fortune to have a brief visit to Melbourne some years ago. Awesome city and wonderful people, I'm now a devotee of SE Oz Shiraz!

Sweet looking car and great find. Nothing against the mod but I'll counter the electronic ignition item with this: my car has 95k miles, still the original dizzy and fresh points, rotor, ...etc. Its runs great and dependably pulls all the way to high RPM's; it is strictly a street car. For track, AX, or other events the electronic ignition may be the way to go. +1 on the VIN and build date question above.

You're killing me with those garage pics - be still my heart! I've been down the full resto/rebuild path with my car so here's a few quick tips: - don't trust your memory! Bag and tag every nut/screw/bolt/part immediately as it comes off the car. Become the zip bag king of your block. - tag both ends of each electrical connection before they come apart or tag a single end with its function/location. - write down each item to be replaced as soon as you identify it as such. - throw nothing away until after the replacement is fully installed. I fully dismantled my car and then life intervened. When I got back to it 10 years later the above practices paid off big time. Looking forward to your updates.

This link came to me from a friend, I think it will get some discussion going. A little clean-up and it will be ready for the ZCCA Stock class at ZCON. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/4872667717.html

Jan, The usual set-up for the three-piece kit is a tubular profile for the upper piece and a pair of flat profile pieces for the lowers. I think the one-piece version carries the tubular profile through all the way but you might want to confirm. I did not like the OE approach as it did not adequately seal along the sides. The one-piece version was not available at the time, I made my own with two additional uppers to carry the tubular profile all the way down the drip rails. I don't know where the one-piece is available but I think you'll find it more satisfactory. Jim

Given the info you have on-hand, it looks like your car still has the original engine. If the PO cannot supply you with the original engine plate, you can pick up a replacement at Banzai and stamp your VIN and engine number. You'll also want to locate four small Phillips-head sheet-metal screws to mount it on the strut tower. Take note of Mike's request for a copy of your title when ordering a new plate. http://www.zzxdatsun.com/catDecals.php

Very nice job and thanks for all the details.

Great write-up. I spotted a used 240Z Nikki pump on eBay for $30 and quickly snatched it. I just ordered the rebuild kit and am looking forward to another project. Thanks for posting all this info!

That's called "cruise control"!!! Looking forward to meeting you after reading all your posts.

Per the ZCON Facebook page, about 35% of the hotel rooms blocked for special rates are now booked. Just sayin'....

FWIW (as Carl tends to say) - the plumbing on my '71 has a 5/16" supply, a 3/16" return, and a 5/16" vent near the coil. The return is connected to the fuel rail so I don't quite understand your comment on "go out to the regulator and back to the tank with the carbs taking what they need". Is this info you were looking for?

Blue - I posted a "anyone going" question on the CTZCC site back on 01/05 and have no responses yet. Folks from several clubs in that general area usually monitor their site, maybe they just all shut down due to the cold!

Mike - PM sent.

Here's a link to the contact folks, I'm sure someone can answer your questions. Please post any info you get. http://zccazconvention.com/conventions/2015/?page_id=23

Something like this??? The judged car show is going to be downtown on Beale Street, good opportunity to be a bit weird. http://www.amazon.com/California-Costumes-Mens-Black-Size/dp/B003JH8TFO/ref=sr_1_5/187-6381913-4049603?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1420650698&sr=1-5&keywords=elvis+costume+adult

I haven't seen much here about ZCON lately and since registration is now open here's the big question: WHO'S GOING??? This is a big one - 45th anniversary and all, and centrally located for a nice change. Yeh, I know - Memphis in July may not be all that attractive. I think it would really be great for fellow members of this site to make arrangements to meet and get personally introduced to each other at ZCON. Being able to associate faces to "handles" would be fun for past threads and future stories. Shucks - we could even work on a group picture! The hotel is booking quickly so if you're planning on going and have not yet made your arrangements - get on it! Hope to Z'ya there.

Tomo - the earlier cars have a similar piece around the door openings, although it is not plastic - more of a coated spring metal. That's called the welting and the Kia Sportage piece has the welting incorporated with it so no bare rubber is visible from inside. The Kia welting looks virtually identical to OE - been there, done that.

Don't overlook the coil or coil wire as a possible culprit. A coil usually fails completely but you might be getting intermittent HT performance at the source.

Some very tacky comments about 920 Safari Gold. Non-stock seats and steering wheel, possible half-cap on the dash. http://www.tradenetclassics.com/vdp.php?classics=1970-Datsun-240Z-&id=96769

Several sources show Centric #160.88031 as the re-man unit. You might search for this if you strike out on getting yours rebuilt. Have you checked with brake shops in your area? A few years ago a re-build was about $100-125 in the Dallas area.

Jeweler's rouge will put a great shine on those trim rings after you get the paint off. Its also a great polish for the taillights and front valance lights - been there, done that! Do the trim rings by hand but use a small buffing wheel for the lights.

+1. Except for the bumpers, all the shiny trim is stainless. With some careful use of blue tape, you can polish the taillight trim while still mounted to the rear panels and not damage your nice new paint job. Removal of the panels is advised.

Oh my - VIN #5821 right here in my little 'burb. That's a sharp looking car! Rotten weather forecast for here this week but I'll try to get out and look it over. Only a few pics on CL but the interior shots show a later model dash and console. A Z Club of Texas sticker on the windshield suggests a fellow member has it but I'm not familiar with the car.

Seriously? Any thoughts of returning to stock. Just sayin'....

At least its not a Z! The video will have you rolling on the floor as the machine operator shows off his skills and treats the car to the "cat shaking the rat" treatment. Watch as he selectively dismantles the car. Enjoy! http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/12/12/feds-crush-illegally-imported-car-to-send-message/?intcmp=features