jfa.series1

Given that you admit to this being your first car project, your caution is well advised. Altho your experience is lacking, how are your skills? Mechanically adept? The suspension on your car is actually a very straightforward design and relatively easy to work on. Have you picked up any manuals - Haynes or others? If not, that is your starting point - read them and then read them again to get familiar with the parts, tools, techniques. Can you locate any other Z owners in your area to get some advice and/or mentoring from? For a novice, I do recommend you arrange for a buddy to assist during the actual work. As to tools, nothing special or exotic is required. A good set of metric sockets + open and box end wrenches is usually adequate. As to your choice of urethane bushings, be prepared for a much more solid (harsh?) ride. I know - been there, done that and going back to rubber! If you proceed, the MSA kit is probably as good as any. It is complete and a nice set of products - it is the one I bought. Good luck with your project. Don't overlook the site's search function for the S30 Suspension section. Lots of folks have already been down the road, lots of tips and info has already been posted. Jim

A nicely documented car and it looks very good overall. Of course, I'm a sucker for 920 Gold. Not a fan of the split exhaust nor the paint job on the tailight surround that covered the SS trim but those things can easily be changed.

You've received some excellent advice on how to remove the SS taillight trim on the rear panel. Let me offer a contrasting viewpoint. If you plan on polishing the trim, it is best done while it is still firmly mounted on the panel. Once off the panel, the trim will be very bendy and hard to control while polishing. The likelihood of getting a crimp while handling it is very high. Others have already raised the risks you face in the reinstall process. A polish such as Simichrome by Happich is excellent for the trim. If you are going to refinish the rear panel pieces, masking off the SS trim is easily accomplished. Some patience, a good quality painter's tape, and a hobby knife will ensure you have all trim covered and all painted areas exposed. Just a comment from the loyal opposition! Jim

When I bought my car over 40 years ago, the dealer had cut off the rubber and installed the guard directly to the chrome. As Carl B. says - FWIW!

If all you do is dip the wheels as they are, you will be locking in all the dirt, blems, and dull finish. Your car, your wheels - just saying that a modest amount of effort can have a nice reward.

I also went with the MSA ceramic coated header. Fitment and installation was spot-on, absolutely no clearance issues in the engine bay. Yeah, the car is not tracked so I cannot speak about any performance issues but it is a nice product for other use.

The side mirror looks to be turned vertical. That Butterscotch interior is to die for - simply scrumptious!!!

Zowee! Looks like something more appropriate to a display case than putting back on the car.

You are correct that these lines supply the heater. However... they also connect around the back of the engine to the carbs and then back into the block. Look a bit closer to all the plumbing before making a decision.

Stian, Will clear lenses with colored bulbs pass your government requirements? If so, here is a U.S. eBay listing that recently closed, not marked as sold. The auction was for the lenses only, they might still be available. If you can stay with the original light fixtures, it will avoid cutting up the car and having potential water leaks or other problems. Datsun 240Z Clear Euro Tail Lights RARE Custom | eBay Nice little Series 1 you have coming to you. The VIN suggests it is a January 1971 build date, right at the end of the series. Enjoy your car and keep us posted when it arrives. Your English is great!!! Jim

Check out the SEM products at their site. Use the map on the homepage to locate a dealer near you. Here is the link to their page for flexible coatings: http://semproducts.com/product-catalog/flexible-coatings/

Bryan - the leading edge of the quarter glass frame is usually painted a satin black. It makes for a nice finished look, your door gasket color will blend right in.

I have registered there, they have my car on file.

Butterscotch interior bits are very hard to come by, lets hope this one is in good shape. He does mention the driver's seat needs attention. Looks like it might be a nice car. He's certainly asking a premium price.

Just got this link from our friends at Rockauto, lots of closeout bits for a '71 Z. Of course, many items also fit other years S30's. RockAuto Auto Parts

Let us know if you are posting in the classifieds or the forum. Thanks.

Steve is right on target with this. Try to find a thin-wall socket for this.

+1 on the z-connexion eBay seller. I also bought items from him with good results.

A treasure trove of manuals!

Ask for some trivia and it pops right up. That suggests Nippon Wiper Blade is the mfr. of one set of arms. Cool find. Thanks, Blue!

This is more of a trivia question, not dealing with a problem. The wiper arms on my car (original) have 55L and 55R stamped on the underside - nothing else. On the topside, right at the pivot is a very light stamp with "AE" in a half-moon shape. Another set of arms I have has multiple stampings on the underside, including 55L and 55R, plus "MADE IN JAPAN" with " NWB LIC. TRICO" under it.; nothing stamped on the topside The two sets of arms are identical in all other respects. So... does anyone have some insight into the background of what seems to be two different mfrs. of these arms? Are they from different generations of cars? Thanks for any contributions. Jim

I recommend you bag and tag everything right as it comes off the donor car, don't rely on your memory to tell you where each item is to be used later. Get a box or two of cheap zip bags, some small pieces of paper to label and place in each bag. The mind is the second thing to go, I forgot which is the first.

Cliff - Congratulations on what looks to be a really sweet deal. Another fine example of the Z network keeping good cars in the hands of caring owners.

Like Geezer, I thought you were referrring to the removable splash shield #26 but re-read your post about the closeness to the hinges. Try and find some donor fenders to cut out the rear shield/brace or to use as a template to fab new ones. The Nissan gaskets #4 and #30 are NLA and you would not want to use them anyway as they were open-cell foam that held water and contributed to the rust problems. I used 5/16 thick X 3/4 wide closed-cell foam weatherstrip for these two spots - a perfect seal when the fender was bolted up. The weatherstrip was picked up at Autozone.

l opted for 205/55X16's for my Rewinds for two reasons: avoid any rubbing problems due to width and stick with the original 25" diameter as much as possible. No regrets with my choices.