Everything posted by Patcon
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Z Proto: The next z reveal
I suspect CAFE standards play a big part in the front end design. The sugar scoops are not very good for aero or the large open grill area. That being said, you would have to sell a lot of Zs for any mileage penalty to affect the overall fleet average
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71' 240Z Key Running with Key Turned Off (Not Dieseling)
Be sure to have a digital meter standing by!
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Choosing a 5 Speed and Diff Combination
.77 to .75, unnoticeable
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Putting in a replacement L-28
I would probably patch those. No need for a full floor. I would advise you to just get your exhaust welder to weld it up. You could possibly bend up the patches for him to save some time Lower the line under floor down and throw a wet rag over it.
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240z brake booster (12/70)
The booster looks pretty close to right. Something else is going on
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spray guns
You could try to litigate but most are in China and pretty well shielded by the government. Also the courts are slow. By the time you get a judgement they have already moved shop and setup under a new name. Also, even if you got a judgement, how would you enforce it? The Chinese government isn't going to help. A huge part of their GDP and clear profits are from copies of brand name products.
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Used Aluminum Brake Drums
Yes, I would think they would lathe them out completely or just partial and then install an interference fit liner. I don't know if they tack them or not
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spray guns
Merry Christmas! If you buy a devilbiss and it doesn't have this security label, it's probably a fake. Such a pretty color! SWMBO even liked it. 😉 Looking forward to loading it up. It also has an included digital gauge, which I wasn't expecting. Another nice thing about devilbiss guns, is many of them co.e with multiple tips. Which makes the really versatile. Sata tips are like $150-$200 a pop!
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240z brake booster (12/70)
Overall travel doesn't matter as much as the assembly at rest. If the booster pushrod doesn't sit out too far to assemble the parts then you aught to be able to adjust it to work. I dont believe there were different length booster push rods
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A shot in the dark
I would recommend calling Dave Rebello and see what his insight is. Just remember he's a busy man and makes money building engines and selling parts...
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Used Aluminum Brake Drums
To my knowledge, all the aluminum drums have a steel liner.
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240z brake booster (12/70)
Are both master cylinders similar in size? Is the depth from the mounting flange of the master to the back of the piston the same on both units?
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New Oil Pump Installed, now hearing noise from engine?
@jonbill You were correct, good remote diagnosis
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280z Replacement jambs
No body makes full rear quarters, th hat I know of. One of the better panel makes, might make the jambs for you
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78 4” speaker suggestions
Is there a hole in the chassis there for a speaker?
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Used Aluminum Brake Drums
Good to know
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No power at all
And it was easy to find and fix!
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Cody's Goon
Thanks any way. Anyone else have a 510 they can post detail pics of the window sweeps?
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
Copart valuations are all based on a complete properly repaired vehicle. So that's probably pretty close
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New to me, 280Z...
They're running a sale https://kfvintagejdm.com/product-category/datsun/
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spray guns
I think the Devilbiss starting line guns are a great intro gun with out breaking the bank https://www.amazon.com/DeVilbiss-802342-StartingLine-Gravity-Spray/dp/B000KSTFJO
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Used Aluminum Brake Drums
I know they can be relined (it's expensive), but I thought someone was making new aluminum drums Found: https://whiteheadperformance.com/product/datsun-240z-260z-280z-oem-aluminum-rear-brake-drums-nos-2/ https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/24-5050A So I would say out of spec is scrap metal. If they can be turned, I would do that
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Z's on BAT and other places collection
Copart pulls the valuation out of a data base, like NADA guides. I don't where they pull the classic car valuations from
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Cody's Goon
Can you post some picture for me to show how it behaves? Or are you 510less?
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Barefootdan's 280z Build
Once the tar mat is really cold, it tends to come off in big pieces. Most just spread it in the floor board, chill, then use a hammer and a scraper. Some have even been able to use a rubbef mallett and just strike the floor and the mat shatters off in pieces.