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I have a pile of parts that have been laying around in my shop. Time for them to go...Make an offer I have these two vacuum advance assemblies one is marked 22301-P7900 the other is 22301-P7901 unknown history and I can't even verify that is what they are... Fuel pressure regulator I believe, NOS with the receipt in the box Later intake manifold with the fuel rail more coming later

@Captain Obvious Can you post up the dims from the NOS replacements?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tail-Lamp-Assembly-w-Amber-Signal-Light-1-Set-Fits-70-73-Datsun-240z-/252839101035?fits=Model%3A240Z&hash=item3ade62826b:g:oBwAAOSwCU1Y38Ko&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1971-1972-1973-Datsun-240Z-Tail-lamp-Assembly-w-Amber-signal-Light-1-Set-/322470206327?epid=1836686509&hash=item4b14b8db77:g:MzwAAOSwA29Y38Sh&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-JDM-240Z-260Z-280Z-TAIL-LAMP-LIGHT-ASSY-/201974520428?hash=item2f069e9a6c:g:9TAAAOSwiCRUmTaz&vxp=mtr http://www.vintagerubber.com/Datsun240ZTailLightEuro.aspx Some quick options I found... The lenses from VR are about what a whole set of lights costs... I know there are at least two other vendors that make replacement lenses, but I can't locate them right now. Repro's aren't exactly the same as JDM due to trademark infringement issues

A set of reproduction tail lights was about $400. Lens are probably about half that. Check Yahoo japan auctions too...

@siteunseen Yes those are Euros. They use to be really rare but several people make reproductions now. I would go that route now if I didn't have two sets of "Euros" laying around...

Have you tried just jacking the car up and rotating a rear wheel to look for where the slack is?

RIP

I have 2 sets already and I paid $90 which includes shipping for the last pair. I don't want to run any poly if I can help it. I just don't think its necessary and would prefer not to risk squeaks or harshness. I was just trying to find out if they ever sourced some...

@nix240z

I bought a similar product. It does flair pretty easy but a professional flairing tool really helps.

Are these already fabbed to length or material for you to cut and flair yourself?

I was cooking to temperature and the grill was really full. The one closest to the fire finished in 5 hours. I kept moving them towards the smoke box as they got done. We are still experimenting with rubs and sauces. Want to come up with a home made sauce to avoid the high fructose corn syrup and preservatives... That's exactly how it played out, beer, fire bug and eat the results. Not a failure but not a total success either We will probably adjust the rub to take out the Cumin and the chili powder for starters. May just go with salt and pepper on the next meat

Pulled them off about 7 1/2 hours for the last ones. I had a hard time keeping the grill cool enough early on. It got better later. Not bad, good and edible but could be better The bones for Cliff

Not familiar but I got enough... I am about to pull off the last two racks...

Griot's does make some really good products but they can be pricey. I use to get their catalog. Lot's of neat tools and products

That's a pretty neat cooker

Greg, No telling how they will turn out, but you're not too far away. You could be here for dinner... Steve might be mad if you don't drag him along!

Alright so this is my first official smoke. Last week we really just grilled. This week is ribs. We were out of town yesterday and came home and prepped the meat last night. A thin coat of olive oil and this rub on both sides 1tbsp Cumin 1tbsp Paprika 1tbsp granulated garlic 1tbsp granulated onion 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp Kosher salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp white pepper Mix it all up dry. Refrigerate over night. I didn't get them out early enough to get to room temperature. Started at 10 AM Made some mods to the cooker per you tube and Google Clamps, silicone to seal it up and seal at the doors. Borrow a ThermoPro TP-08 from a friend

Thanks, Guys Philip, I might try the ice at some point but I already have a bunch of Meguiars products and find it easier to only learn one product line. It is nice to know there are some options that seem pretty easy to use. Our cars might actually get waxed if that's the case. I guess I will have to wash them too...

Will your meter handle in the 1000's of volts? I am not sure mine will...

Jim So this doesn't turn white on the rubber and seals? I like Meguiars products. Does this show if you get it on the trim? I have used traditional paste wax for years but am looking for something a little more forgiving

Thanks Greg Anyone else? some of you Zcon best of show guys?

I need some of the resident experts to give me some pointers on car wax. what do you use? Do you like it? In the past I have always used paste waxes, many of which have abrasives in them. Is that the way to go? I don't like them for the reason if you get them on to rubber it can be difficult to get the hazing back off the rubber. Liquid waxes???

Did you really mean 4 minutes? Is that all the fuel in the jar after 4 minutes? I would think it should pump a lot more than that in 4 minutes

My oldest son was interested in getting an Aston Martin and I started looking for them at the salvage auctions. I could get one for about 12k or so and could probably have it finished for under 20k but the parts are stupid. Brake rotors are $1,250 a corner etc. ,etc. I told him you could pay for the car but you can't afford to drive it! A DIY brake job is close to $6,000, unreal...