240 in OZ

This part number is showing in the nismoparts.com database as shipping in 4-10 business days. The new part number is B5230-E4185 Relay Type K24 which superceedes the p/n you have posted. Try this and let us know how you get on. Regards Joseph

NGK - Spark Plugs/Distributor Wires

Apart from studying cars that have been restored by knowledgable people, no, none that I know of. The brake vac decal can be seen in a thread recently started by Kats regarding manufacturers names for the z car. Regards Joseph

Wick Humble manages to pull this operation off in his book/resto with what he describes as "repeated maskings". When is Wick going to sign up on this message board ;> Does anyone know a source for these decals? Joseph

To Kats Thi is the information on RHD VIN#004 as posted by the owner/previous owner on Carl Beck's website in the register section: VIN: HS30 0004 Comp. Date: 04/70 Color Body /Int : Red / Black Orig.Eng.Number: L24 003605 (01/70) Owner: XXXXXXXXXXX City/State/Cntry: Australia Regards Joseph

To HKSZ FWIW, my car is a 1971 model and it also doesnt have the ADR compliance plates fitted. I think in the early days there fitment was a little fickle, especially on a state-by-state basis. My car was initially sold new in Tassie...no further comment ;> Regards Joseph

HS I think we are talking different things here, and I apologies for that. I am talking about the first car bought into Australia, not the first, or earliest RHD car made. I was under the belief that 004 RHD made it to Australia in 1970 and was the roadtest car used by Aussie scribes at the time. Mr C reports that 003 RHD made it to Australia in 1971. Sure it MAY have been made first, Im not discounting that...buy 004 was here BEFORE 003. BTW, Aussie cars DID NOT!!!! get the door data tags. Joseph

Mr C OK well this makes a big difference. Looks like RHD#003 was a Japanese home market car and it was privately imported into Australia at a later date. Looks like RHD#004 is still the earliest car into Australia that was destined specifically for this market. Do you blame me for being sceptical!! Joseph

Mr C Do you have anything to back up the reported RHD car number 003. I (and many others) thought that RHD #004 was the first bought into Australia in 1970. This is interesting. Is there any pics of the car anywhere?? Thanks for any reply Joseph

Selling price was straight from the horses mouth so to speak!

Sorry, this is just one of my pet peeves. Are you sure we are talking the same #004? The number 4 I am thinking about was restored to factory (or better) condition baci in the late 80's and was reportedly sold around 2001 for AUS$35k!! It simply didnt need anything but a nice warm spot to park. Joseph

Who now owns 004? Members on this list have been trying to find its whereabouts for some time now? Regards Joseph

Datto-Zed Have you seen the prices these t's are going for on ebay?? Ballpark AUS$50! Joseph

Total BS mate! If it was a LHD car it would be a 69. Note that RHD VIN#004 was a 70 model; how the heck could yours be a 69.

Do you have documentation to back up your claim of the 1969 status of this car.

Hey Kats Thanks for the information re keeping the newly cleaned parts shiny. The hose clamps you have on the hoses that run over the top of the carb chambers are interesting, are these original or have you just installed them for looks? Regards Joseph

Hey All Im currently going over the engine bay trying to get it back to as original as possible. In my quest I have noticed that the inlet and exhaust manifolds have been removed before and reattached with incorrect type bolts. Close inspection revealed what I think to be an original bolt remaining in the forward most hole under the thermostat housing. This bolt is a Nissan spec bolt, the head is stamped with a 4 and it has a single lock washer and a single, oversize plain washer. I am yet to remove it so dont know if the washers are integral with the bolts. I thought that "7" spec bolts would be more appropriate for this application, but the car is an early car (believed 09/71, Australian spec, A type tranny etc), so I thought that maybe the early cars had the "4" spec bolt whereas the later cars had the "7" spec bolt. Is anyone able to fill me in on what is correct? Would anyone have a Nissan part number available for the bolts and washers etc? Id also like to know how many bolts I need and how many studs I need and the location of each as the parts book seems to be a little confusing in this regard. Thanks for any help. Regards Joseph

Are they rubber or are they plastic? The ebay auction mentioned above refers to them as rubber in the title but they look plastic to me. Mine seem to be hard which would indicate plastic. I suppose it could indicate extremely weathered rubber. Joseph

Kats How do you get the clamps to maintain their appearance after cleaning them with a wire type brush? Every nut and bolt that I clean up with a brush is tarnished a few days later! Regards Joseph

OK Alan, I feel compelled to reply. Yes, I did misread your post; cant really see why you are lumping the entire 2 seater line (ie 240z and 260z) in together and then comparing them to the 2+2. Anyway, I misread this part. I have posted here many times in the past advocating the preservation of the 2+2 as I believe, as by the sounds of it you also do, that one day there wont be many left in circulation at all, most being parted out and eventually scrapped. I am kicking myself for selling my 260z 2+2 about 5 years ago when I purchased my 240z; I should have kept it. It was BONE stock and would have made a great example with a refresh. To say that you will have only one of two in existenance, although tounge-in-cheek (assumed) is a little strange. I know many 2+2 owners and have seen amny examples in good condition; lets hope they stay this way. Regards Joseph

Hey All Wonder if Mike at Banzai is reading this message board discussion and the cogs are turning over. Maybe if enough people line up for them it may be an option for a remake by Mike. Wonder what Nissan did for the rebuild program several years ago?

2 seater numbers same as 2+2 numbers into Australia; dont think so! 1st Generation Z Car Production http://www.cybersanford.net/DATSUNZCARS.html Regards Joseph Gauci

There is a pair on ebay now. Joseph

The diamond pattern vinyl is different between the 240z and the 260z (early) model. 240z has a larger diamond shape. Joseph

Hey Lee Thanks for the clarification. Just re-read your initial post and realised that you describe the car with the z logo on the belt buckles as a 70 you use to own. Please let us know what you are able to find out re your friends cars. Do your belts secure with the aid of a magnet? I have two sets and both secure with the aid of a magnet on the latch. Maybe there are two styles of belts out there? Again, offer to swap belts is still out there! Regards Joseph