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Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
I've found putting mine on ramps to raise the front and a pillow or two on the door sill is really helpful. After watching the video I think I'll use two milk crates to lay on from now on. Thanks for sharing that @SteveJ
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Attaching rear license plate bracket
Yes! The middle tag part slides into the other panels and is held in place by the small rivets like Yarb referenced.
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Attaching rear license plate bracket
They're regular tag hold down screws. I found a picture that shows I used the carded "Help" stuff from a chain store, they're plastic.
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Attaching rear license plate bracket
Yeah my 240 has the bottom "J" looking holders but 2 screws up top.
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Just Another Damned Z Car Project Thread
I have a picture of a girl called Flower and it's NOT because of her sweet smell. The complete opposite actually. Happy birthday!
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Dumb but genuine question
The pull cord releases the latch that locks the hood down. Normally done with the t handle in the cab from what I understand. My '72 has been replaced already by the PO.
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Solar eclipse super hyped
I'm anxious to get and see some photos of our cars during this super hyped eclipse. We had one in 2017 and although I took some cool pictures of light shining through the tree leaves, they looked liked stars all over my yard but wow for 5 minutes. Here's the closest picture I have of what this "purkinje" is supposed to be.
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Dumb but genuine question
So I could do this and pull the cord from underneath, right? That's a great idea. I've broken one when I was younger and it was an ordeal from what I remember. Thanks Chris.
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Dave W 1971/240Z rebuild
They'll relax alright, anxious to lay down too like me You have some Alabama air in your shop now! That place is about 30 minute drive from my house, Anniston, Alabama.
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New to me, 280Z...
I be damned if I'd told that!
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saturday night music thread
- Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
If zcardepot doesn't have stock check futofab.com. that's where mine came from. From what I've read they're from the same supplier? Mine had VIETNAM on the boxes. Very happy with them too, OE bumpers are in storage for the next babysitter.- Dave W 1971/240Z rebuild
My '72 has those wires going over the top of the holes which brings it about 2 inches farther away from the road, there's a pretty wide gap between the chin spoiler and the front clip. The curiosity was killing me! Did you have enough grommets for the rear panel the fuel vents go through to the emissions tank?- Dave W 1971/240Z rebuild
Alcatraz Swimming Team I sure do like my #918. It's like the #110 I had for awhile, the lighting is the main determination, red, orange?- Speedometer needle bounces over bumps
You could also check were the cable attaches to the transmission.- Rear Brake help! Metal on Metal Grinding Noise
You should see fresh scratch marks somewhere if it's making that sort of sound. I went from aluminum to steel with no issues that I remember I've always put the shoes in the adjusters slots, put the spring on then press them flat against hubs. Then put those pins in.- I got a new neighbor half way down the block… what is this?
They all had bras on the front.- I got a new neighbor half way down the block… what is this?
1997 c35 laurel club s Just a wild guess.- [2024] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
So instead of guns I can run leaf blowers, weedeaters and chainsaws to the west without much penalty. I can stay with you when I do a run? ❤- Sudden Running Lean Issue
If they're stock like injectors you should consider using the clips. They have held mine in place since I replaced those plugs in 2011. Bought from a popular Ebay guy that had Bosch rebuild kits.- [2024] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
They'll have to pry this new one from my cold, callous coverd dead hands.- [2024] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
Used my 240 as a backdrop for a new toy I bought. A real brand new 2 cycle Stihl weedeater. No valves! Weighs half as much and revs to the sky. Very happy with new old technology.- [2024] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
My '77 has those door guards and dealer chrome mud flaps. Hate them! Looks like a clown car at the Christmas parade.- 78 280Z - Finally got it driving - High Idle, will occasionally die (but restart), sound like it has a misfire
Most folks just leave the valve cover gasket dry without any type sealant for the off and on you'll be pulling it, until you get it right then just once a year or so to check valve lash. I run those cover bolts down with an electric drill set to the lowest possible strength setting, that's always tight enough for mine. No leaks. Have you read about using ant-seize thread lube on everthing? It helps.- 78 280Z - Finally got it driving - High Idle, will occasionally die (but restart), sound like it has a misfire
I dropped and refurbished my 1st tank on the '77 I still have. Honestly it was a waste of time and a little money, the car didn't run any better. At the end of the very "long day" it was the coolant temp sensor resistance to the ECU. It could be your fuel pump? Now the '72 240Z I bought was a whole different story. That tank was like a porta-john's tank minus the big breath mints. This isn't rust, wouldn't stick to a magnet, just old fuel and sediment. The car sat for years with fuel in the tank, eventually turning to pretty much dirt. - Restoration of BringaTrailer 240z - HLS30-35883
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