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Thanks Blue , it is another good example of the second version of the hood , is not it ? Kats

Now this is on Yahoo Japan auction, two days to go , still 1 yen ! https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m341679067 The seller said this cassette was pulled from a 1977 Fairlady Z ( possibly ZL ) 2/2 . At that time this cassette was for deluxe trim , 8 track stereo was for STD trim . I think this could be fit for Zs from 1969-1973 with minor modifications but you would have a trouble with opening the fuse lid as the cassette located much toward to the shift lever . Kats

Hi scotta , thanks for the picture , yes they are same mounting, so they are interchangeable. But the with of the unit is different each other .Due to the difference comes from internal mechanism? Maybe . I think the one on top could be the KM-1520ZC which is for AM / FM radio , not a Cassette . The opening below the frequency band window is for selecting buttons. I have KM-1520ZC for my 12/71 automatic 240Z . Kats

Hi Patcon , if it is cheap, I would buy it . But currently 3.5 million JPY ( 32000 USD ) is the price .I can’t afford it. Kats

Hi , I forgot to report this , I found this car for sale in June 2017 in Japan . 09/1970 on the door jam tag . This car has an early bonnet which looks to be origin to this car but , the edge of the bonnet doesn’t have a small tab which can be seen in the one from 69- 1970 early. So , this could be the second bonnet , no holes / no reinforcements , no tabs . I enjoyed discovering this car’s condition, many original parts still there . It was a fun to look at various type of “ date” markings are corresponding. The seat belt 8 /1970 , the tool’s contents paper “ 45 . 9. 10 “ September 10th 1970 ) , even the wiring harness showing 70. 9. (September 1970 ) and , I see the jack has corresponding date “ P H Y “ ( 1970 August 25th ) . Someone has to rescue this car , still sitting outside of the shop . Sorry I wrote to many things , just I wanted to give some information of the date to see when this betweenness was applied from and up to . Kats

Hi Gavin , what a miracle it is ! How much was that on winning bid ? I am scared to hear that. That is for the first time I have ever seen in that condition, simply amazing. Hi scotta , you have the face plate and yours is much much better looking than mine , you did touched it up very well . Here is a tip of CST-2000ZD , this model was applied from mid 1973 but this could be interchangeable with an earlier model. This 2000ZD has just a little different mounting bracket on the each sides which can be modified or removed easily. You can fit your 2000Z face plate right on to the 2000ZD without any modification. So you have good chances to find nice one if you look and extend the search widely up to 1978 in Fairlady Z series . I am now feeling I need to do it again for better result . Kats

Hi Gavin , you have ZA and ZB ! You can tell us the difference between the two of them especially inside of its mechanism. Thanks for sharing the pictures of your ZB , it is really fun to see . We love old mechanics . Kats

My DIY repair of the face plate , not perfect but I think it is OK for me . I really love Cray putty which is very easy to create shapes when I need . Kats

Hi Chris, thanks for the pictures , you have the 2000Z which was STD for Fairlady 240Z series ( 240Z / 240ZL / 240ZG ) and Z432 from Oct 1971 . Please note 2000Z has a green light and DX button while 113ZA ( early model for Fairlady ZL and Z432 ) has a red light but no - DX button . And 2000Z has a rubber cap for the auto antenna switch which is very tiny toggle knob while 113ZA has a solid plastic switch knob which can be seen in KM-1520ZC for 1972 or later US 240Z . ( but the switch itself is different , 113ZA ‘s switch box is much smaller than the one on 1520ZC .) I am thinking the reason why 2000Z has a tiny knob and plastic cap is , the early solid plastic knob for 113ZA has tendency to scratch the face plate if the face plate is loosen to the downward even the amount is just a little bit . The gap between the knob and the opening of the face plate for the switch is very limited. You must be for sure the face plate is installed correctly so that the solid plastic knob can be moved freely to the both sides . Not only the face plate, you need to install the instrument finisher panel “ just right “ . 2000Z ‘s tiny knob doesn’t have such a problem at all . But the solid plastic knob was re- used from late 1971 for the US 240Z , that is my home work now ! My orange 12/1971 240Z has KM-1520ZC so I will see if there is something improvement for the installation of the radio and / or other related stuff. Kats

Here is my 03/1970 blue 240Z radio operation movie . You can see the auto antenna switch is something weak . I need to clean the metal where it contacts. My radio is TM-1081ZA , the operation pilot lamp is red , while 1081ZB is green . What else is different? The operation guide is blue for 1081ZA but I don’t have the one , so I bought a red one for 1081ZB from Motorsport Auto . Maybe some internal mechanism and /or parts could be different . Kats

Thank you so much for providing the depth of information of repairs, how did you get the manual dated 1970 ! It is amazing! Kats

Hi Chris, your glass was $ 30.88 in late 1969 or early 1970 . And labor time was 2.0 hours . it is interesting to see the glass tinted but no defroster was the most expensive. Kats

Thanks Blue , I just looked at this , the term REPAIR would apply to fuel tanks / radiators / heater cores etc . But we don’t have a choice today , so we did it . Kats

During the trip to my mother’s home , I dropped at Mr. Kawashima ‘s factory to help his work for another ZG which has been purchased recently by my colleague , senior 787 captain. His ZG is almost identical to my ZG , he also loves stock . So as much as possible, he want his car to be original. I helped the restoration of its 8 track system and , auto antenna . The antenna mast was broken like most of the car . Mr.Kawashima did a great job . He snapped of the tip then drilled a hole to be re- connected to the top rod . Also he drilled out the old remaining plastic from the top mast end , then he connected the plastic wire with the end by JB weld and punched it. Please see the video , I hope this can help someone who has a broken antenna mast . Kats

Today I arrived home from 1800km round trip in four days . I took my ZG for this journey, I must say “ ZG is the best partner for grand touring . If you have a properly tuned L24 with G-Nose , you would not want to have one more camshaft , nor one more carburetor. ? A fuel consumption is way better than Z432 . This time my ZG scored 13km per litter (30 mile per gallon ) when doing 100km/h (60m/h ) Highway driving . Quiet , stable , and powerful. My non-restored ZG still can go anytime anywhere . Hub caps stick to the wheels always ! Kats PS : I have a question , is this cigarette lighter cooperated with an illumination also equipped for export models after Sep 1971 ? Fairlady 240ZL / 240ZG and Z432 have the illuminated lighter .

Chris , you got the one ! ! I am so impressed with it . And front too ? Front clear glass is a mandatory item for Z432-R . Kats

Thank you so much Alan . The picture which you showed is what I was expected. And I have seen it in a book yes ! So now I tend to think the one would be earlier than the other one . I guess my seven holes type would be earlier, but still not for sure . I thought due to the battle was getting harder and harder towards the end of GTR ‘ s paradise, factory team tried for more power with those more advanced / retardant timing selections . So in the end , they would have made eleven holes . Kats

Here is two sets of race option camshaft adjustable sprocket I have got recently. I see the difference of shape of numbers between the two . The one set has eleven holes , this can be set -15 to +15 . But this one has numbers up to - 12 to +12 . And the other set has seven holes for E (exhaust) , nine holes for I ( intake ) . I see this intake sprocket definitely was added extra holes by someone later for better timing . Exhaust one looks original . @HS30-H Alan , could you give me an authentication which set is original, or none of them original ? Kats

About my spare S20 , the head had an quick inspection at racing shop T- mind . I am happy that the head is intact and no bent , no need shaving . Also crack was not found in visual check . But of course it needs to be tested with filled water in a pressurized condition. I have managed to obtain a set of race option camshafts , “8L “ is the name which is described in a race manual . 8H is a lot exciting at a higher RPM but nothing below 3000 rpm . Please see the picture , one has “48” and the other has “49” on the end of camshaft. I think this is a marking for making and assembling . Kats

This is bad condition . Auto tuning is good . And repaired , Kats

Thanks Blue , I am not good at all about repairing those mechanics. But now I am convinced that I can repair this problem. Currently I have three spares , and two of them have this issue. I guess this will be a common trouble for everyone. Kats

The solution is insert a washer to lift the fly wheel just a little bit .Thickness is the matter , you need to be sure that not to insert a thicker washer which would make impossible to snap a E shape clip at the bottom of the fly wheel’s shaft . And also shave the stud to make a gap between the stud and the fly wheel . Kats

Here is the fly wheel . You see the scratches made by the stud . Kats

Hi , today I have a lot of things to post here . Gavin, I have only one tip which I can tell you about is , a repair of a 8 track cassette operation . Seems nobody would be interested in it, but anyway I will give it a try describing it. There is a big fly wheel in the middle of the deck . This fly wheel is driven by the rubber band . This is so heavy so that it has a tendency to sit lower gradually in its life . What happened next ? The result is Lowered fly wheel scratches a head of a tiny stud . This is a cause of slower turning of the fly wheel , and the music ended up “ very slow “ . Also you will hear a dragging noise dusting operations, even worse some decks can’t turn the fly wheel . to be continued. Kats

Hi Chris, thanks for sharing your pictures, I am looking forward to seeing your cars assembled. What plans do you have for Her Majesty interior trim ? Tan , or black ? Kats