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Hi everyone, I spread seeds and they have grown up... I was wondering which is earlier than the other and about 1969 Tokyo motor show, these discussions make me think E4126 is for the one at the right on my poor sketch,and this is earlier than the other.At that time I was not for sure so I wrote "mystery" for the right one. Thank you geezer and all the members here,I think I become clear:) I wrote "protype" for the left one in my sketch,I still can not see 4 screws.But I can not say "100% for sure" for it. Here are some pictures,these examples are the reason why I became to think "....from the biggining...." but, like Alan said many owners might have got the lamp cover at the counter after they have got the car.I can not say "from the biggining" before I get true answer own myself for each of the car. The yellow Z432 is still owned by an original owner(he is now 80 yeas old) and he still drives it!! This car has covers "later" we talked about.This Z432 is really nice and original. The silver Z432 is MY Z432 when it was in 1970's owned by 1st owner, pictured by a magazine.As we can see it ,at that time my Z432 has covers and "later" ones and still there are trace of screws on the lamp case. When I have my Z432 restored holes were treated for good. And two Z432-Rs,Mr.Takeuchi's car has later ones,the other Mr.Otsuka's car has early ones.They both owners are not original owners,but they have owned them quite long time. Mono color shot is from the book "Fairlady-2" , this Z432 is PS30-00021 and this car has later on the right side,early on the left side.From what we have learned,this car could have an accident on the right corner then replaced lamp cover and assorted parts? kats

Hi, I replaced an inspection lamp from later new one to an old original one. The old one has a different mounting base which does not have a gap. I sent this old one to a shop for re-plating then installed wires and switch pulled out from the new one. And I replaced clamps for S20 engine, its oil separator tubes originally have old style clamp.I had have later clamps,I replaced to old ones. As I see it, early L-series S30s have old style clamp for fuel tube, 8 or 10 pieces needed while S20 engine does not use the old style clamp. But S20 needs 3 middle size old clamp for the oil separator. kats

Mike, Yes I need to find how to show you the sound! Sorry my poor explanation, IWAYA S20 model is 1/10 and sound system will be released for GTR and Z432. Yahoo auction one is 1/12 no sound system, this was only for GTR. On the plaque, written in english because we(Japanese people) think it looks much better and cool! kats

Thank you everyone, olzed,that is the point which we must clear. bpilati, yes some prototype have 5 nuts! Ian, I said this, That day 31th was a special day for all of Nissan fans,there was a forum of car design of Nissan at Hiratsuka city art museum.Lots of old sketches , tools of car design, clay models, and cars were displayed. And what a special was, talking about historical car design by designers. I was not there, I missed it so much (Ian you would also) there were lots of important people of Nissan car design, Mr.Kimura (CSP311) was there and, Mr.Kimura's talking was just great. He told CSP311 was his design,after completion of its styling , Mr.Goertz joined the project. Mr.Goertz did change rear quater piller shape. Other body styling was "my design". And I found this website, people are very very seriously talking about design of CSP311.They are talking about Mr.Kimura and Mr.Goertz. People are very happy Mr.Kimura was there forum and declared his design. http://mizma-g.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2007/03/csp311_68ec.html Translate function will work for this website? Or Alan will help us! kats

Yes, it is interesting ,Johnny'O your 240Z would have a very old block , assembled late 1969. Who has "9618@" , 18th Jun 1969 is my birthday.I want to see it. kats

Hi Mike, Good point, I have to check again.The reason why I told S30S with a tinted glass is, I cant see clear glass for S30S in the parts catalog nor service bulletin. The green 240Z(HS30S) has a tinted glass, this is the only one I have ever saw "basic model S30". And this car is 1972, I have never seen early one like 1969/1970. They(publishing) are not always collect as we know, the true answer would be seen in actual cars which we received.Early ones would have clear glass, and this green car could have tinted as an option. If Alan is collect, then we can understand why Mike's NOS glass has "S30S" on the label.It makes sence very much. kats

Thank you everyone,thank you:) I am thinking same thing, we want L-series models.For me, completely stock L24 with air cleaner would be the best.I am asking that to IWAYA president. This model is 1/10 scale, there was a 1/12 scale model of S20 released from another manufacture in some I do not know 10 or some years ago. That 1/12 model is now on Yahoo Japan auction(the starting price is crazy),http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d111129680 That model does not have sound operation.IWAYA cop. is very good at sound operation system and featuring it in toy. kats

Thank you DMC-Z, It is very interesting,so far we seem to know driver's seat has stiching while passenger's seat does not. More inputs welcome. kats

Hi, Let me introduce a fine model of S20 engine produced by IWAYA cop. This has two version , one is Skyline GTR and the other is Fairlady-Z432. This has sound operative, you can listen S20 engine sound. (Maybe already you know, the sound for both version was recorded from my Z432:) They are on sale soon in Japan.The pricing is little bit expensive I think . The picture is for Skyline GTR. kats

Hi Mike, I did not know that you got the NOS windshield! I do not have any idea "FH" means.And I am wondering , why this sticker says "S-30S" , S30S is the basic model "Fairlady-Z" , even though this model,all Japanese models except Z432-R have tinted glass from the factory . If this clear glass for Z432-R, it should be"PS30SB" Attached picture is a part number label, both for my DATSUN 240Z when the car was in restoration.I have got the NOS glasses from the Yahoo auction. 90301-E4101 is for the rear, tinted and heated.This one is exactly correct for the original, as I see the marking (NISSAN ASAHI DOT...)on the edge of left bottom corner. 72631-E4100 is for the front,tinted glass.But this glass does not have original marking,NISSAN and ASAHI is on it but other number is different from the old original one.I think this was made later for the replacement part.But not so later because the part number label is old style. kats

Hi Carl, Thank you for "recap" , that is very useful. kats

Hi, I am not for sure we have discussed already or not , about a tail gate support. My Z432 has this support, but my U.S spec 240Z has different style. Are they correct for each build date or domestic/export ? I have no idea about this,please tell me anything you know. kats

I have some too, I was surprised the under floor pan was not damaged very much than I expected.Looks like nothing has changed from our 240Z except the exhaust system!! And some from Japanese car magazine, note before the rally, the additional lamps on the bonnet have a clear cover. Left rear fender, the SEIKO sticker.above the SEIKO, there is no KS (Kanto seiki: for the steering lock & key /Tach and Speedo e.t.c. ) sticker.I think this KS sticker was added after the car shipped back to Japan.Nissan displayed this car at the Tokyo motor show 1971, so Kanto Seiki wanted to be advertized at the show. Also support cars, the far left is 240Z , this might be as a donor for the race cars. kats

Thank you Carl , Enrique I have learned new thing, they came with a screw, that is great. However the square style knobs which came from Nissan part dept.several years ago, they did not come with screws. I have a 6 feet long R/C , The F-16 (with Jet,made by BVM Florida) is still in progress, yes they use lots of tiny screws. kats

Hi, Today I found a small thing, the NOS knobs (choke and throttle) have taping at the end, I thought it just for showing "this is an auto part from Nissan". But,looked carefully, I found a small thing. The screw is hiding in the hole. The taping is preventing the screw from dropping off:bulb: I do not think the screw has a part number. Is it hard to find screw? Is it easy to find same screw at the local store? kats

Glenn, very nice car, congratulations!! kats

Thank you Mike and cygnusx1, repair job, I like it! kats

:)Mike, good question, All S30 in Japan, even S30S basic model have tinted glass for all over the car except Z432-R. The part number is 72631-E4100 for the front. Z432-R, only a front wind shield is clear glass, others are plexiglass(they are clear of cource). Did you know Z432-R's front wind shiled part number is 72631-E4600 This means Z432-R borrowed it from export model,does not it? So, Mike your clear glasses are very special and rare nowadays. kats

Thank you Carl, the pace car is cool:) Nice photo! Here are some pictures of "1972 Fairlady-240Z" , HS30S (L24 engined, STD:basic model) We do not see many this HS30S or S30S in Japan, these basic model is rarer than Z432 I think. No defroster on the back glass (but this car has a tinted glass,not like a 1969 240Z with clear non defog) no carpets but rubber mats, no rubber guards for the bumper, I missed to check about the inside mirror which has day/night mode or not, according to the service bulletin, all S30 in Japan except Z432-R have a day/night mirror. Please see the radio and fuse cover, the radio does not have an auto antenna,it is a manual extention one. No switch for delux, no auto signal seeking. A blank plate for the defroster:) The far right should also be a blank plate but this one has a poor rubber piece on it. kats

Thank you Zedyone kenobi and Glenn, I am waiting reports on this one.I tend to think the drivers seat bottom had a repair long time ago maybe, I do not know. Glenn,did you got my e-mail about the wiper? Here or Yahoo jp mail adress are both wellcome you. kats

Hello, I happened to touch this,my Z432's driver's seat(Right seat) bottom has a stitch in the middle of the front face. But there is no such a thing for the passenger's seat (Left seat) bottom. My seats are original as I have been recognizing so far.But I am not for sure right now.Which one is correct for the early S30? The texture is truely original, seat back and bottom.They have a little scratch but they are very good condition from Jan 1970.I am very happy with my seats. The seat bottom had fixed in some time? How about yours? kats

Thank you Carl about the figures. Hello xs10shl, How are you doing? Have you been enjoyining your Z432 and GTRs ? About jet settings, my Z432 had tried lots of variations.But , the factory setting is the best for me,it is good for street. These are factory installed jets, Air #180 Main #135 Pilot #52.5 NGK B7ES I put like this, Air #210 Main #145 Pilot # 60 NGK B8ES This was too rich,I think. kats PS: Now Z432 got the oil cooler.

Hello NismoZ, I was thinking same way like you, to install S20 into the U.S. HLS30. But as I deeply researched about S20 and Z432, I reached the answer which I should quit my idea, I finally found the best way is to buy a Z432. As Alan already said, Z432 is perfect for the package.No need to modify to have fun.Good gear ratio of 5 speed and a good final gear with LSD, and good suspension and, S20 engine. If you put only a S20 into the U.S. HLS30, you will be disappointment about the S20. Or if you put a L24 with Webber or Solex into the Z432, I think you will be happy.Or maybe you will need to arrange a final gear slightly. kats

Hello Koalia, Thank you for the link,I see the car it seems to me tipical 1972 Euro spec car. The fog lights, and the wheels, I have never seen them before. My fog lights were listed on the Japanese brochure,the fog in the picture was listed in the Euro brochure? kats

Thank you Gary, I am sorry I missed it. kats