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Congratulations!!Very cute kats

Hi geezer,Chris,Dan and friends, Let me tell you quickly,I bought mine some 4 or 5 years ago from the Z shop in japan.I bought it from tha shop but it came from Nissan as a genuine factory replacement.So,it is different from 1970 original vinyl.It is quite thick and stiff.I say it is a factory OEM part but it is not the same from 1970's.I think the one in the picture of the Z432 is a just same replacement boot.An owner must replace within some 5 years,I can not say 100% for sure anyway.Like Chris said,they are just different in style. I called the shop today,they said they are NLA.I regret I did not buy two or three. kats

Hello, I agree with Arne,the original is thin vinyl.Seems aging makes it thiner and thiner. My 240Z has got the one from the shop in JAPAN. Do you think it is original or not.I post a picture of Z432's too. kats

Hello, I give my big support to Alan(HS30-H),his post told me an important point of view. My 03/1970 240Z is "Series 1" according to the definition common in the U.S. I think it is a good idea to divide 1,2,3, it makes me think simple. After I learned this, it is useful when I browse Ebay to find parts for my 240Z. But I should know this term "Series 1,2,3,"is not oriented from NISSAN Official.Nail down the definition seems difficult,if I manage to draw a border line,it is only for my own.Or for the people who use this.The term is not oriented from NISSAN ,so there is no NISSAN official definition which someone can make.Each man can have each definition for the term,it is fun to discuss.But I need to make it clear that it is not official term if I write an article for a car magazine. At least someone who broadcasts his article on the web/book(including me) especially journalists should do pay attention for this.I think Alan told me this in his posts. My interests is going to earlier Z than mine always,honestly I can not be relax only to see "Series 1" in Ebay. Started from 10/69,there must be parts amendments almost every month or every a couple of month.I remember someone here said, "(worker in assembly line said) what changes do we have today?" I like that.And it is almost true I think.Personaly I do not look into 240Z as 1,2,3. I look into like this, is this car 10/69 or 11/69 or 12/69? etc. By the way,in Japan we do not say Series 1,2,3,.We just do not have.We refer "44 (yon-yon, 1969)" " 45( yon-go, 1970)" like that. Alan,let me introduce this,I really like your word in PM for me,I apologise this prior to get permission. "... This is the FAMILY that we should look at. There are brothers and sisters in this family, but there is no 'King' that is superior to the others. That is what I believe..." I started to think my 240Z based on this point of view. Thank you, kats

Hi Alan,great informations,they are very interesting. I just want to tell everybody here,Alan's explanation is perfect.I always get frustrated with my poor english.What a good thing is Alan can explain perfectly which I want to say in english.His understanding of Japanese Z community and Japanese books and more are just like ordinary Japanese people,like me and my friends. And I must say this,I and my all Japanese Z friends are so impressed with Alan's amazing knowledge about hole Z, not only Z, skyline and Prince etc... I have never seen such a amazing knowledge in Japanese Z enthusiast. Thank you, kats P.S.Alan,I tried to send PM but it was rejected.Did you get my PM in your another adress?

Thank you every one, but Enigma,let me think about what is funny. I need to know what is a good point making you laugh! kats

I have got this in Japan. I see this sometimes in Japanese auction but I have never seen in Ebay,I do not know why. In this catalog,240Zs are 1970 model.But not so early,badges are white inlet Z. I think this catalog is for LHD 240Z,not specified for the U.S. General LHD catalog? Note the engine bay picture,this engine must be early.Different steel fuel pipes and rubber hoses to the carbs,and surprising blue aircleaner.The body seems to me red,I believe this car is a same car which is used as a examnple in the first service manual and a broughchure featuring a red non-badged car. kats

Hello, These are all late 1969 issued books and some. #1 Nov 1969 USA & CANADA parts catalog #2 Nov 1969 RHD parts catalog(rivised Dec 1970) #3 1st Nov 1969 S30 chassis & body (note 3 holes) #4 1st Nov 1969 L20A/L24 engine (note 3 holes) #5 25th Nov 1969 slide narration for maintainance #6 20th Dec 1969 owners manual #7 copyright 1969 brouchure #8 For release PM's Wednesday,October 22,1969 "1970 press introduction" (two 240Z photos) #9 For release PM's Wednesday,October 22,1969 "1970 press introduction" (one 240Z photo,it has got a brief comment seet according to Road & Track and dated "For immediate release Jan 19,1970") P.S. What does "PM's Wednesday" mean? Afternoon of that day? Thank you, kats

Chris,this is a famillier large version of Fairlady-Z parts catalog. It was on Yahoo japan auction and sold yesterday aprrox.$380 U.S. it is a good price in Japan.Everything expensive in Japan,totaly restored Z432 is like $80000 U.S. kats

Thank you everyone,I made a good purchase. Alan gave me a homework,I am willing to learn everything related S30. The RHD manual arrived and I am very happy it is a very good condition. This is a FIRST OVERALL RIVISED edition,and it says 4th rivision from the bigining dated DEC 1970.I think the blue huge binder must be made in Nov 1969 as a first edition,other contents are all rivised DEC 1970 including a rivision info card which is in a side plastic pocket.A page for interior color trim instruction is dated Dec 1969,this proves the manual is revised collectly as instructed,this page is an only one should be remained from the begining. I have a LHD Nov 1969 issued manual,it has got 1st and 2nd rivision with an original master edition.What is an amazing thing is they all exist no missing page,I mean there are Nov 1969 originals and Mar 1970 1st rivision and June 1970 2nd rivision.It is a fun to see the differences between them. My question of steering lock has just got an answer!The RHD early 240Z has a WASO key and steering lock is different from the early JDM and LHD.I was expecting it and I see the part number for it. It syas three color of trims black and tan and blue,but I have never seen blue trims in RHD 240Z.Has anyone seen it? kats

Hello everyone, I am kats and I am datsunz903 in Ebay. Of cource I want to buy items as inexpensive as I can,$560 is very very expensive and I am afraid my wife will know it soon and she will get angly with it.But I do not normaly have enough time to enjoy the bidding in front of a computer.I have to bid in early stage and just see how the auction goes. Every time I find a nice item which I am looking for a long time,I think again and again,is it an once in a life time item?If I think so,then put my maximam amount which I am willing to pay.I know my maximam is crazy,but I want to get it. This parts catalog is not a frequent item on Ebay.That is why I put that amount.I I have a same size same condition U.S. & CANADA Nov.1969 version like Mike B and Chris mentioned.I can not say how much I paid for it(if I tell you, you will get heart attack) I paid XXX times more of this RHD version.Yes I am crazy,but you know how much I was excited when I happned to see it and I managed to buy it from previous owner.I am still very very happy to have it,and I feel I was right to pay big money because I have never had a chance to buy this catalog and like this condition once again past 6 years.I made a good decision to pay huge money to get it.It is just a book, but for me,it is more than a book. I need to know about RHD 240Z.It is nessesaly to know my U.S. 240Z more and more.Also about Fairlady-Z,I bought a parts catalog of Fairlady-Z.Some times I can find a fact of U.S. 240Z in the Fiarlady-Z 's parts catalog.I am assuming same thing in the RHD 240Z parts catalog. Attached photos are my collection.The small white one is a unique tiny Fiarlady-Z's catalog.For JDM,there are some kinds of size for the parts catalog.A big one and this small one.Both are the same contents,small one has exactly same pictures and parts number listings. For example,we(U.S. 240Z) can not buy sepalately 1969-70 tailgate air vent duct fittings.But look into Fairlady-Z catalog,there are individual parts number for the duct fittings.For some parts,this theory is vise versa. Thank you, kats

Hello, I visited an old car shop is selling Bellett parts,I found 2 mirrors.I noticed they are interchangeable to Z,the bracket is slightly different.I can easily apply them to Z.Just screw off from the bracket then apply Z's bracket. Bellett mirror is made by same manufacture in Japan.I guess these 2 red dot mirrors were applied same time range like from late 1960's to early 1970's. kats

Thank you Arne, I should say "I saw 3-mirrors today at Isuzu vintage motor shop near my house".Yes you right,I could not see any red dot mirror from that. I should post this topic at http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8383&highlight=red+dot+mirror Please see pictures of "Bellett mirror" kats

Hello, This thread need to keep up,I am sorry for all the members here. Joseph,"U 08" is unique.I can not imagine the date for it.Could you post a picture here?Let's see how it looks. 240ZX,there are 29 HLS30s between your 240Z and mine.I hope someday we all can see the data of build date and colors applied. kats

Thank you Arne, 04/71 will be the key,seems to me that date will be the last for "long leg"? More details about the trim! Chris,great found! About a red dot,I found another Japanese car "ISUZU Bellett" used red dot mirror.I saw 3 Bellett have red dot mirror today but the bracket is completely different.Does the car exist in the U.S. ? kats

Hello, Chris,I did not know the pattern of strut trim.I will check my 03/70 blue interior.Mine is not replaced,original trim since roll out from the factory.Nowadays it starts crack itself little bit. Today I would like to discuss about inside mirror,I think there are three stage. Stage 1/ with a red dot for day driving and a beautiful "tapered long leg" for the bracket.And you can see "EVER WING" on the face.However,this mirror was manufactured by "IKI" (you can see this inside of hub caps and some other parts) we can veryfy this in the japanese service builltein. Just as a refference, http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8383&highlight=red+dot+mirror Stage 2/ with a sun and a star simbol for day and night,also a beautiful "tapered long leg"And also you can see "EVER WING" on the face. AS I said before,Mar/1970 owners manual instructed turn a sun mark for day driving,according to this manual,my 03/70 car will have Stage 2 mirror.But as usual,there must be time difference.My car could have a red dot? If we can gather data as much as we can,we will reach the answer soon. Stage 3/ with a sun and a star simbol and a "very short leg" for the bracket which we now can buy new from Nissan and many surpliers.You can see "IKI" on the face. So,some one said "red dot club" I like that,red dot club will be only for a 1969 build car. But how about "tapered long leg club",I think that club will be for 1970 to early 1971 car. I have seen a mid 1971 car(with a choke knob and a blank plate for a throttle knob/but non-airvent grilles for a rear hatch) has "tapered long leg" I do not know when "very short leg" mirror came out.I have only confirmed NOV 1971 240Z instaled "very short leg" from the factory press photo. Thank you, kats P.S. Courtesy Mr.moby**** for the left photo/Mr.Watanabe for the middle photo.The right one is mine.