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http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-BOB-SHARP-VALVE-COVER-RACING-240Z-280Z-280ZX-/271975266345?hash=item3f52fd3829:g:egQAAOSwyQtV27fY&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Bob-Sharp-Racing-Valve-Cover-with-Cap-Only-NOS-240Z-260Z-280Z-10-J8501RE-/111820828740?hash=item1a090a7044:g:Z5sAAOSwo6lWGCRd&vxp=mtr

I think it's more of an investement to them, so they would put it away stored somewhere. Some rich people might drive it sometimes between the storage and see it's value increase over time..

I also managed to arrange repair weld in rocker panels and the lower part of the rear wheel arches, because the previous owner didn't repair that quite well. Also the joint that the rocker panel has with the rear panel ( below the door ) was not visable, but now will be.. as to original specifications. Because the car it getting a new respray anyway, we can do this. Let's do it right We didn't know of the joint the last time it was resprayed. In the mean time while waiting for the 240Z to come back from the body shop, I thought it was nice to share my story on Hagerty. https://www.hagerty.com/yourstories/2015/11/22/The-Datsun-240Z-a-legend-from-the-land-of-the-rising-sun20151122092757

http://www.motorcars-intl.com/Details/M-5149B/1967-toyota-2000gt

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Other-Coupe-/311488810083?forcerrptr=true&hash=item48862e0c63:g:aY8AAOSwEetWBGKS&item=311488810083

Seems in a good condition, engine has the earlier carbs, or could be one of the last with those carbs, so they are Original to the car. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-/262134355729?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3d086cd711:g:q7sAAOSw5ZBWQSkn&item=262134355729

Looks like a good saver ? Seems Original, even the tires and steel wheels with hubcaps, engine seems Original to the car. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-/291613550371?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43e585a723:g:1QUAAOSw7hRWQidF&item=291613550371

http://wd40specialist.com/products/industrial_strength_degreaser This one from WD40 is right for the job..

I use a citrus based degreaser, works fine. Spray WD40 on everything electric first, this way water can't get in.

Yeah it really was ! I was looking at it quite a while.. Didn't knew they had a 2000gt in their collection, you almost don't see em in personal. It's a bit smaller than the 240Z and also it's height is less..

Went to the Louwman Museum yesterday in The Hague ( Den Haag ). It's a very nice collection they have, I also saw family of the 240Z..

That's way to rich indeed

A little update: The 240Z is getting repaired work is underway. It was really... really hard to find those spare parts.. I could not find the early style lower valances, but those are getting repaired by a professional body shop. The Original radiator is also getting a complete new core. It will take a while, but in about 4 months it should be back on the road.

Great roads indeed

Hey..this is Europe

To bad about the V8, not sure of the Original engine is still there http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-/121778781235?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1c5a94bc33&item=121778781235

Love the scenery in the back on the first picture ! More more !

Yeah California seems " really " strict on this subject..

I disagree, the old mechanical injector diesels run much longer. My dad has a van from 2000 and still runs strong, uses no oil, . It's slow, but it does 900 km on a full tank, while my 2007 TDI ( work van ) does 600 to 650 km on a full tank with modern computer controlled injection. An besides we use an old 80's VW engine in our boat, and it still runs strong today and burns no oil. Those things run forever. The more simple they are, the better. I'm a firm believer that the new engines are not better in terms of engine life and fuel consumption. The produce more power but at a cost..

Does it smoke also when hot ? If it smokes more when cold, en some when hot, it's your piston rings ( including the oil rings ), that are worn out Eurodat is right about the brakes.. safety first ! The stock brakes are fine if you have them in good condition, no need to upgrade it.. only if you go for more engine power.

Thanks Mike, just what I needed. I gave it to the bodyshop. I will have to wait the result of the expert from the Insurance and then work my way from there. We might have to agree on the amount of money needed for repair first. I hope when I get if fixed " again " I can enjoy it for a while !

Great work ! I know how much work it is going ground up... good thing is your getting there !

Yeah I was pretty angry all that work and then this.. The Insurance of the other party is not going to be happy, but that's not my problem, she's going to be fixed the " right " way I am going to make sure of that.

If anybody here has a good readable chassis drawing with the oem measurements please mail me : info@bartsscooterservice.nl