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Hey Mart, That ZX is going to be a beauty ! I'm curious after the end result... Nice work from the body shop . About the hinge seal, that's a good one, need to do some information digging on the internet here.., I wouldn't have a clue either. You have alot of books and manuals, doesn't one of them say anything about a seal there ?

The S30 432(R) and the S20 Prince engine are surely unique in the sense of historical value and collector items.

Interesting, this seems to be a complaint with many s30 owners. And the " sticky " throttle. Once I had my rebuild carbs back, the issue was no longer there, so I think alot of problems are in the butterfly shafts, because they actually wear in " oval " , the pedal action is not smooth anymore

Just use BP6ES, I don't see R plugs necessary it's not a modern car. Heck I even use B6ES ( cheapest ones ) on my 240Z and they do the job just fine. Going hotter is not the solution to existing engine problems.. if the plug is fooling it's either oil, or to much fuel, or in extreme cases the head gasket is leaking and fooling the plug.

Good luck on the restoration ! It's amazing these low VIN cars still keep popping up... I noticed the speedo starts @ 20 mph, didn't the early speedo start at 0 ? Or was it the other way around haha.

Okay. Yes that's a big problem to.. When the engine shop rebuild my lower block there was alot of crap coming out for sure.

You'd be suprised how much the radiator has lost capacity since it left the factory ! Once mine got a new core, things changed drastically, even on a super hot day, the temperature stays moderate. But a good flush like you said and a new thermostat could do alot.

Beautiful Z you got there !

Nice mustang. I also have a 70 fastback, currently also building a 500hp + 4V Cleveland, but I'm using a upgraded AOD wide ratio that can handle up to 750hp. Will be a fun ride like yours. Still I love my 240Z ! It's stock, but that;s the beauty of it, I don't feel the need to put triples or camming the L24, just enjoy it stock, it's a different story I feel with the V8's.. it's a muscle car !

@ JSM 5K.. he's nuts. that's not even 500. That thing is gone, maybe usefull for some parts.

That's an understatement !

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-/122407287878?hash=item1c800afc46:g:zkQAAOSwax5Y0Ifu&vxp=mtr

Just a little bondo she will be fine

Haha good one ! I'm 50 in 20 years from now. But I agree with Chas haha, we might have the hoarder disease , but maybe like Chas says it's a whole different ball game over here..

I can still see alot of stuff on that Z that can be refurbed/used on a another restoration. Seriously in 20 years from now these parts will be hard to find and ask top dollar.

More of a thing for the hybrid z folks out there. Would not be my cup of coffee

Great job on your build, tank looks good I used por15 fuel tank sealer on my restored gas pump. Still holds fine though ? But I had it blasted, and just applied the por15 with a brush ( I needed way less ! ). Maybe the rough blasted metal helps sticking it. It still holds perfectly, and doesn't dissolve with the gasoline. But it was some nasty stuff, be sure to wear gloves and a mask

yeah it's a Bricklin. I thought you where talking about a real car

Haha, say what ?!

Yesterday I bought myself a new pet, for in my new place . He's a male Triton Cockatoo ! 5 years old. I still haven't found a name, suggestions are welcome . I can pick it up in about 4 weeks, can't wait haha

Hey Chas , thanks ! It passed APK again this year. How's your Z going along, are you going to drive it this summer to Japan Classic day ?

Well... 2 years passed again quickly, and the invitation for the road check ( APK ) showed up on the doormat again. It failed on the rear left drum brake ( I guess from sitting still during storage, because I rebuild the brakes nog so long ago ), so took it apart, but eventually with some searching I found a new main seal and it worked again. Passed for another 2 years ! Now the next one is in 2019, then the next one would be in 2021 but since new regulation coming into place in May 2018 about classic cars beeing 50 years and older are free of road check forever, I might have luck 2019 is the last time she needs to go for the road check. The car is back in storage now, I hope the weather gets better soon, but as it looks now, end of april.. she will sleep at least another 2 months

It would be no problem if you changed the entire wiring harness in the car for a modern version. I don't know if that is there for the Datsun but it put a wiring harness from american autowire in my mustang, and that works with a modern self regulating alternator Edit: there's no harness specific for the 240Z, but there are " universal kits " that if your handy, can make fit into the car. Like this one: https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/aww-500703/overview/

The head is back. So any interest PM me !

The E31 head is ready, I'm going to pick it up next week. If anybody here on the club is interested send me a pm or else it will go on Ebay For the steering rack see pics above. I will post a pic of the head when I have it