Carl Beck

Shows you how totally screwed up Winkipedia is. Actually the original concept drawing that was the basis for the 63 Sting Ray was drawn by Peter Brock when he worked at GM Design in 1957. From that original sketch as a Coupe - the first prototype Stingray Racer would be built as a roadster. By 1959 Dr. **** Thompson would drive a Stingray Racer to a Championship in C-Modified Class of SCCA. That in turn evolved into the 1961 Mako Shark show car. From the Stingray Racer prototype Chuck Poehlmann and Larry Shinoda would refine the shape into a production ready roadster and coupe first produced for the 1963 Model Year. FWIW, Carl B.

Yes of course - we know that HLS30 00006 and 00008 are alive and well. Who knows, maybe HLS30 00009 though 00012 will show up some day. FWIW, Carl B.

I thought this was interesting.. Pre Production or "Pilot" 1963 Corvette Sting Ray - Sept. 1962 build date. http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2012/10/25/pilot-1963-corvette-convertible-to-cross-the-block/?refer=news FWIW, Carl B.

Sell it "as is" - it would cost $650.00 or more to have the tranny pulled and rebuilt - but doing that would not make the car worth an Additional $650.00 to anyone. Let next owner address the tranny problem - and that way he'll know for sure what has been done.. FWIW, Carl B.

Hell - I was 27% lighter 40 years ago too. Carl B.

"Some heater cores listed"..... the question is where do we find a heater core for a 240Z? In that case - the Datsun Store Listing says: "We don't carry this unit in stock but it usually only takes us a few days to get one after you place your order. Please allow an extra week for delivery. AND - - - Last update 02/10" They may have had them two and half years ago.. FWIW, Carl B.

Jim A couple months ago I ordered TWO from that sight. When I didn not receive anything from them in two weeks - I called to find out what was happening - - they said: "SORRY we don't have any and the supplier won't produce more at this point." Then it took me four weeks and four phone calls to get the charges to my Credit Card reversed... There are a lot places that say they have something - even when you call to verify - then you have a hassle getting your money back.. FWIW, Carl B.

260Z and 280Z heater cores seem to be available - but that doesn't seem to the case for the 72. I searched, placed orders for the 72's on-line - and in the end every vendor had to cancel the order when they found that they didn't have them, nor could they get them. The 260/280 cores will not fit in the 70-73 heater box either. Motorsports lists one - but they don't didn't have any when I called - even at $300.00. The local radiator shops around here found that their suppliers don't have any either. Good luck, Carl B.

That listing seems to be from 2009 - - wonder if he still has any? If a Repro is worth $885.00 I suppose originals would be worth something more than that. I don't think I would sell mine {excellent used} for less than $1100.00. FWIW, Carl B.

There must be something about the Tampa Bay area - the last time I know of - there was a couple that pushed to get the strip kits reproduced. {Jessie & ?? in the Suncoast Z Club}. If that is the same software/company - the Kits worked out well. People hate to buy things - sight unseen. Can that company print out a picture of the strips in that Kit? If so it might help you sell more. FWIW, Carl B.

Wow - Looking at the pictures Kurbycar32 linked to - the early 260Z heater is quite different. Instead of the end of the heater box coming off as in 70-73 - - the 260Z heater box splits in half. Anyway you look at it - replacing the heater core is one of the Less Fun jobs on either of these Z Cars. FWIW, Carl B.

What does he have - that you need? Carl B.

PM Sent Carl B.

Hi Julio: Man - that is a lot of work and it looks like you have done a very nice job for her. She has to be very pleased to see her Z looking like new again. FWIW, Carl B.

What all have you done to it - and what remains? The pictures look great.. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Captain: I can't find the radio in any of the wiring diagrams I've looked at so far. The service, removal & installation of the radio and speaker - is covered in a Supplemental Chassis Manual. Even then, the wiring diagrams in that Manual still don't show the radio or speaker. Nor is there a list of the wire color codes for the radio. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Dan, I think there is still a confusion here. Jerry and I have NOS Nissan CARTRIDGES, The Original Rebuildable Shocks {or inserts} are: 56110-E4126 ASSY-SHOCK ABSORBER - FRONT The Original Replacement Cartridge Shocks are: 56105-E4125 CARTRIDGE SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT No Seal Kit is needed when you use the Cartridges. The seals in the cartridges are self contained. Just like all the modern replacement shocks for Strut type suspensions. I don't have a good picture of the original rebuildable type shocks that came in the early 240Z's. I do have a picture of the rebuildable Nissan Competition Rally shocks - so maybe that will make things a little more clear. On the top is an after-market Cartridge Type, the rebuildable shock absorber assembly is in the middle and the original Nissan Cartridge Type shock is on the bottom. FWIW, Carl B.

HI Dan: Not to be nit-picky - - but to avoid confusion of terms - among anyone following this Thread. The Shock Absorbers contained within the Strut Tube - are Re-Buildable. That is what you use the NOS Seal Kits for. The "Cartridge Type Shock Absorbers" are NOT re-buildable. You just replace them. The Shock Absorbers contained within the Strut Tube, use oil contained within the Strut Tube to absorb shock. The Cartridge Type Shock Absorbers use oil contained within the Cartridge to absorb the shock - plus oil contained within the Strut Tube surrounding the Cartridge - to transfer heat from the Cartridge to the Strut Tube - then to the atmosphere. I have 2 NOS 56105- E4125 Cartridges- priced at $75.00 each plus shipping, get two rears from Jerry and someone would have a complete set. Hey - who knows what they would bring on EBay - FWIW, Carl B.

Great Story Zedyone_kenobi - I can sympathize as I had done pretty much the same at one point or another. For the past decade or so - I've uses NISSAN's Spark Plug Wires. They fit and they are Black - FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Captain: The colors I Posted - are the colors of the wires coming out the back of the different radios. I used the ZD from 74 to replace my 72 ZC. Had to swap the mounting brackets on the sides of the radios, then swap the face plates. I just took the 5 wires out of the 6 Pin Connector on the ZD - Put the Blue and Two Whites into the three pin connector needed for 72 ZC. Then screwed the black wire to the dash metal where the rear of the radio mounts. The Red wire then plugged into the same place as the original radio. Yes - the 72 ZC is mounted to the dash metal, which is bolted directly to the Firewall. So "if" one has a good body ground - the radio is grounded. I would see that adding a direct ground though the wiring harness would be an improvement, but screwing it to the same dash metal works just as well as it did for 72. I think the bottom line is that it is possible to use any of these newer model radio's in an older Z, as long as you have the mounting brackets and face plate from the older Z. I'll try to add some pictures of the radio's and the radio wiring to this thread. That and the info you provided should answer most questions in the future about these swaps. Thanks for taking the time to look the info. up... FWIW, Carl B.

Good to hear - hope you enjoyed the few weeks you had off.

Non-stock, very nice project car -- $5K to $6K. If you are lucky enough to find a cash buyer that happens to love everything you have done - $7.5K. A lot depends on advertising it far and often - then answering the phone when people call - and showing it when they want. It really is a buyers market - and if you don't respond - the next seller they call will. FWIW, Carl B.

With more Datsun 240Z's being exported from the US to Europe now, there will be an increased demand for the Euro Spec Tail Lights. They are required and some countries will not give a waver, so they have to be swapped into former US Spec. Z's. The last couple pairs I saw in like condition went for $1200.00 or above. Shipping from Sweden would most likely be less than from the US. FWIW, Carl B.

Thanks - Carl B.

Really ? - no one knows what that green wire on the 280Z radio is for? FWIW, Carl B.