Carl Beck

The last bid I saw was $60K AIR - but the owner said it sold for more money later.

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All I can find there are parts for the FS5W71C & H. Nothing for a FS5C71A or B. Anyone know if you can swap the steel sychro's out for the brass one's in these transmissions? wariomobile - you might have better luck finding a newer FS5W71B, maybe one that has already been rebuilt. Or maybe contact the Roadster Enthusiast Groups - they may have a source for the steel synchro's or an aftermarket alternative. Try Classic Datsun Motorsports... http://www.classicdatsun.com/ Les has restored a lot of the older 2000 roadsters. Let him know you are only trying to find new synchro's - but as 5thhorsemann suggests - a positive I.D - or specific trans type is a must. Unless you have owned the car since it was new - no telling what some previous owner has done - the original 5spd. may have been swapped out years ago. good luck, Carl B.

Amazing - - Off hand - I can't think of an original equipment part for a 240Z, that is more rare than a NOS Series I dash... I see NOS 72/73 dashes every once in a while here in the US - usually in the $1500.00 to $1800.00 "asking" price range. Very hard to find a crack free Series I dash USED, then get it shipped and installed without having it cracked in shipping, or as its being installed. FWIW, Carl B.

BGM - you were in Guam in 74? You should have been there in 71/72... the place was really hopping!! Carl B.

In 1975 an ounce of gold averaged $160.86 In 2007 an ounce of Gold averaged $695.39. Today a ounce of Gold is around $1684.00.... So "IF" the wheels were worth $104.14 each in 1975 or $416.57 for the set of four. and: So "IF" the wheels were worth $450.00 each in 2007 or $1800.00 for the set of four. The wheels would have to be worth $4,361.56 today, just to keep pace with the devaluation of the Dollars purchasing power. In effect - the wheels cost the same today as they might have in 1975 used. If they were worth more than that in 1975 - then the owners along the way lost a bit of value. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Blue: YES - I would be interested in buying them. thanks, Carl B.

The right size plastic cap off a can of spray paint - will slip right in the tail and prevent about 98% of the mess... add a little duct tape and your good to go... Of course if you do this job often -you have kept the end off an old driveshaft to stick back in there.. FWIW, Carl B.

Years and decades ago - - - I took two of the transmission bell housing-to-block bolts to the local ACE Hardware. I think they were 1.5 x 10mm bolts - and bought two matching thread size bolts - except with about 3 to 4 inches longer shoulders. Took them home and cut the hex head off - when reinstalling the tranny - i screw them by hand into the top two holes in the block - then line the top two holes in the bell housing up with them - the tranny slides right into place... Saves a lot of twisting/moving/shaking effort with the tranny.. FWIW, Carl B.

"nice purchase" - You are kidding right? That was a STEAL at $9400.00!! A fairly solid Series I - East of the Mississippi.... with all the new parts and work that was already done... A STEAL... Ready to drive anywhere.. BTW - mikerosa - I appreciate the warning... FWIW, Carl B.

Good for you ! - what country are they going to? Carl B.

There was a pretty big Z Club in the Orlando area - good central location. Hot in the summer.. Only an hour or so from Daytona and the Cape.. It takes most Northerners about two years to adapt to the heat/humidity in central Florida - after that your almost a native! Sure is nice to drive your Z year round... FWIW, Carl B.

Where in Florida? Might be some Z Guys around to help or encourage you... FWIW, Carl B. Clearwater, FL {Tampa Bay Area}

Hi Greg: Very interesting information - thanks for sharing it. With 4 240Z's you must have the Z Bug in a bad way! Regards, Carl B.

Interesting - our local radiator shop {shop instead of shops - because the EPA /OSHA shut down all the others in the county} - wanted $245.00 for a replacement heater core. Amazing what happens to the price of stuff when there is no competition. Same thing happened to Electo-plating shops around here. FWIW, Carl B.

The OMS Pace Car for 1972 had Dunlap wheels fitted. Our local BAP/GEON Dealer tried to order them - but they could not import them to the US because they were not US DOT approved - according to BAP/GEON. FWIW, Carl B.

Yes - just put a jack or jack stand under the front of the diff. You just have to let it down a couple inches.

When people die doing something they loved - we all say; "well at least they died doing something they loved". There is no question in my mind that our 240Z's love carrying their original owners, at high speed in the left lane... Far better than being wiped out while sitting at a traffic light!! I'll list him with full honors as K.I.A. and with 42 years of service. FWIW, Carl B.

Looks great - seats with proper leg, hip and back support make a huge difference in driving enjoyment in these older Z's. Especially as you get older!! Just make sure they are securely bolted in place.. you don't want them coming lose in an accident.

That's the ticket...!! Carl B.

There is a larger difference between the early 260Z {240Z body} and the later body 260Z {280Z body}, than between the early 260Z and the 240Z. I'd take an early 260Z for your purposes.. FWIW, Carl B.

Remove the whole assembly. As stated, you would need spring compressors to re-install the springs anyway. I wouldn't mess with the spindle pins - unless you need to replace the bushings there. I do find it easier to replace the spindle pins - with the whole assembly off anyway. I take them to a friends shop where there is a 20Ton press. Soak them with Kroil for a couple days, then apply a little heat and PRESS. BTW - I'm guessing that you are actually replacing the shocks - not really the struts {yes/no?} If you are replacing the struts - then yes the spindle pins must come out. Carl B.

Hi Frank: I'm very glad to hear that you are OK - but very sorry for your loss. That is a real shame.. Carl B.

MSA has the heater core "listed" but when you call they usually don't have any. Not even at $299.00. With some aftermarket heater cores they are the same form, fit and function - but the inlets/oulets may be slightly different shape - which means you may have to modify or replace the heater hoses.. I would rather have OEM - - - but lacking that - - then I would rather have a new aftermarket replacement than have to put a 40 year old heater core back in... FWIW, Carl B.

Might see it flipped again... at $15K/$16K... seems that demand is picking up...