Carl Beck

AND Hi FastWoman: As I said earlier - there are a lot of individual discussions that could flow out of your original Post. For the most part your initial Post is I believe focused on the "Styling" of the S30 and other "like" cars of the period or past. The shape or form of the car, that presents itself to you visually. I find it interesting that you recognized the long hood, slung back cabin and sleek curves, but failed to mention the classic female form, followed by many of the sports cars of the 50's, 60's and early 70's. {indeed several long before}. Aesthetics... the nature of beauty. In very general terms, the human brain sees forms that are familiar and/or harmonious as safe, good or pleasing. Forms that are unfamiliar and/or conflicted as dangerous, bad or ugly. Visual lines or forms walk a very fine edge though our visual space - and the slightest break in flow, balance or harmony will cause a less than pleasing mental reaction. Look at the picture below - Pablo Picasso's "Femme". Here Picasso has defined a female form using only four apparently simple/easily drawn lines. That is more than enough visual clue for your brain to fill in the rest {consciously or subconsciously}. Simple/easy lines?.... Look at Pablo's work, now take a piece of paper and pencil and draw it freehand yourself. See how easily you can duplicate Pablo's work.... or NOT. The point is - the slightest change in line, balance, harmony among/between the lines - can have a huge impact on how the human brain perceives it... There is a very wide mental continuum between "Beautiful"........ and...."Ugly". While beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder, hundreds of controlled experiments have shown that human definition of beauty - falls along that continuum - within the normal range of statistical distribution. The glass Coke Bottle, and most of the cars you mention are simply variations of the female form, in whole or in part - that most humans find pleasing. The hard part is getting those lines drawn out perfectly... By the way - do you really think that the "Power Bulge", shaped as it is, in the hood of any of the earlier cars came into use because they needed room for the engine? {see second picture for clues} FWIW, Carl B.

The Jan. 2011 issue of Classic Cars & Parts magazine features a Cover and three or four page article about Jim Frederick's HLS30 00048. You should be able to pick up a copy at the local news stands soon. Way to go Jim !!! FWIW, Carl B.

Hello FastWoman: Everything above is either factually incorrect, or complete Myth. If you would like to know who designed the the Z Car, see: http://zhome.com/History/StylingMatsuo/MatsuoZStory1.htm IF you would like a concise summary of the chain of events that resulted in the Z Car - Order a copy of the book below and follow along..{it's only a few bucks} Just put the I.S.B.N. in the Search box on the Web Site. PROJECT X Challengers 240Z The Fated Z Plan By: Akira Yokoyama Digital Manga Publishing ISBN 1-56970-957-2 www.dmpbooks.com "Project X" - is not about cars, but rather a study of world class business successes in several different industries. The goal of "Project X" was to determine or identify what factors or elements several very successful business endeavors all had in common. These studies were well researched and then presented on Japanese T.V. as more or less entertaining, educational documentaries. The Manga above was then a follow-on to the T.V. series. In my opinion, of all the books written about the Z Car - this one will give you the most accurate information to date about the design and development of the Z Car. There are lots of other subjects in your initial Post and I think it would be fun to explore some of them. FWIW, Carl B.

Added Johnny'O at Post #87 Carl B.

KAL7467 See Post #27 - Kats expressed an interest in the engine block casting codes. That is how the list I Posted got started. Kats shows a picture of the block casting codes - and that seems to be the number you are missing. FWIW, Carl B.

Could No Longer EDIT the list at Post #75 - so had to recreate it here with the update. FWIW, Carl B. = = = = = = = = To Recap what we have so far in this thread..and update as we proceed... <pre> L24 107 E31 92124 FSM L24-2130 E31 9828G 10/69 HLS30-00032 Mike B L24-2396 E31 9901D 11/69 HLS30-00210 Mike B L24-2465 E31 9901F HLS30 00215 mdbrandy L24-2585 E31 9X04C 11/69 HLS30-00331 Mike B L24-3260 E31 9901A 12/69 HLS30-00587 Carl B L24 3199 E31 9628A 01/70 HLS30-01366 Johnny'O L24-3652 E31 9X04F 01/70 HLS30-01590 Mike B L24-4375 E31 9Y01A 02/70 HLS30-01704 JonnyRock L24-004621 E31 0126C 01/70 ???? BonziLon L24-005562 E31 02121 03/70 HLS30-02156 Kats L24-005757 E31 0327B 04/70 HLS30-02725 ol'red70 L24-05778 E31 0320A 04/70 abas L24-006302 E31 0321A 04/70 HLS30-03435 WDILL L24 010878 E31 0660K 07/70 HLS30-07715 Napa Bill L24-011821 08/70 HLS30-08323 daddz L24-026313 P30 1109A 01/71 HLS30-19867 zztom L24-027116 P30 1616L 01/71 HLS30-20419 AZ-240z L24 O27310 P30 01/71 HLS30-20390 deadflo L24-032875 P30 03/71 HLS30 25734 lonetreesteve L24-039190 P30 1408a 05/71 HLS30-31306 mlc240Z L24-123315 08/72 HLS30-98122 ChrisA </pre> FWIW Carl B.

Hi Gang: I received the following this AM. Passing it along for your information - and to encourage everyone to donate to the cause. http://DatsunHeritageMuseum.com FWIW, Carl B. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = This coming Saturday, Nov. 20, The Datsun Heritage Museum is holding a fundraiser to save the museum. I wish I could be there but I'm working. It's going to be a fun night and you should be there! My buddy Rob Schneider is hosting and I hear they've got some pretty great stuff to auction off too. George Barris, the King of the Kustomizer will be there too with some one of kind Barris items. Legendary Datsun racer, John Morton will receive the Datsun Legend Award presented by Tommy Kendall. Plus it's a host bar! This museum is important to me and if you're a Datsun fan or a car enthusiast, I bet it means something to you too. I know times are tough, so if you go online now to datsunheritagemuseum.com, they're offering a general admission ticket for $75. Just click the "donation" button and enter $75 per ticket. There may also still be some VIP seating available. Don't wait. Buy your tickets now! Sincerely, Adam Carolla

That is correct. to the PCV Valve on the intake manifold. Carl B.

Hi Paul: Will do - I talked to Don Ahrens yesterday and he said he was heading up to RA as well. Dress real warm... Carl B.

Looks like we better bring a jacket... should be a clear cool day. See you there. Carl B.

Hello mr denner: Welcome to the site - do you know any of the other Z owners in Kuwait? Carl B.

If you are in the L.A. area - The Datsun Heritage Museum Invites You Join us atop the Petersen Automotive Museum for an evening of laughs and legends as we commemorate Mr. K's 101st Birthday, and to support the Datsun Heritage Museum's ongoing commitment to automotive history. November 20th 2010 Hosted by Comic Film Star & Saturday Night Live Alum Rob Schneider Live & Silent auctions – including amazing Datsun Memorabilia! Live Music | Fabulous Food & Libations | Celebrity Surprises 6:00PM Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres & Music on the Rooftop Terrace 8:00PM Dinner & Entertainment in the Penthouse Even if you can't be there in person - you can contribute to the Datsun Heritage Museum - all Donations are greatly appreciated. See: http://DatsunHeritageMuseum.com

Hi Kats: Yes - all of the original stock choke handles that were ordered through Nissan Parts Dept. - had a new screw taped to them back in the 70's/80's/90's. Over the decades however, the adhesive on the tape dried out and the tape came lose.. and most of the screws were lost. The screws are not easy to find today. The choke handles I've ordered over the past 10 or so years - did not come with the tape or screws. FWIW, Carl B.

Humm... The CL Link just worked for me. May have been captured in memory... FWIW, Carl B.

Other than the competition car - I've never heard Mr. Brock mention ever owning a 73 240Z. He's had a couple 510's and still has one, although highly modified. Over the years - I'm sure we have all heard lots of "stories" about different cars, told by their owners. Many times the owners/sellers believe the story to be true.... every once in a while it turns out to be true!! The recent emergence of Rick Morgan and HLS30 00013 is a case in point... At first I was thinking $35K - must be a "Vintage Z".. but then remembered that Nissan didn't do any 73's... only 70,71 & 72's. Couldn't think of any other Blue 240Z - at least none that were pictured in color, in any other magazine articles.... Nonetheless - good trivia - even if I lead it was a wild goose chase. FWIW, Carl B.

I am implying that the seller may think it is. I said "I could be wrong" and "if he can prove it"... I agree that the publication date of the magazine most likely rules out a 73 Z.... What else could the seller be thinking about a stock Blue 73 Z, that could be worth $35K? Anyone else dare to speculate? FWIW, Carl B..

The Left Tie Rod looks bent to me - I don't recall them having that much of a bend in them... Maybe it is just the angle from which the photo was taken... FWIW, Carl B.

You guys are good - - I'll give you another hint {keep in mind I could be completely wrong}... Note the TIRES behind the car - I think that is the hint the seller is disclosing.... But wait a minute..... that car should have a white interior. Mayfield Marshall supplied the car for the R&T Test, it was modified by BRE to assure that the all the tires wore out before the car did. Interesting car to own - - IF THAT IS THE CAR. FWIW, Carl B.

I'll give you a hint - "Mayfield Marshall"... if the seller can prove it. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Jon: As connected in the OP's diagram - all you need to do is plug the Flow Guide Valve {FGV} port that would otherwise connect to the crankcase. You can leave the port that draws fresh air from the air cleaner, to prevent forming a vacuum in the tank - as the check valve in the FGV only allows air intake and prevents flow of vapor or liquid out to the air cleaner. If you eliminate the vent line - by plugging both ends of the line - then you have to drill a hole in your gas cap to allow air into the tank as the fuel level lowers. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Dan: I may know a couple of guys that you would be happy with..drop me an e-mail at beck@becksystems.com Carl B.

Hi Kats: The wheels are Dunlop wheels. Formula D4 I believe. They were also used on the 1972 OMS Pace Car. I tried to order a set back in 72, but the Dunlop Wheel Distributor {BAP/GEON} said that they were not DOT approved for sale in the U.S. - so they couldn't get them. FWIW, Carl B.

Hi Jon: First - it is not an "expansion" tank nor an "overflow" tank - it is a gasoline vapor recovery tank. You can tell that because it is mounted higher in the car than the filler neck. If it was an overflow tank, it would be mounted at or lower than the filler neck. It's sole purpose is to contain gasoline vapors within a closed systems, thus preventing them from venting to the atmosphere, until they can be either condensed back into liquid form where they drain back to the tank, or sent to the engine to be burned. Gasoline vapor control started in California {CARB standards} and was required for new cars sold there in 1970. I do not know if California required that system earlier than 1970, but it is possible they did. The Fed's added the requirement to the Federal Emissions Standards for all 50 States in 1971. Early cars sold in Canada in 1970 did not have it, nor did they have the air injection systems required in the US. Sometime after March of 1970 - Nissan started producing all 240Z's sent to North America with the same standard emission controls so Canada got them, necessary there or not. The earliest 240Z gas caps were the vented type {many 240Z's produced in 1969 did not have the vapor recovery systems at all} - which allowed gasoline vapors to escape when the gasoline in the tank expanded from heat, and allowed air to enter the tank as gasoline was pumped out of the tank, or contracted with cooling. With the sealed evaporative emissions control system, vapors are collected in the vapor recovery tank, and vapors/or liquid is pushed to the engine crankcase {then vented into the intake manifold by PCV valve}; when contraction occurs air is drawn into the tank from the air cleaner. This is controlled by the Flow Guide Valve on the left front inner-fender. If you eliminate the gasoline vapor recovery system - to eliminate the possibility of gasoline vapors escaping into the passenger cabin - then you should also make sure your gas tank cap is vented. This is most important - as failing to do so can give the symptoms of a weak fuel pump or vapor lock. The fuel pumps on the L24 are capable of pumping liquid from the tank, to the point that the tank can collapse. The fact that it doesn't happen often has to do with the old gas caps failing to seal as designed when new. If you are unlucky enough to have a really good sealing gas cap - then you'll see the symptoms mentioned above. Someone - some time ago Posted pictures of both types of Z gas caps on the Web. Someone else Posted pictures of his collapsed gas tank as well. FWIW, Carl B

Look at the Rail Road Tracks in the Aerial footage http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/4094979/Huge-earthquake-rocks-Christchurch amazing.. Carl B.

Based on the picture - it would appear that the BMW seat back is wider than the OEM seat. This may or may not be a problem. The wider seat back, can hit both the inner-fender well and/or the transmission tunnel, if you recline the seat back when the seat is at its most rearward position. Another issue that I've ran into - is that the right side seats, do not move as far rearward as the left side seats. This can be an issue with taller passengers in the right side seats, plus it is hard to see around them if you are in the left seat. It "seems" like the right side seat rails have rearward stops - that do not allow the seat to go as far rearward - as the left side seat rails. Although I'm not certain it is the rails.