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That is really interesting Kats. Were there Z432's that went through the rigorous testing that the L-series powered s30's went through? Were the mounting points reinforced compared to the L-series? I do not know a whole lot about these cars, but I do agree with you Kats- The s30 with a S20 is a very sexy machine. I would love to hear one someday. Own one.... Ben

I saw this auction of a pretty nice looking Zed. I was concentrating more on the Konig Rewind wheels that are on it which is a pretty rare site. Look at the center caps. From what I have heard, the konig center caps will not fit on the front. This one has some very nice center caps. I really like the stance of this Z with the thick rubber. The wheels do look like they stick out 1-1.5cm too much. My favorite part about this auction is the seller's extensive discription ::. Take a look. It really is a nice Z. A little too high priced possibly. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6187&item=2481720159&rd=1 Ben p.s. These wheels look pretty cool to me Carl.

The Volks are my favorite modern wheel. I have seen them in 14 by 7j 4X 114.3 with a very low offset on an ae86. They looked great on that car. I will have to scrounge through my pictures. I am sure those wheels would fit and look great on a zed. It would make a zed D1 cool.

That sounds like an awesome trip trs.

It's okay 1genzed. It is difficult to post emotion on a forum and my post probably sounded pro-Fairlady Z stomping by the goat, but I was really joking around. Take care and good luck with your Zed. Ben:classic:

It may mostly be Z33's and Z32's, but there is a 240ZG and a the Z432-R! The PS30-SB that Alan has taken so many pictures of. Thanks Guycali for posting the link. I especially like S30 that looks to be 305 blue with the black hood. Just beautiful cars. I am going to start saving my pennies for some Watanabe's now. It is official. hehehe Ben:classic:

That was a blow to my heart. Through my posts you should know how I feel about these cars.

Go on yahoo or any search engine and type in babblefish translation. You can translate websites as well as copy and pasted phrases. The translations are not super great, but they are much better than characters.

I have only seen triple su's on an e-type Jaguar. Does the article specify that it is for a L-series engine?

Here is the cleaned battery area with new cables, tray, frame and rod. Everything is oem except the positive cable. It looks a lot cleaner than it does in the picture.

This Zbarr is some gross stuff, but it probably saved my car from cancer.

This is for a 70-72, but the only difference between the 70-72 and the 73-74 cable is that the 70-72 is 1.5" shorter.

I am really not the guy to ask about on the 5-lug conversions, but there are plenty of people running wheels with 5-lugs. You should ask one of those guys. Coung has a five lug conversion, I think. As far as Watanabe's vs. Panasports, it is really a matter of taste. I like the look of both, but I prefer the look of the Watanabe's. They are a lot harder to find state-side, but they are period correct, well made, and a great looking wheel. Marc (280z) has a 75' Zed with some great looking panansports. Good luck on your Z.

Whoa 240zdragon, those are Hailbrand mags, or they are accurate copies for a Shelby Cobra. Those particular wheels are knock-offs. I am really not sure if they come with bolt patterns, let alone 114.3mm at the hub. They would probably look pretty mean on a Z, but there are other wheels that would look great as well. Why don't you try to find some Watanabe's for that aggressive look that you are going after. They would look great with the 432 Flares that are on your prototype sketch. Some 9j in the rear and some 8j up front, with a phat negative offset, and all gunmetal.:devious: The Watanabe wheels would be very Initial D-ish as well, just for the enthusiast in you. I agree, Initial D is a great anime. I was glued to my comp for a week after buying the whole set of 10 DVD's.

I saw that on ebay last night and I thought it looked great. Hmmm, you are probably right about it going to sell around the 7-10k mark. With just little fixing this could be a stunning car, not that it isn't one already. The only issue I have with buying vintage cars online is that you see the big picture, but you don't see the finer details, like, how good of a paint job did they do? Is there paint on the weather stripping? Is the chrome in good shape, or is there pitting? How does it drive (key point)? JayZ, has the seller sent you high resolution detailed photos of the car? I think it is a great looking car, but I am a little deceived as I love the 920 gold, but I have never actually seen a Zed in this particular color in person. Take care and good luck, Ben

I am glad you guys had a great time. I can't wait to see photos. They are all going to be downloaded to my hard drive. I bet it was an experience that you all will never forget. Ben

Man, I was going to bid on this right at the end, hoping that it would be around 60USD. I was busy at the time so I was not able to get to my computer. Jeez, 104!!! That is crazy. Yeah it is a nice piece, and would be great for a restoration, but how hard would it be to make these, or just make a cloth braided sheath for the rubber hoses? I sure wish Nissan made some of these rare parts.

OMG! WoodZcar, that Z is so clean and gorgeous. I love the simple airdam and those mesh wheels look fantastic. I give you 2 thumbs up. :classic:

Don't be mad at the goat. I think he was a admirer of the Z. He claimed the Z as His territory making it known that if any other goat gets near her, Ms. Fairlady Z herself, then he is going to open a can of whoop.... You know the rest. Take care, Ben:classic: P.S. I would pay for a picture of the goat on top of the Z. :stupid:

You have a very nice car. When your restoration is finished you will really have something unique. I hope that you restore it to its original form or something very close. You said that you still have the original steel wheels and hubcaps. You must have the early caps with the silver octagon in the middle instead of the "D" found on the export cars. If you found some yellow, then your car was probably 920 gold, which is a very nice and unique color. I have never seen a 920 gold Z in person, but I love it in pictures. This is a little off topic, but about a year ago I saw a silver Fairlady Z on ebay that sold for 4500USD. It was a 1969 model as well. I believe it was -00600 something. I wonder where that car is now. It was sold from L.A. California. Good luck with your restoration of the Fairlady Z(S30)!. Ben:classic:

What is the detail like on the Dyosho Z432-R? I have the Fujimi 432-R kit, and everything has lots of detail except the interior. I would like to get one of the Dyosho ones as well.

Awe, the link does not work. I am very excited to see a picture of your car. Ben

The 240z and Fairlady Z cars started production in 1969, but are 1970 model year cars. Whether the Fairlady Z or the 240z came off the production line first is a topic that has been very talked about on this forum. You will probably find your info here. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7801&highlight=production I know there are other places on the forum where this has been talked about or where Kats has posted the production dates of the two. Just look up production dates and you will find what you are looking for. The link that I gave you is quite lengthy, but a great read. I am sure someone will bring this to light. Ben

That star wars Del sol is so nerdy it's cool. Hahaha. I wouldn't drive it though. Only for opening night at the Star Wars movies. I would be so popular.:stupid: