Jeff Berk

I went ahead and ordered the OEM bushings from Tasca Parts (thanks Zed Head). I decided that unless there is an issue with the rear alignment, there is no need to use the adjustable bushings. The PO likely installed them to keep with his attempt to install every known modification at that time. Thank you all.

I think you figured it out. Back in the early 80's, the owner did a major resto modification. Triple Webers, 280z crate engine, 5-speed, Sumitomo MK63 brakes, yada yada yada... Unfortunately, between owners, the Webers got stripped off. The bushings do have a hex shaped flange and appears to be an aluminum alloy. If I'm correct about the age of the aftermarket bushing, maybe the bushings are ready to be changed out. If I do change them out. Should I replace them with identical, adjustable bushings or the OEM ones. I'm not sure about how to approach alignments since I'm only familiar with doing the front wheels. I'm guessing I can find someone that can do a real alignment.

I took the bracket off to inspect the bushing. So that's not an issue. The bushing is rubbing metal on metal on the bracket. Is that correct? Z car depot shows a rubber part.

Z Car Depot shows a bushing (parts 63 and 64). The photograph of these parts appear to show them as rubber. Looking at my 260Z I think I'm missing them. If so, that may explain all the noise I'm getting from back there.

I set up an order for a door just to see what was involved and the part was FOB Shanghai so I guess the shipping and logistics are up to the person placing the order. That and the Independence Day Tax will likely significantly increase the cost.

I've got a zip tie there as well. A Z specialist in my area put it on when he did some work on my car and I meant to ask him why, now I know.

Thank Jim, That should fix the problem. Jeff

I recently have an issue crop up with the car not returning to idle after I let up on the gas unless I tap the gas pedal a few times. I traced it to the front carburetor. The return spring attached to the heat shield is present but maybe I have it's attached to the wrong hole on the carburetor linkage or maybe something is missing. I've attached two photos. the close up one shows where there appears to be a mounting hole on the linkage possibly for a spring (note black arrow). If I reset this lever position manually, the front carburetor returns to idle.

It looks like there are two different filters sizes depending on the carburetor. You might try Z Car Depot. Early 1973 (2.36" Tall Housing) K&N E-2910 Air Filter Nissan OEM 16546E3210 Late 1973 (2.00" Shorter Housing) K&N E-2900 Air Filter Nissan OEM 16546-N3310

You might be right. I can mail it to you if you want to give it a try. I wasn't going to charge you for it other than shipping.

I thought I found it but I couldn't get it to fit on a counter shaft I had in my bin so I have my doubts.

Are you still looking for this? I just noticed this request and I might have one in a bin.

Nevermind

I just finished installing the molding after 4 attempts. It looks like all 4 corners fit properly. I just need to find out where I put the two corner and junction trim pieces. Once again, the molding came from Z Car Depot.

Got it... Thanks. I had the glass out while we were painting the car and I'm at the point where I need to put it back together.