26th-Z

That's a promotional photo of the Z I have not seen. Have a close look and tell me all the things missing from that early, early car. Fender emblems... Thanks for posting the pic! Incidently, Datsun promotional advertising in those days was handled by Parker Advertising; John Parker a personal friend of Mr. Katayama's. I understand Mr. Parker will be at the upcoming ZCCA convention in Dallas.

I wish you guys the greatest of good fortune, Naviathan. I really meant it when I said I was proud of you for doing what you are doing. You all are truely car guys and your spirit is commendable. I hope you kick arse and make the Z community proud. But no matter; I am astonished with your project and even though it may not be my own cup of tea, I recognize your enthusiasm and willingness to accomplish rather than talk. Please let us know when the show is aired. I will make appropriate efforts to watch. Chris

Yea, me too, Marty. I guess you would be interested in my bootleg DVD of the show? But while I mention it, check out Speed's site. They sell their broadcasts of races on DVD for cheap. I bought a copy of the SCCA Pro Touring race at Sebring because it has a 1-1/2 second scan of the crowd and there I am, sitting on the hill, waving to the camera.

I, too, was curious about this thread as today is the first I have seen the subject on our site. On behalf of Jeremy, I'll fill you all in as little as I know and ask a question of Jeremy at the same time. "Pinks" is a TV show on Speed Channel that pits two braggarts against each other in a "winner takes all" race with the winner getting to keep the looser's car. The one episode I saw was between two drag bikes - very nice drag bikes - $20,000 drag bikes. I find it hard to believe that someone would go on TV for nothing, just to bet their ride for a race. But that's the premise. From what I know, the guys over at "Hybred-Z" decided to build a car for Pinks. They started their own sub-forum, went out and raised sponsorship money, hired an ace driver, and built this fire breathing monster of a Z. Frankly, I'm proud of them. So they are going to win Pinks and some lucky Z freak is going to win the raffle and the engine. At least, that's the premis. If they loose or decide to not give the engine away, no one can do anything about the money they spent on their raffel ticket. So the real bottom line is; "Yous pays yo monies an yous takes yo chances". I'm planning on buying the DVD of the show and selling bootlegs on eBay.

I think someone should show their car at a car show all decked out in snow tires and skis on the rack. Period correct skis - of course.

I didn't realize this until I saw this ad on eBay. Were these the mirrors that came on the Black Pearl? The label on the box indicates that these were standard Datsun accessories and the seller says they were purchased in '78 as "racing" mirrors. I remember the Talbot mirrors being called "Bullet" mirrors. Is that right? And yes, I remember them chrome.

Her Majesty the 26th completed her body spa and dip in Wauchula last summer. All her welding work is complete and she is currently dressed in primer. The floor tar insulation undergarments have been fit and her final dress is having the seams sealed - complete - every body seam throughout the body! What a lot of work! Her engine is fairly complete - a standard rebuild but I had it balanced. I'm looking for an exhaust manifold p/n 14004-E3000. The suspension is all apart and ready to be painted. A whole box of nuts, bolts, and hardware is off having new plating. http://home.earthlink.net/~cwenzel/index.html

Eric, The dash is cracked - just send it out and have it recovered without the indent. http://www.dashboardrestorations.com.au/index.htm I think your gear shift boot is the correct one with the rubber ring instead of the leather lace. Your chromed center vent looks good and so does the map light. Nice find!

The mounting hardware looks like the standard door mount.

Ah...the key discussion. Do a search in the archives! Here is what is stock for your car. The silver egg lobe shaped keys are ignition and they come in two different lengths depending on which side of Mt Fugi the sun was on when the ignition was installed. There are three different types of door and deck lid keys. One key should fit the door, deck, and glove box - and again - your car got whatever was being installed that day.

No Luke! I can add a little to this. I am no gearbox guy either, but I do know enough to be dangerous. My US import came with a F4W71A type 4-speed, 3-piece, straight shifter transmission. I believe the synchros are Borg type. I just bought a FS5C71B type that was sold through Datsun Competition in the US as a "close ratio overdrive" 5-speed. It is part number 32010-N3130 and was last shown in the April '96 competition catalog. This same transmission appears in a RHD parts catalog fitting to the 260Z from 11-73 on and superceeding 32010-N3100. My transmission was described to me as having the "Porsche servo style synchros" and they are steel. The gear ratios are: 2.906 / 1.902 / 1.308 / 1.0 / 0.864 The transmission has a pin type shifter and the catalog shows them straight, not bent - I didn't get a shifter with my purchase. It has the internal female type driveshaft connection - the kind that lets all the oil run out on the floor - but it came with a nifty plug designed to fit. I'm told this plug is extremely rare. This transmission listed in the competition parts catalog for just under $1,500 in 1996. Hope this helps!

This is the site I deal with Guus. It is for owners in the Southeast United States. Hope this helps. http://www.datsunroadsters.com/seroc/smain.htm Chris

Who said anything about getting angry?

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Good luck! Make sure you post your car with Carl Beck's regisrty. Look forward to pictures. What are your plans with it?

Great poll! I got to vote for each car...err....garage queen!

I have the original sales invoice and window sticker for 26th. I have seen production cards for the 240Z import (HLS30), so I know they exist, but I'm not sure of what you describe as an "owner's card". Your document is probably rare. Pictures!

Greetings Adrian! I'll be watching for your posts. Alan, did you and Ron ever resolve the "top 10" issue from the thread you linked? I have a spare magazine issue. Want it?

I was one of the 7100 odd people who signed the petition and ordered mine this afternoon.

I'm tuned in. Would love to see some pictures. Please look for other markings, paint dabs, or brush strokes. Chances are, the original gloss of the paint surface is present around a stamp like yours. It's always fun to describe the finish. The people who built these cars used a braided cable pull chord to fish the rear wiring harness over the wheel well. 26th still has hers.

This in the morning e-mail from Eastwood. Thought of this thread. http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=1494&itemType=CATEGORY&iMainCat=688&iSubCat=1494