26th-Z

It is probably a type FS5C71 A or B. I would guess B. I have no idea what they are worth. Ok, ok, it's not out of a 240Z, it's out of a Fairlady Z.

Yea, I suppose so. Why wouldn't it be? Carl, has more information about the Black Pearl, but it appears from all evidence that ZZZap Yellow (411) is another "marketing" paint color. And Carl has his point about with or without the appearance package. So wouldn't ZZZap Yellow be considered the same? That's pretty cool, FricFrac

No, the damper and the pulley are the same thing.

The single row front pulley 12303-E4100 is supposedly a competition piece however it is listed in the Nissan Fairlady parts book. It requires a larger bolt and washer. However 12303-E4600 is single row and listed in the Nissan in the U.S.A. competition catalog. It is also listed in the Parts Catalog USA and Canada. The HLS30UN type, delivered to Canada except the state of Ontario came with the single row front pulley as it did not come equipped with emission devices. (page 12, Service Bulletin vol. 125, May 1970) The E4100 pulley has a larger, thicker damper than the E4600 pulley.

Why not!?!?! I can't read the pictures you posted.

Working on the convention.

Search function! Search function! http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32618&highlight=fuel+door+knob http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25081&highlight=fuel+door+knob Hey there Jellobob! Do you still have 33?

Yea, that'll work. As long as you don't slip the clutch.

I'm not sure I'm following this either. With all respect, Wing. It doesn't sound like you know how to downshift. Here is a basic rule; the clutch pedal is either fully depressed for a gear shift action or your foot isn't on the clutch pedal. Don't ever downshift like you describe! Ever! Never "let the clutch out a bit"! The clutch pedal is either in or out - no in between! Of course you're smelling a burning clutch! You're burning the hell out of it! More clutch conservation tips: ALWAYS sit at a red light with the car in neutral. ALWAYS use your brakes to slow or stop. Only downshift to select the gear you wish to accelerate with - AFTER you finish slowing down.

Let's see what Her Majesty the 26th can pull from the archives.

Nissan manufactures the 370Z in Tochigi.

AJ, The Z community already has rules and the rules have been in place for a very long time. http://www.zcca.org/downloads/ZCCA_JudgingManual_2009.pdf No need for discussion. Show up in the stock class with air conditioning on your '71 HLS30 and you will get dinked 5 points right off the top. No documentation required. It didn't come from the factory that way. If you would like to go back to my earlier post #30, you will see exactly what options came from the manufacturer. Christopher Wenzel Assistant Director, Z Car Club Association Chief Judge, Z Car Club Association

So you didn't answer my questions. Of all the Datsun branded accessories you have, do any of them make any reference to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.? Please post a picture of a Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. identification on an AMCO accessory. Show me that the accessory catalog published on your web site is in fact a Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. document like the warranties you posted. Which foot rest is "factory"?

Strongly implies indeed! Let's just look up the word factory in the dictionary. "An establishment for the manufacture or assembly of goods".

Here are the installation instructions for the parcel bar, a "factory authorized" accessory that wasn't available in Japan. This particular printing is the rare AMCO version. Prolly not worth as much.

Of course, of course. But notice the references to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. on the warranty information and the distinct lack of any Nissan reference on the accessory brochure from your web site. Given the understanding that accessories (options) were available from Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., and that they collectively differed from the accessories simply labeled Datsun, wouldn't you think that the "factory" term would be disgarded in favor of a more intellectual discussion of the nuances of our precious import? And given the understanding that the licensing of Amco products was peculiar to the North American market and not the manufacturer of the cars, wouldn't you think the word "factory" warrants an explanation? It's this muddled thinking that had me concerned!

If this original packaging is worth its weight in gold, the first $500 in my paypal account takes the mirror. The perfect Valentines gift for your wife's visor. Shipping included in a waterproof floating box. And this particular accessory is unique in that it is "factory" authorized yet there is no mention of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. anywhere. Check your stripe kit, Carl. Does it say "Nissan" anywhere? But, whoa! Option number 8 from the dealer brochure is a stripe kit. Doesn't look like it is going to fit on an HLS30, though. I wonder which one is "factory"?

Here is the AMCO foot rest you would have if you bought the Datsun option in America, and a foot rest you would have if you ordered the option in Japan. Which one is "Factory / factory / f-word / F-word"?

Carl, Many, many thanks for your kind remarks. I love you too. I understand where you are coming from with the warranty conversation but the relevance to this conversation escapes me. The point I was trying to make was that Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. had optional equipment available in Japan in 1970 that does not coincide with the optional equipment published on your web site - optional equipment from 1972 on. I thought we had been down this road before and, believe me, I'm just as concerned about this muddled thinking as you are! Here is the options page from the 1970 dealer brochure. Considering your remarks about the equality of the two corporate identities, do you not find it strange that what was available in Japan was not published in America? And what was published was sourced from a separate manufacturing group? Chris

Yes, that's why part numbers were assigned and the option catalog published that Carl referenced. The "Factory Authorized" is a bit of a misnomer as well. In this case, "factory" means Datsun USA not Nissan Ltd. Nissan had optional equipment for the S30 from day one, but Datsun USA bought the rights to the AMCO line which did include some aftermarket manufactured Nissan Ltd. options. I have a set of the towel bars, foot rest, clip-on visor mirror and luggage bar.

Only from 1972 on. Prior to 1972 they were AMCO aftermarket accessories.

Your sarcasm is so spot-on. Thanks for the chuckle!

Nice pictures, Mike. I notice that the B&Ws are eBay pics. Do you know if / what the car sold for?

When it comes to the argument of which is the greatest racing movie of all time, I'm on the Grand Prix side. So much of that film is the real deal and the actors aren't all actors. Those are the real guys. Something like Grand Prix could never be made today. At this point, it is more and more of a documentary. Glad you were impressed. Another factoid; every racing accident depicted in Grand Prix actually happened at one point in F1 history. The Trans Am Tribute was last November at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Just "came across" Grand Prix? Dude! Where have you been?!