26th-Z

Ok, something doesn't make sense. Maybe I got it wrong - it wouldn't be the first time. Rich, you said your engine serial number was 005353? That can't be. Your engine serial number should be L24-xxxx and 5353 would be way too high for the reinforced oil pan. I believe that starting with engine # L24-3607, the eight counterweight crankshaft was used replacing the six counterweight crankshaft in August, 1970. That's when the oil pan should have changed. Didn't you mention that you had three lengths of cylinder head bolts? That changed in April 1970 with engine number L24-04257. And now that I'm reading the service bulletins, I see that one bulletin lists the engine number with five digits and the other lists four. WTF? Her Majesty the 26th is fitted with engine number L24-2338 and Princess Ziesta the 27th is fitted with engine number L24- 2162.

Thanks for the info, Alan.

Alan, Take a stab at it. History is something you will never get your arms around and no one expects you to. Documenting the one car would be a project by itself however well worth the effort. But just looking at the floor picture has me thinking of questions already! I see what you mean. Chris

Yes, that's a stock looking non-emissions engine for an early Canada car. "Euro style" is an improper term. That's a standard balance tube for a non-emission engine. The carb linkage is different, the exhaust manifold, air filter and the front pulley are different. I would imagine that in parts, there is $1,200 worth in that one picture alone! Yes, scoop that car up and post more pictures.

Thanks for the pictures from 4150 Kats. That is over the top! They will go in my picture collection of the car. I also have a huge collection of pictures from Zama. It is very nice to hear how well the cars are maintained. To fit that big gas tank up into the body, the spare tire well was removed and the opening was covered with a flat plate. Spare tires were carried in the rear deck. If memory serves me right, all the PS30-SBs came this way? I wonder what the gas tank sending unit came from? Edit: Oh yea, you said Z432-R has this gas tank.

Perhaps a little off topic, but as an option, fog lamps for the S30 could be purchased from Datsun. The conversation is buried in the archives along with conversations about the switches, wiring. Personally, I think the best way to break a fog lamp is mount it to the underside of the bumper. I prefer the sealed bulb directional lens Cibie to any other replacement headlight. Great light. Well worth the $$$.

Heyyyy!!!!

Yes I did know that. A hood will fit in the back of an E46 also.

Carl, I don't know if the Barnes & Noble store in your area carries it ( being tailored to the older generation ), but our Barnes & Noble has it. And call first! You don't want to run over anyone with a walker. Probably don't want to go out looking for a Barnes & Noble on Bingo night either!

Very nice! Tip-of-the-hat to Kevin for the accomplishment.

I have attempted to respond to several of the comments made in this thread without success. There is no need to jump on anyone for any personal attack or negative comment. Some remarks are very well made from people whom understand what led to this video clip. I don't know (even loosely) what the Datsun Heritage Museum business plan is or what the Board of Directors have in mind, but from a "museum" implying historical integrity, this clip never should have happened. Probably the most well put comment was: "then what chance is there to ever get this stuff discussed with any accuracy?" Alan, I don't agree with the idea that a brand is just a badge. It is far more. It is identity which is crucial to marketing success. If Nissan never should have branded the line of automobiles Datsun in the first place, then Nissan has an identity crisis. Perfect example - the rally cars. Labeled both Datsuns and Nissans, a viewer has no idea what the car is. Frankly from first glance, it would appear the award winning cars were Datsuns with Nissan engines. Or Nissan Motor Company, Ltd. sponsored / entered a Datsun. If there is any inference that Datsun = good and Nissan = bad, I would suggest that the fault is with Nissan.

I'm having a hard time seeing it, Randy. Is that the frame rail below the battery tray? If so, that's common but bad. You could go as far as replacing the frame rail. Charlie has them. Or you could patch the spot - depending on how extensive it is. Still, its part of the frame rail structure of the car and needs to be repaired.

Yes. Chevrolets are Chevrolets in America, not GMs. And as such, Datsuns are Datsuns, not Nissans. Biggest most well known marketing gaff in history is Nissan taking away the Datsun brand. Only "New Coke" comes close. At the time, the Datsun brand in North America rivaled the big three and symbolized "the Japanese invasion". Fred's museum has that underlying tone of protest for what became a huge cost for Nissan's market in North America. Even the famous rally cars are Datsuns Alan, come on! So the subject car is probably in the museum because there is a rotation of cars, everybody wants to show their car at the museum, and there is a California good-ol boys thing going on. Some club cars go on display, all the friends come down to the museum to see them, everybody wins. It doesn't sound like Fred had the slightest idea what that car was and he shouldn't be doing interviews like that. We'll have to poke some fun at him. I know the museum has some very nice pieces; Ron Carters' cars are there. Mr. K's car is there. It looks like the colection of memorabilia is growing. "This car actually came from Japan..."; lets hope he was poking fun at the guys who think that they were assembled and painted at the port!

What's your engine serial #, Rich? As you describe the oil pan, it sounds like you have an early one. Check your head stud lengths - you might have three different sizes. Those engines were painted after assembly and you will notice blue and black overspray on various parts. Blue overspray on the aluminum head and front timing cover. Blue overspray on a black oil pan and maybe some black overspray on the block from the oil pan and engine mounts. I put my engine back together with the overspray as it was originally painted. Some people prefer the clean look. The weld marks on your oil pan signify an early engine; unique to the early cars. A damper plate was welded on to the oil pans because of vibration. I would like to see pictures of the V!

Got an e-mail referencing an article in Machinist's Workshop magazine http://www.magazine-agent.com/machinists-workshop/magazine I tried to look it up, but the site wants to see my cookies and as you all know Her Majesty doesn't show her cookies to just anyone. Anyhow, we have had several discussions about removing rusted bolts and rusted hardware. I can't seem to find any appropriate thread to tack this on to. Here is supposedly what was said in the article: Machinist's Workshop Magazine recently tested penetrants for break out torque on rusted nuts with significant results: They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" environment. Penetrating oil Average Torque to Remove Nut > None ............ ......... . 516 pounds > WD-40 ............ ........ 238 pounds > PB Blaster ............ .. 214 pounds > Liquid Wrench ........ 127 pounds > Kano Kroil ............ ... 106 pounds > ATF-Acetone mix...... .53 pounds The ATF -Acetone mix was a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 Automatic Transmission Fluid and acetone. >Note the "home brew" was better than any commercial product in this one particular test. My first thought was about mixing ATF fluid with acetone and the spontaneous combustion thing they taught us in grade school. I don't know if the two fluids are compatible to be stored in a container. Perhaps just mix enough up to use. I was surprised that Liquid Wrench scored higher than my favorite PB Blaster, however Kroil is seriously good. Evidently, Mouse Milk wasn't mentioned.

Your question prompted me to call her chok'n-arse up as I haven't talked to her in long time either. She was in good spirits and seems to be getting along pretty well. The economy has her down as is typical these days. She says ZRush is sleeping in the garage and the Scarab is still apart and waiting for restoration funding. Evidently she still has a dial-up connection and doesn't play computers much as a result. She drives a 280Z which she calls the Double D. She says it means daily driver, but I tease her about the reference.

Yea, but Mark posted yesterday to revive this. I too, have a particular interest in the Scarab. Vicki ZRush has one.

Tomo, I didn't answer what you edited your post to ask. Don't do that. It confuses old farts like me.

That has to be an excerpt from a longer piece. Poor Fred - taken out of context - four hundred and thirty-two cubic inches? Fred!!! Raff Out Roud!

I think what you are referring to, Tomo, is the way the SCCA groups the various classes together in their event. Groups would be defined on the event entry form and / or event schedule.

I think the bucket picture showed these hose clamp types. The bent wire with the 3-hole retainer and a phillips head (rounded) machine screw. If you have this type, it's silver zinc plating, not the golden cad plating. Here are some pictures from a 1970 Z with 18,000 original miles. It was at the Syracuse convention.

Hmmm... you got me stumped.

Nice bucket! Your hose clamps were originally zinc silver, not cad gold. I see some other stuff that should be silver zinc too.

The engine has to be running if it won't idle properly ;-) You have a broken vacuum line, INK. One of those squiggly black hoses covering the top of your engine. Another issue here is that if one of the vacuum lines is dried out, leaking and/or broken, chances are that the rest are soon to follow. In other words, replace them all. I don't know much about 280Z fuel systems, sorry. A service or repair manual would tell you what is what.

I endorse both suggestions and believe Distinctive is where Les is getting the material for his seat kits. You might try Mike at Banzai, but it is probably going to come from the same source. And I agree that matching what you have is going to be difficult.