keiths71240Z

You can get the blue paint from Mike at Banzai Motorworks. The web site is zzxdatsun.com and the #301-420-4200. He has the 80% match paint for $6.00. I recently rebuilt my motor and used this paint. I can not tell the difference by looking at them side by side. The 100% is $20.00 or so.

You can also use chrome foil that is used on plastic models. Would probably find at a hobby store.

What is the corret color for the alternator bracket that mounts to the block? Blue? Black? Also, are the 2 bolts and one nut for the bracket gold cad plated? Thanks Keith

I purchased some of the Duplicolor Graphite wheel paint. It looks great, but it is a metallic finish. I think the finish is suppose to be a flat or matte. The color is near perfect. Someone else said Plastic Coat brand Cast Iron is real close. I will try this and post results before I call Classic Datsun.

What is the correct color for the front grill and rear tail light panel? Is there anything over the counter that is close to the original? Three years of restoring and counting. Thanks Keith

How much rust is on the door? What would you take for the drivers door SHELL only? Thanks Keith

I'm replacing my struts/springs with Tokico's. Shock boots didn't come on the 240's. Would you put shock boots on to keep the dirt, etc out? I'm not concerned about the STOCK condition, since I have more than five modifications so I can't compete in the stock class. Thanks Keith............

You can call Mike McGinnis at Banzai Motorworks in Maryland at 301-420-4200. He helped with the 240Z restores that Nissan did.

What is the original color of the front bumper brackets for a 71 240? Are they painted the body color, semi black or something else? Thanks Keith..........

I'm looking for a R200 3.90 in good-excellent condition close to North Carolina. Please email if you can help me. Thanks Keith

Are the hood hinges and bolts, body color or gold zinc? How about the bolts( under the hood) that hold the front fenders? We are talking about original, from the factory. Thanks.....Keith

Mike at Banzai Motorworks, 301-420-4200 or zzxdatsun.com has the rattle cans for the Datsun blue paint. I paid $6 a can for an 80% match. The 100% match is $20. BTW, the 80% looks great. I can't see any difference between the can and my block.

I meant to state motor brackets. One blue and one black. Thanks for replying Carl

What was the original color of the motor mounts for a 7-71 240Z? I have a blue one (like the block) and a black one. Thanks Keith

Mike, I have a late 1971 ( 7-71 ) and it doesn't have them. I guessed they installed them in the 72's.

Did anyone notice the reclining seats? I didn't think the 240Z had reclining seats until the 73 model year.............

I need a shaft linkage for a Euro balance tube. Nissan Motorsports says the linkage is NLA, but I think someone out there has one. Does anyone know if I could use the existing linkage? Thanks in advance............Keith

WANTED R1803.90. Can someone help me find a R1803.90 rearend. Please respond with the condition, location and price. Thanks for all your help................Keith