mimzey

My boyfriend and I were able to drive down Saturday morning from Visalia, CA to attend the Z car show. We met up with a friend of mine who works for Nissan of North America in Torrance. We had a terrific time. I met 26th-Z, Kats and Victor Laury. I also was able to get Mr. K's autograph on my latest Sport Z magazine. I also had Mr. Matsuo sign it. I talked briefly with Mr. Matsuo, through an interpreter. Got a few pictures of me shaking hands with Mr. K after he signed my magazine. It was memorable and something I will never forget.

My 1971 240 (May 1971 and HLS30-30222) has the exact same radio as mdbrandy. I bought the car in 1972 so I'm very sure it's original. I should say it looks just like mdbrandy's except without the radio knobs!! Anyone have an extra set for sale?

Yes, that's correct, "mimzey". Nickname for me and now it's on my car license. I don't recall the specific car that displayed the brake conversion. If it was located near Pierre's booth, then I would guess it's the same one. I visited Pierre's shop a couple months ago and happened to watch Rob do a conversion that day. He explained his method (which of course I didn't understand all that well). We plan on driving our little Z car quite a bit when she's finally restored. Knowing the brakes will be beefed up, in this day and age, expands our comfort zone. Hopefully we will be able to show our "mimzey" in next year's show. I have Pierre's address and telephone if you are interested.

I was at the show on Sunday with my boyfriend and we were talking with Rob from Pierre'Z. I believe the car you are referring to was his work. It was situate in front of Pierre's booth. He explained to us how he converts the braking system on the Z car. What he told us makes a lot of sense (safety concerns) and we are planning on upgrading the brakes on our 1971 240. I've been acquainted with Pierre's shop for about a year now and I recommend them for anything Z. They have always been very helpful during my (ongoing) restoration. Hope this helps.

Boy have I needed these decals! Didn't know where to look. I am so fortunate to have found this site. Thank you for this information.

It is my understanding that Les participated in Nissan's 1997 Z car restoration project. He advertises his seat upholstery kits as the same ones used in that project. Might give him a call to verify.

Les at Classic Datsun sells the upholstery kits for Z seats. I purchased a set with the new foam and strapping and they turned out beautifully.