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We had a conversation about this when that car was on eBay, of course now it’s an invalid item because the discussion was awhile back. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14732&highlight=veggie I thought about doing this with my old parts car before I sold it, but don't know if I could handle the noise and lack of speed of the diesel in the Z. Wouldn't mind a diesel Maxima for a daily biodiesel daily driver then again the LD28 crank would be too tempting to use for more devious purposes. Here's a link to the Veggie Car story: http://biodieselamerica.org/biosite/index.php?id=68,268,0,0,1,0

Stephen, Just a couple of quick questions for you. What kind of gas mileage do you get with your 810, auto or manual, and is there much room for a driver on the tall side like 6'6"? I'd like to get something a little eaiser on gas than my pickup truck (when the snow goes away) and have been eyeing a couple of local 510s that might be available -- however I haven't tried to see if they have enough room either. My Z is still in pieces.

Yes, the red one is very nice. I knew I recognized the 810 as having been discussed here before. I really like the price on the white 280Z, wish it was closer. Gary

Okay, the last one's a joke, but the others look interesting even if I'd need a shoehorn for the roadster or pickup. There's an 810 for the fans as well. Here's one I forgot, doesn't look familiar to me: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/113927483.html

I was looking thru the Seattle & Spokane, Wash. Craigs Lists for something to do the other day during the Classic ZCar blackout and spotted these items for sale -- cheap or for free and thought I'd share: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/114900302.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/114652919.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/112921248.html http://spokane.craigslist.org/zip/115137384.html

Most everything on the wet, I mean west side of the state, has good chance of being rusty. It's like two different worlds -- much rain on the west side and hot and dry on the east side of Washington State. We do get our share of snow however, but that's what garages are for, so our Zs can hybernate. Still, I hope someone bought it to restore, there are enough early Zs that have been lost to the crusher.

I took a serious look at this one because it is in the same state, but the rust and the fact that it is across the mountains from me and it's winter have prevented me from bidding. That and the serial number question.

Mine is close to yours 12/70 build date HLS30 17821, but it has a lot more rust problems it sounds like.

Usually we have our first good snow on Thanksgiving, but it waited an extra day. It's wet and heavy and melting fast, probably have slush turning into black ice by tonight. I'll stick to my 4x4 for now (as if my Z was running anyway). Gary

MikeW, I think that's their plan, to make it seem so much cheaper by comparison. Wouldn't suprise me if it settled in at $2.50 and everyone thought that was great. That's what it is here now, beats the high we had of $3.19 (I know others paid more), but still too pricey. We're not known for our cheap gas in my part of the state, but I'd be happy at a straight $2 a gallon.

In our WA (Washington State, USA) you could say you get to choose, but only if you choose not to buckle up you get a $200+ fine. If you have children that are not buckled up you get to pay for each instance as well. If another adult in the car chooses not to buckle up it is my understanding they get the fine, not the driver. I believe most U.S. states have the same or similar laws with varying fine amounts. I'm sure there are countries and some U.S. states out there with the right to choose, but Washington State isn't one of them. Not that very long ago the coppers couldn't pull you over for no seat belt in my state, but even that has changed. Just north of the border from me in British Columbia, Canada buckling up is the law as well. How about the rest of you U.S. Z'ers and those from other countries?

I did a quick check of some auctions like: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Power-ANTENNA-Datsun-Nissan-240z-260z-280z-72-73-75-76_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33639QQitemZ8016131337QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW The all seem to say they go up and down with the power on/off switch however, but do say they will provide with the correct connectors which would save some soldering or other jury rigging. Here's a bit from their description:

The Harada antenna looks like it is very close to the original Z antenna, altho the motor housing is somewhat more modern -- plastic rather than metal IIRC. I could be wrong, but I thought they were the OEM supplier. I'll have to look at the ones I've pulled in various states of disrepair from junkyards . There always seems to be automatic Maxima antennas listed on eBay, you might try searching there. Gary

I agree, not for me, altho I do have a pair of the clear front turnsignal lights (used from Oz) I may install one day. Haven't decided yet.

PrOxLaMuS©, Dreco, I kinda oops'd by bringing this thread back from the dead, I should have sent Dreco a private message, rather than resurrecting it but it looks like there's lots of interest in the engine if he hasn't sold it already. I was just curious if Dreco sold the engine and for how much. Gary

Long Gone?

I think Victor was referring to the little present 26th found when he bought 27th. Check out this thread and sroll down 'til you see the photo of the "crack pipe." http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14070&page=5&pp=15&highlight=crack+pipe

I've always heard it referred to as dieseling: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieseling

Try this link: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13368&highlight=sunset+orange+240z http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5039 http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5040

How much are they available for? I have one FRP and one metal. Want to go back to FRP for both I think.

Hi CR, I'm a lot closer than Nebraska. I have a short block L28 you can have for $100 if you want. I might be able to get it as close as Seattle, but not for awhile. If you could pick it up you could have it sooner.

Hello from the dry side of the state (well, in the summer anyway), good to see another Washingtonian with the Z bug.

And here's another one, this one from a fellow member (see previous post) -- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-280Z-Rally-Clock_W0QQitemZ8012699581QQcategoryZ33673QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

26th, Just asked Ron about the same question -- but first wanted to know how to test my clock. My Rally looks nearly the same, but the second knob (the conical shaped knurled part) is missing. Want to test it first so I can decide whether I need to send it in to be worked on. The clock face on mine is in nice shape. Gary

Tried posting this under eBay ads, but it ketp saying it was my ad. Think this car has been on eBay before. There's a 240Z (EDIT: a "Z") in there somewhere! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Authentic-Evel-Knievel-1971-Nissan-Datsun-240Z-Car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6737QQitemZ4587522871QQrdZ1 Item number: 4587522871