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Yes, hard to believe we're actually a little cheaper than some other parts of the country, at least for now. We used to complain that our prices were higher because we were at the end of the line -- last place the gas trucks delivered to before they hit the Canadian border. In fact most things like food and other supplies were more expensive because of "end of the line" syndrome. Our neighbors to the north, in Osoyoos, BC had the same problem being at the end of the line before they hit the U.S. For a long time our gas prices were lower than elsewhere in the area because stations used cheap gas to compete for the Canadian dollar. In the late 70s we filled up north of the border, in the 80's and 90's the Canadians filled up here. With Canadian gas prices what they are no one would think of filling up there anymore if they didn't have to.

I have a 280ZX Turbo 2+2 parts car with the B W 5 Speed. I thought about swapping it in to my Series 1, but haven't heard good things on here about it. Awhile back someone sold one on eBay for more than $900 so someone must like them. I might have to drop mine and see what I can get for selling it, altho shipping one doesn't sound like fun. Gary

Like Deja Vu all over again! Car looks familiar, sure it was discussed at length in an old thread.

Thanks everyone for the answers. Have heard of taps and dies and knew what they were used for, but have never done so myself. Sounds like something I need to pick up. Gary ;D

Great suggestions, but call be uninformed, but what does "chase the threads mean?" Thread screw or bolt in first before painting with Por 15 and back out afterwords or? Excuse my ignorance.

Will, I'd like to see pics. I found an expert welder who will work for $10 an hour and says he can build just about anything I can get him plans for. So the steel is probably going to be the most expensive part. But wheels are a necessity. Want to be able to roll in and out of garage, because any welding needs to take place on the cement slab and not in my log garage with wood floors and ceilings. Visions of my log home going up in smoke. Yikes. Gary D

Will, I'm on the east side and pretty far north in Washington (4 miles from Canadian border), call it North Central Washington, but would love to find out what kind of parts your source has to give away. I'd also be happy to store some for EScanlon to pick up at his leisure if I am closer and don't really need what is being given away and he does. Same offer on the hatch, if the parts are close enough. I also make the occassional trip to the wet (err... west) side and have a friend in Seattle who visits often (& travels to the Tri-Cities to see his folks). which is much closer to the Deep South where EScanlon is (even if its on the wrong side of the Cascades). So together us Washingtonians could probably figure a way to relay parts as long as they're not too large. Have pickup will travel (that is if gas doesn't reach the $3 mark, $2.49 here). Gary

Didn't go back to read entire thread again, so don't know if this Made for TV movie with a former Charlie's Angel was mentioned, but there is a DVD with a 240Z in it for sale on eBay right now at: http://cgi.ebay.com/Death-Car-on-the-Freeway-DVD-Shelly-Hack-Barbara-Rush_W0QQitemZ6415494693QQcategoryZ617QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Movie is probably about as good as the plot sounds, so I think I'll keep my money, but someone might be curious enough here to bid. Gary

As I've said in a past thread this is one option for seat belt retractors. http://www.automedic.org/smzcc/tech_tips.htm#seatbelts Gary

I had a friend with an old Datsun pickup in Seattle who was always getting it stolen. The first time the truck was missing for six months before he got it back. The second time it was gone something like nine months. It was always found in pretty good shape, but obviously was not high on the Seattle police's priorities because it was obvious the thieves used it like they owned it. These old trucks, like our Zs are far too easily stolen, especially when one Datsun key can fit many Datsun doors and ignitions.

Beautiful car, great price, was tempted to make an offer as I am back in the market and it was just what I was looking for. Made some recent eBay sales and almost had your asking price -- but shipping to Wash. state would be a drawback. Glad you were able to work things out -- don't know what I'd do if I lost my job, I've been 17 years with the same company. Owners keep changing but I never do. Good luck and thanks for thinking of us.

Hello from Wash. State, which forest fire you working on (over)? Glad to hear you got to take your Z for a run. Wish I was anywhere near that stage. Gary D.

I looked at the car, my guess is someone replaced the earlier engine with the 1973 version, or for some reason just replaced the carbs with later "boat anchors." . Hard to tell, but it looks like a later dash as well as the console. Someone may be mixing and matching whatever parts were available. If it is a true 1970 Series I, then it is too old to be one of the transition cars between the Series I and II models. And that VIN number would make it a 1971, yes?

Amazing what a difference a few days can make: 1971 240Z---build date 12/70---vin#HLS30(17821)

During my sad attempts to become the next great trumpet player while in junior high the brass section used Brasso to shine up their instruments. It was sold in both the local grocery stores (in a town of 1500) -- and still is. It's a common household product that people have been using for years. But, if it was only available at Wal-Mart (Wally World, Megalo Mart) I'd learn to live without.

All right, should have asked this question here before I bid. Recently won two new carb springs -- the ones that hook onto the heat shield. Couldn't resist the picture of the shiney cad plating so I bid. The seller assured me they were the right ones for my application before I bid. The springs arrived yesterday, but look much shorter than my old crummy not so shiney ones. My question is -- how long should these springs be for the 1970/71 4 screw roundtop carbs. My old ones might not be right, but they seem like they would be from the fit. Any help I can get on the original length of these springs would be much appreciated.

I'm pretty sure the plot was that he wasn't sucked up in a retardant or water bomber. Instead exposure to the fire blew his tanks and he ended up in a tree. A Google search struck upon this lively discussion on a Scuba Forum - http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=82129. Anyway gotta love CSI (the original), but can't stand that pinched faced, I smell something bad look old what's-his-name (David Caruso) does in place of acting on CSI Miami. All the shows drive my dad crazy because they are always out doing the "real" detective's jobs like regular cops. Dad's a "Law and Order" man (fanatic).

I just asked Mike and he made the change for me. Profile is the same, except I think my photo gallary is still listed under the old name.

Just another urban legend that's been going around for years. It makes a nice story, but the location of the poor scuba diver seems to change depending what part of the country you live in. Gotta love those urban legends -- reminds me of the old campfire stories -- you know the guy w/ the knife popping up behind the babysitter driving home, guy in a bathtub of ice whose had his kidneys stolen, escaped madman with a hook at scratching on the door of the couple at lovers lookout, etc. etc.

Thank you all for your replies. I am thinking of getting some flat top pistons for the Turbo motor as I think the block is in good shape. I will sell the fuel injection and related turbo stuff, as well as the Borg-Warner 5 speed to help pay for the engine rebuild. And anything else worth salvaging off a beat body 280ZX 2+2 with poor interior. For my 12/70 240Z I will use my SUs which have Z Therapy rebuild kits, SM needles and N36 (260Z) intakes. I want simple power and it shouldn't take a whole lot of horsepower to get my lightweight Series 1 240Z moving. I am not sure about the P90A (hydrolic lifter head) and how reliable they are, but will try it out with a little milling if it is in good shape. Anyone know the proper part number for the pistons that came in the NA 280ZX. Again, thank you for the replies -- right now I am going for simple and may go the Turbo route in the future.

Dave, I want to put it in my 71 Series I 240Z. I was just going to find a 81-83 280ZX NA motor when I came across the 2+2 280ZX for $200 (the whole car). I'm not a ZX fan, especially a 2+2 with red velour seats. I just figured I could either A) Find a used turbocharger and swap in the motor to my 240Z; trade for a NA 280ZX with the F54 block or C) Swap the dished pistons for flat-top pistons and trade heads and sell the turbo stuff. My fault, I've been going back and forth on this for over a year now and haven't made up my mind. As I said, not looking for a monster motor or drag racer. Just want something with plenty of streetable power and kinda torquey. I'm also cheap and haven't got tons of cash to invests. Turbo sounds nice, but kind of complicated for my skill level. This is just something I need to make up my own mind about I guess. Thanks for your response though.

OK, I have an '83 turbo motor with the dished pistons and no turbo. Since it is an f54 block and probably needs rebuilt am I better just swapping for a NA L28 F54 or getting flat top pistons for the engine I have? If I do get new pistons, what would the parts numbers be? Would using the KA24E pistons from a 240SX or the pistons from a 720 truck be a better and less expensive idea? Since I don't have the diesel crank and am not trying to build a monster high octane motor are these other pistons a poor choice? Just want some extra power, kind of a sleeper thing. I know that's a lot of questions, but I have someone here in Wash. State who wants to trade me a NA L28 F54 engine with dist., etc. for my ugly bodied 1983 2+2 280ZX turbo (sans turbo). I'm having second thoughts, especially after he's made me wait like 8 months before closing the deal and the fact that a cleaned-up Borg Warner 5 speed sold on eBay for over $900 the other day. That's the same tranny this car has got. Decisions, decisions. If I parted out the ZX I should be able to get some cash for the P90A head, B-W Tranny, fuel injection, turbo stuff, etc. and maybe have enough money to do a rebuild on the F54 and install flat top pistons and use one of the early E88 heads and the SUs I already have. I did do a search for some info on flat top pistons, using flat top and flattop for search words, and although the topic has been discussed I couldn't find much on parts numbers and prices. Just looking for some advice. PS Admin. if I've posted this in the wrong section feel free to move it.

You might sell the cover on here or eBay, because many people with the early cars are looking for them. Let the new owner fix the elbow and you could go with the Nissan OHC cover that the '72s came with. Or keep it because it is unique. I have one because my car has a 12/70 build date, but even if I replace the (non-matching) L24 with an L28 I think I'll keep the 2400 cover anyway.

Here's a post on the JDM market cars and how their parking lamps worked on the Series I cars there. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12021&highlight=parking+lights I will be putting amber bulbs in my Aussie clear lenses and maybe work on rigging up some sort of independeltly activated second bulb for the Japanese look and to fill the hole in my choke plate. Or maybe not. The ability to turn on the parking light on one side of the car isn't that important. I just thought the clear lenses looked unique here in the States. The extra hole in the choke plate would make a good spot for a driving light or fog light switch, of course there's always the indent above the hazard lights which I guess was designed for the fog light switch (as the wiring is already included in the harness). Could probably just use a second hazard toggle to turn on the fog lights.

Deer Park is near Spokane, but as far as I know there are no local clubs there, but he could try some of the other links you submitted, maybe they know of a club that is close and could help him. I'm in Eastern Washington too, (4 miles from Canadian Border) but am about equadistant from clubs in the western and southern part of the state, as well as those in British Columbia. If there is a closer club I wouldn't mind finding it. Gary