dspillman

Imagine my surprise early this morning to see midwest z-car bidding on a new 72 dash. May not be the same, but thought I'd stir up the rumors. Item title: NEW - 70-71 Datsun 240Z Dash Only actual bids (not automatic bids generated up to a bidder's maximum) are shown. Automatic bids may be placed days or hours before a listing ends. Learn more about bidding. User ID Bid Amount Date of bid volgolf153q ( 239) US $610.01 Oct-11-04 21:21:30 PDT midwest_z-car ( 164) US $600.01 Oct-11-04 21:21:05 PDT carl240z ( 48) US $589.00 Oct-11-04 20:43:36 PDT armyifid ( 9 ) US $515.79 Oct-07-04 14:49:19 PDT armyifid ( 9 ) US $507.00 Oct-05-04 21:12:57 PDT

Hi Corganx33... Where are you located? I could use a couple of engine stands... ...Whoops, Matt, Found you info on the other webpage. I'll be in Durham this saturday at the Z car show, any chance can swing by?... David Spillman W..1-800-228-8650 Cell..1-828-289-0098

You can use eccentric bushings where control mounts.....could also use other means, but eccentric are easiest. david

HI Sopwith, Run as little as possible on both ends...zero in the rear...fronts just enough to make it turn in. Replace all the mushy bushings with poly or delrin...check bearings. dragging wheels around is sure way to go slower in a straight line. david

Try it again Sam. Deadflow... crankcase vent hose is one with the wrong clamp ....must of been a lapse of sorts...clamp theif maybe... david

Here are a couple of pics.... Line to pcv valve comes from tube off block directly under #1 exhaust....

Howdy, I've tested on chassis dyno both with and without airhorns....Without you'll get higher peak HP, but loose much of the broad torque curve the Z is famous for........I had about 5 HP inrease HP w/out, not worth the sacrifice of torque IMHO....smaller air horns create higher torque numbers generally while less HP.....lot to be gained and lost with airhorn size shape, or lack of. The hose off the valve cover to the backing plate for filter creates vacumn that can pull out a lot of air borne crap out of the engine while cold....I'm sure someone here can extrapolate further YMMV david

Sopwith, You need to section or shorten strut tubes.....to gain more wheel travel. May require different struts...Is there a spacer under your new struts now?.....Really sholdn't be bottoming out, bad on your equipment, speed. Sounds like you got the hang of power on over steer!! David

Motor Sport Auto.. Check out their website ..I would swear they have em in their most resent catalog for like $32 a side, or pair. Good Luck, david

We may both be right if they changed over the years.... I friend of mine has a one owner 75 he parked several years back, that I'll have to check out tomorrow for these elusive items.....I would guess these have been discarded over the years when knocked loose or carpet changed out, just like the plastic seat guards. david

The 3 sets well, 2 1/2 sets I've seen appear to have started out as cad plated, mine are shiny....in spots. They very well may have started out painted black, I just haven't seen any. Why bother with cad-plating only to paintem? Later models maybe. david

I'd guess $650 door to door..... Go to dependableautoshippers.com or DAS.com....or something like that, you can get a quote preety quick online... david

WOW.... I thought hubcaps were outrageous..... david

Beandip, These clips are about 3" long.... David

Chris, the third is coming to my house.....the fourth will come to auction in 5 days or so.... Find a good used set...$200-$300 have them refinished for another $1000....not much difference in price in my eyes. david

I to feel it nuts to pay that kinda $$$ for hub caps, but I'm not seeing any other options out there.... Where would you guys search for perfect or near perfect, never used hubcaps? Foolishness?...Hardly david

Its about supply and demand....and need it right now. NOS is limited.....I had a set of radio knobs I found in a box listed for about 30 minutes before they sold for $35 BUYNOW....I priced them too cheap I guess....maybe try one at a time next time I have em :surprised david

Your gonna have trouble getting much negative camber without camber plates....lowering the car will help some, but without more camber your tires aren't gonna provide max traction...what tire/wheel combo you using? Excentric bushings, and a couple of other tricks can also give additional camber... Without adjustments at swaybar ends, you will most likely have some preload, which amounts to more spring rate at that end of car...I think. I've always set up alignment, corner weights..all adjustments with sway bar un-hooked, then adjusted swaybar end links so there is no preload while sitting. No adjustment on stock bar.....You have looked under there? :classic: .... The end links really needs to be adjustable....to avoid preload. Different attachment points on sway bar can be welded on as well to allow changiong lever arm length. david

Here are a couple of pics of clips mentioned above.. GunnerRob described perfectly First is early 240 velcro patches Next is actual installed in early 260, but is same at least back to Vin 40,000. Intersting not in Micro fish.... David

I've seen a couple in cars with original carpet they just help hold the carpet from sliding around....the front carpet had 2 holes that were under front edge of seat right in front of the front seat mount....that fit over a L-like inch wide lip ....not on early cars, but 72-73 cars for sure....After market replacement carpet kits may not have been stamped with opening so clips were thrown away.... Matter of fact these will be my first "experiment" with electroplating system. david

:surprised http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2489595288&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEDW%3AIT I haven't shopped early hub caps lately..for NOS is this a "average" price? I may have to consider aftermarket mags for my projects. Hard to justify $1200 a car...HUBCAPS!! I did participate somewhat in the frenzy, but I hoped to find one to get the color "right". I have 3 straightcaps, but all paint except center have been removed. david

Love to see a few Pics of the gathering. David

If still looking for the inner fender, let me know. I have a 77 with front suspension off.."ITS race car donor"..I'm pretty sure its there Get me at volgolf@aol.com David

Sopwith 21, Camber in front at least 2 1/2 neg...more if you can get it.... In the rear...2 1/2 neg more if ya got it..keep check on the wear, and temps My car seems to handle better at 5 3/4" rocker panel height then 5" ...too low can screw up the geometrys Go out and have a blast! David

:surprised Concerns for me are: where does the carb bowl vent line dump?..wraps around bowl, not to air filter. Missing Metel filler between front bumper and grill..can be hard to find...need to swap on early bumper/brackets, save 30 pounds. Have hoses been replaced on the fuel tank to stop apparent fuel leak thats stained right side of gas tank. 73 N-33 intake has short studs as 74 "N-36"...both came with thin carb spacer.....appear identical otherwise.... David