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My 73 has the original interior including carpets and mats. I've never seen those clips before even in all my salvage yard expeditions. Seems like an interesting item though. I will look in all my service manuals, maybe they show them. Maybe 26th-Z can chime in on this or Carl Beck? Chris

Zama Operations Center Address: 10-1, Hironodai 2-chome, Zama-shi, Kanagawa 228-8502 Hope that helps you. Chris

Is this the same "Zama" that is a city located in Kanagawa, Japan? I assume its close to Nissan's Zama Operation Center which is the closed plant's new name. Take lots of pictures if you get in!! Chris

Only if the tracks are equipped with Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) and not just an industrial spur or rarely used short line. My father is a signal maintainer for BNSF and I've learned a lot about railroads in my time. FWIW, Chris

That was me. :laugh: Chris

4 cylinder Z car....whoo hook me up.....NOT. I dont get your crackhead reference. Unless its the 4 cylinder engine description. Chris P.S. Spent all that money on paint job and engine bay looks like dog crapped in there.

Cheap torch is one of those plumbers torches at any hardware store. Small bottle of propane and the torch head to fit it. Should be less than $50 easily. Use mine whenever heat is required. Some kits offer different tips for different jobs. My torch head has auto ignite so you're not fumbling for a striker. FWIW, Chris

Couple of blocks of wood to support the rotor and use Ed's B.F.H. and knock that hub outta there. Use some antiseize of the mating surfaces when you put them back together and next time (if there is one) they'll come apart real easy. Much luck, Chris

Carl working on his wipers today reminded me of a "suitable part from other makes" part on my car. Western Star truck wiper washer pump. #62912-3401. Fits the stock resevoir and requires minor electrical mods. For those of you that arent concerned with originality this part has worked well for me. Chris

Thanks Carl, I'm doing the work at my shop as I have all the big tools here. Love to have that mill in my home garage. Scared to put 6,000 pounds on my garage floor. Might end up in China. I have to say to all those who might consider making this tool for themselves that the parts arent really expensive. I got the the thrust bearings from www.mscdirect.com and the rest from the local machine shop. The thread taps have turned out to be the most expensive. I had metric taps on hand but had to buy the 1/2-13NC taps. After mushrooming the pins on my 71 I decided I had to have this tool. Someday when I get my 2 other Z's out of storage then I'll be ready. I plan on giving the tool its first workout on my daily driver 72. The 73 already has poly everywhere. Chris

Gary (beandip) sent me the specs for this tool. I am building one for myself and one for sale or loan. I am currently tapping the neccesary threads in the barstock that attaches to the pull rod and the end of the spindle pin. I will attach some pics of my progress so far. Thanks again to Gary. Chris

I figured if I got it, then every one else did too. Chris

I got my copy at Barnes & Noble if anybody is looking. Chris

Ed beat me to it. I can do it for you also if it doesnt work out with Ed. Chris

Ditto!!!!!

I have those in my garage, keeps the cars the right distance away from the work benches, shelving, and tool chests. Cant comment on the e-brake issue because I dont ever use it. I would think leaving a car in gear would only stress things if it's parked on a relatively steep hill. My 72 is an automatic and its usually parked in the P postion so I wouldnt see any harm to leave a manual in first. Come to think, my 73 is in the garage in reverse right now. FWIW Chris

Hey TexasZ, try this web page for some technical reading on cams. http://www.cranecams.com/?show=faq&id=2 Much luck,

Hey Ed that looks great. Can you give us a little info on how you accomplished that? Spent my weekend with family, relaxing in the shade, drinking cold beverages, grilling good food, splashing in the pool. Chris

Thanks for the tool specs Gary. I'll miss you. Chris

Hey Tomo, get some of the clamps from a 240SX. The ones below and above the fuel filter will work for you. And they are worm type high pressure. My 240SX has them and I put them on my wife's 280Z before we sold it. The hose must be high pressure rated, but you knew that I'm sure. FWIW Chris

I took Bambikiller's advice and got some Boss Gloss from the POR15 website. Its a good product with no silicone. Some of you may have tried it and not liked it but with all the products out there its like the motor oil analogy. Product A versus Product B. To each his own. But, I dont use Armor All, never have never will. On a side note, my wife's 240SX has had its dash hit with lemon Pledge since 1990. Nice smell and nice results. Granted the dash is not the same material. FWIW, Chris

I have heard that the Supra Turbo intercooler can work, and the Isuzu NPR truck intercooler will work. Those are cheaper alternatives than getting the three expensive name brands you listed. The Isuzu truck might be harder to find if you have no salvage yards for truck parts in your area. Chris

Hey Gary, I have about a quarter inch all the way across on my 72. Hope that helps you. Much luck, Chris