24OZ

Daniel, I have never removed it so I don't quite know what to expect or how to go about it, I was just going to see what Mr. Haynes suggests. Any tips and tricks I should know about?

Wow, never new i'd learn so much on a post about worn shift boots!! Great Stuff Bambikiller. Keith I will email this guy and see if he ships to the UK as he says only US. Thanks for the listing.

Thank you ALL for the very informative and helpful posts. Keith thanks for the advice about replacing the inner boot as well, good idea. Daniel - what are these plastic pieces in the shifter that I ought to replace as well?? Enrique thanks for the advice and the laugh!!! Any tips guys before starting this job?

Hi all, I have Nissan Struts and I think the coilovers are Nissan as well, can't confirm for sure. I'd like to adjust the coilovers and have no idea of the name of the tool and if this tool would be generic for all coilovers?? Also does anyone have any idea where to get the tool from? Thanks..

My interior looks quite good apart from the shift boot which looks rather old and tatty, it is also splitting around the top where the leather strips tie it down around the shifter, nasty! I am sure it is the original one, can someone confirm whether the original item was made of vinyl and not leather. Anyone had experience of purchasing this item new? Were you happy with the fit and originality of the replacement? And any recommendations as to where I should get one from? Thanks!

I'm trying to stop drooling Eric, that is one hell of a nice beast! It can be my Z's twin any day George.

Alan, Do you know where I can get that kit from for my 240Z? Do you think you can give me a hand fitting it?? I still like it but as long as its on someone elses car... does that make any sense?:stupid:

Mike, make room in that bush, im gonna join you in diving for cover! Ive decided I like it! The kit does look professionally installed and molded, but it could be a different story standing next to it. Very perceptive of you Enrique, I see what you mean about the grap handle on the drivers door! Well maybe its supposed to be there?? It is an auto. !

Welcome!! Good to see other owners of classic cars on here. I for one love classic Mustangs and it would be nice to see more pics of yours. I cant help you on your question about the wheels as I am not familiar with that name as I dont think we had them in England. I was just about to start a post on classic American cars, we have a few over here that people have privately imported. I am particularly fond of the Corvette Stingray anyone got one or had one, are they as good as they look?? Again, welcome and if your thinking about purchasing a Z, you cant really go wrong as you long as you find a structurally sound one. Z's have got the looks and the engines can go on forever.. I think you'll find alot of other Z owners in your area or around your vicinity. Great idea to meet up with them get chatting, get a feel for the car and discover what to look out for when makign a purchase. Even get an old hand to go with you to look. Good luck and I hope you find some Z owners in the Cali area, sounds sunny!

I have a stick on plastic Datsun round logo from the 80's which is designed to fit on the standard gearnob. If you want it I can post it to you, I have 2 so you are welcome to the spare one. Just PM me with your address if your interested and I'll send it out on Monday from work.

Regretably I couldnt make it. Maybe you went Alan, and if you did maybe Lee is in luck with some photos. Alan - how is Japan are you still there?? We have over 100 flood warnings over here! My Z is nice, warm and dry in my new garage

My car is a 1973 RHD English 240Z and it is Metallic Green 113 with a black interior.

Thanks for the link and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Very smart looking website Nigel, with smart looking Z's in it too! Have a good New Year you Ozzy guys, you get a head start!! Enjoy the fireworks and firecrackers on Sydney bridge.

Daniel and Keith, Thanks for the great info. Daniel - my fingers are aching and so too is my back from leaning over the engine bay for too many hours!! I dont want to sound like i'm throwing in the towel but I feel exhausted and I cant get that thought out of my mind, "me trying to clean a windscreen with a Q tip". I'm gonna make some enquiries this week about polishing shops. Thanks again, George.

Thanks Keith, i think that is definately the way to go. Not sure if we have eastwood products but I will look out for alloy wheel coating applications. As you said, the shine wont last unless its protected. I've never been into this engine detailing malarky but I think I am now addicted. Only 1 more hour to go and i'm off home to carry on polishing

Thanks for the input. I may go today and buy a polishing attachment for the dremmel to get a mirror like finish. Did you use some clear coat so the shine will stay and not tarnish? Thanks

Very nice work Mike. I have just registered as Datsunlova. Have you registered the site with any search engines? As none are coming up under google.com.

Hi George, (great name by the way) Congratulatuions. You have purchased a very nice example, you will have alot of fun getting aquainted. As for the dash, mine is perfect too and I also heard worrying stories about products causing the vinyl to dry out etc.. So I decided to be gentle with it... All i use is some very mild detergent (Fairy Liquid in England) mixed with water and then I dabe it on with a sponge. Do a section at a time and then with another sponge of clean water dabe that on until you get rid off any detergent. Then dry it off with a clean soft cloth. The results are great and gentle to the 30 year old vinyl. Enjoy the car! She's a bute!

I started polishing my rocker cover yesterday, i have only done a small section and the results are pretty amazing. All I have done is used a high quality chrome/aluminium polish ( I got this from a bike store and the Harley Davidson riders recommended it!). It has taken a lot of buffing and reapplying but the look is very impressive. I hear some people use different grades of wet paper and then polish it but I am too worried about scratching the rocker. I may use a dremmel with a polishing attachment as it does take forever. Has anyone got any tips of how they did theirs??? Do you think i should remove the rocker cover??? This would be the easiest way to go but I had better buy a torque wrench first. Also how do you preserve the shine as all this rubbing does remove the patina, someone suggested hair spray to me?? Or should I just buy a clear coat? Thanks

No i dont mind, as long as its on US roads Don't worry we have our own fair share over here!!

Just seen these, what do you guys think? There are many more that look great, check them out. http://www.splitrims.com

Thanks Keith, Hope you had a great Xmas. They do look very nice and blend in excellently, shame we dont know more about them.

These seats are from a 260Z. They look like they offer far better lateral support then the original seats in my 240Z. Are these seats stock for a 260Z or an after market add on? Thanks !

I hazard a guess that the inlaws have bought you a new house thats next door to them???? He he.. My brother and his wife live next door to us, but thats cool as we both have Z's in the drive!!