Victor Laury

Sorry to get off thread - Yes That was my car. Don't be too surprised your car won. We are always over critical of our own cars. Your detailing was good. Because of that you made a better presentation. There were only about 5 260's there, so you didn't get lost in the crowd. Like when judging the 280's, you could have seen a perfect car first, and forgot about it by the time you saw the last! The mags are Pacer Sport wheels that the Nissan Dealers were installing on Z's and Roadsters in late 1969 and 1970 only. They came from the dealer on my 1970 Roadster. I'm not sure if it was just the SoCal Dealers or if they were more widespread. I had no idea of there history untill Les at CDM tried (hard) to buy them. After I refused, repetitivly, He showed my the first addition of "How to Modify Your Datsun" and in the back pages it went over the Dealer option parts and identified these wheels. Besides the 6 holes, they have a smooth dish to the rim edge, instead of the sharp angle to the flat of the rim. Downside, they are only 6'' as opposed to the 7'' "Indy" 5 holes wheels that were installed on later years Since then, I've had a couple of folks, who are restoring 1969~79 Z's get very excited when they ask "Will you sell them?". Followed by a dejected "Oh" when I answer negitive.

James, Where are you located. If nearby, I susseptable for impluse purchases!

Hey! Ben, Seeing your photo reminded me - Your were at MSA 03 right? I'm almost sure I voted your car best stock 260.

I believe Alan brought up the fact that the 2+2 was developed simultaniously with the coupe. But, I could find no way for the search engine to accept "2+2 prototype". As for the 2+2 of any generation, If I wanted a four seater, I think I'd chose a car designed for that function over one that was adapted for it. On the other hand, If you don't start by comparing it to the coupe, It's still a handsome car. Even in the late 70's the U.S. market 260 was labled a Lemon due to the carburation. Smog laws limiting modification kept it down. The Weber DGV's were only a slight improvment over the Hitachi "Tuna Cans". It is most likley that the Hitachi's at perfect tune are better that their only Air-Board-approved replacement. However, here in California, lest further legislative action, the 1974 260 will be free of inspection. The law itself will still make altering engine components and disabling emission control devices a no-no. But, no one will look, unless your pulled over for smoking. I'm willing to bet there will be an even higher demand for Dome-tops, rebuilt or cores come next year. Ztherapy take note. Bumpers are a draw back on the U.S. market 74's. Did the Aussie market get the big bumpers? Maybe someone will reproduce the 73.5 ones for retrofit. Yes the interiors changed, but look at the photo of Ben's interior and tell me, "Is that any less of a classic Z?"

Oooh, Sounds like a good resource! going put that one in my file. Thanks Ed!

Classic Datsun Motorsports? KEINsm, I got a spare Left rear corner you can HAVE if you can come to L.A. But it has Pivot Pin issues. There's a boneyard near downtown LA with a 72 that I'm sure they'll sell just the corner.

I think he's asking too much. There's nothing besides the body you would reinstall after painting.

Absolutley! Good advice from Craig!

I selflessly vollenteer to accept any of the orphans.

You'll get no argument from me. At 44, my bones ache. Of course my childhood hobbies of bashing myself up didn't help. You want to see something funny? Watch me try to get into a Ford Escort! I dreamt of racing a 1200. My buddy has one with a full cage. I can't bend enough to get into it!

Enrique, The reason I came up with that is it got popular with the roadsters to install a GM "One Wire" Alt. But not everyone would read the whole instruction set. So we get these roadsters in that would run on run and run on off!

Remmber Leslie, These car were built for the Japanese Market tooLOL . How many black spacers do you have under your seat mounting bolts now? From the Factory, for the U.S. Market, they had 2 between the seat rail and the mounting bracket and an extra one under the bracket. If this is what you have, loosen the seat nuts and put the third spacer with the other 2. In my case, At 6'2'', I had to take one out.

David, Never put down the detailing bucket! So you know you're not going to win, Your silver beast still need to look her best for the show! Did you get some Photos? If so, be sure to add them to the Home > 2003 Events > 03 National Zcar Convention Gallery.

Allen, If you buy and use that rear bar, be sure to scrap the provided hardware. The bolts are too short and grade 5 (!), Needs locking hardware and much larger washers to spread the load. Here's the install on my car with Grade 8 and BIG fender washers

You had to ask the most electrically challenged that question! Well, i don't know much but I do know how to work the search box. Alternator Upgrade I don't know if this has been done to your car, but I do know if you leave the diode out, The car will continue to run in the off possition. One wire to the alternator is the "signal" or "Sensor" wire that gets feedback from the load to operate the internal regulator. A diode is a one-way valve. Without the diode power backfeeds the ignition system, so it gets power despite the key switch. How'd I do, Enrique? right? wrong? way off?

Someone updated the Alternator and didn't put a diode in the signal wire?

No RB's - Last straight 6 was the L28et in the S130 No rear drive SR20's No turbo SR20's No laurels, No Cedrics (I think the Ced would have sold well) No Skylines or anything that looked like one. No GTiR's (that pocket rocket would have Killed the Honda Performace craze!) Our CA18DET is Not the same as your CA18DET No FJ's motors at all No Micras No Patrols since 1970 until their return 3 years ago as Xterra's Just Bluebird (sentra), Bluebird (Altima), Maxima, neuterd Silvia's (240sx), (Pulsar - now - 200SX That I have no idea what it sells for overseas, gutless G motor) Pathfinders, pickups and Z's. All the real, exciting, tuned cars didn't make it. Closest things were the Sentra SER (fwd SR20DE) and 1 year of a pulsar SER FWD SR20DE. For the Roadster conversions we got to import a RWD SR20DE (The DET's don't Really fit) or settle for the KA24DE

Unfortuatly, Our Silvia's got truck motors and tagged 240SX. I still like them though. I always felt that the fastbacks have almost a "Z"ness to them. No RWD SR20's to North America. Whatta Rip!

Sorry D. I had this mental image of a dash with a big triangle cut out, covered in duct tape and shivered. 2nd benifit for pull the heater panel - You get to lube the cables and slides for SMOOOTH heater control operation.

Whoa! That's a bit extreem. I mean, cut away...It's your dash! You know, IT'S NOT THAT TOO DAM HARD TO PULL THE FRIGGEN HEATER PANEL! (yes I'm yelling). And as a side benfit, it gets easier every time you do it.

In my case, that's what it looks like now. Obviously, the source sites are on the "Filter" list of the server here at work. What really gets frustrating is when you guys point to something on EBay. Ebay is not permitted by the Mind Police here at work. I guess I'll just have to do my work. What a revolting thought!

Jeff, Where is the car located? Call what?