Gav240z

I'm actually all for alternative fuels and the like in Zeds. While I love the original L-series I wonder if someday when there is no oil left, what alternatives we will have? I have been looking at Rotary engines and came across a website the other day talking about Hydrogen and a Steam reaction. I'm very interested to see how this project progresses.

The so called JDM Nissan cover is not JDM. It was used on the 280zx in Australia. I've seen it on many L28's some with N42 head some with P90. I'm not in Australia at the moment, I'm actually in Ireland, where unfortunately there are NO Zeds. However when I get back home I'd be happy to go junkyard shopping for these "rare" valve covers for you guys. I sent one already to a guy in the states, it cost about $80 AU at the time. There is two different NISSAN covers though. One with smaller block lettering and one with larger. The larger one is harder to find. I have one for my own L31 build, but will keep an eye out for more. Cheers, Gavin.

You can watch it here: 3 minutes 10 Seconds in. Sounds like an L-series .

Hi Bruce, Sorry to hear about this, hopefully your web host can help you track them down. If you want any FREE advice or help with your website please let me know. I work with websites for a living and can always use another Z friend . Cheers

Love that movie, but never saw a Z. Guess I was too busy "working on the guns"

Hi Mike, I have been wanting to create one for over a year but can't justify the time involved yet. I studied this field at Uni but didn't get to develop my skills too much further. I'd really like to be good at this stuff but it requires alot of research tutorials and texture creation. Perhaps ask one of the guys here: http://www.cg-cars.com/ in the forums if they would like to model a 240z? I know someone created a C10. You never know one of those guys might do it just for the challenge? One day I'll get around to doing this as I'd like to experiment with different designs to see how my own vision of the perfect Zcar would look. Cheers, :classic:

Hi Curtis, From the looks of your avatar you already have the sort after "euro" tail lights with amber turn signals. I say "euro" because in Japan, Europe, Australia and NZ we were given these tail lights. It's really only the US that got the Red / Red combo. Anyway other than RHD parts there isn't a whole lot different. Our early Z's all had 5 speeds and I don't believe any had the 4 speed box the US did. We got loads of 2+2's so if you need any specific 2+2 bits you may find what your after. I used to see Zcars in Junk Yards but it's very very rare these days. More chance of finding a 280zx but we didn't get a turbo version or 2 seater for that matter. There are loads of other unique datsun's though. As the others said, we generally buy our bits from the states just because it's easier to find what we need and cheaper alot of the time. If was here for the Gran Prix next year I'd be happy to show you around Melbourne but unfortunately I'll be in Ireland if all goes to plan. I think you'll love Melbourne provided the weather is good. Albert Park is an awesome circuit. You will see you fair share of Skylines as Mike said, but the GTR version is a little more rare than the GTS, GTS-T, GTT etc...

I voted racing history. I love the old Works rally Zeds they are truely beautiful however if I could have any Z it would have to be BIG SAM . Which originally was an ex works rally car from my understanding, so really best of both worlds. I love the old BRE Zcars, but since it's LHD i'll leave it in the US of A . I have to say though the 432R Fairlady Z comes in a close second and a HS30-H 240zg comes in third. 4th goes to San Sato's (not 100% sure that's his name) white 240z in Japan with ZG flares, Bride Racing seats and 1 mean l28. That's my wish list anyway.

They seem like a very cool set up, however I have bought myself a set of Triple 44 Mikuni's already. I have 4 SU carbs here also, so I could easily set this up with just a manifold. Given I'm in Australia and shipping all items and the extra expense of conversion from US to AU it probably wouldn't be worthwhile for me. I'd consider buying a manifold just for the ultra cool triple SU look. It looks nice and standard but offers that bit extra. Have you got anything to compare Triple SU's with Triple Mikuni's? Any pro's con's? So at this stage I'm not interested, however I'd be interested in a Triple SU's manifold and possibly linkage set.

Sounds good I saw some videos on YouTube.com of Mike's yellow 240z with triple SU's manifold it looked awesome. Is that your work? :rambo:

I was thinking of getting ones made up that read "Fairlady Z" it would work better with the Flares .

Hi Alan, those articles look great. I'm hoping Lachlan can help me get a copy of each. Particularly love the old works rally cars. Are the owners in the process of returning them to what they were like back in the day? Ie: putting all the sponsorship back on them and the driving fog lights up front etc..? They look great!

If it's ugly why do you want pictures?

Yeah I had the same problem and realised the image I was upload, was larger than 1.0mb.

Hi Everyone, I find it interesting that there are two versions of the NISSAN cover. I recently sent one to a friend in the US. I kept the one that I'm half finished polishing with the larger FONT. Is anyone else interested in such covers?

Hi Craig not sure what options you have here really. The original ZG ones are very expensive $700+ that's with the chrome trimming which is really the expensive part. I don't know of anyone who makes aftermarket ones but you might have some luck trying motorsport auto http://www.thezstore.com/store/merchant.mvc? they sell an aftermarket Gnose I just had a look and can't find it at the moment. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/7AP might be worth emailing them, they might point you in the right direction.

Not going to hold my breathe but could you find a set of L14 rods? I have 4 need 2 more. I already have another guy in Japan bidding on a set so might get those but time will tell. Watanabe wheels would be great especially 16" variety.

Quick questions for those still confused mainly myself. 1.) Is a Zerk Fitting the same as a Grease Nipple? 2.) The difference between late rack (260z, 280z) and early rack (240z) is that the early rack has two Zerk fittings allowing it to last longer due to more/better lubrication? This is interesting and contradicting to what I have read previously that the later 260z rack was more robust and therefore better in design.

I'm #61967 it's a good way to show them we care!