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I have found three alternative manufacturers: Distinctive Industries http://www.distinctiveindustries.com/ Possibly sold via: Classicdatsun.com Datsunparts.com Banzai (http://zzxdatsun.com/catSoftTrim.php ) Seatz Manufacturing http://www.seatzmfg.com Possibly sold via: Motorsports Auto (MSA) Z Car Source Pony Express Industries 501-337-5909 Has original patterns from the 1980s Possibly sold via: Now Ventures, Inc (http://www.ninfiniti.com) I have not compared the covers side-by-side and therefore cannot attest to the accuracy of the vinyl texture. Do note however, not all manufactures sew the pleats, some choose to heat seal the pleats. Three choices ices

Check Autozone part numbers FA1044 and FA2026 for the 11mm ball joint, also fits a 1969 Datsun 510. I wanted to purchase some extra spares several years ago and found that I had to order about 10 of these part numbers to ultimately have some 11mm spares. (I knew that I would have to use my OEM spares for my project and wanted to have some backups.) After I received some 14mm ball joints in error, the store manager was kind enough to call the distribution center and request they measure the ones in the warehouse to confirm 11mm prior to shipment. Make certain you get the ball joints with the Zerk fitting and castle nut with cotter pin. Some of the ones available now are sealed and use a nyloc fastening nut. Keith

Richard, Thank you for the compliment. I wanted to make it easy on the body shop and source all the parts myself and leave the body and paint work to their experienced hands. (Some body shops do not want customers to provide the parts, since parts acquisition is a profit center for the business. My goal was to get the correct parts and allow the business to make an agreed upon profit on the body and paint work.) I have heard many stories about people who try to micromanage the body and paint work and ultimately alienate themselves from the craftsmen who do the actual work. I am very fortunate to have a shop nearby that I trust and who trusts me to complete my vision of the project. Although the depths of my pockets are not bottomless, I budgeted for this project and collected the parts over the years to see the project to completion. As luck would have it, some of the parts I did not anticipate needing did present themselves to me as the project progressed. (For example, the OEM exhaust system became available as I needed it.) I am now at the point where I can start to dispose of some of the excess parts I have accumulated. I plan to use the proceeds from these parts to fund another project. Keith

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I don't have the dimensions readily at hand. The VCR tapes holding the corners flat should give some perspective on size.

Does anyone know if Shin Yoshikawa is the artist who did the cut-away drawings of the 240Z at the time of the car's release? I have the dealer poster from 1969 and there is no artist's signature or other markings to indicate the artist. Thanks, Keith

Is this the same pan? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-TO-73-DATSUN-240Z-ENGINE-OIL-PAN-RARE_W0QQitemZ230399084701QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a4db089d

Will, What is the manufacturer's name of the material? Do you know the part number or thickness? Thanks, Keith

Adam, I used Fabric & Frames (Addison) for my 300ZX leather set kit. They also recover steering wheels, look under products tab. http://importsextreme.com/ James DeCuir <jamie@importsextreme.com> is the owner. Great guy to deal with. Regards, Keith

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Last photos from the body shop. Coming home next weekend for interior & engine detailing.

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Mike, Do you have any more clips available? Thanks, Keith

Mike, I would also like to know if there is a manufacture's name or part number on the drive belt to the compressor? Thanks, Keith

Mike, The A/C on the 1970 240Z was not a factory option in US destination cars. The unit you are describing is the aftermarket system, usually installed by the dealer. I have a similar system. Is there a manufacture's name or part number on the drive belt to the compressor? Thanks, Keith

Interested in: Koito headlamps Spare tire if Bridgestone or Toyo Rear brake cylinders Muffler (OEM only) Thanks, Keith

Beautiful Restromod. It will be a real sleeper.

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I have a cover similar to the part in the lower portion of the photo; Dimensions 9 5/8" x 2 5/8" x 3/8" Four (4) tabs on the underside No holes No part number Esprist, What are the dimensions of the cover in the photo? What purpose do the holes serve? Does the part in the photo have part number 24432-E4600 embossed? Thanks, Keith

Does anyone have the dimensions and a photo(s) of the original battery (manufactured by Yuasa) that was installed in the Series 1 cars? The dealer says that the current part number for the Group 24C battery is 999M1-NB24C. I want to verify that the dimensions, terminal post positions, and appearance are close to original. Thanks, Keith

See attached for the Sherwin Williams formula Paint Code Air Cleaner Orange.pdf

Dilemma: The belt on the vehicle is an Atlas 791 10W non-cogged, non-ribbed in size 13/32” x 48 5/8”. This is comparable to Gates/Goodyear/Dayco 7480 or 15480. I cannot verify that Atlas was the original belt included in the dealer installed a/c systems. I have not been able to locate a Nissan branded belt in this size. I have located a Bando brand (current supplier to Nissan for replacement belts) in the correct size. This belt is cogged, non-ribbed. So my options are 1. Keep the old Atlas on the vehicle 2. Install a Bando brand belt 3. Obtain an alternative aftermarket belt that is non-cogged or non-ribbed. As always, I am trying to keep the vehicle as original as possible. Any suggestions?

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Esprist, Thanks for the list. Now to the second part of my post: quality of reproduced decals currently available? Keith