JLPurcell

I am looking at buying a complete set of Stainless Steel Replacement fastners for my Z restoration project. They are offered by Zcarcreations on ebay as individual sets: body, engine, interior etc... I have been in direct contact and they do offer a complete set for the car. Has anyone used their products? What are the pros and cons of using replacement fastners? JLP

This relates to my original question about the overhaul. I would guess that the engine has been overhauled in which case this is most likely a +50 piston set. Factory piston sets were: standard, ovesize 1 tru oversize 5. Measure the piston diameter, STD spec is 82.99 mm to 83.04 with the oversize 5 being 84.47 to 84.52. The importance of this is that if you plan to overhaul the engine it may be at max wear limit which would require you to install cylinder liners in the block. JLP

Sounds like an intake manifold leak to me, let us know what you find. JLP

Do you know if the engine has previously been overhauled? JLP

My 72 has the rheostat just to the right of the steering column and under the face of the dash if yours is the same then there are two screws or nuts one each side of the switch from the back. The black knob pulls off then the switch pushes throught to the back. There are two wires both red with blue trace one having a male and the other a female spade connector. Hope I'm not to late and hope this helps. JLP

Speaking of NOS parts, I can remember my local dealer calling me to see If I wanted any of our regions NOS parts. They had a list of the available parts and called to let know that it would be my last chance to get them due to the restoration program requesting them. I will try to find my parts receipt to get a date. Also just to make sure we don't double up on research I have requested information from Les at Classic Datsun such as Ser#, Color, which of the 10 Z Stores they went to, etc... JLP

Look very closely at the frame rails behind the front wheels, where the rails come from unter the floor pan to form the front frame members. As stated above look at the floor pan under the carpets and from the bottom where the frame rails attach to the pan. The dog leg is the extension of the rear quarter panel where it meets the rocker panel under the bottom rear of the door, this is another problem area for rust :nervous: . JLP

Chris, I have been following this thread and just for information sake HLS30 00029 hatch glass has the verticle defroster. JLP

That takes us from "Zweather" to "Zpression" again! :cross-eye

Then maybe I could afford the NOS parts on ebay! :laugh:

Do you want some?

I'd love to send you some of our snow!!! It's now 07:00 we have a second day of level 3 snow emergency it's 13' F, 30" of snow in the last 24 hours, blowing and drifting. I'll try and post some more pic's later after we dig out the fire stations. JLP

I have a 73 parts car, I have not looked at the battery area. I will try to do so tomorrow, (its under 2' of snow), and let you know. JLP

FOR ALL OF YOU SOUTH, WEST, AND DOWN UNDER THIS SHOULD MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT WHERE YOU ARE TODAY. I STARTED A 36 HOUR SHIFT THIS MORNING WE HAVE HAD 12" OF SNOW TODAY WITH UP TO 20" MORE ON THE WAY TONIGHT CURRENTLY 18' F WITH SUB ZERO TEMPS ON THE WAY. :sick: HAVE A NICE DAY! NOT "ZWEATHER" :mad: JLP

Thanks for the QT on the web site. I can see they are going to get lots of my money. They have white headliners and other HTF stuff I don't have yet. JLP

Chris, just got the rest of your message. VB offers rear bumper ends but not the center section. Does anyone sell the center section? Thanks JLP

Hello Chris, Thanks for the help. I think I've decided to put the 72 back together mild comp and selling (or trading) #29 and trying to find an unmolesed low milage 72 or earlier and keep it stock. Thoughts? JLP

Thanks!!! My local speed shop has suggested a plater, I'll talk to him. Now, I have a new front bumper complete (bumper, guards, rubber). Where can I buy new rubber for the rear bumper. I noticed that VB offers the rear bumper rubber but not for the guards. LMK Thanks again, JLP

I just recieved a rear bumper I purchased on ebay for my 1972 Z. It is not exactly what I expected. I knew it was going to have to be rechromed but I was not expecting the condition of the inside to be as it is. I asked the seller if the inside had any rust and the answer was "the inside shines". Well after the seller wire brushed it and put some kind of clear coat on it, it shines. It is still a good solid straight bumper. Back to my question; is there any prep work I should do or have done on the interior of the bumper prior to the rechrome? I want the bumper to be as new when I get it back. Can someone help me with this, is there an existing thread on this? Thanks! JLP

That equipment will go or stay with #29. But I would welcome your opinon on the restore of my 1972 Z. I have original race parts from when I club raced #29, such as shorter springs, overdrive mid close 5 speed, Mikuni 44's on comp intake, early minilites, aviad 10qt pan, cooler, 180 LSD 4:11, etc. Would you put any of this on the 1972 post restore or go back stock??? I don't plan on ever getting rid of the 1972 so resale is not an issue.