44014 Posted April 9, 2014 Posted April 9, 2014 The Japanese refer to the 260z as a S31. They are the optional style of fender mirrors that are electric adjustable from inside the cabin. I seen a good condition set sell on U.S. eBay a few months ago for about $1600. Quote
Yo-Yo Posted July 4, 2014 Posted July 4, 2014 pretty much going for this look but I'll be getting 16" watanabes in black & no rear spoiler, I prefer the look without them Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted July 10, 2014 Administrators Posted July 10, 2014 I really wish Nissan actually made the HS30-H in this colour, I think it really suits the ZG look. I couldn't cut up the guards on my early Z though. A few more inspirational Zeds for me. Kobe Seiko Wheels on an early S30Z Nice and simple Fairlady 240z with Watanabe wheels. Flat Black Bonnet Mean Mr Mustard. Why Steelie Wheels and no hubcaps? Because race car! Rocky Auto PS30 - Wheels are perfect fitment I also wish I had more detailed photos of Ando San from TA Auto PS30-SB replica Quote
Riceburner Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 Here a couple of links but not many pics of the Z http://www.speedhunters.com/tag/taauto/ http://www.speedhunters.com/2010/03/car_builder_gt_gt_ta_auto/ Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted July 10, 2014 Administrators Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks Gareth, unfortunately the photos I want of Ando San's car are all the detail shots like the 100L fuel tank, the rear hatch area, the blanked out radio and clock, the steering wheel, seats, interior w/roll cage, rear ribbed 432-R spoiler, lack of window rubber stainless trims, dual rear exhaust etc.. Even the fender mirror blanking rubbers and the mirror he used on the door I find interesting as they would all be period correct parts. I believe the PZR that Ando has replicated only had 1 appearance before it was t-boned and destroyed in a race. It was used in Nissan's press material and in their shop manuals etc.. kind of got paraded around, it would have originally been 918 orange but was repainted in the red hue. The photos in that article unfortunately don't highlight those details. Quote
Riceburner Posted July 10, 2014 Posted July 10, 2014 What about Alans 432 replica? That's got a few of those details, 100L tank pic too Quote
HS30-H Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Kobe Seiko Wheels on an early S30Z Gav, The 4-spoke wheels on the Katori Brothers' "432-R" (it's not actually a genuine 432-R...) are not Kobe Seiko 4-spokes, but later Central 20 'Z-Sport' aluminium wheels. Yanagida san - owner of Central 20 - commissioned them from Hayashi Racing around 1974/5. Peter Chow (of Hong Kong/Macau) bought a large batch of them and sold them to Toyota enthusiasts as 'Chowini' wheels. Still causes a lot of confusion even today. Quote
HS30-H Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks Gareth, unfortunately the photos I want of Ando San's car are all the detail shots like the 100L fuel tank, the rear hatch area, the blanked out radio and clock, the steering wheel, seats, interior w/roll cage, rear ribbed 432-R spoiler, lack of window rubber stainless trims, dual rear exhaust etc.. Even the fender mirror blanking rubbers and the mirror he used on the door I find interesting as they would all be period correct parts. Gav, Ando san is a lovely guy and a great craftsman, but even he will tell you that he hasn't been 100% correct with his Works 432-R replica project car. He had to be pragmatic, and stuff like the fuel tank (its actually a modified Skyline unit) are not completely accurate for a 432-R or the Works '#68' car in particular. Best set of 432-R-in-pieces photos free to view on the 'net are those posted by Takeuchi san on the classiczcars.com forum gallery. A great reference. All the details you seek are there. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted August 30, 2014 Administrators Posted August 30, 2014 Gav, Ando san is a lovely guy and a great craftsman, but even he will tell you that he hasn't been 100% correct with his Works 432-R replica project car. He had to be pragmatic, and stuff like the fuel tank (its actually a modified Skyline unit) are not completely accurate for a 432-R or the Works '#68' car in particular. Best set of 432-R-in-pieces photos free to view on the 'net are those posted by Takeuchi san on the classiczcars.com forum gallery. A great reference. All the details you seek are there. As always thanks for setting the record straight, at some point I may try and replicate the 432-R tank and flat rear floor and those photos will be a great reference. At this stage though my primary concern is to return my car to the road, then once I can enjoy it and have it on the road I might concentrate on giving it some period correct / replica parts to make it more like a 432-R, but rather than strive for replica I might go for more of a tribute at least to start with. If I can ever score an S20 motor and be in a position to build 1 properly, I may go all the way with it. But as you say you have to be pragmatic and trying to do all those things at the moment would probably over-burden me. But it's always good to dream. Do you know what kind of rear view mirrors were used on the 432R's? Or I should say swapped out for, what kind of period racing mirrors were often used in place of the fender mirrors? Quote
HS30-H Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 .....at some point I may try and replicate the 432-R tank and flat rear floor and those photos will be a great reference. Having gone through it, I would not really recommend the 100 litre tank replication. For a start it's a BIG thing, quite tricky to build right and fit right, and you're very unlikely to ever really use its full potential. There's a huge weight difference between nearly empty and nearly full, and you have to build a good sub-tank and pumping system if you want to use it correctly too. Do you know what kind of rear view mirrors were used on the 432R's? Or I should say swapped out for, what kind of period racing mirrors were often used in place of the fender mirrors? The Works cars used a Japanese copy of the classic Raydyot mirror, just like this: http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/lightweight-aluminium-gp-mirror-black Quote
sydney mike Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Like this, except for those fugly door mirrors Quote
Six_Shooter Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Best set of 432-R-in-pieces photos free to view on the 'net are those posted by Takeuchi san on the classiczcars.com forum gallery. A great reference. All the details you seek are there. Can you provide a link, I tried searching and didn't come up with anything. Quote
HS30-H Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Can you provide a link, I tried searching and didn't come up with anything. http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/u8943-take432r.html Quote
Six_Shooter Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/u8943-take432r.html Quote
reverendzed Posted August 31, 2014 Posted August 31, 2014 I guess you miss it then Dave? yeah Mick, hindsight is a sobering reality sometimes! Quote
Des Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Nice pants , good vintage pic. I think mine was this shade when new too Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted August 4, 2015 Administrators Posted August 4, 2015 You could have a party in those pants. Quote
AK Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 If drives like this and I can drive it like this I the looks are just a bonus Check out the u-tube above if ya haven't already Cheers AK Quote
74zzz Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 I originally wanted Austin hokes car but the longer I own mine I have come to appreciate a more period look.... These 2 cars are my pic and my aspirations.... Love the sound of the red car and just like his take on the purpose of it.... No bs he just loves driving it rather than giving a history lesson. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted August 4, 2015 Administrators Posted August 4, 2015 That would do me fine. Quote
Moderators PB260Z Posted August 6, 2015 Moderators Posted August 6, 2015 Hmmmm, If you coudn't decide between a Zed, Bike or a V8 Quote
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