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Probably an HS30 in Hong Kong rotting away. https://jalopnik.com/hong-kongs-car-culture-is-a-fascinating-mix-of-heroes-a-1823251884

So actually merged this thread as I had forgotten I started this 1 already. I got distracted playing with Mikuni 44's on my 72 240z so never rebuilt the SU's off that car. I'm now working on the SUs for #150 instead. The rebuild kit I ordered was for 3 screw SUs and I left it in Melbourne, these carbs are 4 screw. So I may need to order another set. 1. Is this rubber insulator / bushing for the float bowl available in rebuild kits? Or do I need to "save" it? Are they hard to find? 2. Float chamber lid, yellow passivate coating. These 2 fittings are still attached to the float chamber lid, and are done up fairly tight. Any tips for removing without damaging the lid (in particular the float mounting tabs)? 3. Same problem on this float bowl plug. Thinking I might leave it. Seems to be done up tight enough that trying to undo it could cause damage to the bowl itself. 4. Replating parts (Sydney or anywhere in Australia). I want to re-plate everything if possible (that isn't alloy) on these carbs. That includes tiny springs like this, with a small e-clip and the pin it's connected to. How likely is it this will get lost? If so, where would I find replacements?

True, I have been meaning to put together a form for folks to fill in as an expression of interest. I just thought I'd sell the roof panel first. The biggest issue is bringing in a bunch of panels and having to store them for months until some punter decides they need it. Hence why I somewhat sympathise with Warren . I am hoping to go on a work funded junket to the US again soon and maybe meet some folks in person, might even load up a truck of stuff and drop it at a Warehouse in Compton, provided I don't get shot in the process

All is fair in love and war, I will import more eventually, but not exactly encouraged by the fact that my 2 seater roof has been for sale a while now and no takers... thought it would be in hot demand. It's got me thinking about weather or not it's worth the effort to import large items for anyone other than myself. On the other hand those 5 speed buttons sell like hot cakes..

Beaten on my own thread!

This crown coupe looks like a 240K https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootsGarage/videos/1993382250913321/

"As Fuck" Flat Brimmer (hat style)... sheeshhh get with the program kid.

Hi Folks, Just wondering if I did this wrong last night, but I started to disassemble 1 of my SU carb bodies and when I got to the needle I could not for the life of me remove it without bending it out of shape and despite my best efforts to not damage the needle surface itself (I wrapped it with cloth and used pliers to try and leverage it out) I damaged the needle surface (leaving teeth marks on it). I did for the record remove the retaining screw on the side of the dashpot piston before attempting to remove it, but even with it removed it would not budge. In the end I got it out but not without damaging it. Just wondering if I overlooked something before I dismantle the other side. My reference photos here (to help with later re-assembly) https://photos.app.goo.gl/ewb1ZWYoF5QJH7ey2 By the way the Needle is marked N27 (size wise) and the block was an L28, so probably under fueled for an L28 and more suited to an L24 (think stock size is N27).

Just get any wheel and restore it perhaps? https://www.yesteryearsteeringwheels.com.au/ They are all pretty worn by now I'd imagine..

Glad to see you're staying positive.

I like that, wonder what size those hotwires are? Look like 14x7 or 14x7.5, nice and fat!

https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/1563904493 It's back!

Hey Johnny, How long did you spend with Peter Tommasini? Takes a while to build these metal working skills.

https://finance.nine.com.au/2018/03/06/15/29/1977-holden-torana-to-fetch-a-quarter-million-at-auction

Someone has gone to extensive effort to make this 77 model S31 look like an earlier Fairlady 240ZG. https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o227319979

They are off R30 Skylines (MR30's) so I assume so, but of course before handing over 1000 Gorillas you'd want to verify they are.

And here's a bit of fun...

I love ChrisFix channel on Youtube, very informative and step by step for simple maintenance tasks. Have a look at this Uni join replacement video for example.

2x E88 EFI heads. https://www.facebook.com/groups/downunderdatsuns/permalink/1876593875693201/?comment_id=1877560115596577 $1000 each..

Some good racing in RAdelaide here. https://www.facebook.com/STAVTECH/videos/930938600415996/?hc_ref=ARTZs790Oad8piOUlMZ7bf75fd7IyivQdLmAZ_Q8ZJLmLNDpCNfm8gezmt08CcUuoMM Old Rotaries, AE86's, Datsun's etc... Improved Production series.

Yes it should be possible to do that without issue.

Cheap 280zx https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-280ZX/112828144605

It looks like what you think it does..

I was gonna say if you need me to measure them I have some to check. Got vernier calipers also!

I think you're over thinking it.