gav240z

I can't recall if this was posted here already? But worth revisiting.

Car looks good, I regret selling the front lip. Although I can probably find another in time. If you get a chance I'd like to see more photos of how the rear "ribbed" spoiler turned out? In terms of your build I believe Lachlan (Lurch) is doing a similar kind of build. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/15891-lurchs-l24-build/ Budget I believe is similar (maybe minus cost of Triple 44s)...

Not sure if this is of any use to you? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201869675889?ul_noapp=true http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201871154544?ul_noapp=true

There was a couple of places referenced on a Facebook group recently in the US, that you could cut down their rubbers to size. They had listed part no's etc.. This is what shits me about Facebook though, impossible to find that information at a later date. *Edit found it, here it is. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheZGang/permalink/1140106752691128/ A couple of other places to try: http://www.jcwhitney.com/weatherstripping/c3813j1s17.jcwx http://www.jcwhitney.com/weatherstripping/nissan-240z/c3813d1659j1s21.jcwx More resource: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/11043-240z-window-rubber-seal-kits/?p=184113 http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/36724-a-weathestrip-story-help-needed/ McMaster Carr http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/114286-weatherstripping-solved.html http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/124329-mcmastercarr-doorseals-vs.html

Any photos of the flange area where it meets the headers? My twin exhaust set up is similar, but instead of a rear muffler it's just straight out after the resonators. Very loud.

$2.5k for a 2+2 shell. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbourne-cbd/other-parts-accessories/1976-datsun-260z-2-2-coupe/1142436552 Looks not bad actually..

I believe you cannot tell from just removing the jet covers. You'll need to remove the jet block which requires you to remove the accelerator pump from the bottom of the body. Don't worry it's not too hard to do, just don't lose the ball bearings when you remove the top cover (part of accelerator pump assembly). There might be a way to tell if homogenous / independent with the block in place, I believe what you need to do is remove the pilots and use a thin bit of wire and probe it down into the jet block (where pilot sits), if it goes down into the accelerator pump area (straight through) it's independent, but if it encounters resistance or has a turn, then it's homogenous. (The Mikuni Manual makes reference to this, but it's not very clear looking at the diagram vs the carb bodies themselves). From what I have gathered, homogenous was used more or less with OE equipment (say Toyota's etc..) and independent (better for racing) was used as aftermarket carbs. The homogenous design is apparently meant to feel very much like fuel injection (smooth transition) where as independent may not be as smooth. This is all second hand information though and not information I've managed to verify for myself. So open to correction.

I told him in an email I had been a bit unwell lately. . I'll get onto sending these out soon, I promise! I have another 50 or so yet to arrive.

Bit of Safari Gold love and the old L-series sounds lovely.

Edit actually nevermind.

Not quite ready for the hobbiest yet but here is a version of that used to create a turbo. https://youtu.be/DNedUZxP8NU

Yes but that's a raw head no ancillaries etc.. still quite exciting to be honest and as someone who looked at o.s giken heads for years in awe it is a more attainable set up. I do like the fact the valve cover is similar to both O.S and S20 design. I'd love to see the LY heads reproduced.

Depends on where you're located in Australia.

260z 2 seater. https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4640321?WT.seg_4=AutoAlert;PCAA $35k

I will have to read this in detail later, but thought it was worth sharing all the same. http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-27/saving-the-last-delage-type-s-grand-prix-car/8310958?pfmredir=sm

Hey Folks, Just wondering what are people doing for replacement foam on their seats when they get them re-trimmed? Had a read of these. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/14200-reupholster-seats/ http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/926-too-intense-restoration-seat-upholstery-kit-and-foam-inserts/ http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/2028-seats-reupholstered-quote/ http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13213-custom-made-zed-interiors/ It looks like nobody has found anything in Australia yet? I was talking with someone down the road who re-upholsters furniture, he said there is various types of foam (some better for automotive applications than others). Cars interior's isn't his bread and butter usually (mostly old furniture). Anyway I won't know if my original foams are gone or not until I remove the old covers. Just want to see what options are out there? Cheers, Gavin

http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/t506542353 Starting bid: 6,200,000 yen http://www.teavalley.jp/

$5k will get you a very rotten looking 240z. A 2+2 project car for $5k is still obtainable if you're patient.

What is the rest of your ignition system running? Do you have a CAS or trigger wheel? Are you able to adjust the calibration of the tach - say for example you changed the design of the tach itself (spacing between numbers / delimiters etc.)? Apologies if it's a little off topic but I've got an idea and just trying to suss out how it may work.

If anyone wants to nerd out. http://www.explainthatstuff.com/quartzclockwatch.html

Every time I watch this video I do.

8:55 - that moment you realise you're getting something as good if not better than an early 911... And he's driving a watered down HLS30 with (3.6 diff ratio), 4 speed box etc.. Compare that with the top of the range Z432 or Japanes Fairlady 240Z-L or ZG etc.. Or even AU market 240z with the 3.9 diff and 71A 5 speed box..

Find me a set of 4x Topy Steel wheels date stamped 1970. We can talk turkey then!

I would agree $500-$600 for a long block. If running well with good compression maybe a bit more?

Hi Brian, Thanks, I'll try give you a call tomorrow to discuss.