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Bunch of 40mm Mikuni carbs here: http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=historicmusclecarparts&_armrs=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xsolex.TRS0&_nkw=solex&_sacat=0 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MIKUNI-SOLEX-40-PHH-TWIN-CARBS-TOYOTA-18RG-2TG-CELICA-DATSUN-GALANT-GTO-ESCORT-/172453144901?hash=item2827022945:g:92AAAOSwA3dYWbkS http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MIKUNI-SOLEX-40-PHH-CARBY-FIT-WEBER-MANIFOLD-MINI-GEMINI-DATSUN-1200-510-COROLLA-/172453148447?hash=item282702371f:g:KVIAAOSwZQRYWbsj http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MIKUNI-SOLEX-JDM-BEAD-BLASTED-HOUSING-CORE-TOP-TOYOTA-18RG-2TG-CELICA-DATSUN-2-/172453163969?hash=item28270273c1:g:4UIAAOSw5cNYWb03 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MIKUNI-SOLEX-JDM-BEAD-BLASTED-HOUSING-CORE-TOP-TOYOTA-18RG-2TG-CELICA-DATSUN-2-/172453165629?hash=item2827027a3d:g:hscAAOSwImRYWb4l Unfortunately not enough to make a matching set of 3 of any 1 type... Also none of these are useful for me... I have Type R Mikuni's in 40mm...

Amen to that....

I'm sure you saw this, but I am just putting this here for anyone who might be following later. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/15654-mikuni-carburettor-id-thread-phh/ By the way the same business here: http://www.q-style-cab.com/3.html Appears to be the seller on Yahoo! Auctions. http://sellinglist.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/user/ender355ml?userID=ender355ml&ngram=1

You're probably unlikely to encounter these in the wild given rarity. But these were fitted to the Toyota 2000GT MF10 Mikuni Solex 2 type N40 PHH Many 2000GTs have had replacements in the form of Type S and Type 4 carb bodies, so if you find a pair of these they are worth good money now to a 2000GT owner who wants to go original. These look externally like the other Type 2's (44) and similar to the 50mm version, but obviously smaller. MF10-10401 and later cars received Mikuni Solex type 3 N40PHH

Guys I've been talking with Bardan from ImportMonky and a friend of mine in SFO about doing a bulk container load of S30Z panels and parts. I'm thinking about: > roof turrets (2 seater) > rear 1/4 panels > topy steel wheels > door shells (240z) > Radiator support sections > bonnets > Possibly engines or engine heads (P90s) > Possibly entire cars (HLS30s) We could also fit Tabco sections in with them.. I still have to work out costs etc.. but I may need to start another thread to get interest from folks and see how much of each is needed.

I understand your perspective, but keep in mind that the too many still around thing really relates to LHD (HLS30's) and not HS30's (inc. suffix -H), PS30s, S30s etc.. Basically if you want an original RHD car you've got limited options. Thankfully the sheer number of HLS30's is what is helping with parts supply, but that will change as values have and are increasing in the HLS30 market. I've already noted many items becoming more expensive as a result. This is magnified in the early S30Z market in particular. Ashtrays selling for $500 USD as an example. Early D hubcaps cost a fortune now etc.. In Japan the earlier cars before 1974 tend to fetch a Premium price, because there is so few left. A lot of later S31's and 74+ models are still floating about, often mocked up to look earlier (backdated). But even they are fetching $40-$50k if they are any good. Obviously different markets have different price settings and supply / demand ratios, but much of the price setting is now not only internal market forces within Australia but also external (UK, parts of Asia) etc.. This makes our cars different to say Monaro's or Falcons (maybe the exception for XA / XB Falcon Coupe's given Mad Max etc.). I think so long as P cars (Porka's) continue to appreciate, then our cars will also, because they appeal to the same segment of the market. However it's a mixed market at the same time, you've got original examples appreciating whilst younger blokes are buying them up to fit flares, RBs, and rota's. Which only makes original cars rarer. I honestly don't mind if people want to modify their cars or fit flares, do engine swaps (although I cringe when I see it on low vin # 240z's I must say). But the more these cars get messed about with, the more the original examples will elevate in price. Each modified S30Z is a counter weight to original example values going up...

OEM spec Mikuni's for the MF10 are expensive... Mikuni Solex 2 type N40 PHH - same photo as above. http://page23.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o144796052 Buy it now: 850,000 yen.

Big call, I've seen it many times with vehicles being sold at Auctions, where small differences really make or break how much money a car will achieve. 40-50k may not be as unlikely as you think in a few years time.

I'm very surprised also, comments in BAT section are interesting also. Has the bottom fallen out of the classic car market? Hope so I'd love to pick up a Z432 for $80k (it's price a few years ago) . Same car sold for over $1M not long ago too! http://www.rmsothebys.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1068237 As an interesting side note the carburetors don't look OE spec. (OE below)

I know of a few original cars that have sold for much more than the 2 examples above. But like anything comparing 2 cars is difficult for a number of reasons. Restored vs unrestored. Original vs non original, modified vs stock, history vs no history, some cars look great in photos but present in person horribly... Therefore I find Apples to Apples comparisons quite difficult. There is not many truly original cars out there. Good original cars are commanding Premium prices. Not just here but globally.

http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k235136548 1,681,000 yen (~$20,000 AUD)

I'd buy those things just for the front panels....

I like the flares, but won't be adding them to any of my cars unless I am building a replica of a HS30-H or an old Works Race Car etc..

I have an old Zoom magazine article with that car in it. I will see if I can dig it up.

Your car was originally 907 Green, 1 of my favorite colours for an early S30Z. I reckon if you look at some of the examples here you'll realise no need to hack up the guards. https://goo.gl/photos/LdN9LBLf4h3x4TU56

Vince by the way you're username is NEW240 isn't it? http://www.viczcar.com/forum/user/100300-new240/

Vince the P90A had the hydraulic lifters in it, but they can be swapped to the earlier style ones. Other than that no difference.

Nice find, let me know what the chassis no. is so I can add it to the collection. The other parts you got, were those cars scrapped?

Yeah basically the kind of mods that look dated in a couple of years.... That's why going with period correct parts is my thing... I like my cars looking like they should, not trying to emulate the latest hipster fad.

I personally would only do it if building a replica HS30-H or Work Period Race car, not to fit the latest Rota's and go hella flush like all the kids on Facebook...

Agree if they built a simple light weight slender looking car like the S30z it would be a success. Something along the lines of the MX5 but more upmarket, more power and not convertible. And no more Bloody V6 engines. FFS...

40mm Solex Carb Body. - Cheap. Seller says he has a lot of 40mm carbs, but no 44's . http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MIKUNI-SOLEX-JDM-BEAD-BLASTED-HOUSING-CORE-TOP-TOYOTA-18RG-2TG-CELICA-DATSUN-/172446950658?hash=item2826a3a502:g:wj0AAOSwo4pYUzqm

Agree if anyone can find out the chassis no, please let me know?

40phh Type 4 "Narrowbody" - I've seen these also referred to as "Type R"

50mm Mikuni / Solex Carbs. The Holy Grail for L-series enthusiasts.