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I'm flexible mate, just depends on the date and if I have meetings around lunch time or not.

Probably not the best 'reference' article. http://www.7tune.com/feature-the-fairlady-zed-432r/

That sounds sensible to me, see if you can patch up what you've got. Then look for a good shell that could be transplanted onto. Just be careful of year differences though. Nissan made a lot of changes to the later 260z's and some parts may not swap over. So it's best to find a good shell and similar year car if possible.

Don't turf it! It could be a Japanese Fairlady Z badge. I don't think 280zx badges would be metal, by that time they would be plastic. My 72 240z 1/4 badges are still metal (early 72 model) so Nissan was producing metal badges up till that point at least. I will have to double-check because it could still be a 280zx badge but before you turf it let's confirm. *Edit link to Yahoo! Auctions. http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b193718570 Seems to suggest it's a 1/4 emblem / badge.

I don't want to say a car is or isn't worth restoring, as that's totally up to you. But it is my opinion that you try to start with the cleanest example you can find because it's a lot less work to restore a good solid car than to try and bring a rough example up to the same level. I personally like to go with cars wearing their original paint or colour, it's always good if it hasn't been repainted multiple times. Lots of layers of paint usually = hiding lots of stuff. The more original a car is, often the better it is as a restoration candidate because it hasn't suffered botched modifications.

Alan I'm certainly no expert on such things, but I was looking in the Australian Delivered Parts manual I have the other night just to look up some part no's and try to confirm a few assumptions I have about early 240z's. I came across the fuel tank section for different models and the early cars don't appear to have a vapour tank from the diagram, but I'm almost certain I've seen 1 in my 72 240z when I removed the rear 1/4 plastic. So I'll have to look at it again and maybe attach pictures here if relevant. It does however look like early fuel tanks are different to later ones. I was curious because my 70 240z fuel tank is a bit beat up at the bottom and I am considering repairing it vs a better condition tank. When Locky specifically asked for a 2+2 tank I thought I'd check if he knew of a difference.

No the DIN pocket shape is inverse between early S30z and later S30z's. So head units are not interchangeable.

Outlaw 356 Porsche's.

The tribe has spoken.

Yes if memory serves correct that is the firing position for #1 at TDC.

Andrew, with the benefit of hindsight I'll offer this advice. Always, always always start with the best example you can find. Right now this car has just come onto the market. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-260z-2-2-auto-suit-240z-280z-300z-fairlady-drifter-/262268489352 It looks like an 'honest' survivor with a little bit of rust bubble here and there, but it's like not got serious (more than skin deep) cancer. A car like this would require a higher initial outlay but will pay dividends in the long run, as you'll spend more time enjoying it. 2+2s have started to pick up in value lately, I don't know if you saw the 280z 2+2 that sold for $70K AUD recently. http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2016/01/28/datsun-280z-2-plus-2-sold-for-45000-at-auction/ The reason it sold that high is because of originality and low miles, if you are looking at a car worth restoring the Blue 1 on eBay would be a better prospect, now and in the future but it all depends on what you want from the car. I had a white 2+2 years ago and it was a disaster if I'm honest, lots of botched repairs, previous accident damage to rear 1/4 panel, everything was changed from it's original form and it gave me nonstop hassle. When it was written off I was kind of relieved. I've not regretted any of the other S30z's I've bought, only regret the 1 I sold, which was also my first car.

That's a great 2+2, the kind of car I'd look at buying if I was in the market for 1.

It looks like a valve seat to me.

We already have a thread dedicated to Global cars on the market. The last Z432 for sale was this Blue 1, which failed to generate as much money as the Silver 1 you described. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/14448-the-global-z-car-s30s130-market-thread/?p=167809 In part I think because it was modified (2.5L S20 motor), but also had a couple of other mod con's like Air Con fitted. Not sure if that's the full reason it didn't achieve the value of the Silver car but it still seems like a bargain in comparison.

Can you not still get these new Peter? I saw the ones on Bardan's car (the US import HLS30 240z) but like a lot of Zeds this age they look old and a bit ratty.

Good luck boys and girls. If anyone is bidding on this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-Heater-facia-radio-blanking-plate-Used/331761724713 Last 1 I saw went for $250 USD. Crazy... If would be nice if it went to 240zrubberparts.com for replication?

Cracker sent me 1, I'll check it out when I'm next in Melbourne to see if it's suitable. I just wanted to follow up on this thread to show the only difference I've found. Nothing worse than threads that have half resolved questions .

Peter came by today in his 260z, I could hear the rumble of some kind of exotic car outside, actually sounded a bit like a V8. Had a look out my door and there is this 260z sitting outside. The first thing I noticed is that the paint actually looks a lot better than a lot of the photos I've seen of it. Especially in the sun light, it's good to see an S30z on the road around Sydney. Made me a little nostalgic for my old 2+2 actually.

Thanks for the clock Peter, by the way I found this article. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/16951-clock-repair-analog-70-78-z-round/ Which talks about repair to the '280z' Quartz movement clock, which is apparently the same as the 280zx analog clocks. These clocks are made by Kanto Seiki you may recognise this brand as they made the other gauges on earlier S30z's, the washer bottle in the engine bay and I'm sure lots of other bits for our S30z's. Where as the early clocks were Jeco made and the Calendar Clock from 74/75 onward has CITIZEN written on it. I do recall Ron saying not to oil the clocks though, buy when I get a chance I'll try and give it a look over and see what can be done with it.

Part No. for 2+2 1/4 badges / emblems should be: 98814-N3700 - RH 98815-N3700 - LH I couldn't find any though...

Just a follow up, but that pedal might be an auto pedal, not sure why auto / manual pedal's are different, but here is a picture.

To somewhat answer my own query, fuel tanks are the same up until August 1974. Early set up (240z's) was far less complicated with no reservoir set up.

What is weird is that I got sunburnt in the morning, I spent a little time removing the camshaft from an engine head and then walked to the post office and back twice. I managed to get burnt in such a short space of time. Not badly, but still... The rain put me off doing anything else, I was supposed to mow the bloody lawn. Cutting wet grass is pointless...

The oil pump drive spindle is part no. 15040-21001 Courtesy parts lists it at 84 USD. http://www.courtesyparts.com/oe-nissan/1504021001 The Worm drive is part no. 15043-21000 Listed at 61.90 USD. http://www.courtesyparts.com/oe-nissan/1504321000 Just doing some late night parts manual reading - as you do... I found the first part much cheaper through another site I sometimes use to look up OEM parts, but the description came back as a Tie Rod so not really sure if it will be the correct part.