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The most common swap is the Electronic Distributor fitted on later L-series motors L24E, L28E etc.. These are Hitachi units and have a module on them E12-80. Found this listed at $300 USD https://www.californiadatsun.com/distributors-and-parts/datsun-240z-280z-e12-80-rebuilt-electronic-distributor.html I recently bought this Mitsubishi made distributor (I've got 2 now). http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/606-mitsubishi-distributor-for-l-series-engine-electronic/ These are harder to find, but the build quality is a lot better. I paid $300 AU for the last 1 (not rebuilt) so the first link is not a bad price for a Hitachi unit that was rebuilt. In my opinion don't mess around with second hand ones - unless you plan to rebuild it. The Hitachi unit has a ball bearing cage that breaks and the vacuum advance is often stuffed. So they don't run that well, although probably still better than a points distributor. Here is another option on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Distributor-Electronic-Cardone-31-619-Reman-fits-79-81-Nissan-280ZX-2-8L-L6-/261852545091 Cheaper than above. Another option that's cheaper is the petronix ignitor here: http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/12-4020 But it only makes sense if the distributor itself is in good shape and not flogged out, worn shaft etc.. This is also a good option to keep the "stock" look if that floats your S30z boat. I've never used this option myself. If I was you, I'd probably look at the Hitachi unit on eBay but I can't vouch for the remanufactured unit's quality as I've never bought it. If going turbo in future and planning to run an aftermarket ECU like megasquirt etc..I would look for a 280zx CAS style distributor. We have discussed this before. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/12249-what-trigger-to-use-for-aftermarket-ecu/ But you'll need the ECU to use this, so might not be an option right up.

If you are not particularly attached to this car, sell it locally. If you really want to keep it ship it. Labour is much more expensive here so you may get a shock at the cost of building /fixing a car here compared with Malaysia. 260z 2+2s can still be found cheap compared to 2 seaters, but supply is drying up and they are becoming more difficult to find. I'd take your money for selling it and buy something like these.. 2 seater http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/golden-grove/cars-vans-utes/eoi-1973-datsun-260z-2-seater/1097816438 Nice 2+2 - I've seen this a couple of times crossing Anzac bridge in Sydney, looks good. Although I haven't seen it up close it certainly looks nice on the road. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glebe/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-260z-coupe/1097702065

Several cars that have been on eBay in the US have ended up with this buyer in the UK. http://240z.me.uk/ Interesting... seems he's collecting them

Just found some photos of a Safari Gold 240z with fender mirrors and steelies. http://www.jtcars.net/prodview.aspx?idproduct=838 It could very well be this car from NZ? http://www.moorhousemusclecars.co.nz/vehicle.aspx?stockno=2098

By the way are those "roundels", are they vinyl? Did you make them up yourself? I think Ashley at Moorabbin Auto Spares used Adobe Illustrator to to create replica vinyl work for his 240ZR replica. He has a special printer used by sign writers / makers I think. I must learn what is required... Want to recreate the stickers for the Works Rally Cars .

Funny, but it's amazing what a difference a set of badges makes isn't it?

Hi Alan, I could be interested in that as a spare wheel as I think mine was replaced in HS30 00150 with a hotwire mag and it doesn't sit flat in the boot like the Topy would. PM me a price.

Formatting of text is all... I will fix from a PC. On Mobile now. I see a genuine? PS30 coupe?

You obviously don't know how to be an arm chair spectator, it's great fun. You can tell people how to drive better, complain about their cornering technique, tell them why their car sucks and generally be a nuisance without putting any of your own skin in the game or taking any risks. It's great fun!

Radio is sold. Switch is sold. Console still here, but someone is interested in collecting just haven't found a convenient time for both of us.

Well that white 73 240z looks like it sold, going overseas also. (Germany) https://www.facebook.com/Z-shop-Melbourne-708176415926972/ HS30 103744 L24 189646 It was sold new on the 12/10/73 and according to this thread it's 1 of the last 240z's sold in Australia before the introduction of the 260z. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13437-chassis-number-bingo/

http://www.bobcometal.com/04-526a.html Could weld it onto the bracket. Not sure about size compared with stock they are quite small.

That is crazy pricing, but if you were desperate you might pay it. I think it is a good part to reproduce. Anyone know what the rubber rollers name is? That would be the hard part the rest looks easy enough to fabricate.

Sadly I think the ABS often puts out numberwang. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjOZtWZ56lc Hmm...

Yeah that's what I was trying to articulate relatively badly I think. There is a certain "je ne sais quoi" about an unrestored example. Just my opinion. Oh and said about 10x better than I in this article. http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/preservation-v-restoration-20140812-101ya6.html And you thought 240z's were expensive....

I'm currently talking with LockLock (Justin) about buying his trim rings. Not sure if you have managed to find reproduction plastic covers or if you just bought another set that has them still? It will be interesting to try and find a rubber gasket, and fastening hardware for these. Photos here: http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37766-jdm-headlight-cover-difference/?p=336983 and here: http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26489-fairlady-headlight-covers/?p=231448 Apparently some differences over the years, will need to look into this. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/37766-jdm-headlight-cover-difference/?p=337093

Since we discussed unrestored vs restored examples might want to watch this auction. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13116-the-global-z-car-s30s130-market-thread/?p=170328 Interesting that people want to buy a car for $30K + spend $15K restoring it. However those who think that's possible have probably never done it. Try restoring a car for $15K and see how far it goes? It doesn't go far... Trust me. In the collector car market, some unrestored examples fetch more money than restored, and you may be wondering why? Well I think it has to do with the fact that when you do rust repairs it often involves unpicking sections of a car and remove factory spot welds / joins etc.. This is part of the cars history and is difficult to replicate with similar equipment used at a factory. As someone who has now had a little experience with rust repairs and restoration I could probably look at an S30z and be able tell you if a section has been unpicked before. Then there is other details like interior trim etc.. Which even if you get very good reproductions can still vary from original to some extent. On the other hand sometimes a bit of patina and wear and tear adds to the charm of a vintage vehicle, it shows it's been used, loved and has genuine battle scars that come with having been around the ol' block a bit of history etc.. Like an old pair of comfortable jeans or an old leather jacket. Some of the charm comes from the aging process etc.. There is an old saying, it's only original once and whilst some of you may not be into that, there is definitely a car collector market out there that are strong advocates of such examples, often unrestored is much more rare than restored. Which is yet another reason why their values can be higher. All this is just some food for thought and not to say that the example at Zshop is worth $50K - like I say I haven't seen it yet, but I'm just offering up a different view/perspective. During the restoration process sometimes a bit of the charm can be lost. When everything looks brand new again. Rumor has it the owner of the white/blue US model I linked to above wants $30K USD for it, we shall see what happens at auction. But that is $42K AUD at today's rate.

Early unrestored 240z on BAT - HLS30 07356 http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-240z/ Blue Interior for the win! Current bid is 10K USD with 5 days left.

@PB - PM sent.

Just an update actually I bought the set of 6 hubcaps off Alan, very happy to get those. So only looking for the Steelies now. Although absolutely no rush.

I hate you! > He did well.

No problem, sold payment received..

Never ever mess with a Hippo.

When I bought a second hand engine stand off a guy on Gumtree here in Sydney, he was going about about rebuilding a chevy motor and it never got done etc.. He asked what I was building I told him an early Datsun 240z. You could tell he was thinking hard for a second as his memory tried to recall what car that was, as I explained "kind of like an E-type with sugar scoop headlights etc.." He suddenly spouts out "Oh, a Japanese Ferrari!" and I said yeah I guess so. Then he went on to tell me - "Yeah you could put a V8 in those" and then I quietly thought to myself.. Yeah you could but I like the original engine.

Wow yes, 240K is very very rare now! Last time I saw a coupe on the road would have been 2001. It was blue like the 1 I posted in the Classifieds recently, I could have been the same car. Since it was for sale in the area I saw it.