gav240z

Maybe talk to Freddy at Top Stage about making something custom (and he's local)?

I looked at importing a couple of early Z's a few years ago, but uncovered quite a few issues with them before I went ahead. Then when I was in the US of A I saw a number of cheap examples in person. Put me off the idea of buying a car sight unseen (lots in California were as bad as anywhere else). If you can't see it in person or don't have an experienced person to view on your behalf it's a bit gamble with the odds against you. Then add in the problems with importing here, asbestos checks, quarantine, shipping costs and import duties, you're $7k car has cost you $25k by the time it's here and often it's worse than a rusty local car. Plus behind LHD it's resale value is somewhat diminished. I've seen a few of these bad examples show up on eBay here etc.. needing lots of work to be viable. If you want to go down the "cheap" route, a late model 280z with fuel injection might be worth a punt. Just remove the god awful US spec bumpers and back date the look to more early S30Z. But even then same risks apply.

Be warned the cheap stuff in the US is cheap for a reason. Lots of bad previous repairs that don't show up in photos. Local offerings are expensive but by the time you've converted to $AUD, paid for import costs and converted to RHD (don't have to do this) then local cars are not bad buying, especially given the fact that RHD cars are very rare compared with LHD.

Fyi, he's having issues figuring out how to use the website software. Hence the delay in replies.

Shame, I thought with a lick of Chevy orange paint it may look ok. I think I'll go for the Airbox that Alan ran on his 240zg and patined orange. Just gotta wait and see how this heat shield fits.

Those websites look like aggregators that often don't update listings when sold. Sometimes the listings are a few years old. Try this site. https://www.autotempest.com/ Which looks across all of the US for cars for sale on different classifieds. Are you in the US or local in Australia?

Hey Peter, I may have missed it, but what airbox are you running? I just ordered a heat shield for my Triple Mikunis, looking at airbox options again.

This car has started to do the rounds lately on a few popular automotive sites. Despite being listed for a while and referenced in here several months ago. https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/once-in-a-lifetime-jdm-barn-find-1973-nissan-kenmeri-skyline-gt-r/

What car is this from?

Hi Jason, I've used freight (shipping container) companies to import big items like panels. I would not use Postmate for that sort of thing.

Not an S30z, but Valiant 6 with single downdraught carb vs Triples on dyno back to back. The guy likes to swear a lot but I find his videos interesting all the same. https://www.facebook.com/496675017101680/videos/750644262500599/

Hi Folks, Just an fyi. It looks like Google's login is working again, but the Facebook login I'm still working on. A forum update broken the Authorisation URLs and I'm trying to resolve that. So if you haven't been able to use your Facebook/Google account to login I apologise. Thanks, Gavin.

Genuine Watanabe's? What specs? PS saw the Pulsar for sale. Did you sell it?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/193807354062?ul_noapp=true Current bid: AU $7,200.00 W/4 days to go.

I was half serious really, but S20 motors now have reproduction cylinder heads available and that hasn't dampened the price of original complete S20s. In fact they have only increased. I suspect in part because the head isn't the hardest part to find anymore..it's actually a lot of the ancillaries and the blocks/crank etc..

I'm hoping Rb26s are worth that someday.. I'll be rich I tell ya!

ha, my little new born is keeping me busy and away from the cars for now. Covid-19 also set me back 6 months financially, but I'm slowly getting back on my feet and getting settled into my new home. So I am hoping I can resume my projects, make more posts about them and assist with helping to motivate others. On the plus side, idle time gave me the opportunity to start the HS30 registry which was always a TO-DO item for the last few years. So swings and roundabouts.

Well done @OdinZfor sleuthing #44 from Facebook. Anything under Chassis no. #100 is a good bingo!

Welcome Chip! I see you sent through a donation also, so thanks. I don't think I have either of these cars in my registry/database. So thanks for sharing those details. Always good to find more still out there.. Now you're a donating member you should have access to the registry/albums. https://www.viczcar.com/gallery/category/10-hs30-registry/

Nice cars, and welcome aboard.

I think the slam panel is factory welds.

Hey mate, Here are some SU reference photos for you.. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ewb1ZWYoF5QJH7ey2

That is car #1000 or it was.. has the compliance plate. But GRS stamped VIN on Firewall. It's a bitsa..

Nice 71 on BAT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-162/

Just needs a bit of PDR on that door right @HS30-H ?