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So a small update on HS30 00150 clock. What usually stops a 240z clock (apart from owners tampering with them trying to get them to work) is grease and grime that builds up on the clock motor gears. In an automotive environment there seems to be lots of dust which unfortunately is what seems to have killed my clocks. You may recall that I decided to keep HS30 00150's clock original rather than replace the mechanism with a QUARTZ movement, I did this for posterity but also because I plan to run the Rally Clock most of the time and keep the original clock as a just in case... I originally opened the clock for my 72 240z to have a sticky beak, but didn't see anything obvious. Well Ron showed me that under a microscope you can see a whole lot more. I figured I'd share them here for anyone who wants to attempt to fix their clock. It only takes a very small amount of contaminants to stop the clock as you can see. This is what he told me about the clock after cleaning it up. I was a bit unsure about keeping it original internally as opposed to going QUARTZ movement, but now that he told me that I'm glad I kept it original. Out of all 4 clocks I had, this clock looked like the only 1 that hadn't been handled in a ham-fisted manner, in fact I don't think it had ever been removed from the dashboard until I got my grubby hands on it. To fix your 240z clock (if you're game to try), try using isopropyl alcohol to clean the gear assembly and remove all traces of previous contaminants, Ron tells me he uses a marine grade grease/lubricant on certain areas of the clock assembly.

I didn't see any then all of a sudden I've seen 2 auctions recently for these. http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n142396951#enlargeimg However I think this is the S31 (a.k.a 260z/280z console type switch) the earlier S30z style seems to be more narrow to fit in the location shown in Alan's reference photo.

I haven't looked at my sender yet the car in question is in Melbourne, I will eventually but first wanted to ask questions so when I do look at it I have a few ideas to experiment with.

The greatest movie ever sold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Ng2P3zxfM I always like Morgan Spurlock documentaries, the premise is has advertising gone too far? The answer is yes. I finally saw 'The Chronicles of Riddick' after seeing Pitch Black over 15 years ago and 'Riddick' a few months back. It was ok but they are all sort of out of sync in many ways.

I watched Divergent and then Insurgent after that, it was like Hunger Games pretty mediocre at best. Divergent = 6/10 Insurgent = 3/10

Yeah I thought so too, yet nobody else I mentioned this to thought the same.

Might help to know if it's fluted or non-fluted.

Yes I've seen some new Porsche's and Audi's with this feature.

Awesome, did anyone get outside footage or photos of the car at the event?

I believe it also runs and has the original 5 speed gear knob and OEM radio still in it. Always a good sign that it's been left alone.

Alan have you got any photos of what these switches do? I assume you can control the parker on each side of the car individually? Were they a Japanese market requirement for road registration?

Looks like you got a bargain based on what you've told me. Rear hatch slam panel looks pretty clean, well done.

Plenty of info in here... http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,4189.0.html

That would be appreciated Mick, although I'm not sure I'll go that far on mine yet. It helps to know.

http://online.barrons.com/articles/SB52784017629588234037504580174231803634988 Just going to call out this... Now the S30z isn't at the point where it appeals to the market like a 300SL Gull Wing would, but it does highlight the importance of originality in the minds of some collectors and at some point I think that will be the critical difference between values for some S30z's. I also find it interesting that there is a backlash against over restoration, a bit of patina is good for ya! I keep banging this drum to newbies sometimes I feel a broken record... The closing statement is also good.

Hi everyone, So a while ago I replaced my fuel gauge because the rear green plastic light filter was damaged due to a too bright light bulb, you can read more about it here. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,14206.msg161404.html#msg161404 1 thing I've noticed since it was replaced was that after I put a full tank of fuel in the car it only went up to 3/4 full. It's always been accurate but the new gauge seems to be less accurate and I'm not sure why? Does anyone know if these can be adjusted and if so how? Or is there anything else I can check? I had the same problem in my 260z years ago and at the time I kinda bent the float down on the sender in the tank which would give me a better indication of when it was nearly empty. But it never seemed like the correct fix. Did fuel tank designs change between models? Were different senders and resisters used? Or is there some adjustment in the gauge itself? I came across this http://zclub.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24466 and a few other articles but this seems to be a problem since I installed the new gauge. Weird..

1. Rusty's restorations 2. Retro revival 3. Mick's restoration garage 4. Bomb's to Beauty Queens 5. Skanger Me Banger ( )

Hahaha, cheap fills. Think he means cheap thrills.

I've got what looks to be concrete in the front of a spare 240z bonnet that was 'repaired' and primed. I'm kinda dreading the day I sand that back.

LOL I was about to say that also...

I'm going to be a nagging nancy here and say please list a price. Start higher if you must and adjust from there if you don't get much interest.

Guess I'm late to the party, interesting read there.

Not an S30z, but still think would be interesting to those following this thread. http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b170319377 Export strictly prohibited! Domestic use only! Prototype! Chassis number 1 2000GT More photos here. https://box.yahoo.co.jp/guest/viewer?sid=box-l-63bldx4l4jcu2oziyu7b6ekp5y-1001&uniqid=88de0256-6040-43e8-9ef9-b055ca5995d2 Looks like Buy It Now of approx $1M AUD.

Pretty sure Tabco sells wheel houses also, looks like you need at least 1 for drivers side . I'm guessing she's off to the blasters once the other 1/4 panel is off?

And that kids is what free rust looks like, how many S30z's are stripped down to this level when restored? Not many...