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I've got 1 at my folks place in Melbourne. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,13725.msg144553.html#msg144553

Dodgy Odometer Winding Back Car Dealers. http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8915786/the-big-speedo-windback-scam Be careful when buying from Sydney Used Car Dealers in particular ones on Parramatta Road .

Did anyone else just notice what HLS3-00182 bidding went up to? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-Z-Series-240Z-Series-1-AWESOME-240Z-240-z-BARN-FIND-INCREDIBLY-RARE-Low-Vin-Collector-AMAZING-/161438375051 US $17,600.00 and yet it didn't hit reserve.

So I thought it was time to update this thread, although no progress on the car. It's more of a behind the scenes look . Since my rear hatch has been damaged and bogged up, I thought I'd look at sourcing another. I got this 1 from Mark (Mossy) the other day.. But as you can see someone has spent some time on it already. And I seem to be thinking this a lot when I see previous repair work. Since I was in Melbourne I picked up some Z-parts I had at my parents place. I got a pair of good condition door cards (Thanks Gareth), a pair of replacement rare spares floors + rails (Thanks Tai) and a roof skin patch panel (Thanks Tai again). The challenge was packing it all, but onto the roof rack the hatch, roof turret went and floors went into the boot along with the door trims. It was a little nerve racking driving 9.5 hours to Sydney with it all up on there at 110 km/h + high winds but got in last night without issue and nothing moved about. So thankfully I didn't end up on PB260z's thread. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,14919.0.html This is why I got a Suzuki Jimny as a practical car.

Thank you! I wouldn't have used the Chrome Fender Mirrors also fender mirrors look like they are in the wrong spot I also wouldn't have used the plastic light covers w/o the chrome trim but that aside I like it. I'll add it to my ever growing collection of Safari Gold cars. https://plus.google.com/photos/107400787026175995661/albums/5956391103595164241?authkey=CKSgzcKZ3Z-_dw

A must for any 260z owner looking to return their car to OEM spec. This is the 5 speed knob that came in 260z's and is probably more rare to find these days than the 240z OEM knob. I certainly haven't seen 1 for sale in a long time. It's in very good condition for it's age, the button still has a sheen to it and there is a little bit of dirt around the edges (but would probably clean up well). The leather still feels good and the thread doesn't appear to be flogged out. Asking price $120 + postage. (which should be cheap!). Questions? Feel free to fire away.

240z's came with vinyl interior with the 'buttons' or air vents in the rear. The whole seat was vinyl, but there were 2 distinct vinyl patterns on the seat. See here for photos. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,13624.msg154408.html#msg154408 That's ok nobody is perfect. I'm sure the previous owner kinda liked it also when he had it done. It's possible some later 260z's came trim differences but I'm not an expert on the last of the S30z's in Australia. The only reason you'd want to do it is because getting into vinyl interior on a hot summer day in Australia isn't the most pleasant experience if the car has been sun-baking. That and hot seat belt clips on bare skin after you've been to the beach. Gotta love it.

Yeah it's a bit frustrating to have it stuck in the garage in Melbourne. Feels like it's going to waste sitting there, but doing these small improvements makes me feel that it isn't all bad. I like putting it back to original - as it should be etc.. I was giving it some thought - the possibility of bringing it to NSW. The problem is I have nowhere to put it, I could erect a temporary tent or carport etc.. but they look tacky and I'm not sure it would really protect the car properly. Then I was thinking perverse thoughts like selling the RX-7, but I'd regret it I think. After all that work I did on it, and besides like my 72 Datsun it now has a story to tell. I think realistically I may need to get some of the work on it outsourced - especially to get it road worthy and CH plate registered. However as much as I'd like to have it at the Christmas BBQ this year I honestly think with the bills coming in at the minute, it probably won't be feasible to do that until next year (perhaps after my yearly bonus is paid).

Just on the road so a quick reply. Tai is right 240z's came with a single side mirror on drivers door. My 73 was like this with no hole in passenger door. With regard to fender mirrors, our early cars had them. We had a flat type. Similar to door mirror style on the very first cars. However I suspect in 71 we might have got these bullet style ones for a brief period before going with the door mirror. This pair might be sold. I will confirm shortly. If I can source another pair Ill let you know.

Wanted Damaged sustained whilst in storage, looking for a 240z antenna or any tips on rebuilding these? If I can just replace the antenna itself let me know? Absolutely no rush! Just thought I'd post this before I forget for the umpteenth time.

So I managed to spend some time today doing car related stuff. First I decided to remove the stereo that was in the car, along with amp and rear panel (speaker box) I made many years ago. Spaghetti wiring everywhere, was a good idea at the time. In this case there is no previous owner to blame for this mess except for me. I mocked up the vinyl into position. I took the chance to vacuum inside the car because it hadn't been done in ages and I figured I'd look at the floor pans. As you can see the car was originally silver, but the floors are still in 1 piece and not rotted through like many other Z's. I did have to get them patched up at the rear chassis rail just under the driver and passenger seat though. Removing the old carpet from the rear luggage riser / trans tunnel was horrible. As it disintegrated as I took it off. There was no saving it, but then again I wouldn't want to see it in another Z again anyway . The next part was a bit fiddly but if you take your time it shouldn't be too difficult to get the vinyl looking good once installed. This was the stuff I used as the vinyl adhesive, I sprayed both the 'jute' material and the vinyl backside. Then you move relatively quickly as you place the vinyl over the trans tunnel and fiddle to get it around the handbrake / fuse box area and rear near the storage box etc.. If you iron it out with your hand and lift it in areas where it's not quite straight you should be able to get it fitted spot on. I then installed the original seats (until I re-trim or fit the 'Datsun bucket' style seats). I also put some new carpets in which I got a while back. Fastened the console down to the tunnel. Put the rear hatch trim piece back in (instead of the speaker box). Starting to look more and more factory fresh, but a long way to go. Improved seats will really lift in the interior along with finishing off the strut tower vinyl pieces and the luggage riser area. I'll also fix a few holes in the console and help strengthen an area where it's got a stress crack in it. Then hit it with some vinyl paint to make it look new again. I have to say I really like the original interior with the vinyl pattern, many have tried to make changes over the years to the interior of the Z and in my opinion it never looks right. Once the interior is sorted, I'll probably turn my attention to the brakes, tyres and engine + gearbox mounts which I think might be worn. Really need to get this car road worthy and on CH plates so I can enjoy it next time I'm in Melbourne. Then at some point I might cut out the rust that's come through in the doors and near the fuel filler and then give her a quick paint job until I can do a full restoration, but of course that will need to wait until after the gold car.

I've never driven 1 of these, I was looking at getting 1 but in Ireland at the time the price diff between an MX-5 and RX-7 was negligible so I went for the big brother on steroids . So I guess the Fairlady Roadster was a no go?

Not sure if serious? I might put em' on eBay and see what the market decides.

So only a quick update here, since I'm in Melbourne I thought I'd try and get a couple of things done on this car. However as usual I'm busy being paraded around by friends and family who wish to catch up and haven't had hardly any time to work on the Z. I need a carcation - where I can just work on the Z for 30 days straight and not be bothered by family, friends, partners etc.. Just do man stuff... anyway I digress... So a couple of weeks ago I found another 240z gear knob on eBay. The button was cracked as they usually are, but the chrome and wood were in good condition. So using the same technique as I've outlined before I glued down a replacement button and installed it. So the next thing to do was remove the Recaro seats, I'm ultimately looking for something more 'period' correct in future but for now I'll just put the stock seats back in while I figure out what to do with the Recaro's that came out. Since I was taking the seat out i figured it was a good time to see if I could install the diamond vinyl kit. I found this kit on Yahoo! Auctions months back and it seems to be in good condition, although I think it's missing the luggage riser trim piece. Anyway I haven't glued it down yet but wanted to get a feel for how it would look over the old carpet and man I think it makes such a huge difference. I get a sinking feeling I won't be able to finish working on the car this trip. However with any joy I'll have some more updates about the Gold car soon. Since I hope to be able to bring back a few parts with me to Sydney.

More photos of the seats.... As you can see I mounted them using a couple of steel brackets. Using the standard runners. Passenger side has this red stitching on the underside. Funny though that the drivers side is white. Recliner mechanism with seat removed. Recliner with cap on (doesn't say anything on it). Faded black - hard to capture with photo. Other side Recaro logo So any ideas if they are the real mc coy or just a clone?

I ordered the plastic bases today and may powder coat and zinc plate them also.

Magnus Walker at TedX Inspirational to hear about how he came to where he is.

Perhaps it's just a case of the right offer at the right time to get that car into your hands? Makes you wonder about the confederate flag. :S

Hi mate, I actually have more than 1 pair of these now.

Hi Guys, Photos of actual mirrors are here: They are in good condition: glass is good, base has the plastic cups, springs and retainers. However on 1 side the plastic base is broken. As per this thread you can get them reproduced http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?topic=14893.0 or you can order them here for about $40: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-FAIRLADY-Z-240Z-260Z-280Z-510-KPGC10-FENDER-MIRRORS-BASE-NEW-PAIR-/310977821275 Black paint is ok, but a little faded so could be repainted if you wanted them mint. How they look on an S30z. (not actual mirrors) NOS tends to sell for $500+ each side...if you can find them. Example here: http://page11.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n138692624 You can get the chrome 510 style ones cheaper but they not as long in the stalk as the genuine S30z ones. Price: I'm listing these at $580 as is, or $620 with new plastic bases. However if someone wants them repainted (powder coated or similar) and the fasteners zinc plated we can negotiate price accordingly.

Why not fit a set of temporary rims like the peanut shaped period correct looking 14" ones? They are the kind of thing people are happy to get rid of. Or you could go for the globe wheels here? http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,14881.0.html PS: Pics or didn't happen. Even if it has hideous wheels.

Well that was just 1 example of being stitched up. They were also talking about the fly-by night breakers yards etc... I agree though the media love to certain wording to drum up the story.

It's not real, it's an obvious photoshop and not a very good job at that. Look around the rear of the car you can see lots of pixelation etc..The nose has been shortened using photoshop also.

When 2 seaters become impossible to find or hideously expensive I think we will start to see hot rodders use the 2+2 to chop the top and reshape to a more 2 seated roof profile.