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Ok I wasn't going to post an update but now I will... Tonight I remounted the engine on the stand using some pieces of pipe I picked up from Bunnings during the week. This means the engine doesn't lean on the stand in the same way and seems more securely mounted. Good for my toes . I couldn't get a wheel / gear puller tool because Supercheap shut earlier on a Friday (for some reason Thursdays they are open till 8pm but tonight shut at 5:30pm - bummer). So I basically took out the oil pump, and the timing / degree plate on the front chain cover. I also decided to remove the valve cover, well the bolts came off easy, but it was caked on pretty good to the engine head. I tried to persuade it with a rubber mallet but it wasn't budging. Silly me decided to whack the oil breather pipe and what do you know? It snapped off the valve cover. Oops! First thing I've broken so far working on the car so I guess not all bad right? Looks like I can order it again if required. http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-s30/45228-valve-cover-vent-pipe-broken.html I got a look under the valve cover though as I gently persuaded the cover off with the mallet and valve train was looking quite rusty (cam lobes were all covered in surface rust etc..) No evidence of a dropped valve though. Tomorrow hopefully the thing finally comes off... With the valve cover, the thing is I actually have another quite rare valve cover from a 280zx, which says NISSAN. There were 2 versions of this cover, the rare version had the bigger NISSAN font used. I started to polish that cover but I think instead of going for a shiny alloy finish I'm going to go for the red valve cover with the lettering and pinrstripe polished / raw alloy. As seen on Eiji's car. I found a few threads (and saw Alan T used VHT Grey Wrinkle finish on his 432-R replica) so I think VHT Red Wrinkle finish is the way to go. http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/wrinkleplus/ More examples here: http://www.build-threads.com/general-car-stuff/diyhow-to-wrinkle-texture-paint/ http://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/wrinklng-uim-1025154/page2/#post11403767 It should give me a look close to this, along with the Nissan blue engine block, some of those PCV hoses and Triple Mikuni carbs (maybe with blue anodised horns) it should look awesome in a gold engine bay: I also like the black wrinkle finish but I can always change it if it turns out looking horrible or I just get bored.

I wanted to cry a little when I saw it was an early Z.

Yeah I have also, would look good in the early girl . Shame they didn't all get them standard.

Mate did you do all the body work and paint? If so is it documented in your blog? I'd love to know more about how you did it all. PS: What did you use to clean the engine bay up?

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?topic=11478.0

Q. So a non turbo ZX runs the same half shafts as a late S30 car (non CV)?? A. I'm actually not sure what they run, having never climbed under a ZX I can't say. Q. When did the S30's start running the R200 diff? A. 240z's ran the R180, 260z's used the R200 in Australia. (Not sure about 74 year). Q. Are all the diffs interchangeable? A. Since you have a 280z I'd say it should be pretty straight forward to swap an R200 long nose diff in, earlier 240z's are a bit more work due to the fact they had the R180s. Now my question is: Q. Why do you want to swap your diff? Do you want a different ratio or are you looking for an LSD?

S30Z fender mirrors on eBay US at $449. http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-FAIRLADY-Z-240Z-260Z-280Z-510-FENDER-MIRRORS-JDM-BLACK-/161246320468

I think someone was chasing these screws, but at this price you'd want them to be made of gold! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240z-260z-280z-Tailgate-To-Hinge-Screws-NOS-/371017154700

If I remember I'll take a photo of my early 70 240z and it's grille set up, and if I remember remember the first of Septmeber.. I mean remember the next time I'm at home in Melbourne to take a photo of my 72 grille I will for comparison sake.

I know people have fitted 280ZX Turbo CVs to the earlier cars but this requires some modification. Your 280z is almost the same as our later 260z 2 seater's, the main difference being the EFI in your car.

Well done sir! You're an inspiration to those in the middle of the process. I'm now re-considering how I'll approach my restoration. Concours is good and all but it will be 10 years before I'm on the road if I do it that way. I'm thinking of taking your resto philosophy under my hat. PS: If you ever want to sell that Hitachi head unit let me know? Just missed 1 on Yahoo! Auctions grrr...and love the exhaust set up.

260z 2+2 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sydney-region/cars-vans-utes/datsun-260z-2-2/1041315149 Looks like a great starting point for someone. $6k.

Hi mate, I've faced the same dilemma as you, every website just seems to sell generic stuff and it's hard to know what to look for in a car cover. Since sometimes they do more harm than good. Perhaps ask a good detailer what they recommend in terms of brands and quality / materials and then work from there to see if they offer a bespoke fit or might be interested in catering to S30Z customers by using your car as a template?

Cool short film.

Then check this out. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=EQUUS+BASS770 Love this colour also.

Wondering what this 5 speed knob will fetch? http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w97771515 Currently at $170 AU 1 hour to go.

Some other random stuff in this video also. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dty71CVxuo

More O.S Giken goodness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hygduH4_gp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83SUbuV4qt4

Posted a video about this guy earlier. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,687.msg147163.html#msg147163 Cool video, shame about the deer damage.

I think we discussed it here. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,2389.0.html Unfortunately no photos were saved, which is why I'm trying to add photos to threads now. So we have a historical view of all these cars and where they get to.

I'm sure the same car was advertised on here several years ago. Think asking price was 18k. It seems like a well kept example. The colour is my least favourite of the standards hues but you buy based on condition in my opinion.

^^^ Why come??? I'm actually going to look at it for someone...has it already sold?

Yeah I know, my ash-tray lid is missing the handle part, but I'm thinking about using blu-tac to create a mould and then using fiberglass resin or even melted ABS plastic to create the handle itself and just epoxy gluing it all together. Then spray it all black (using that Duplicolour stuff I used on rest of the console) and bob's your tea pot. I can't see myself spending $300+ for an ash-tray. Knowing my luck though I'll go to all that effort to create a good enough replacement and then someone will list a good second hand 1 on eBay for a decent price a week later. Like I say, bring on the 3D printers .

Pricey ash-tray moite! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240z-Series-1-Ash-Tray-Fuse-Cover-Perfect-Condition-/281284773662 A cool $619 - can't wait for that 3D printer stuff. LOL..

That might be a US specific thing, I seem to recall 74 260z 2 seater grille's being the same as earlier 240z ones here. Could be wrong though...