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Hi I should be able to make it as Commonwealth Games training finishes at 5pm. Try for some new and old photos. Warren

I'll second that. Love to see it in the flesh Warren

So Gav, Sulio what is the plan ? Warren

You could buy some masonite and cut an exact fit for the hole and put some matting over the back and liquid nail it in place or just liquid nail it around the piece you cut. Since it is not visible I guess you only need to give some backing to the hole you have upholster over. Warren

Hi There is no throttle cable (ie accelerator cable) it is all done via linkages. The rod connected to the accelarator pedal comes through the firewall to the left (engine side) of the brake booster. If you mean choke cables , the two of them come through the firewall on the left side (passenger side of the transmission tunnel and just loop up to the carbies. Let me know if you want a picture Hope that helps Warren

You need to be an approved club. NSDOC is an approved club. There is a list on the Vic Roads web site. I think the type of event also comes into it. I don't think either us or the event qualify, but if you want to read up. http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/VRNE/vrne5nav.nsf/childdocs/-6F89CFC1046661B5CA256FD300241BFA-1BCD1E6545B8333ACA256FD300241C07-59EE2DB9A246D52ECA256FE100429411?open Warren

Sorry, I out. I am a Commonwealth Games volunteer and Saturday afternoon is training day. Warren

Since the 240 is out of action is a 350 allowed ? ':oops:' Warren

Not sure what Rare Spares is selling but the one I bought from AllZparts for a 2 seater is 1100mm long and the rear seat brackets weld to the new pan. So unless your rusted parts of the underbody are where the it rises up to go over the diff and wheels or at the point where it starts to bend up a replacement pan should replace the whole floor. There is a really good thread on replacing floor pans and the pictures may answer your questions. Cheers Warren

Hi When I was looking for mine for the 240 I got it from AllZparts in Sydney for around $55. I was brand new in Nissan North America packaging. Warren

Hi It is not the outside I have the problem with, it is the inside fogging up that is worse. Try Rainx or how ever you spell it. Warren

Hi The cheaper option for a daily driver is the gas, non adjustable KYB's which will set you back about $130 ea. For a daily driver they are fine, but the Koni's are definitely a better shock. It is amazing what a set of new shocks and bushes feels like. Warren

Hi The area code 604 is British Columbia, Canada (Vancouver area). Some interesting bits including RH Dashboards. Wonder what his prices are like. Warren

Hi Evan, My doors where bogged by PO sometime before 2001 and it was my daily driver, even in the rain, for 4 years before I decided it was time to start work on the body. So you could get away with it for a while. The skins have not been fitted yet as I have been busy with other non 240Z things. I intend to get the skins fitted by a professional, hopefully soon. Cheers Warren

I will need some of those rubber bits as well as mine have perished and was thinking of placing an order with Victoria British if AllZpatrs does not have them. If we have to get them from the US perhaps we can combine the order and save on freight as the rubber bits are not all that expensive. The freight is probably the biggest cost. I will keep you posted on where I am at with those bits. Warren

Good stuff Gav There have been a few sets of triple webers advertised in Australia this year for about $1000 and I wish I had bought one of them. But now the money is going into the body so will have to wait. Cheers Warren

Hi Gav, Its a hardtop or coupe. Officially its a 2004 Touring Coupe, automatic and it is red. Not many red ones around so a little unusual but looks fantastic (but then I am biased) and red is not a colour you can choose off the catalog anymore. I did originally want a manual but hard to find in the Touring version. I drove a manual Track version but with 6 speed close ratio gearbox I was continually changing gear. Track suspension is way to stiff for around town. So settled for an auto, with tiptronic manual. No problem re a ride. Warren

Hi Suilio, To answer your question above. I have come to a halt as I am having trouble finding someone within a reasonable proximity to Kensington who wants to paint the car from bare metal. I also want them to fit the new door skins after I have remove the old ones and rust proofed the door frames and also replace the drivers side floor pan. I have been side track for the last 3 weeks test driving 350Z's. I ended up buying a 2004 model with 15,000Km's on the clock from a dealer in South Australia and drove it back on the 17th. Hard to keep to the speed limit. At least I have a Zed to drive around in while the other is being worked on. Anyway I can now focus hunting down a good painter and crash repairer. May split the work if that will help. Cheers Warren

Stay true..... Unless it is a bare shell respray stick with the original colour. Warren

Hi Glad to hear you decided on Red and I guess the rear spoiler won't take much to paint later if you do not like it. Actually I think your car looks fabulous with the normal valance panel, but each to his own. When mine is completed I am reverting to the normal valance panel. Warren

Hi I think you are going to have to source it from the USA. Too Intense sell the diamond vynal kits http://www.datsunrestore.com/catalog.html Or Motorsport Auto Z Store http://www.zcarparts.com/ Cheers Warren

Hi Major visible rust to floor pans, frame rails, sills etc will be be a problem for roadworthy inspection. I agree with Sulio's advice. Read the acticles on where to look for rust and have a real close look at the car. May be it is not as bad as we are presuming. Warren

Hi For what it is worth............ As Gav said I would not be offering anymore than $500. You are looking at a sh... load of work here. Looking at the photo's you would have to say it is in poor condition so when you go digging in all the regular places I think you will find serious rust. If you plan to do all the body work yourself and are a good mig welder then maybe the resto cost is reasonable but if you plan to pay someone to do the body work then you are talking big $'s Then again some higher priced cars with only a little bit of rust in all the usual places mostly need the same rust repair sections done at a similar price. What is your overall plan and what is your budget? If you can get it for free take and if the rust is too bad use it for parts. Warren

Hi, You can also tell by taking a look at where the drive shafts are bolted to the diff. The R180 on the 240 has 4 bolts securing the flange on the Universal joint to the diff and the R200 on the 260 only has a single bolt. Warren

Hi The place in Richmond is :- B & M Fuel Systems 3 Albert St Richmond 3121 (03) 9429 3510 If you live near Kensington you are wlcolme to drop by, mine is not driveable at the moment so you would have to come to me. Cheers Warren