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Thanks Warren

Hi Anyone have an old one lying around, must have the intermittent wiper option on it if it is complete. Actually I only need one of the rounded plastic "thingo's" that press on the contacts for the lights as one of mine has worn flat and jiggling the switch is not working all that often. Did any of the other Datsun's of the era have a similar switch mechanism ? Warren

What was the ammeter showing before everything died? If the alternator was not charging you should have been able to see the needle to the left of 0 (-) ie draining power. Normally after you start the engine the ammeter will go right of 0 (+) for a while showing a charge going into the battery after the power used in the initial start. This is usually a good guide as to whether the alternator is doing its job. Warren

Yes, the Datsun badges will go back on, I need to touch up the white lettering. Got the Dellortos mounted on a manifold but have not bought the linkage kit yet. Hoping to see your set up on thursday night. Warren

Hi The standard plug for a 240 is the BP6ES but I read somewhere that when you start using unleaded fuel you should go with a hotter plug so I have been running BP5ES. What are others using and do you notice any difference or more or less plug fouling ? Warren

Alan (260Coupe) - given Mr Camouflage's post above is there any differences between you RH and LH mirrors ? Warren

After some solid weekends and nights I am back in business and on the road again. A couple of minor items yet to go on the outside, the main one being mirrors. The interior needs to be put back in and under the bonnet needs work plus install extractors, triple Dellortos and electronic ignition. But is was great to have a drive after so long, although it had no acceloration and sounded slightly off. Turned out one of the spark plugs had failed. Cheers Warren

Hi If you are after stock parts then if your local Nissan dealer cannot get it in from their central parts store then I have found that AllZparts in Sydney has just about everything, phone 02 9476 0111. My attempts to deal remotely with some of the Japanese parts suppliers ran into language difficulties, both verbal and written and then when I did get that sorted they did not take international credit cards, only japanese domestic cards. In my opinion you need a local on the ground in Japan to arrange things for you. Unless you are after some specific performance parts then I think you will find it locally. Cheers

Great, As of 30 mins ago the 240Z is back on the road, although plenty still to do on the interior and under the bonnet. Barring any last minute hiccups I'll be there in one of the Zeds. Warren

Hi The classic ones mentioned above by Yellazed are covered in this thread. Seriously considering them myself. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?topic=1722.0 Warren

Hi Craig Not sure what fax number you dialled for Japan- Datsun Service but it should have been 0011 81 45 922 6777 Warren

Hi Another way to get to the gauges is to take the cardboard glove box out, carefully so you do not destroy it and as long as you have reasonably thin arms you can put you arm in and undo the screws and remove the light and remove the clock. Warren

Craig, how badly do you want a set ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSUN-FAIRLADY-Z-240Z-240ZG-260Z-280Z-HEAD-LIGHT-COVER_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38661QQihZ004QQitemZ140179657057QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Warren

Just to answer some questions posed above. You can actually get them in Aust from a place in Adelaide - Restorers Hotline 08 8354 0900 for $90 each ! You can get them delivered from the UK to your door for approx $112 for a PAIR Warren

Hi The 240 and 260 clocks are different so might explain the difference. If you don't want to try it yourself as per the Classic ZCars articles here's a guy in the US who will refurbish it with a electronic movement http://zclocks.com/index.htm Warren

Not sure if these guys have exactly what you are looking for http://www.japan-datsun-service.com/S30-1.html I went to their shop a few months ago when I was in Yokohama on business and we had a limited english conversation, so you could try a fax, they do not appear to have an email address. Surprisingly they get a lot of their stuff from Motorsport Auto in the US. When I started asking about several item he brought out the Motorsport Auto catelog. Warren

Hey Mike, My 240 is a June 73 compliance with a vin no. of HS30 102195 and I am aware of a couple of other 102,xxx cars. Production figures is a very grey area. Warren

Hi When I'm done getting it all back together I was considering 16x7 Superlites. I will be interested in where you get them from and the price. Warren

Hi Matt, Yours looks good, what colour is it exactly. My painter could not get the original colour silver from 1973 so we picked out a Nissan silver from 1985 (Silver No. 248) that closely matched the colour the PO had painted the car some time during the 1990's. Mine was meant to come back with the standard valance panel like yours, instead of the spoiler. I got him to paint both but he fitted the spoiler instead of the standard panels. Hey fufu, Kym said someone came into his shop and asked if he wanted to sell my car. It wasn't you by any chance ? Warren

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Hi Finally picked up the car with its new paint job. It was in the shop twice as long as I expected. Now the re-assembly begins. Hopefully this is where all my photos and little plastic bags with labels in them pays off. Warren

Hi Gav, To me it depends on why you went OS in the first place. If it is a 1-2 year thing to work while you see that part of the world then take the job you feel you will enjoy the most as long as the money is enough to fund your plans. If the money is not sufficient take the higher paid role for a while and keep a look out for something better and move on when you get a chance. Warren

All the stuff I have purchased from AllZParts has been sent by them. The small stuff up to 20Kg with Aust Post Parcel service and the bulky stuff they use Couriers Please and has never cost me more than $30 and that was for 2 door skins and a floor pan. Warren

When mine was replaced it was only the half section welded in. I think Rob at ZWorx used to fabricate his own. I cannot imagine it being too expensive as it is a pretty simple construction. Do the new ZWorx owners do body work? I replied to your other mail with Rob's mobile number, see how that goes. Warren

Hi They are on off the shelf item from a company in the UK, I am investigating if they are available anywhere in Australia. Will keep you posted. Warren