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Thanks for posting the link to the earlier auction. Yes, my mistake, no half cage not even a roll bar. That second set of photos are a lot clearer. The wheels do look a bit short of the mark. The wheels That HS30-103218 has fitted on the Japanese Car Trade.com look the part. https://www.japanesecartrade.com/2907625-japan-used-nissan-fairlady-z-coupe-2018.html Cheers Steve

I have to agree totally with comments to the price achieved and the auction selected. I had a good look at the photos the other day and found a few things that stood out about it even to my untrained eye. Level of detail : Scratches from reinstalling the factory data plate on both the paint and the data plate (poor) after paint refresh. I did not know the sales history and the movement of this Fairlady 240ZG. I did note a half cage visible as well. Not what you might expect at that auction. I was very impressed with the data plate in the Fairlady 240ZG as it was the first one I had seen so clearly. It was so good to see the HS30 prefix on another factory data plate. Cheers Steve

Looking at these last posts around the HS30-001401 and HS30-001415 11/71 compliance. I was intrigued by the width of time line offered in the UK for a production date. Understanding they did not have delivery cards and information for a similar HS30 in the sequence of build and delivery. I also looked at HS30-001408 11/71 compliance when comparing the engine numbers of the two HS30U Aust deliveries L24-0552** and L24-0554** and the two of them against the Z home HLS30 info the month should be 09/71 for all three. A compliance plate and an engine number are the only other items that could helped identify a factory hold back. From the information supplied with the delivery loop through AUS to NZ it probably arrived in AUS with the other two prior to shipment out. Cheers Steve

Greg, Finding the right mirrors can be a pain. I went through the process in 1996 when I was doing a repaint on my 240Z. I found a mirror that looked good fitted in the same position as the factory door mirrors, and actually works really well. still fitted and loving them. I selected the mirrors fitted to the factory Ford GTHO as I could colour code it to the car. The added advantage is they are available though rare spares. I have attached a ford image to show the mirror style. I hope this helps Cheers Steve

I have one to add. It relates to the brake and clutch pedals and the attachment to the brake and clutch arms to them. A clevis pin provides the attachment, the early production run clevis pins where locked in position by a split pin with the later versions having a lock clip followed in the last run by a snap pin. Cheers Steve

I thought the 265 in a 240 was rare, but maybe not seeing the thread here. I have another to add. Summer of 1994 in Sydney's western suburbs at St Clair I stopped at the local shops in my own 240Z and was pleasantly surprised when this guy pulls up and parks next to me in a 240z it sounded sensational. 240z 265 hemi with a massive four barrel Holley coupled to 4 speed Chrysler gearbox. The body had flat black paint outer black interior with half cage. G nose copy and wheels under standard guards with no flares and no bob tail spoiler. My injected L28 was my new pride and joy at the time, definitely a different class to the Hemi. I only saw the Hemi 265 240Z once and never since maybe someone else has seen that one. The memory is of the modification and the note it made. I must say it was very impressive when it pulled out onto the road and departed what acceleration. WOW Cheers Steve

Just looking at that pillar emblem on HS30 - 00890, it looked familiar. I have seen it as a centre piece in a hubcap on new cars. Try on 70s Nissans with steel rims and full size Hub caps. I think this one is probably from a 260 C but not sure what year. Cheers Steve

Thanks chris240 that number highlights the delivery variations. The variation in engine numbers to body numbers across the AUS delivered RS30 group is very similar to that of the HS30 group, may be even greater variation. Cheers Steve

Chris 240, that is a shame. Unfortunately but very common. Thanks for the info L26-086906 is a little older than the RS30 you have, it is from about 05/74 and on numbers is probably from another RS30 or GRS30. What was the engine number on the data plate for that RS30, that will also inform on the difference and give us an idea how much older the L26 is based on sequence. I hope both belts are there I will hold my breath on that one. The Seat belts as are on the AUS RS30 are a rare item and I am hoping you do not have to chase one. Cheers Steve

Wow chris240 well done, great find, glad its going to a good home. Good luck with your parts searching, use the forum if you get stuck we all have a stash of some kind. You said you have to pick up the engine. is it the original, thinking 1/76 then it should be in a range from about L26-1426XX - L26- 1442XX, I would be interested to know the full serial as there is a lot of variation in delivery for the RS30 in that time frame. Also I noted in the pictures the enlarged holes on the Quarter window interior trim panels indicating you have the capture wires. These attach vertically on the FWD edge of the Quarter widow interior trim panel in the line from the inertia real to the FWD floor attach point as a guide for the seat belts. Did you find both seat belts/ inertial reals. If so do they have twisted wire look or a straight wire look if you have them it is easy to see as the wire reaches the end attach plates. One type has a wist in this area . I am very interested what you have as it informs change over points for the two wires on AUS delivered RS30. Cheers Steve

Thanks for the further info. It looks like the modification to the console was very minor if any. It may be as simple as a floor shift lever (stick) changed or shortened with different dust shield and a missing boot assy - floor shift lever (looks like leather with a leather tie). Without the compliance plate a simple hands on at the point where the shift lever protrudes from the console will tell if it is an auto or manual console by looking for the four screw positions that attached the auto change unit. I think a check will not find these and only the extended lip for attachment of the boot assy - floor shift lever, this uses push on clips to secure the boot. Yes there is a difference between Auto and Manual in this case both the assy - floor front and the assy - floor console fitted match either to manual or auto. This is an interesting point as the production of 240Z at around 8/71 when this 240Z was coming out of the factory, the production of the future Assy - Floor Front 74300-N3050 was started this became a universal fit for both auto and manual.The replacement or later version of the Assy - Floor console maintained an auto or manual fit. It would take a number of months for production to exhaust the existing stocks of the superseded parts. If you do get close enough the information above may confirm auto or manual. Cheers Steve

Thanks for the picture of the data plate it really tells the story as gav240z has shown. I did not see any comment on the Auto transplant, I think that is just one of those things that come to the mind when you take a first look. I agree the beauty of the 240Z in Australia you just never know when or where you will see one and they do move around. I was at a BBQ, overnighting in a park area near the Rolling stone hotel near Ingham in FNQ circa 1987 and in the middle of the evening down the dirt road we heard the familiar notes of of the L series engine being hunted, an Orange 240Z burst into the light of the camp ground, pulled in with two people who where travelling round the north on a camping holiday. I was hooked. I also subscribe to the batch or delivery theory that gav240z has put forward in #12 and all three probably arrived on the same ship, both the other vehicles have the AUS compliance plates, maybe HS30-01425 had one too and it has become detached at some point. Cheers Steve

Hi, Mr-A and Gav, Mr-A ,are you able to post photos of the build plate and compliance, I saw the post and it intrigued me as I did see a lot of L20 A engines imported and sold in FNQ in the late 80st. I suspect by VIN alone against data the build would be around 10th month 1971 and if it is Australian market delivered which it looks like it should be then 11or 12 of 1971 compliance plate should be there. This could be early 1972 of course on account of delays due to engine or transport snag in Japan, The data plate engine number and compliance plate info would confirm both scenarios. To the auto I am sceptical if the vehicle is the one in the article by posted by Gav at #5. this looks like a manual delivered car, if converted it was done very early in the life of the car with some of the key Auto tell tails well removed and changed over in a very professional manner. What are the items that highlight the Auto to you. My 2 Cents Steve.

Hi, just reading through, when it comes to the the (Z432 JDM) set up, I thought it was alomg the lines of a 160 hp, 1,989 cc DOHC 24-valve S20 inline six-cylinder engine with triple side-draft Mikuni-Solex carburetors, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox for the very limited run. Cheers Steve

Good to see this 12/71 complaince Auto Zed is still in one piece and finding a new home. From memory the floor pan was in excellent condition with the rails almost perfect. I really rate the drive train too, with that auto working so well it is a rocket on the highway for an auto zed in standard high compression trim. All I can say is if the repairs do get done the new owner will be smiling when he points and shoots on the highway even as a standard build it will suprise, what a bargain. :) cheers Steve

It would be good to see someone do the milage with a VH41 through engineering. L series is a good option but go injected save the fuel money. Good luck. My 2C Steve

My hat is off to you guys ( GAV SULIO), I am only a part timer when it comes to the forums. It is always refreshing to get some good AUSSIE spin on topics. At VICZCAR you always get the goods. I think an additional hit of AUSZCAR wont hurt and maybe the other guys will support the data flow. Good Luck and please keep it all turning over the resource is fantastic. Cheers Steve

Hi zedrally, I should qualify my last input the coupes in AUST where run out in 77 with only direct factory order past a certain point. The basic Australian build S30 still made its way to the UK for nearly 2 Years after, (qualify with UK market mods). cheers Steve go the station wagons.......

If someone has a genuine press release from 69 please please POST IT. I really think this is turning into a none event though.. To the 77 production, I seem to remember the big deal was the dropping of two seater imports in 77 and the commotion that caused leaving the 2+2 run only for Australia. Disgusting move... Shame. :cry: End game are we looking at a two seater numbers for 77 or the 2+2 numbers from the Nissan info and then where are the 78 numbers we know they exist.... cheers Steve

Hi dalee, I was working on the possability of similar colour to 513, as it is very close in production serial. Thanks for the other info on the clour and such. Does yours have indicator lights in the guard. Hi eddi, if it is HS30-000204, I would say you have about 10/70 build Zed, probably arrived in Australia around Christmas 1970. Do you know the data plate engine number, is it fitted. It looks like your Zed has a light colour interior, does it. Does either of these two Zeds have hand throttles next to the choke???. cheers Steve

dalee, I have to agree with zedrally dating early HS30- Zeds is really hit and miss unless you can actually have documentation for it. With no compliance plate and the information available I would say the spread is earliest build is probably 12/70 latest 03/71 with a compliance plate date of 04/71. Can you tell me some more about your car, is it pale yellow with black interior and a manual. cheers Steve

With no effect at the adjuster screw, could also be bye-passing air somewhere else on the manifold or throttle body area. Other position switch that could affect, is the resistor indicator in the airflow meter stuck open position. I also suspect the full throttle indicator stuck on. good luck Steve

For me I just like the old style street look, I just cant come at any more plastic than the front Dam right now. cheers Steve :wink:

I just had a look at my front Bar and the factory holes are under. I have 4 holes, two after market (read rough) on top, and two with chrome in them (pre-drilled) below. Also My guards are original with no repairs for the removal of guard indicators (Euro spec for UK). I agree with Zedrally on the diversion of UK shipments to AUS, but I believe they were the earlier Zeds built with guard indicators and lower lip indicators prior to the UK mandate on indicator hight that forced the production change for the UK spec. This forced a market change on NISSAN or re-work of whole shipments waiting to move. This would also explain so many people thinking thier pride and joy had suffered damage of some kind ie guard changes, too later model stuff with guard indicators. My 2C Steve

My 73 Zed did have the front bar mounted indicators and the front lowerbrow lights with a single fillement bulb, Wires taped back for indicator wires to the lowerbrow lights as per the change. No indication on mine of a modification to include brow lights to a blank brow panel it looks all factory to me. I have to agree with Warren Z, I think this change was ADR driven. My question above the bar or below the bar for standard I think above. MY 2C Steve