oldmates260z

Looks like a car that would be owned by a old guy with a Labrador

Nice looking 2+2 in Melbourne http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melbourne-region/other-automotive/datsun-260z-2-2-not-240z/1076879448

This is so tempting...... Is this everything needed to fit the carbs? I have twin SU's and would just like the sound of side-drafts... What was the engine they came off? (do you know?)

240Z http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/eden-hills/cars-vans-utes/datsun-240z-shell/1076767713

The alloy one you need to watch out for the fins per inch to make sure they are comparable to what you have now. When I had asked this question for my 2000 Sports I was recommended to try this mob who used to take the top and bottom off and clean the cores thoroughly. I am going to drop mine off there this week to see if they still will do it this way. Airrad Cooling Services Pty Ltd 94 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Will report back once finished and test run in a few weeks.

Boost, here you go http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,15887.0.html

Suggest that here's your buyer..... http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,15855.0.html

Amazing how much a small change makes it looks so much different

1973 240Z in WA......be quick Asking $7k http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/helena-valley/cars-vans-utes/1973-datsun-240z-project-7000/1076156318 Another one in Blacktown - No photos yet. Says low chassis # and asking $20k http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/minchinbury/cars-vans-utes/1971-datsun-240z-not-260z-240k-matching-numbers-low-chassis-7-/1076154561

What type of finish can they do? Can you get the "painted" look or are they a texture finish? Any idea long term effect of the paint and panel underneath?

Yes, very nice , looks like a lot of work has been put into it. The full specs would be interesting.

Some very good work there, which RED will BLU be?

Found some more manuals and the body one for the 260Z has dimensions.... http://www.nicoclub.com/datsun-service-manuals

Is this one of those vinyl wraps the just put straight over the top of the existing paint?

He has had 8 offers and they are likely low balling him and he has jacked the price up as a joke

Great George, I am looking at getting one for my 2000 Sports which they list as one they do...might hold off until you get yours (if I can be that patient ) You must be giving them one that they will make a template for future looms.

Thanks, he sound like someone you need to take the car to....the other mob do a whole loom http://retrolooms.com.au

Has anybody ever used Vintage Wiring Harness mob? http://www.vinwire.com.au/ Interesting that Scotts Old Auto Rubber has them at the same price but you need to add GST http://www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au/Vintage%20Wiring%20Harness%20-%20Bedford%20Vechicles%20to%20Daimler.htm

Brown is cool.... very 70's .... like the Zed .... cannot say I have seen too much wine in that colour

That sure is one fine looking Zed, great pick up and I am sure you will have many hours of fun on the weekend with it Welcome aboard

PM sent 44014 sorry to mess up your post.

Ideally a set fof 260 Z steelies with baldy baldy hold air rubber will do job for me,,,,,, just sayin! I have a set of originals just sitting in my shed that I could loan you indefinitely....hate selling anything

It is very simple but first look at the manual so you understand what all the parts look like. Do you have the manual? The bush mechanics (mine) fix instead of cleaning out the whole carbie. You just need to: - disconnect the fuel lines - undo the screws holding the fuel bowl on - remove bowl, careful not to damage gasket - you will see the float the that is held in place with a pin - remove the pin very carefully as this holds in the float needle - then remove needle and float at the same time (very fiddley) - clean out needle seat and all parts removed - blow through line where the fuel feeds in - reassemble float and needle - blow through again and raise the float to see that it stops flow and check at what height it switches fuel off - put bowl back on and you are away

Now for something different: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/240Z-Datsun-V8-/301581043768?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4637a18838

If it has been sitting around for a long time, as a minimum: - take out all the fuel - clean out fuel bowl in the SU's and float needle - new fuel filter - new plugs would not hurt - flush radiator also a good idea