PeterAllen

Looking at the Yarra Glen photos I couldn't see any rear reflectors on the GTO? If you need them send me a PM and I'll let you know exactly which Jag reflectors look the part.

Crikey, are replicas following the same price path as genuine GTOs? http://www.ebay.com/itm/331546064141 At today exchange rate that's $104k. At this rate I might get half my money back! Click on the photo to see more images. ,

My money is on George having the last laugh...

I've just had my latches done but as I'm not doing an OEM resto I went for the 'silver/aluminium' finish rather than the 'gold'. Just to show a comparison. Either way the outcomes are great. Amazing that you can leave them fully assembled during the process with the springs, plastic clips and rubber stopper all attached.

http://forums.autosport.com/topic/198241-frank-matich-1935-2015/ There is an active member on here who worked for Frank and was responsible for fabricating much of Frank's own design F5000s. Those cars were the pinnacle of motorsport in this country.

Review: by Carl Beck, states: Brian's wife Miho, is originally from Japan and thus they spend half their year in Japan and the other half in England. This has given Brian a great opportunity to do a very good job of research at Nissan Motors Ltd. Japan - and in turn, Brian is capable of giving the reader the full benefit of the hard work done by him and his wife. ref: http://zhome.com/ZCMnL/Books/references.html

107.9 mm http://www.zcar.com/forum/10-70-83-tech-discussion-forum/78826-milling-head-n42.html

I was looking to obtain the hoses which drain from the cowl area to the outside near the 'A' pillar and came across this thread. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/30677-cowl-drain-modifcation-thanx-enrique/ Firstly: Are the OEM hoses available? Has anyone used alternative (radiator) hoses? Has anyone made the extensions? Also; In another thread (can't find link now) mention is made of hoses draining the cowl area into the engine bay. I've observed that on many cars but I can't see provision for them on my 3/72 S30. Where they fitted? Thanks.

There is a reply begging to be made from your text in post #15, but I will refrain. Congratulations.

My car came with some black plastic. hexagonal spacers fitted between the seat runners and the mounting brackets. I've made some aluminium spacers, just to lift the seat off the mounts really, but I'm curious as to whether the spacers which came with the car are OEM? Thanks

If you can't wait for it to be broadcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4plqLloI2E

I would approach a sun roof repair like this: Roll an oversize sheet to get the shape - not much it in it really. Lay it over the opening and mark out the actual size. Cut it 10 mm oversize. Use a joggler to create a flange, it will give strength to the new section and help minimise distortion - Use a SPOT WELDER - through the door openings. If you have to use a MIG, punch holes in the flange for spot welds and have someone hold a block of copper (or other heat sink material) on the underside as you weld to minimise distortion. Gavin - When I removed the drip rails I use a bit of gas to warm the lead to brush it off. The unattached roof just went crazy with the heat from the gas. Those roof curves have got stress runs all over the place and they take off with any heat.

DO NOT USE A METAL HAMMER. A hammer will stretch the metal and it appears to be the right size, just the wrong shape. Place a bit of 4" x 2" across the top (like the al strip) and strike the roof underneath with a piece of 4 x 2 held in your hand. You may want to have someone else strike the smaller block with a metal hammer. Just start at the an end and see if it works. Don't be concerned that you will have to use bog, it's magical stuff these days. PS. See the thread in Introductions about donating to the site.

Buyer's guide by Hagerty Bunch of motherhood comments - fairly useless.

It appears there is a seal made without the groove. They quoted me $48US postage. Anyone in Syd region interested in shared postage? http://www.vintagerubber.com/datsun240z-windshieldsealCalStyle.aspx

Item arrived today. I swam out to the letterbox to collect it! A huge 'thank you' to Bruce.

Perhaps that is referring to a wet strut? Are they wet OEM or did they have inserts for manufacture? If I recall the spindles are fairly soft so I would use a series of bits to gradually bore it out. You might not want to drill through as you could locate a punch at the bottom of the holes as you get to size and punch the remainder out.

That was 8 years ago, it would be interesting to know how the market has gone since then?

There appears to be quite a few newcomers on the site in recent months which is very encouraging. With most users, it seems a link is established to the 'Forum' page and people quickly engage in Q&A. Such a link unfortunately bypasses the 'Home' page which displays information about how to donate to the site and it appears that subsequently many members are failing to donate. Like everyone else I was a newcomer asking plenty of questions but as time has gone by I have had the opportunity to pass the answers on to more recent newcomers. I am sure the information I have received has saved me hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in parts and time - it has also probably lured me into expenses I never anticipated! I have reminded a few people about donations from time to time but it was never my intention to single anyone out rather to raise general awareness of donations Gavin does a great job running this site but I know he has out-of-pocket expenses and I think we would all agree a donation is a fair thing. I know some donate on a regular basis but more newcomers, and others who have not done so for some time but are still active, might want to consider a donation. How about it? If you haven't done so recently, go to the 'Home' page now and make a donation.

This was made a long time ago with bits of scrap so I'm not sure if the step inside the small sleeve is necessary. You just need to apply grease on the sliding surfaces. The key to all this is patience - a message I posted before but ignored - soak the spindle in penetrating oil for a week. Half transmission oil and half acetone. Aircobra. I notice you are seeking a lot of advice but you are NOT a donating member!!!!!

Peter. Any of the bearing suppliers should have them.

This looks OEM to me on my 3/71. I can take some measurements in the morning if it will assist.

Thank you Lachlan and Dimitri, I'll PM Bruce.

Anyone near Trafalgar, VIC, who could pick up and post a carby for me? I will reciprocate by offering a drive of an LS1/250GTO - one day! Thanks

It looks like a 'Corsa' kit but there are so many pirated moulds it's hard to tell. Corsa were sold out of Melbourne around '99-'00 and I believe around a dozen kits (incl. a couple of spyders) were made but I'm not sure how many ever got to be fitted and registered. The chap who made them is still at the address but now does sign-writing and wrapping on boats as I understand it. Mike has his Corsa project for sale here: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,15716.0.html