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1974 Datsun 260Z Coupe (2+2) $12,000.00 Bunbury WA 6230 Date listed: 2 February 2016 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bunbury-6230/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-260z-coupe/1102991043 "L 28 engine with SU carburettors, rebuilt Z 28 gearbox, aluminium radiator, original alloys with good tyres. Looks good goes well, lots of work done in the last 5 000 kms."

Early 240Z console - includes hand throttle and choke levers and cables http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/new-lambton/other-parts-accessories/datsun-240z-centre-console/1103361809?ea=5938455&utm_source=trigger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saved_search Datsun 240z centre console $150.00 Negotiable New Lambton (Newcastle) NSW "Datsun 240z centre console What you see is what you get. good condition for 44 years old."

The fact that it has only 2 pins and the remains of double-sided tape in the centre strongly suggests that is a bonnet badge. GTI-Z - would you mind posting a photo of the front and one of the rear of your badge? It would also help if someone with a 280ZX could tell us if their bonnet badge is metal or plastic.

That would be a 280ZX bonnet badge.

blu260z - I think you may have misread Andrew's post (#122) - he said "It's all because I have very little trust in this shell..." - not "very little rust".

260z datsun 2+2 auto eBay item number: 262268489352 ending 10 Feb, 2016 18:00:26 AEDST Currently at $2,025 with 7 bids. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-260z-2-2-auto-suit-240z-280z-300z-fairlady-drifter-/262268489352?hash=item3d106b8e88:g:-UcAAOSwKtlWrWwf Original unmolested, super straight, original paint colour never been in an accident minimal rust as pictured, good glass and chrome, trim is excellent except drivers seat and dash has a few cracks. Same owner last 35 years, been in storage since 2008. An honest original rare z!! Prefer no paypal, any questions call Will on 0410683267. Located in Greensborough, VIC.

I stumbled across this eBay listing today in the "Vehicle Parts & Accessories > Car, Truck Parts > Glass > WIndows" category !!! - eBay item number:272117718281 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260z-datsun-2-2-pair-/272117718281? This is a relisted auction with a starting bid of $4,000. The previous listing also had a starting price of $4,000 and ended this morning with no bids. 260z datsun 2+2 pair Two 260z datsuns. ..1975 model 5ltr auto runs beautiful just missing a carby...and the 1977 model is a runner aswell but needs carby tune up as it holds its revs abit....Also auto...standard 6 motor...Both have been sitting for a few years and need to sell..Open to offers and swaps... The 75 model is complete all the missing lights and stuff are in the boot... Swaps - Bike, Boat, Car, Ute, 4x4, Anything of interest. Located in Cowra NSW.

Thanks Craig (The answer is HS30-00958)

Care to tell us what it is then?

The 1922 GN "Thunderbug" (at the 2:00 min mark) has an Aussie Holden HJ-HZ/Torana LH-LX 4.2 litre badge.

Missing plates will do me.

He is a very naughty boy for driving it on a public road.

260Z 2+2 in Tasmania http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/turners-beach/cars-vans-utes/datsun-260z/1100001623?ea=5938455&utm_source=trigger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saved_search Negotiable on price Kilometres: 97000 Transmission: Automatic Year: 1975 Registered: No This is my rare 1975 datsun 260z project. The vehicle has been in storage for around 7 years, it was last registed in 2008. the vehicle has -new dizzy,points and condenser. -cleaned and rebuilt carbs. -Genie extractors -bigger cam -underbody has been sprayed with stone chip. -97000km!! -previous owner receipts and 2008 registration papers. -240z twin su carbs, which were the better carbs. -no rust in floors, frame or underbody. -timing and engine tuned and sounds great! vehicle needs body work (paint) and a little work inside. I have some spare and original parts as well. I recently bought rims for the vehicle which i paid a lot for these can be included or discluded (sic) when making an offer. 17x7.5 +5

On Australian delivered 1973 240z's the front indicators are separate amber lights as seen on this car (except that they were fitted on top of the bumper). The lights under the bumper, in the valance corner pieces, were parking lights only. I assume that earlier 240Z's used dual filament bulbs in the valance mounted lights with clear lenses, to act as parking/indicators. (Can someone confirm this please?) The options to delete the separate indicator lights are therefore; - Fit dual filament bulbs and wire up like the earlier 240Z's (I think this would be technically illegal because amber indicators was a new ADR requirement in 1973). - Rewire the valance lights as indicators with amber bulbs or lenses and use H4 headlights with built in parking bulbs, wired appropriately. - Find a pair of 260Z style valance lights which have a split clear/amber lens and separate bulbs for indicator and parking lights.

It might be a very rare factory colour as Gavin has suggested. The eBay listing for this 1971 240Z says - "Exterior Color: Gray" "The vehicle was repainted in the 1983, but remained original color." I sent the seller a message regarding the colour, as it is not shown in Carl Beck's lists (http://www.zhome.com/History/ZColorGallary/ and http://zhome.com/History/colors.html) but he/she did not reply. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Datsun-Z-Series-240z-/291634722606?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43e6c8b72e%3Ag%3Alt4AAOSwHQ9WZx9j&item=291634722606&nma=true&si=xr9RSWraV3qLKn6mPK0gpgqpNJg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Congratulations on buying the car! It's always a bit tricky to tell from a photograph, but it appears to be green, which means the factory 260Z colours were; 302 Green Leaf Metallic - http://www.zhome.com/History/ZColorGallary/302LeafGreen.jpg 240 Green Metallic - http://www.zhome.com/History/ZColorGallary/240GreenMetallic.jpg 303 Green Metallic - http://www.zhome.com/History/ZColorGallary/303green.jpg It doesn't really look like any of these. Were you told that it was a factory colour?

It would certainly suit me too Andy. I have not enquired, but I assume that there would be a significant saving on comprehensive insurance too.

There is also the option of the Harrington Group's stainless steel reproduction bumpers; http://www.groupharrington.com/en/part/36/datsun-240z-and-260z-bumpers.html http://www.groupharrington.com/en/page/42/about-bumpers.html "Please note, we offer bumpers with rubbers as original, hence the bumpers come with holes. If you want your bumpers without rubbers and holes, you need to inform us at the time of purchase." I bought a set a few years ago when the price and the exchange rate meant that they were less than the GST limit of A$1,000 (not including freight). Unfortunately, as of today, they are £765.00, "Buy today and save: £66.00" (they always seem to have a 'deal' on offer) = £699 (GBP) which is approximately A$1,452! Freight is £59 (GBP) giving a total of £758 (GBP) which converts at today's rate to A$1,574. You would then expect to pay GST of A$145, giving a total of A$1,719 - ouch!

If you are prepared to emigrate from the ACT all the way to NSW, you can participate in Stage 2 of the trial; http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/registration/get-nsw-registration/historic-vehicles/log-book-trial.html "The log book trial has two stages: Stage 1 - From 1 October 2015, vehicles that are in, or eligible to be in, the existing Historic Vehicle Scheme can be part of the log book trial. The registered operator must be a member of a Roads and Maritime recognised historic vehicle club that is participating in the log book trial. Stage 2 - In early 2016, a Modified Classic Vehicle Scheme will be introduced. These vehicles will be eligible for conditional registration and can be included in the log book trial." "Early in 2016, Stage 2 will see the development of a Modified Classic Vehicle Scheme. This scheme will provide the opportunity for modified classic vehicles which are 30 years of age or older to also be conditionally registered. The Modified Classic Vehicle Scheme is anticipated to operate in a similar way to the Historic Vehicle Scheme. Things like forming a club, joining a club and applying for conditional registration will be similar. Clubs may also choose to participate in the log book trial for classic vehicles. Existing recognised historic vehicle clubs may also choose to become a club under the Modified Classic Vehicle Scheme. Some matters currently being worked through with enthusiasts, industry and government stakeholders include the vehicle standards and CTP insurance classification. Modified vehicles require a different process to determine their suitability for safe use and it is important that clubs have this capability. From 1 October 2015, if you are interested in either forming or joining a club under the proposed Modified Classic Vehicle Scheme please email Modified.Vehicles.Scheme@rms.nsw.gov.au. For further information about the Historic and Classic Vehicle Log Book Trial, please call the Contact Centre on 13 77 88."

You caught me with my blinkers down Alan! I started the "What's the blinking story?" topic, so I know you are right about the front indicators. In fact - I added a new post to that topic earlier today, with a photo of the hole under the bumper that was used to relocate the indicators - http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/13953-whats-the-blinking-story/page-2 - post #24 I now remember you pointing out that AWU91K had a 'replica' front valance in that topic as well. I would have used a different example, but I did several Google Image searches for 'UK 240Z', '240Z England' etc and I didn't find any suitable photos. Notwithstanding my injudicious choice of photograph, the 280Z does have a very different front valance and grille to suit. *Edit - this is the best I can find;

The UK 240Z valance and the 280Z valance are quite different. UK 240Z 280Z

This - and this -

Just a pedantic follow up to this topic - A very late (sold 12/10/1973) and totally original 240Z (HS30-103744) was recently sold by the Z Car Shop in Melbourne. This picture of the car shows both the original location of the front blinker, and one of the holes under the bumper, conveniently provided by the factory, that was used by many to relocate the blinkers.

I notice that the car was sold by Col Crawford's Brookvale (NSW) dealership to an owner in Beecroft (NSW) - but with Victorian number plates GOB.846 - what the???

The Z Car Depot currently has 2 left and 2 right side rollers listed on eBay USA - Left = http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-70-78-Left-Door-Glass-Window-Roller-Guide-NEW-112-/331735877190?hash=item4d3cffc646:g:cK0AAOSwp5JWba1u&vxp=mtr Right = http://www.ebay.com/itm/Datsun-240Z-260Z-280Z-70-78-Right-Door-Glass-Window-Roller-Guide-NEW-113-/221972217427?hash=item33ae933e53:g:yFUAAOSwf-VWbbBq&vxp=mtr Price is US$39.99 each + US$24.71 shipping for 1 or US$30.30 for 2 - so about A$91 total for 1 or A$155 total for 2!!