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All the same items are currently listed with the seller name of 'successnext'. I just rang eBay and an investigation is now under way.

I have just reported the item and also discovered; "Based in United Kingdom, parrot1956jon has been an eBay member since 07 Sep, 2011"

This guy currently has 135 cars, bikes, boats, caravans etc listed on eBay - all priced way too low and all "on behalf of a family member" https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/parrot1956jon/m.html?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEFSXS%3AMESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654

I notice that your build plate is also smaller than usual - but the car's body has the holes for the normal sized plate.

Hi Linus - it should have a factory build plate like this...

Located in Melbourne https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-melbourne/cars-vans-utes/1977-datsun-260z-2-2/1177944340 This car was also listed on eBay and appears to have been sold for $3,250 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1977-Datsun-260z-2-2-/152945392818?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=5HB985AuWcIpV2IIV91LItSbx%252Bg%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Thanks Enzo - now fixed

Datsun 260Z (2 seater) Deer Park, Vic https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Datsun-260z/253466482308?hash=item3b03c79684:g:sUsAAOSwCXham7sL Auction ends Sunday 11 Mar, 2018 21:30:28 AEDST "260z 2 seater very straight body minimum rust garaged 20 years was running but hoses have rotted over time matching engine numbers anyone would like more info or to look at it I’m in Melbourne"

It seems that the price increase of S30's is causing significant scraping of the bottom of the barrel.

HS30-00890 http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/1924-cars-for-sale-3rd-party-sites-ebay-carsales-etc/page-293?do=findComment&comment=201672 HS30-01190 http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/1924-cars-for-sale-3rd-party-sites-ebay-carsales-etc/page-293?do=findComment&comment=201671

1971 Datsun 240z manual 2 seater project car Capella, QLD https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1971-Datsun-240z-manual-2-seater-project-car/112835567761?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D9a59a963b3654f138fe1735798ebe8e0%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D323095521202%26itm%3D112835567761&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Auction ends Sunday 04 Mar, 2018 20:33:43 AEDST (Edit; sold for $3,351) HS30-00890 "I have for sale an incomplete 1971 two seater 240z Datsun. It is a bit rough but from what I see for sale well and truly restorable. The car is in central Queensland I will help with loading freighting the car and may even deliver for a fee. The car has pretty well all its mechanicals minus the engine. Carbies and manifold are there but carbies will need restoring. Gearbox and diff are still in the car. Dash and all instruments are still in the car. Left front guard, front seats and bumpers are missing It has no side Glass and a leaky sunroof with a cracked Perspex panel so it has very rusty floors. Has some rust in the plenum area because it was full of leaves. Rust under the battery. Fatigue crack in left front frame rail. Left door pretty good rust wise. Right door has bubbles in the skin but the frame looks ok in the door opening. No rust that is clearly obvious in the roof. A few pin holes along the rear of the hatch door. Has had a swipe right hand front and the guard replaced with impact damage that is not obvious with the guard on still under the guard." Anybody recognise strange-looking pillar emblem?

Matching Numbers Datsun 240Z Project Canning Vale, WA https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323095521202?ul_noapp=true Auction ends Saturday 03 Mar, 2018 01:16:01 AEDST) (Edit; sold for $4,308) "Datsun 240Z project located in country W.A. PLEASE NOTE.This vehicle is incomplete. I purchased the vehicle in its current condition from the previous owner who had had it with a panel beater for two years with no progress. Known to be missing parts are as listed: Front and rear bumpers, bonnet, radiator, front screen and rear hatch glass, front seats, rear quarter windows. What is there is the rolling body with all panels /sheet metal removed-most of which has been cadmium plated. Original factory mags. Engine, transmission and tail shaft. Brake booster and fluid lines. Engine bay relays. Key in ignition. Both ID tags proving matching numbers. Fuel tank. Replacement sill panels. New old stock dashmat. Correct speedo calibrated in MPH. Window regulators. Windscreen wiper motor and rods. Several boxes of assorted smaller parts. The vehicle has been dry stored and is still covered in panel beaters dust. There is a relatively small amount of rust visible in the photos. The vehicle was red in colour before it was stripped for panel work. Cons... Not complete Pros.... Matching numbers. A lot of the hard work already done. It's a two seater ZED I can deliver from Perth to Melbourne for a negotiated fee if an interstate buyer wins the auction. Please. If you are not seriously interested don't waste my time with trivia. It is what it is....a rare incomplete 240 Z legend and collectible. Thank you" HS30-01190 (listing says 01170, but photo of bulkhead number shows 01190) eng. L24-052484

1976 Datsun 260Z (2 seater) $20,000 Buy it now https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/282848938065?ul_noapp=true Parklands, WA "I have a 1976 Datsun 260Z coupe which I am putting up for sale. The car was partly dismantled ready to be sent off for rust repair but will be put back together to make it easier for transportation for the sale. I have been quoted 4K for the rust repair not including blasting. It was commented on the fact the rust is not to bad for an Old school Jap Car just a few key spots and a bit of surface rust. The Key spots are On the main body Inner Doors both sides (see photo), Fuel filler area, Passengers side rear light corner (dented), Behind part of lower Radiator support. The guards have rust holes as seen in the pictures and the bonnet has a small rust hole where the badge goes. and the scuttle panel has a small hole. The rest is just surface rust Original engine 2600L with Manual I am currently working away so am limited to the photos and info i can post at the moment will update when I get more."

Leave George alone!

Hello Metho, and good luck with the sale. Your photo doesn't show all of the compliance plate, but your build plate shows HS30-10745 and original engine no. L24-084614 The WA Z register lists HS30-10646 (original engine no. L24-082605) as a 2/1972 complianced car and HS30-10763 (original engine no. L24-085261) as 3/1972. It is therefore safe to assume that your car would be considered a '72. http://wazregister.com/index.php?title=View_ANZIS30_Register

I was referring to the Australian market. Australian delivered 1970 - 1972 240Z's were fitted with clear lenses and single, dual filament parking/blinker bulbs. The ADR's require all cars from 1 January 1973 onwards to have amber front turn signals - which is why the European style bumper mounted amber turn signals were used on our 1973 240Z's. My late '73 240Z has the front blinkers on top of the bumper and the lower housings have clear lenses with single bulbs for the the parking lights. The reason I pointed this matter out is that, as it stands, Paul's car may not have front parking lights. This could be addressed by using headlights with parking light sockets built in.

Well done on the garage build - very innovative. I notice that you seem to have 240Z front turn signal assemblies. The front turn signals for a 260Z (all 260Z's I think) have a part clear (parking light) and part amber (turn signal) lens and use two separate bulbs. The turn signal wiring harnesses therefore have 3 wires and use a 3-pin (2-pin for 240Z) connectors.

PeterH has just sent me a photo of a page in the Factory workshop manual stating that the rheostat has a resistance range of 0 to 10 Ohms.

If someone has a 240 dimmer rheostat, or currently has the dash out of the car - could you please measure the minimum and maximum resistance of the rheostat for me?

#615 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323020974316?ul_noapp=true Details posted in "Cars For Sale (3rd Party Sites) Ebay, Carsales etc.." topic. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/1924-cars-for-sale-3rd-party-sites-ebay-carsales-etc/page-288?do=findComment&comment=200514

Datsun 240Z Fairlady Z Manual Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia Current bid:AU $1,075.00 Auction ends Thursday 01 Feb, 2018 20:03:16 AEDST https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/323020974316?ul_noapp=true "Interesting early build HS30 car with original matching number engine. After sitting since 1989 only 87,700 miles recorded. Engine still in good running order. Original flange gearbox, driveshaft and diff. Has Australian compliance plate from 7/71. Engine number matches manufacturer plate and plate matches firewall stamping. VIN indicates car is HS30 build number 615. Body badges say 'Fairlady Z' and grille is black plastic egg-crate style, not metal 240Z style. A spare 240Z metal grille is included in sale as well. Engine has original SU style carbs, air cleaner and the coveted E31 cylinder head. Many parts are missing. Included parts are shown in photos. Engine appears and sounds unmodified. A set of used headers is included. 260Z mags are fitted. A straight, rust-free hood punched with louvres is included. Every panel on this car has rust - some of it severe. The hatch opening area above tail lights is not bad, and the hinge area looks OK too. There is no sunroof, but rust is in the roof. Floors, frame rails, radiator support, sills and firewall all need major repair/replacement. Doors open and close, but need major work. Glass for both doors is included but window regulators are missing. The second door glass was found after photos were taken. 'Fairlady Z' emblems are pitted and have some broken studs. Tailight lenses are usable. Mechanical parts look in condition consistent with 87,000 miles. Brake booster and master cylinder found since photos taken. Diamond pattern original interior lining is mostly present. Call it Fairlady Z or 240Z, this is a desirable early manual transmission RHD car with an Australian compliance plate. A good investment when restored, with original engine. Colour was metallic blue with black trim. Several parts, including heater, not shown in photos will be supplied, along with ignition key. A trailer will be needed for pickup. Car located in Batemans Bay NSW. Thank you for looking at my listing"

Hi Youhan, I think you need to clarify a couple of things. Do you mean 3/8" (9.5mm) inside or outside diameter maybe? The standard fuel supply hard line is 5/16" (8mm) outside diameter. The wall thickness would be 0.7mm to 1.0mm - therefore an inside diameter of 6.0mm to 6.6mm. Are you talking about enlarging the opening in the car body for the transmission lever? If so, look at this post from Six_Shooter http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/1378-step-by-step-how-to-auto-to-manual-conversion/page-3?do=findComment&comment=157702

"HS30 00415 Colour: 907 Green originally. Repainted 905 red. Previously owned by Stavros240, sold on to Smugley who sold it to a guy named Rex, who is selling again. Info from Stavros." I just watched the "Porsche, Datsun and Ferrari? Barnfind" Youtube video byHome Built By Jeff. As of late December 2017 this car is with Zac. Skip to 3m28s.

Yes, the 240Z brake lines (and the clutch hard line) are 3/16" (4.75mm) outside diameter. The fuel supply line is 5/16" (8mm) outside diameter. I would imagine that the brake lines are the same size on 260Z's and 280ZX's as well - it seems to be a very common size across all car makes.

I've done that before too