Dallas

I was actually buying some POR 15 to treat the interior metal with some love. Also I've just moved to QYBN, and i get an outdoor setting and bbq tomorrow...Who wants to come over for a few ales and bbq on the long weekend?!

Is there any scope or some proper retractable seat belts? Excuse my silly question!

It is the door for sure, everywhere else is tight as. I took the DATSUN door scuff plates off and to my surprise..no rust, which is another good indication. So far I'm really happy with this car. When I get back from overseas in March 2012, it will get a full respray in white or silver, so we will see how i go then! Today I decided to polish the scuff plates since I had them off...they looked very tired; Comparison between one finished and one as it was: Finished, with new screws etc: Also took out the non working ariel and replaced the hole with a gromet. This will be welded up when the respray occures, for a smoother look to the body;

Hi Gents, The car failed RWC on account of; RH Lower Ball Joint RH Radius Rod Bushes Blinker Too Slow; RHR Drive Shaft Uni Joint. I've ordered appropriate replacement parts to rectify these issues ASAP. And here is where I am at with the interior. Please note this isnt a restoration, It's a car that's origonal and clean (in my opinion), but needs some love. So I took the front seats out and the carpet to see what I would find: Passenger side: Passenger under seat: Drivers: Under drivers seat: The crap found under the carpets: The worst bit of rust I've found in the car: I've already sanded that back to bare metal and treated it, it was mainly surface anyway...so I'm doing really well. Lindsay at the Z Shop in Melbourne has been working on this Zed for awhile, still has all original floor pan and such in place...now to get rid of 40 years worth of dirt, grime and bullshit. Under the sound deadening it was actually wet, the carpets were damp and stained and require replacement...no wonder these things rust so easily. Any suggestions as to if I should put some sound deadener down? I'm unsure!

Hi mate, She has a VIN on the firewall - was just outside looking around the engine bay. HS30-10786 - Matches with the build plate and the engine number also matches, also a rev's check confirms all numbers are correct. Interesting point you bring up about the rear end though - I have had it on a hoist and it was commented that it looks all original throughout the floor pan, with a previous minor hit up the front end which has been repaired well. So while she isnt the perfect Zed, she it keeping me rather happy. Thanks for the input though benny & NZeder.

Gents, I'm after a 240Z dash, as I plan to restore it, but would like to have my vehicle driveable at the same time. I'm located in Canberra. Let me know prices if your willing to part with one and we can go from there. Cheers, Dallas.

Chris, It's booked in for next Saturday at Goodyear Gunghalin - not sure where else to take it, any suggestions? The only issue I could see is it's developed a small oil leak at the front of the motor since driving it home from Melbourne sadly. :-( I've been smiling like that since I got her! Looking at purchasing 2x new doors from Rare Spares and 2x door cards from Nissan this week to sort out the door rust issues. Will be looking at replacing the skills and gaurds if required too.

Yeah I know the extent of the rust within the doors, but nothing that cannot be fixed with some hard work and time. I'm pretty happy with it so far, and there dosent appear to be rust on the chasis rails, firewall or anywhere major, but I havent stripped it completely yet. I don't think I'll do the whole restoration thing, but it will recieve a new paint job soon, as well as ZG flares, watanabes, coilovers and wilwood brakes, as well as a whole new interior..can't wait. Also, my R34 was a V6. VQ30DET+T :-) I made much more progress today though (day two of ownership); As you'd remember from the previous post, the car has a distinctive line across the side - personally I'm not a fan. I think less is more; Finally a use for a hair dryer: A vast improvement already: yet no matter how careful we were, the inevitable happened: The other side came up perfectly, oh well. The car will receive a respray within the next 12 months. I did more work on the rear end: I decided to put the front lip on I had lying around: Before: After: I also took off the rear bumper, as I like it without it. ...we then went for a spin up mount ainslie :-) very happy with the new toy..i think she is a long term investment: while up there, an old japanese couple in a Ferrari stopped by and stared and pointed at the Datsun for a little bit.. gorgeous sounding car: The daily and toy tucked away.. really enjoying the 240, probably the best car ive owned.

Hi, The number is HS3010786. I'm currently in Palmerston, and anyone is welcome to come by for a chat. Although I may be moving elsewhere within ACT soon. :-) I am considering buying all new trims and carpet/vinyl kit from the US - any thoughts? or just as good to get someone to reproduce from a trim shop? I must admit I'm really enjoying the Z!

Cheers lads. Lots of plans and lots of money to be spent, but the missus is also keen to spend money on her, which is also good news. I'm replacing most of the interior with new old stock, all the rubbers, and will slot some new gauges in there. The standard seats will remain for now, a new Nardi Deep Corn steering wheel will go in. The origonal radio will remain. I'm unsure if I'll put sound deadening in or not as of yet, will keep you guys updated. Cheers, Dallas.

Gents, Name's Dallas and I've just purchased my first Z car. I've owned it for less than 24 hours now and I have already started the modifications... I have the bug. My previous cars include; R32 GTS4; R34 GTT V6; 180SX (Current Daily); BMW E34 5 Series; BMW E30 3 Series and; Toyota Soarer. I try to buy cars on merit, not on brand or motor etc. And I must say, I picked up this 1972 2 Seater Zed last night in Wangaratta; http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,9156.0.html Brought it as soon as I laid eyes on her. I must say, this is the most fun car I've driven out of all the cars I've owned and modified. I plan to modify the 240Z in a Japenese 70's/80's way that reflects how great these cars are. When I first picked it up I was so suprised at how well it handled, went and stopped (for stock brakes!). I drove it home in one hit with my wife in the passenger seat. No radio, but a heater. It's still sporting the original AM only radio. Cool! Got it home and tucked her away..then this morning the work started. I decided I wanted to see what was lurking under that old sound deadening, so I ripped it all out: Found a bunch of crappy wiring to some old speakers that didnt work: Awesome speakers: Here is what we found: Surface Rust! So me and the missus got to work: ...and here is where we are at as of tonight: I've found a small hole in the metal about half the size of a 5 cent peice - any ideas on how to fix? I've never attempted rust repairs myself. Also, who can be trusted around CBR to paint the inside for me, to prevent any future rust issues? I will strip it myself of course; and finally; Who can I trust to re do my interior door cards and have the dash re-skinned? Thanks guys. Look forward to meeting you all. Dallas.