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Rectangular plate with captured nut in the wheel arch. Unlikely done from new but certainly doesn't look out of place.

Old V replacement and a couple of shots installed ...

Recently installed the Aveska retractable belt to the drivers side of a 73 240Z. For me it was a direct replacement of the previously installed system where the retractor system is mounted just forward of the rear wheel arch. Bracket was not necessary however, a spacer was required to clear the interior trim on the roof mounting point. Overall an excellent replacement of a frayed belt that would no longer retract fully.

Got full air conditioning system removed from a 240Z however, it is the under the dash style. Also have an Aunger louvre.

Sounds good to me - I'll be there!

I'll be there in the 240Z and am in for the pre-meet also.

Have zinc plated at home since 2011 ....... huge time sink! Requires plenty of space and although weak acid involved best to have that part of the process away from cars and other precious items. Also requires regular supplies of distilled water or similar. I run a reverse osmosis setup for this purpose. Main issue, and the time consuming part, is cleaning the parts in the first place. Ultrasonic cleaner then buffed with wire brush is the process I use. Any abrasive blasting produces poor plating - surface must be smooth and shiny as possible for best results. If it wasn't for the fact that I have several vehicles being restored, that I have control over quality, I don't loose any parts and I can redo parts very easily when the finish degrades I wouldn't DIY and would just pay a good commercial plater. The initial setup costs plus the cost of a regulated voltage power supplier gets quite a bit of professional plating done.

L28 F54/P90 forged flat tops 8.3CR Spool H-Beam Conrods Schneider Stage 2 cam GT3076R (external gate) Custom 3/8” fuel lines (feed and return) Surge tank EFI fuel pump & lift pump Palnet fuel rail 550cc EV14 injectors Lonewolf intake manifold Steam pipe exhaust manifold V6 Commodore throttle body Ford EDIS distributor-less ignition Megasquirt II (Fuel and spark) KnockSense knock retard 3 row alloy radiator 3.7 R200 CLSD Z31 300zx CV Conversion and shortened axles 260z stub axles RT Diff Mount Rear disk conversion (Mitsubishi) S14 gearbox conversion (SR20DET) Nismo short shifter 300zx Z31 vented front disk brakes Toyota 4 piston callipers Coilovers with Koni Yellows 260z steering rack Adjustable F control arms and radius rods Front and Rear strut bars 3” mandrel stainless exhaust EGT gauge Innovate LC1 wideband and XD-16 AFR gauge TurboSmart 2 electronic boost controller dual Thermalite electric fans upgraded heater blower upgraded wiper motor central locking – alarm DZ Start (key less) headlight relay loom

16 x 7 Superlites. 225/50 to match original rolling diameter on rear. 205's on the front as the larger tyre rubbed spring perches coilovers fitted since to fix that issue. zzzzed ........ trying to avoid the wrong attention these days!

That would be me - 1973 240Z turbo'd. Live close to where you spotted me. Bodywork untouched since purchased in 2002 and probably looks reasonable at 20 metres. More mods to come and I'll bother posting when she gets stripped down this or next winter.

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some photo's of Paul's rocket @ Tailem Bend Gymkhana on the w/e -

One 240Z and one 260Z rack spare at my place (Nairne)

OK ......... I'm in.

I'm in.

That would have been me . Lucky enough to get out for a look Thursday, Friday and about to head out for Ironbank section today. Great event and soooo nice to get some miles on the Z after a long break.

This is how I dealt with mine - Removed the welds that join the arms to the pivot rod and punched rods out. Local engineering shop machined rods back to an even diameter then bushed the mounts to suit. Rewelded. Was relatively cheap.

Excellent! Add me to the list.

Unable to use the block drain as the exhaust header blocks access. Can't feed by tapping between cylinders 5 and 6 on the manifold side either as inlet won't allow it. Outlet is going to thermo housing.

Yes that's the original knock sensor position between the oil filter and the welch plug. From looking at a workshop manual, flow goes across the head towards the manifolds. I'm unsure what effect it would have on the surrounding cylinders if I pull water from there.

Was planning to feed coolant to the turbo using a branch from the heater feed like the original SU manifold coolant route but getting 3/4" braided hose down to a 5"8 barb and -6AN looks nasty. Then noticed the unused thermistor fitting hole between cylinder 5 and 6 in the P90 head. Any opinions on using this as the turbo coolant feed?

Got one here and getting closer.

Purchased this in 2002. Mechanically poor but presented well and any rust didn't appear too extensive. L28 F54/N42 combo. Since then..... S14 gearbox conversion Custom tailshaft Custom gearbox mount Nismo S14 short shifter L28 EFI inlet manifold (N42 non EGR - shaved) XF Falcon 68mm throttle body Palnet fuel rail (barbed) 3/8” fuel lines (feed and return) Surge tank Bosch 910 EFI fuel pump Facet lift pump Aeroquip fittings and braided hoses Megasquirt II V3 (Fuel and spark) Ford EDIS distributor-less ignition KnockSense knock retard Steeper motor Idle Air Control SARD regulator 3” mandrel stainless exhaust (Exhaust Technology) 3 row alloy radiator 3.7 R200 CLSD (280zx moustache bar etc) Z31 300zx CV Conversion (Modern Motorsports billet adaptors) 260z stub axles 16” x 7” Performance ‘superlite’ mag wheels Z31 300zx vented front disk brakes (hubcentric adaptors) 15/16” 280zx master cylinder Toyota 4 piston callipers (front) Rear disk conversion (Mitsubishi) Tokico Illumina strut inserts (5 way adjustable) Kings spring front (1” drop) Custom Pedders rear springs (1” drop) Nolathane bushes (all excluding g/box mount) 260z steering rack Billet strut spacers (front) Front and Rear strut bars (carbon fibre) Innovate LC1 wideband and XD-16 AFR gauge TurboSmart 2 electronic boost controller EGT gauge dual Thermalite electric fans upgraded Honda heater blower upgraded wiper motor central locking – alarm headlight relay loom Currently off road whilst new engine build progresses - .F54/P90 L28ET

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Hi, Have lurked here for some time and am impressed with the community spirit on the site! Owned a 1973 240z since 2002 and has various mods over that time. Currently off the road (again) for turbo build. Details can be seen at http://www.thezgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1622 Coops