CBR Jeff

Rally car anyone? Lots of good bits. Jeff

I know I would rather find more rust than expected.....this would be very disappointing to find. Jeff

You are correct Jeff my mistake. Cannot count 4 spoke V 5. They were heavy and weak. Jeff

Thanks Jon. Looking forward to a few drives together. Jeff

Exciting times Jon. I’m guessing your not going to make the dyno run? Jeff

Sure. My recollection is that in the late 90s or early 2000 Performance wheels made a run of copy Nissan works wheels for some of the Rally folk. They looked similar but were quite a bit heavier than the works wheels, being made from cast aluminium. Over the years there have been a few supplies of various Nissan works wheels into Australian. In early 2000 there were some 240RS (see below) style and some other Nissan works wheels that were imported from Reg Cook in New Zealand. I believe (not verified but rumoured) that someone has also recently purchased some more wheels from Reg that would probably be old Nissan wheels. The simple way to determine if the wheels you have found are genuine is to check the weight. I’m sure of the figures but someone on the forum will know what the weight of the factory wheels was. Jeff

Ryan I watched this video a few days ago and felt your concerns. Keep you head up mate. Get the car stripped, then tackle one section at a time. It’s not going to be a short or easy journey but it’s all doable. It will be very gratifying when it’s all finished. Jeff

They do look like violet wheels, but might also be knock offs made by Performance Wheels a few years ago. the weight of them will be the quickest way to tell. Jeff

Nice looking car. Interesting to see how long it takes to sell and what I think is a fair if not low price? Seller also has a RA28 for sale. Jeff

Any words on the back face? Jeff

Double post?

1972 Southern Cross Rally. Some good footage of eventual 2nd place 240z of Rauno Aaltonen/Steve Halloran and the 180B of Edgar Hermann/Mike Mitchell who eventually finished in 4th. How times have changed. No helmets open roads and no pace notes. Jeff

Thanks Ryan. Engine was run in on the dyno so it’s good to go. It is fairly quick, has heaps of torque and drives nicely. Jeff

Haha. Yes the bike fits into the back nicely. No plan to make it look that good though. Ordered a few things this week with the view to getting it running properly and then rego. Jeff

Welcome Ben. I get out your way quite often for work and to visit family. Wife’s mother lives in the Kyeamba valley and I work at CSU regularly. I’ll drop you a PM when I’m out your way next and catch up. car looks good. Looks the same colour as my 240 was originally. Looks like you may ride a MTB also? Jeff

Yep it’s a king cab. Jeff

The Datsun 720 arrived today. What a classic. Love the tailgate. Jeff

At some stage. No rush, looks like there will be plenty of rainy days in the next few months to attend to that Jeff

As promised a few photos. Jeff

Well 14 days short of 6 years the Z has number plates. So stoked about finally getting to this point. Spent all day driving around Canberra today. I’ll get some photos to post over the next few days. Other news is that I purchased a 1983 720 king cab (L18 5 speed) this week. These things are amazing in that you can still get nearly all the components and they are as cheap as chips. A new guard is under $100!!!! Should be a much quicker and simpler build. Planing on it being my daily work Ute, shop truck style. it’s getting delivered next week so I’ll post a few photos. Jeff

This is a very important and influential forum. Jeff

Polished FYI

Good choice Ryan. That will look great with some work. The horn pad even look in OK condition. I restored my wheel and I'm very happy with it. The steering can be heavy with these cars so a big wheel helps. I went for the polished spoke look rather than the black. Jeff

Its an interesting price trend at the moment. Wonder what the interior of the Canberra car looks like? Probably like the engine bay? Might give them a call and have a sticky beak? Jeff

Congratulations Rudi. Glad everyone is fit and healthy. Alexis has her Dads eyes. Better get a child restraint attachment fitter to the Z mate. Jeff