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Maybe on their way to Melb for Rickers?

Targa Tango - Team 24oz at Targa Tasmania 2016

Their most recent video of them at Targa Tasmania 2016 :

Is there any issue using a standard 4' / 5' angle grinder (@ 11 - 12,000rpm) and a strip it disk to remove paint from panels or should you spend extra $$$ on a variable speed angle grinder that enables you to set the speed from 2,500 - 11,000 rpm?

Datsun 240Z 1972 $59,900.00 10 Alexander Drive, Burwood, VIC http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burwood/cars-vans-utes/datsun-240z-1972/1124057318

The Celica wins - if only due to the seat material/colour......eeek!

Which bracket is this referring to?

Have you inquired here : http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/banjup/wrecking/datsun-240z-260z-parts/1123652006 ?

Let's hope the weather is better this year. Here is some short videos of the last corner of the last leg of the rally (Z drivers behaving others having some "fun") : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xl20e9wpoina2aa/AABWVDXfw1grGu-nEScDnRcpa?dl=0 Rodger - I think your car is : Zed_GOPR0134.MP4 (best to download then watch as otherwise you may get poor resolution / buffering depending on your internet speed)

Thanks Lurch, I will be going along and will keep an eye out for them. I see there were actually five 240z cars competing in last years High Country Targa : 541 Cardinaels - Page 1972 Datsun 240Z 497 Lomman - Bainbridge 1971 Datsun 240Z 457 Knappstein - Knappstein 1969 Datsun 240Z 465 Siddins - Siddins 1970 Datsun 240Z 407 Goodwin - Smith 1973 Datsun 240Z Found two (poor) pictures of car 457's engine bay:

Targa High Country 2016 Friday 4th Nov -Sunday 6th Nov Is anyone from the AusZcar community competing in or attending this years Targa High Country rally? I recall seeing a couple of Z cars there last year. Hopefully the Mansfield town stage is a bit more interesting than the limited course they had last year. Here is a link to the Targa web page : https://targa.com.au/tc/

1972 Datsun 240Z Coupe $37,500.00 One owner for last 40 years. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/chermside-west/cars-vans-utes/1972-datsun-240z-coupe/1123757942

On my recently acquired 260z it is mounted as shown in the picture below - not sure if I will leave it there however it should be easily reached by the driver if required.

Another 2+2 in Qld : $15,000 The reason (genuine) that I am sadly selling this fine example of a 260Z 2+2 is that I have three cars and sadly, I am not utilising this car as much as it should be. http://www.zcarclubq.org.au/1976-datsun-260z-22-for-sale/

triple webers $1,100.00 Negotiable http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/farmborough-heights/engine-engine-parts-transmission/triple-webers/1123392586

From the film "The Castle", a phrase used when a treasured item was received and would be put on display in the pool room. See : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118826/quotes

1976 260z 2+2 : $3,6000 : Apparently SOLD http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/jimboomba/cars-vans-utes/1976-datsun-260z-coupe/1122832853 OFFERS OVER $3600 considered car is complete runs drives, this car would be a perfect restoration project for someone who wants one of these cars everything is there apart from original radio and the air con compressor is gone there is minimum rust easy repairs the paint is average and could use a freshen up but if someone wanted to buy and just register paint and panel would pass roadworthy, interior is ok but top of rear seat stuffed from sun damage,brakes need attention but just a master cylinder I think, has been off the road for over 6 years been parked in the shed collecting dust, we all know that these cars are getting harder to find they are a true classic and will only keep going up in price.

Thanks Sandy, Good to know a rough figure on costs to get it to a roadworthy state - as I read on another post, I expect my wallet will be on a rapid weight loss program! Cheers, Andrew.

I want to get some of the inner lining off to spray on something like the Eastwood Internal Frame Coating spray into/onto the rust prone areas that cannot be reached easily - is this an appropriate product? With the spray nozzle it may be useful to access the rocker panel / sill areas (via this black plug [top of picture] and cutouts internally)?

Yep, I think there is also some other damage on the point of the bonnet and expect there is some rust damage here as well (bubbling up of paint on the underside of the bonnet front ).

Well I have now purchased RS30-000467, a 1974 260z 2 seater. It was my brother in law's car which he owned since new (still has the original owner's manual, warranty/service booklet and full 260z service manual) and only stopped driving it about 18 months ago. He indicated it is accident free (other than some right front fender damage from a kangaroo) however he replaced the original engine in 1992 with one from a 280z after removal of all the fuel injection system). Also, he did mention that years ago the front passenger floor pan was pushed up when the car slipped of a hoist support when being serviced in the 1990's. It has the original paintwork and, other than a small patch of "deep" rust in the lower front door (about the size of a 20c coin), only appears to have some surface rust on the roof and some other panels. Yes, I know there will be some rust surprises in store for me! Currently the car is quite a way from where I live and the first step is to look to prevent further rust damage both that that is visible and maybe attempt to get to areas that are hidden. I will get it garaged and go from there. The plan is to get it restored (rust free) and painted in its original colour #303 Emerald Green (?Metallic?) and do some upgrades to the engine (mild ones!). I have chased up where the original engine was exchanged and it was a dead end - as you would expect after 24 years so no chance of getting matching numbers. Here are some pictures :

One Lucky dog : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThEoFWvHjHc

Shell now reduced by 25% to $600 - might not be available for long as it looks like the seller is keen to get rid of it. Edit : It would cost more to get it to Melbourne so maybe not an option.

Good news, the deal has been done!! I will have to start a new Members Project Journal - not sure of a title - maybe something "green" related as I will be repainting it in its original Emerald Green Metallic colour (#303).