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Next Drive Day from Melbourne to Geelong (where we will pick up some other drivers and on to Forrest Brewery for lunch. When Saturday 22 February, 2020 First Start Point - Meet @ 8:15 for an 8:30 start BP Service Station - Westbound, Rockbank 1789 Western Freeway https://goo.gl/maps/8fhEdqyTJpMkMwbv7 Second Start point - Pickup @ 10:15 Moorabool Valley Chocolate 320 Ballarat Road, Batesford https://goo.gl/maps/dt9dZX9BPcnxoCpFA Planned Route https://goo.gl/maps/G91UcAYHiy14FqnZ7 (note link needs to be opened in a browser to see correct route - Google Map App optimises travel time.) Note we are avoiding the Baccus Marsh route due to road works. End Circa noon Forrest Brewing Company 26 Grant St, Forrest https://goo.gl/maps/EH43LhXfMQiBDNmU7

I'm a possible. Can someone ping me the 'usual' start point.

As far as I can tell there were a few different types. My 72 FZ-L has a light up cigarette lighter on top, with the hazard toggle switch underneath. I could not locate on so I designed and 3D printed one. The files are uploaded on Thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3148518

The other advantage to this circuit (compared to others I have seen) is that it does not require any additional 12v supply. Makes installation simple with no wiring changes / additions needed.

Please join us for the first official drive of 2020. A cruise from Mernda to Yea and Whittlesea. Some interesting and winding roads, we may encounter some traffic on some of the parts but should be fun none the less. Drive time circa 2:15, 150km. When Sunday 12 January, 2020 Meet at 8:15 for an 8:30 start @ Caltex Mernda, 3754 https://goo.gl/maps/XXxnCUWXmdTtXoAa8 Planned Route https://goo.gl/maps/uUceHETYa3Gb1MF37 Waypoint – circa 10am We will stop in Yea for a comfort break and to regroup; https://goo.gl/maps/SKnUVWbKMznHT78P6 - car park on centre strip near 101 Goulburn Valley Hwy. Toilets and coffee nearby. End Circa 11:45 Optional - lunch at Cafe 59 on Church 59 Church St, Whittlesea VIC 3757 https://goo.gl/maps/oG2gAwuiqTMhpY4V6 Scott More info / RSVP @ drives@NDSOC.com.au

Instructions on how to install a new inexpensive power antenna to work with the OEM antenna up/down switch. When I purchased my 1972 Fairlady Z-L it only had the 8-track face plate and a loose antenna switch. The 8-track unit itself was missing. I purchased an old 8 track off ebay, 3d printed some parts to build a mock up unit. It does not play but cartridges can be inserted, the buttons work and it looks original. The up/down switch is secured and functional. I am in the process of putting in a secret audio head unit so that I have a radio and use Bluetooth. I wanted to replace the manual antenna with a power antenna. However new antennas operate differently. Original antenna uses two wires, power one and the unit goes up, power the other and the unit goes down. New antennas operate like this; up - power to both red and green wires down - power to red wire only. (however I discovered that the antenna needs a pulse to both wires first to turn it on.) I achieved this with the use of three bosch type relays, a capacitor (1000 microfarad) and resistor (10k Ohm) to provide a pulse to the green wire. The capacitor/resistor powers the third relay for about 0.5 Seconds Relay 1 and 2 for up ensure that the circuits are isolated from the down wiring. Relay 3 provides the pulse to green for down.

A stunner of a day; great venue, great people, great cars. Thanks Gordon + family for organising.

Is there a 2 digit number / letter sequence on them? That will tell you the date of manufacture https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/59648-let’s-find-built-date-of-jack-and-tire-stopper/

Me too

A last minute drive is being organised for Melbourne Cup Day morning. The roads will be nice and quiet so lets take advantage of this and take in some awesome roads. When: Tuesday 5th November Time: 8:30am for a 8:45am departure. Meet: Shell, 89 Porter Street, Templestowe https://goo.gl/maps/WxybTk2RfD4WspD69 Route: https://goo.gl/maps/i9vqcLjVuX98UbMd6 We will probably stop in Hurstbridge for a coffee. All welcome, please join us if you can.

FYI - Essendon nissan quote 80406-V5002 - $18each pin 80410-01G00 - pack of 5(can’t sell separately) - $25

Thanks KatoKid

Where did you source the door hinge pins from. I’ve seen some on eBay but quite expensive.

Reminder - Sandown Historics and the pre-drive are on this Sunday.

NDSOC run before Sandown Historic Please join us for a short run before the Sunday Sandown Historics When: Sunday 27th October Meeting Time: 8:00am for a 8:15am departure. Meeting Point: At the back of Sandown Park Hotel, Corrigan Rd, Noble Park VIC 3174 https://goo.gl/maps/JDuU2rcWFVnjuM8v9 Planned Route: https://goo.gl/maps/dReEL7sN8u7qU7M27 Finish back at Sandown @ about 9:30 drives@NDSOC.com.au

Reminder that this drive is on this weekend. https://www.facebook.com/events/563473634186102/?ti=icl

Only 12 sleeps to the drive; https://www.facebook.com/events/563473634186102/ Would be great to see a few Z's

I think I stole the route from this site. Thanks! Planned Route: https://goo.gl/maps/Tfu93qxMz4tiqbcW9 Being new to Melbourne I’m looking forward to the drive and meeting people.

I had a chat with Hung a month or so ago. Relative to the LHD versions there is only a small demand for the 240z. Whilst he has spent a lot of time looking for manufactures that will do smaller volumes, the tooling cost are still quite high. Min volume to make it viable is about 1000 dashes. As a result at this stage he is unlikely to do the RHD 240z dashes. Let hope things change in the future and this gets back on the list.

Smugley, I'm interested in possibly getting a copy of this, if you are willing. My FZ-L has been in a front end at some time and I would like to check some of the dimensions. I would pull the file into Fusion360. The service manual only has a few key points. FYI, I'm based in Melb.

Thanks, I’ve reached out to PEC. Hoping to find something local in Melbourne if possible, rather than shipping from US

I’m looking for a set of 240z rear brake shoes. Can’t seem to find a supplier in Australia. Could someone point me in the right direction.

How much interest is there in getting replacement dashes for 240z / Fairlady Z? I have a Fairlady Z RHD car and am currently based in the US and have been looking for a replacement rather than going down the rebuild path. Hung Vu, who is very active in the US Z community, has been producing reproduction Z parts for some time. He recently started developing dash replacements. Vintage dashes have done a LHD 240z (Mk1 & 2), 260z / 280z version as well as 510 and other cars. They are the dashpad only, fitting over your existing frame. I have seen these dashes installed on a few 240z at local meets. They are very good quality and built using more modern material, hence much more likely to last than OEM stock. He has plans to do a RHD 240z version, it is in the mold process. If we can demonstrate interest it will help him gauge demand and move the priority up the list. Please post here if you are interested and email them them to get your name on a wait list 'Vintagedashes@Gmail.com' https://www.instagram.com/vintagedashes/?hl=en

Thanks KatoKid

I've heard that there are more restrictions in Vic relative to Qld.