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Spotted these in the classic car park at Goodwood yesterday. The car park is always like being in the best ever toy shop.

So, I remember this topic giving me a nosebleed a couple of years ago. This is what I currently have in the car: I've got a 1973 240z, but has a 280z block and transmission (240 head and SUs). Was looking at this as perhaps a better option. Anyone got any specific recommendations? I...

Hi everyone - it’s been a while since I’ve posted on here. House renovations took over, so the poor Datsun has been neglected. Time to change that. In the spring I’d like to replace / upgrade my braking system, but not sure at all what to do. It’s all original, and all I’ve done is replace the...

Hi all, I know of at least 5 running old Z's in Scotland, though i've only met one of the owners. Now that mine is fully running, it's definitely time to try and arrange a meet before the summer is over. Anyone interested? Please do chime in if you have a Z in Scotland or north of England. Be...

Hi everyone, Been a while since i posted anything. I bought strut braces front and back last year. The rears fitted no problem, my front one did not. I had a go again yesterday, which you can see from the pictures. I experimented with raising it say around 12mm in order to get past the large...

Hi all, I'm replacing my Dizzy. Have a 280z remanufactured one from cardone. It has two wires. Red and green. They of course don't match any on my car (240z). So just wanting to double check. I'm kind of assuming the red is the positive power and the green one would connect to my present...

So i'm trying to quickly source some bolts, which seem hard to find. These were threaded on my flywheel / crank - well 2 of them were. The garage has fits the threads in the crank, but need 2x replacements bolts and ideally longer, to go deeper into the crank giving the threading which occurred...

Hi folks, I'm wondering if someone could save me the 10 mile round trip to my lockup. The Z is at the garage having the clutch and main oil seal done. They are asking for the torque settings for fly wheel and clutch? Worth having both the 240z and 280z settings, as my engine is a bit of a...

Hi everyone, So i've got a leaking rear main oil seal; at least that's what both I and the garage who just MOT'd think - it passed thankfully. Let's assume it is the rear main seal that is leaking oil on the garage floor, albeit not a lot - though when recently tuning it, the car is clearly...

Hi all, While the carbs are away getting restored, I am tarting up the engine bay. Thought I’d paint the air filter and put on some new decals. Question I have is what colour to paint it? Does anyone know? Some orange i am guessing, what what’s close enough that i can buy on eBay or amazon...

Hi everyone, Curious if anyone knows if you can buy reproduction luggage straps, or something very similar. Like many, i have old brittle straps which could do with upgrading or binned. Thanks, Graeme

So my Datsun in locked away, i'm in lockdown for what now feels like months. In order to feed my inner petrol head I had to take some urgent action...and guess what, i've found a new hobby! Welcome to my Losi Tenacity DB Pro! It's about a foot and a half long, does 50mph and is serious fun...

Hi folks, I'm wondering if any of you could point me in the right direction. I need to replace my throttle linkage as shown below - you can see it's had a sketchy repair. I'm struggling to source one. Any tips on where to get or am I going to have to repair it? Also, given these are LHD / RHD...

So it's winter, and what better time to get the carbs refurbished. I've found a chap locally in Edinburgh (Alan Wedgwood) who specialises in refurbishing SU type carbs, so my 240z Hitachi round-tops are going off for some TLC. I have a few questions for the forum please. So I believe my carbs...

Hi - I’ve got a set of 15x9 Rota RKR wheels. I’m wondering where i can get the long nuts for replace the small silver ones that come with the wheels? Cheers, Graeme

Finally, after 3 years of hard graft, I thought it time I posted all the pictures of my restoration from start to finish. Special thanks to Stuart Barrie who is also a member, for all his help and advice over the past 12 months - couldn’t of got this far without your input. Additional thanks to...

Hi all, As I near the finish line of my build, I think it’s time to install an electric fuel pump. From what I have read so far, I should go for a Facet pump and filter king regulator. The question is, what spec? Facet electric pump; either 4-4.25psi or 6-7.25psi - which one? Filter King...

Hi everyone, Does anyone know of a company in Scotland that I could take my Diff to for a rebuild? Cheers, Graeme

Hi all, Tomorrow I’m going to install my new BC coilovers to my 240z. I’m not going to grind away the metal on the strut tower, so just went to apply a default setting to the camber adjustment. Can anyway advise on the best settings? Regards, Graeme

Hi all, I've finally isolated a random knock I've been hearing, especially when going slowly over a speed bump. Appears to be coming from the end of the steering rack (I've already replaced the ball joints and tie rod ends). I'm currently compiling a parts list, so welcome any tips additions...