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    Power steering

    Yes Neil fitted the Silvermine one to previous car i purchased but with delivery and import tax it gets a bit expensive. Just wondered if anyone had done a corsa addaption themselves or if any one had fitted the Silvermine one to a LHD was there any issues clearing the manifold etc thanks
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    Power steering

    Hi all i was just wondering if anyone has done a 280Z power steering conversion using a Corsa or similar electric power steering motor ? I have used the Silvermine one previously and found it very good but as i have a spare steering column i was ondering how difficult it was to adapt it yourself...
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    Another Zed to scratch that itch

    Hi Sean i may be coming back to you for another exhaust soon
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    Another Zed to scratch that itch

    Hi George thanks for that yes it has BC coilovers
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    Another Zed to scratch that itch

    So ive sold the Toyota Celica and the Porsche but needed another Zed I have now taken delivery of a very clean shell, one USA owner fron new 280Z to work on. I have attached a few pictures including the 1977 highway flares that were in the tool box ! Just a couple of questions if any one can...
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    1978 Datsun 260z S30 2 Seater

    Hi Bob i did see it when the original guy was selling it they have updated the bumbers since then i was offered it for £24k but it did have a few bubles and rust in the paint work bottom of rear arches inner drivers side wing etc seats out of a BMW i think drove ok but i was put of by the...
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    UK 260Z 2 seater for sale

    i would have paid between 10k to 12k no more they offered it me for 15k but i declined
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    UK 260Z 2 seater for sale

    I did see the car and everything needed doing none of the MOT advisories had been done and new panels were welded over rotten ones in the fire wall etc mechanically knackered too. Because the pictures looked ok I'm guessing these guys bought it sight unseen and when it turned up they realised...
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    UK 260Z 2 seater for sale

    The cost of restorations has rocketed you would easily spend £20k+ on parts labour paint etc i noticed around 4 good Zeds on auctions over the last couple of weeks that did not sell. I think i may start looking at the States for a more solid car like the red one that SacCyclone recently sold he...
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    UK 260Z 2 seater for sale

    Oh and none of the MOT advisories have been done
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    UK 260Z 2 seater for sale

    Hi Rob i went to view this car there is extensive rust all round. the fire wall has had repair patches over the rusted firewall so all the rot is sandwiched in between. Rust has been painted over on the frame rails, tailgate rusted out and other panels too .Interior and electrics need sorting...
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    Need another Zed

    Hi where are you based
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    Need another Zed

    Thanks guys will take a look at these
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    Need another Zed

    Can go higher for the right car though
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    Need another Zed

    Up to 15k ?
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