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  1. DaveF

    Alternator required

    Afternoon all and Happy New Year Eve Eve, To end the year, my alternator has decided it doesn't like it's home any more and stopped working! I thought it might be the battery, but that's holding a charge. Checked the output on the alternator....and nothing. Is it possible for get these...
  2. DaveF

    Windscreen rubber

    Afternoon all, I'm planning to pull my windscreen and refit with new rubber. Who are the current champions when it comes to rubber supply? Thanks!
  3. DaveF

    Left indicator solid, not blinking

    If this is happening to my left indicator, but not the right, is the fault at the indicator stalk? Is there a simple fix?? Cheers
  4. DaveF

    New meets old

    The lad in the 370z saw the funny side.....I did offer to give him a lift to work
  5. DaveF

    Got the urge.......

    I know the Slotmags look great, but I've an urge to fit something different...... Anyone got any suggestions? I don't want to be messing around with spacers or different studs etc, so was thinking just to keep at 14" (unless 15" can be fitted easily enough?) Any help appreciated (also if...
  6. DaveF

    Rear light upgrade

    Afternoon folk, Any recommendations to make my rear lights brighter? Apparently it's quite difficult to tell when my brake lights are on?
  7. DaveF

    Well I hope this is the future of prices........

    Anyone on here sold this to 4-Star? Nice price if they can get it........ https://www.4starclassics.com/for-sale/datsun-240z-for-sale/
  8. DaveF

    My perfect 260z

    Not everything that glitters is gold..... I'm now discovering the joys of Datsun ownership! Car away for some minor repairs to the bodywork....😂 Ps expanding foam optional for wing fitment.
  9. DaveF

    Rear light panel.... Should it be black?

    So my car is currently undergoing some bodywork repairs. Originally it was metallic brown but it's now Boston green metallic. What I'm wondering if whether I should keep the silver rear panel, or change it to satin black? I'm not sure if the silver-grey was applicable to brown cars or should be...
  10. DaveF

    Gear selector seal and end plug

    It appears that the selector chamber on my gearbox should have a seal and cap. Anyone know where to get these parts....or could I get away with a rubber bung? Cheers
  11. DaveF

    Gear lever end cup

    Does anyone know where I could get the white nylon cup from the base of my gear lever? I've got all the other parts just not that. I've heard you can change for a metallic one too? Thanks
  12. DaveF

    Car Cover....where's best?

    Evening all and Happy New Year! Here's hoping the country opens up and we can all get to some meets and show off our babies this year!! QUick question...I'm after an indoor cover for the car and wondered who everyone uses? Many thanks! Dave
  13. DaveF

    Ticking noise from gear box area

    I believe there may be a plastic bush at the base of the gear lever that can cause a ticking noise? Is this correct and can someone please tell me if there's a cure? Mine makes this noise...even louder when my hand is on the gear stick
  14. DaveF

    Competition Steering Wheel......problem with the horn

    So I decided to replace my standard steering wheel with a replica competition one from www.classicpanelsandparts.co.uk Looks amazing and very well made....but the PCD of the three screws to fit the horn are too close. Does anyone know of an alternative? I should have researched more...
  15. DaveF

    Tracing a leak...any advice?

    My 260Z is letting in water when I wash it. I thought it was coming in through the sunroof channel, but it doesn't appear to be the case. Is there a common fault / route for water to find its way in? The images below show where it dripped from, but it's also got in directly onto the carpet...
  16. DaveF

    Hello and here's my 260Z

    Bought from a guy in Edinburgh a few weeks ago and already I'm smitten! The car is a 1978 260Z that was first registered in April 1979. She's had 10 owners (including me) and covered 69k. Originally brown metallic, she had a full bare-metal respray in 1998/99 to the lovely Boston Green...
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