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  1. TimW

    Thank you.... :)

    Hello Folks, it’s been some while since I’ve posted much. I’ve kept track for the most, peeking in on my phone over a cup of coffee in the morning, and popping up here and there, more so recently on Jake’s “Boobie” post.. (Jake, can you email me a high res?). Well, it’s been quite a journey, as...
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    The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show NEC 9-11th Nov 18

    Hi Chaps, Do we have a club discount code please? I'm booking three tickets thus far for Sunday, anyone else going or interested in coming / meeting up? MZR are exhibiting again this year. Particularly liked one of their cars last year, they are stunning imo. Not so much the price at 80k...
  3. TimW

    Acid Dipping.. Head and Block.

    Hello Chaps, I've been quoted £220 + VAT for acid dipping the head and block of Addison's 260, already dismantled etc. It seems quite a lot considering you can get a chassis done for £995 + VAT. Is that the going rate for a head and block these days? And if anyone has the ability to dip for a...
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    BBC4 Sunday 7th October 2018. See my Z on James May's Cars of the People

    For or anyone interested or who have not seen before.. The BBC are showing a repeat of James May's Cars of the People on BBC4 this Sunday at 8pm with my Z up against an E-Type. Royalty, i.e. Damon Hill has sat on the same seat... Haha.. Enjoy...
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    Rear Valance Grommets

    These grommets came in the box of goodies with Addison's Z. Purchased back in 1992 for the princely sum of £25.60 for both grommets. Having the same two holes in the rear valance on my 260Z, I'd been trying to work out over the past year or so why these holes existed and how to go about...
  6. TimW

    Air Vent Ducting Joints - Interior

    Hi Chaps, Currently my air ducting joints are fixed using (20mm x 3mm approx) foam stripes (non adhesive), glued at one end, wrapped around the joint and glued at the tail end. Pic below Not sure if this is original method of fixing? It looks it considering it has virtually disintegrated...
  7. TimW

    Spot the z

    Hi Chaps n Chapettes, Since being "One of the Fortunate"... i.e. a Z Owner!... I've found myself spotting Z's in all manor of films from the 70's onward. If you have any pics from Films/Series lets post them here.. I'm sure it'll make good reading/visuals of our cherished motor :thumbs:
  8. TimW

    Brake Pads and Bearing Grease

    Hi Guys, I'm giving the brakes a bit of an overhaul and re-greasing bearings, slowly working my way round the car, I’m stumped on a spring that came with the new pads. I’m not sure if it’s needed. There wasn’t a spring on the old pads and I’ve not seen any photos or references anywhere to...
  9. TimW

    Seized Fan Clutch

    Hi Guys, Yesterday I took the 260 for a long, long drive ending with the fan clutch ceasing.:rolleyes: I’ve dismantled the fan clutch, cleaned out the gunk with carb cleaner, got it turning freely although with a slight drag and filled with 20/50 oil (will get some silicone oil and do...
  10. TimW

    Newbie First Timer, All Fluids Change.

    Hi Guys, I'm about to change the fluids in the 260. Being the first time I’ve changed the fluids, I’m wondering if peeps could cast an eye over the selection of fluids please? Millers Classic Sport 20w-50 Pistoneeze Semi Synthetic...
  11. TimW

    Snapped Tension Rod. Darn it!

    Hi Peeps, I have a slight problem with a snapped Tension Rod. Darn it!.. The bushes on the car at the time were the poly type and since picked up in threads that this may have been a contributory factor leading to the rod snapping. So far I’ve been pointed to a couple of options below...
  12. TimW

    RHD 240z on Autotrader

    http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705145440043 Unusual to see one on Autotrader.
  13. TimW

    Nenetol Duster

    As promised to those who I bored shitless with stories of detailing my Grandmother’s car when I was a kid! Time wise it made 50p and a stop off at the local sweet shop on the way home a real bargain. Here’s some links to the Nenetol duster. Brilliant bit of kit. Helps eliminate paint swirls...
  14. TimW

    SR311. Any condition

    Hello Peeps, I wouldn’t normally place a wanted ad, but I appreciate the rarity of this car. I’m looking for a SR311. I don’t feck around when it comes to price and making the right deal. For anyone out there that has such as car, please do get in touch, this would be a keep, not a...
  15. TimW

    Carbs and Air Filter Housing Holes

    Hi Folks, I've been working on my carbs lately and noticed something I'm not sure about in relation to the carb and air filter housing. Does anyone know why there are three holes on the housing and four on the carb? The two lower holes are obviously for fixing the housing, but having just...
  16. TimW

    Float Level and Compression Check - Safest way to disable the Z

    Hi Gents, I’m just about to do a float level test and wondering about the safest way to disable the car. I was planning on disconnecting the coil from the distributor end, connecting a cable using a crocodile clip and taping, then earthing to bare metal somewhere. Is there a better way...
  17. TimW

    Carb Setup..

    Hi Guys, Me again smh!.. This may well be a dumb question, but I’ve noticed something on my carbs. Forgive my terminology, I have a lot to learn, but when I blow down the fuel inlets of each carb float (Pic attached.. I think it’s called the banjo bolt) I notice a different resistance/air...
  18. TimW

    Carb Needle Position (Hitachi HJG46W)

    Hi Peeps, I'm in need of some help please guys. I've started to dabble and getting to know the car. I've seen a couple of posts about the needle collar should be level with bottom of the piston, not bottom of the groove, is that correct? Sorry if this has been asked before, I couldn't find...
  19. TimW

    Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show NEC

    Hi Peeps, I'm going to the Restoration Show 31 March - 2 April. Not sure which day yet. Was just about to book tickets and saw 'Enter Code'. Do we have a code pls, I couldn't see anything on the Forum. If same kinda thing as Donnington, would be happy to split and/or give lift from...
  20. TimW

    1983 Datsun Z-Series Fairlady (Interesting Sales Method)..

    I just love this ad.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232225008978?ul_noapp=true Scroll down the ad, the pics get more interesting!..
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