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  1. Col-b

    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

    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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    Need another Zed

    Hi guys looking for another Zed 240 or 260 would consider 280 not 2+2 one that needs a bit of work but not a complete rebuild got the bug again ! thanks
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    240Z parts for sale

    Hi All i have a few bits left over for sale see pictures. Mainly for collection from Coventry. 1 Tailgate and glass Overall good condition but has been repaired along bottom edge glass has some scratches should polish out. £400 the pair 2 Metal headlamp cones good condition need cleaning up £80...
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    SOLD - Original UK RHD 240Z numbers matching for sale

    Hi All i am putting my 240Z up for sale but before i go down the usual routes i thought I'd give some one in the club first chance as you all know and understand these fantastic machines. The car was manufactured in Japan on the mid 1973 production run and first registered in the UK in September...
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    Anglia car auctions 240Z

    Be interesting to see how much this one goes for ! https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-28th-29th-august/1973-datsun-240z-31-litre/
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    Brake warning light on constantly

    Hi guys my brake warning light is on constantly. It was previously and now i have upgraded the master cylinder and proportioning valve with Wilwood ones i have take out all the original Datsun switches. The light is not pushed into the socket all the way on the back of the speedo. I tried...
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    Rear brakes locked up ?

    Hi guys i just serviced the car new oil, filter, plugs etc so took her out for a test drive. She was going like stink i was grinning like a Cheshire cat at how well she drove. Then i pulled up at the garage that did the body work as it was on my way home no one was in so i got back in the car to...
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    Progress nearly finished my UK240Z

    Hi All just thought i would share some pictures of my 240Z UK RHD 71K it seems to have been forever to get it to this stage lots of time, money and shouting lol bet you've all been there. Biggest delay it sat in the first body shop for nearly a year and they did nothing much. What i would say is...
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    constant live for radio upgrade 240Z UK model

    Hi all just fitting an aftermarket retro style radio it needs a constant live for the presets and i need one for the electric aerial feed. Would it be best to take it straight from the battery with a fuse or connect to the horn in the fuse box as this is constantly live too ?. Any other plugs or...
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    help with connections please UK 240 Z RHD

    hi guys im just putting my Zed back together after it has come back from the body shop. Can any one help with some queries please see pics attached . Wire 1 Do any of these plugs plug into each other not sure if they came apart at the body shop when they fitted doors back on. The top plug has...
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    Carb to airbox gasket

    Hi all just putting my car back together after respray and re mounting the airbox. Does any one know if the gaskets between the Hitachi round top carbs and the airbox are the same as SU 1.3/4 in ones. I only need one as had a new one in my box of spares. Seen the Austin SU ones on Ebay Thanks...
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    240Z Vinyl / Leather set

    Hi guys has any one used Ridies for interior Vinyl/ leather just wanted to know the quality or does any one have a set for sale. https://interior-innovations.com/product/datsun-240z260z-genuine-leather-w-diamond-stitching-tunnel-strut-tower-covers/ thanks Colin
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    Sunroof delete

    Morning all i did post something similar on an older thread so sorry if you've seen this. My 74 UK 240Z has an aftermarket sunroof fitted that looks horrible i do have another better quality one to fit if push comes to shove but would rather delete it. Does any one have any experience of fitting...
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    Dating your 240Z

    Hi all is there a register that i can date my 240Z and check original engine numbers etc. My car is a 1974 N reg original 240 Z RHD UK model i don't think there were many imported that year would be nice to get some history. On another point do you know of any good body shops around the Midlands...
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    4 Cobra Supaslot mag wheels with new tyres

    4 Cobra Supaslot 14" wheels with nearly new 195 x 70 14 tyres . Taken off my Datsun 240Z Previous owner painted centres black for some reason ? Would look best if paint stripped off and just polished up. Good over all condition no kerbing £295 open to offers collection from Coventry
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    Brakes, lowering, wheels and tyres

    Hi guys sorry to repeat probably same questions but i am upgrading my front brakes tried suppliers in UK but non in stock at the moment so looking to order either of these from Silverline https://www.silverminemotors.com/datsun/datsun-240z/brake-upgrades/front-big-brake-kit-stage-4...
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    New Z owner again

    Hi guys i have just purchased a right hand drive 240Z she seems to have had a lot spent on her by the stack of invoices that came with the car. Paint not so good so will be getting a full makeover. Does any one know of any specialist or other owners in the Coventry area ? she could do with a...
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