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What single part do you wish was still produced?

I'm looking to get into manufacturing reproduction parts for Datsun vehicles to make sure they stay on the road. If you're a restorer or enthusiast, please tell me what single part is hardest to find for you, or what part is most often sought after and I'll use the crowd-sourced info to start production. Lmk! :)

16 Comments
2024/12/02
13:35 UTC

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What’s this sensor?

75 280z. Passenger side. Appears to be on the bell housing. It’s currently disconnected and the car still runs and drives. Reverse sensor?

4 Comments
2024/12/02
12:11 UTC

6

Power Fender Mirrors

Does anyone know if I can get power fender mirrors from anywhere. Have seen a few mentions of them on various forums, but yet to find a seller

1 Comment
2024/12/02
06:02 UTC

4

Looking for new wheels

Ive been searching for new wheels to get for my 79 280zx. Any recommendations? Having a hard time finding some with the same pattern. Looking for something less than 1k

4 Comments
2024/12/02
05:59 UTC

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Mods, feel free to remove this if not allowed. Car sketch commissions are open!

Hello all! I’d love to draw your Datsuns! Contact me via DMs :) my PayPal is PayPal.me/shibbainu !

0 Comments
2024/12/02
04:44 UTC

1

Wire colors

Hello everyone

I've started the process of wiring up new gauges in my 76' 280z. The car is completely apart so I have the harness laying in my living room and I am very confused. I have a factory service manual which I thought would be helpful but I got more confused.

Question 1.
I took off the speedometer wiring. The connector is as follows:

  1. Red
  2. Red/white
  3. Green/white
  4. Green/yellow
  5. Red/Blue
  6. Black
  7. Green
  8. Green/red

Could someone explain the wiring colors here. I know the red goes to the fuse panel, Green/white and Red/blue are the lights (not sure which one is signal and which one is ground) and black is ground. All the other ones I'm at a loss. I tried looking at ElvisTorino's wiring diagram but I ended up lost on what exactly does what.

Thanks guys
Jan

1 Comment
2024/12/01
21:36 UTC

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New lights for the Z

It's my first post here so here my current progress of my Datsun interior lights.

The old car's wiring was a mess and not working as it should, so i tried to update it and put some lights and new Gauges installed. Choke light now it's battery light.

https://preview.redd.it/6hn09usw7s3e1.jpg?width=1740&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2d105ef08a555ed99dc3625b961ca7089ffdc6c

https://preview.redd.it/jyedgi8x7s3e1.jpg?width=979&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0831495876fec3cd3b780c560f8b1b0c7ac8e10f

https://reddit.com/link/1h2f9bw/video/3u0ic04y7s3e1/player

2 Comments
2024/11/29
06:06 UTC

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Someone wanted a 240z brake warning light picture

9 Comments
2024/11/28
20:34 UTC

2

Tracking an s30

Looking at both for the apex kits for the front. Third track day with the double wishbone set up isn't much more once you factor in the coil overs and having to weld so price really doesn't matter. Just feel like the suspension might be a little over complicated and might not be able to use it all correctly. Anybody running either set up?

0 Comments
2024/11/28
20:01 UTC

4

S30 Parts

I have a ton of 280z and 240z parts sitting around. If anyone is looking for anything feel free to msg me.

Not sure if this type of post is allowed here, if not let me know.

19 Comments
2024/11/28
15:44 UTC

2

Swapping transmission

So i just bought have a 1977 datsun b210 and its automatic and i want to manual swap it is it hard to find manual transmissions for these or parts in general?

2 Comments
2024/11/28
02:02 UTC

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Speedometer is possessed!

This is a new issue.

Other details 240Z, tachometer has never worked. PO had electronic ignition module wire points conversion system, I swapped all that out with new distributor.

That’s probably independent, this is probably a speedometer cable issue? It’s intermittent and starts once you hit 30mph. (Although there’s a small amount of bounce at 25 mph).

I’m trying to decide if I want to toss all my gauges and rewire with newer/led/digital gauges (most of my originals do not function). temp is gone too (it was working until a few months ago).

So I guess I’m wondering:

  1. What is the likely cause of this
  2. My car is a 73, and I’m not going to do a full blown strip to nothing and restore to original. I want to enjoy it, drive it some and make it a decent Saturday car. So if I went with alternative gauges, what do folks that have done this like (in terms of install and functionality).

Thanks!

24 Comments
2024/11/27
21:42 UTC

2

Help with choosing a car

So i am currently looking for 280z on marketplace in the midwest i was hoping someone would have tips for purchasing a Datsun and any questions i would specifically need to ask?

8 Comments
2024/11/27
02:37 UTC

39

Fat raccon knocked a ladder onto my door

Just got done putting in an electric power steering kit and was excited to drive it and found this the next morning. Always something with this car.

2 Comments
2024/11/27
00:34 UTC

5

Add EGR to 620 that had it deleted

Hi, PO deleted the EGR on my '79 620 pickup. Their county didn't require to pass emissions but mine does. Guys at the emissions shop said if I add an EGR it'll probably pass. How can I add an EGR if the EGR manifold is no longer there (and apparently no one sells it either. Thanks.

5 Comments
2024/11/25
23:27 UTC

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ZG flare wheel tyre size question

I have a question about choosing wheel size for my 1972 240z. I want to use these flares (https://rspeccarbon.com/collections/datsun-s30/products/zg-fender-flares-datsun-s30) and go with 17 inch high wheels cause its easier to find tyres. My question is what wheel width and offset would I need to fill out the flares. The car is meant for the street and some track days so I would like it to remain drivable at low speed as I dont plan on installing power steering and I also dont want to use spacers. I was thinking something along the lines of 17x8 front 17x9 rear, Im not really sure about the tyre size yet. Thank you for any input.

11 Comments
2024/11/25
20:55 UTC

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Sensor light purpose?

This turned on and I did some research does it serve any other purpose then to tell you to check the o2 sensor at a certain mileage I’ve seen a few old posts say disconnect a wire I’m just worried that it actually serves a purpose to let you know of another issue then just at a certain mileage

4 Comments
2024/11/25
06:33 UTC

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Help identifying ticking sound

Not sure what this sound is. Maybe valves? Any help would be appreciated!

18 Comments
2024/11/25
02:39 UTC

6

Head Porting/Polishing

Looking for any recommendations for best shops for cylinder head porting and polishing, who have you used or heard of that have good results?

3 Comments
2024/11/24
21:52 UTC

72

Did we miss this 2024 release?

6 Comments
2024/11/23
04:34 UTC

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1973 Datsun 240z video I found.

Thought this was pretty awesome! https://youtu.be/M7dDie-OEiw?si=rFIppG6Y-AynZuxO

0 Comments
2024/11/22
23:53 UTC

2

Difference between 280zx coupe and 2+2

Hello I was wondering what the differences were with the 280zx 2+2 interior parts vs the coupe parts. I have a 2+2 and finding parts has been very hard. What parts on the interior are interchangeable and if there’s none, are there any reputable 3D printing companies that print custom interiors. Any help is perfect.

10 Comments
2024/11/22
07:01 UTC

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