Monday, January 31, 2011
Lazy night shots
Monday, January 24, 2011
Authentic Nissan Rear Wing & Fujitsubo Legalis R SS Exhaust
Unlike the U.S. domestic BRE wing, this wing features the JDM embossed plate for OEM badges. I did my best after reviewing several pictures of Fairlady 240ZG models to identify the exact location of the factory badging. I had to wear a gas mask to prevent myself from inhaling fiberglass too! The wing was painted with Classic Datsun's (Les) rear tail light panel / hub cap gray paint. I really like this metallic paint since it is not too dark nor too light. You would be surprised how the repainting of the tail light panels and adding the wing have prettied up the rear of the car! :)
As you can also see from the rear, I installed a JDM Fujitsubo Legalis R Stainless Steel Exhaust and had the final tweaking done by Dandos Automotive. This exhaust is no doubt THE BEST sounding exhaust available for our Z cars. The small dual tubing through the rear leaves a very nice sounding tone, without sounding like a 70's truck. The exhaust tone is smooth through all RPM's, quiet at idle and loud when stepped on. It is quite a pricey exhaust I must say, and a PAIN to bring over from Japan.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Is your head working?
Anyways here's my new spiffy toy :)
Datsun Competition Steering Wheel from Japan
These steering wheels were available only on special models of the Fairlady Z, Skyline, and other vehicles of the Nissan “Competition” production line. Nowadays you can see them ranging from 500-1000 US dollars for a used piece, depending on the condition. Often new and 10th anniversary editions reach denominations of 1500-2000 U.S. dollars! However, in the United States they are extremely rare… as they need to be shipped over from Japan.
I was lucky enough to pick one up here in the U.S. for a decent price, which is a rare treat (picture is not actual). I will update with the installed pictures once I receive this beauty. Unfortunately upon receiving the steering wheel, it had been rewrapped with leather at some point. The original steering wheels had some kind of urethane material as the handle, but this one was wrapped in a pretty good quality leather... so I can't say I am disappointed. The one thing that bothers me is that the leather goes too far down the spoke from the handle, leaving one spoke hole half covered. MEH!! I'll probably have it taken off at some point to check out the original material and see if it needs to be redone.
Here is also a few special items I will be putting on eBay. Please contact me if you are interested.
NOS Series I “240Z” Quarter Panel Emblems:
These were snatched off eBay a few months ago. Series I 240Zs (VIN < 10000) had these emblems placed on the quarter panels opposed to the vented “Z” emblems. Finding these emblems in metal is a real treat, not to mention NOS!!
NOS Series I Ignition and Door/Hatch/Glove box keys:
The one labeled “Z” is for the ignition switch, and the one labeled “NISSAN” is for the doors, hatch, and glove box. Series I cars have two separate keys whereas Series II cars have only 1 key for all locks. Super rare NOS; MSA sells Series II key replicas.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
JDM Fairlady 240Z
In late 1971 Japan’s emission standards loosened up thus opening up the market for the L24 engine, the power plant for the Datsun 240Z. The Nissan Fairlady 240Z, 240Z-L (luxurious model), and 240ZG (G-nose model) received the sprinty 2.4L motor. The Nissan Fairlady 240Z series is probably one of the most forgotten of the first generation Z-series, because the standard Fairlady Z was available until the late 70’s. The Japanese Market Fairlady 240Z, 240Z-L, and 240ZG were tagged with VIN codes HS30-10000 through roughly HS30-15000, making them one of the rarest Fairlady Z’s available. This particular car was the 52nd Japanese Spec 2.4L powered car to be released from the factory grounds (HS30-10052); the production date is roughly 10/71 (Japanese Fairlady Z’s had no door VIN plates that normally stated the production date).
Enough said, here are some pictures :)
Santa Cruz Mountains, 15 years of sitting.
After: Drop off day :)
Pictured is Mr. Hale, NorCalUFO President and second owner of the Z.