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240Z: A rare competition adjustable 240Z Suspension for sale?
Recently a friend asked me if this suspension which he found for sale in Japan could be the real deal? But let’s start at the beginning. Those who know my Suspension knowledge post (i have a bigger update on that planned soon), might know that Nissan / Datsun sold a set of adjustable “Competition” / “racing” / “Sports option” suspension kit: I don’t think they ever sold many of those and so they are extremely rare to see these days. so when the set from the first picture showed up, we had to investigate. The sales ad says it’s for the S30Z but the seller is not even sure. He…
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240Z: Details about a 240Z Rallye fuel injection “experimental” setup
Some of you more geeky readers might know that Nissan used to experiment with some electric fuel injection system in some of their works rallye cars. I’m no expert by any means, but i recently stumbled on this article of some guy who found an original set, and thought it might be interesting for some of the readers. Click to enlarge the pictures for full size view Here’s a photo from the very control box in the Datsun 240Z at the 1973 monte carlo rallye with the Drivers Tony Fall and Paul ester (Picture Jos van der Aart). Note the tape on the knobs to protect the drivers from changing…
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240Z KNOWLEDGE: The S30 Steering system and options post
Time for another geeky deep-dive into a not-so-common Datsun 240Z / Nissan Fairlady Z (S30) technical topic: The original steering system. Disclaimer: As usual with my knowledge posts, i put this together over the course of years, spent countless hours on this, bought rare factory documents and literature for reference and tried my very best to get all information from trustworthy and official sources. But still i cannot guarantee that all information is 100% correct. Sometimes not even the official factory documentation is really clear. Let me know if you found a fault. Also please ask before you use any of this! As with all my knowledge posts, i update…
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240Z: Photos from Geneva 1970 & new Yokohama Banner
Lately i found a set of original photo prints from the 1970 geneva international motor show, where the Datsun 240Z (US-spec version) was shown one of the first times to the public. The two photos are very similar, but were taken from a slightly different angle within a short time. You can see the Datsun sign in the back. The car was then part of a bigger Datsun (Suisse) SA display at the GIMS. Oh and then Yokohama tires switzerland was kind enough to sponsor me a huge-ass Yokohama Banner as a garage decoration. Thanks a lot! It will definitely find a nice home at the garage wall, coming with…
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HISTORY: The story of Datsun, Nissan & Prince Switzerland – Part 3 “The early years” (1960 – 1977)
This is the third part of a multi-post series about the (hi)story of Datsun, Prince and Nissan in switzerland. Check out the other parts HERE In this third installment we’re looking at the inside of Datsun (Suisse) SA and the Fehlmann Motor Group (excluding the industrial vehicles, which will be covered in a later post) in the years 1960-1977 a bit more in-depht. It was basically the period when the Datsun brand was brought to switzerland and established as a serious car brand from scratch. Remember, back then japan was still a far away and “mystic” country, and it took serious efforts to get goods to the other side of…
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KNOWLEDGE: Datsun Colour code charts and color brochures
My Friend René (which is also the guy to paint my car once it’s ready) recently sent me a picture of an official Datsun colour code brochure, joking he’s preparing to paint my car 🙂 It is a Datsun UK color chart foldout brochure, and it was most probably issued in 1973 Update 2021: My friend Daniel also got a copy from this very same 1973 UK colour chart and was nice enough to scan it for me. See link below for full High-resolution pdf for download. Then myself also got an April 1974 version from the similar colour chart including the C110 Kenmary skyline and the 260Z (inclunding 2+2).…
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240Z: Hollow parts sealing Schematic
Thanks to Daniel, i got this Schematic of a (now defunct) company that makes hollow area sealing (Dinitrol), which is now not used anymore, i guess. Nevertheless, they also made a schematic on how to apply it on the 240Z, and i thought i share this information with you, since it’s rare and interesting. I definitely recommend to do t his type of work on your chassis, if you want to prevent inside rusting in hollow areas like the frame rails or air channels. If you open this areas anyway for welding or replacement, it makes even more sense to protect these areas before closing it again. But i recommend…
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240Z: A lot of Documents arrived
Thanks to Covid-related home-office and the fact i save an hour of driving from and to my office everyday, it seems like i have too much free time to search for Datsun related stuff… Therefore i’ve collected a lot of cool documents lately. The first delivery consists of a lot of Colour sample charts, many marked as “For europe”. Unfortunately not Z-related, but they came for free with the rest and they’re cool nontheless… Then i’ve got the L6 service Manual in German, which might come in handy for me, since it’s my native language… That “Technical Training” Paper folder contains an empty Sample of a warranty report (from one…
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240Z: Datsun / Nissan Motorsports schematic catalogues (free download)
Over the last days i got a few interesting documents. The old version (left), called the “Datsun Competition parts schematic catalog” and the new version (right), Nissan Motorsports Schematic Catalog (Nissan Part No. 99996-M8015), which is a printed original one… They’re basically exploded views and spare-parts catalogues of optional Competition parts for the american market. You’ll find MK63 brakes, solex / Mikuni Carbs, R190 Differentials, 5-speed manual transmissions and much more inside, which cannot be found in the (american market) Factory Service Manual of the standard car. Here is the content of the old version: Click the following link to view / download the full pdf file (scanned copy from…
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HISTORY: Datsun Switzerland Pricelists 1968-1979 (Full Download)
This is the eighth part of a multi-post series about the (hi)story of Datsun, Prince and Nissan in switzerland. Check out the other parts HERE. I’ve collected various Datsun Switzerland dealer price lists from 1969 to 1979 over the years. Some of them are very rarely seen, and some or more common. Since it’s important in some cases (for collector cars insurance, for e.g., ro just because it’s nice to know what a particular car was sold for back then), i decided to scan them and put them here for your useage. You can use them for your own purpose, but please do not remove the watermarks and please do…
