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Got parts coming my way. This can be closed. Thanks!

I'm looking to buy a set of 82-83 280zx rear disk brake calipers. I really just need the brake pad holders/brackets, but am willing to buy the whole caliper assembly. Thanks, Ryan

You don't really need a fuel cell. I have one in one of my cars and wish I didn't. It's better to go with the factory style tank. Put a WTB ad in the classifieds. Someone will have one.

I've seen a few people use the AZ Z crossflow radiator, which meets your budget: http://www.arizonazcar.com/radiator.html

I don't disagree, but I believe that's setup is what gogriz91 was referring to.

http://www.extrudabody.com/servlet/the-257/Kit-cln--Datsun-L6-for/Detail

Looks great!

But it works. I used dry ice earlier this year to remove the old insulation in my '71.

Here's the link to your album: http://forums.hybridz.org/gallery/album/1361-the-journey-begins/

I believe he's referring to this thread 7 pages deep: http://forums.hybridz.org/topic/106866-fuel-line-best-practice-for-tripple-carb/

Looks good, but the spoiler area above the turn signals goes on the back side of the headlight buckets.

Ha... thanks!

These are on ebay right now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-240Z-LEFT-RIGHT-REAR-SPEAKER-BRACKETS-OEM-S30-1970-1971-1972-1973-/141096858253?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20da07328d&vxp=mtr Can i still get a kangaroo story?

Sounds like a good mix of parts. Where's the motor coming from?

Yes, that's all you need. Simple wiring once you have the air dam and signals in place. I removed the 280 turn signals on mine along with the ugly brackets (drilled out the spot welds) and then fitted some small "L" brackets so that I could attach a 240 grill (though the one in above pic is a 260 grill). I also considered some round fog lights in that location, but never got around to that or to mounting 240 bumpers. I'll be doing this all over again on a '76 280 sometime soon.

I've put 240 front turn signals on a few 280s. You don't need 240 headlight extensions.... those are the same unless you have the fiberglass ones like noted in the thread... even then I'm not sure what would be different about fiberglass extensions. The valence corners and center pieces below the headlight extensions are what's different between the cars. The shapes of the valence pieces are definitely different between 240s and 280s due to the car's structure behind these pieces. There's more structure behind the valence pieces on 280 than on a 240. One difference is the radiator core supports, but there are many other differences, as well. Because of these differences, the stock 240 valence pieces are not just a simple bolt-on to a 280. The easiest way to get 240 turn signals on a 280 is with an aftermarket front 240z spoiler. Most will bolt on with no modifications required. The Kaminari front spoiler that I like to use is an exception, though, and requires some cutting to make it work. Here's a pic of the last 280 I converted to have 240 front bits:

I can't confirm on the stock panels right now, but may have some loose 240 and '76 280 stock valence panels at home that I can compare tonight. Another option: some of the 240z aftermarket spoilers are direct bolt ons and allow you to use the 240 front turn signals on a 280. I've done that with a '76 and a '78 280. I would assume the same would work with a late 260. With a Kaminari spoiler, though, there's some areas that needed to be cut, even with an early 260.

I'm running 26x10 Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro's on 15x8 Weld wheels (4.5" backspacing) on the silver '73 240 in my sig. Lips have a mild roll. I've previously ran 245/60-15's and 255/60-15's. I have 280 rear struts with Suspension Techniques 240z rear springs. I have a friend running 15x7 Welds, also with 280 rear struts, tokico springs, rolled lips, and taller tires (i think 27").

Definitely hooker/scarab. That's the transmission mount for the early 240's, but someone drilled extra holes in it.