JohnG

FedEx picked up the 2 wheels at 1:20pm this afternoon. They're on their way!

Got the check, cashed it, and now am ready for the FedEx truck to pick up the wheels. ---JohnG

I DO have the original wheel and tire in the spare wheel well, but I've decided to keep it as part of the car. If you're interested in the 2 steelies hanging in my garage, let me know. --JohnG.

You know what! I haven't checked my own spare wheel well in decades. I might have a third wheel. I'll check. ---JohnG

I have two original "steelies" that I have no use for any longer. They have winter tires mounted, and are hanging in my garage. I used them in the late '70's when my 240Z was a semi daily driver. I live north of Pittsburgh, and have no need of them at all---you may have them for free, but I don't know what shipping cost would be. --John G

Jerry, I'd like to buy a set of SS straps as well as the J-bolts, for my 240Z. --JohnG

That's a good come-back, 240Zed. I forgot about the wiper water squirter motor! I don't think it was ever reconnected, come to think of it. Too busy enjoying the TORQUE.

drdiabetezx66x, No change to OUR logo....we're the ones who are right. And we certainly won't get the manufacturers to admit they're wrong. Their misuse of the term "hybrid" is too embedded by now. Just a pet peeve. ---JohnG

Here are some pics of my '71 Hybrid:

Maybe I think too much, but our use of the term "hybrid" is correct. The so-called hybrids being created by the manufacturers are not real hybrids--they are dual-powered vehicles. Webster defines "hybrid" as "anything of mixed origin". We create a true hybrid when we install a Chevy, Ford, etc. drivetrain into our Datsuns/Nissans. But now, at car cruises, when guys see the "Hybrid Z--When Stock Just Don't Cut It" decal on the rear-quarter window of my 240Z/406, they ask "Um...does this thing have an electric motor too?" Sheeeesh. Had to get this off my chest. Keep up the good work, guys!

Maybe I think too much, but our use of the term "hybrid" is correct. The so-called hybrids being created by the manufacturers are not real hybrids--they are dual-powered vehicles. Webster defines "hybrid" as "anything of mixed origin". We create a true hybrid when we install a Chevy, Ford, etc. drivetrain into our Datsuns/Nissans. But now, at car cruises, when guys see the "Hybrid Z--When Stock Just Don't Cut It" decal on the rear-quarter window of my 240Z/406, they ask "Um...does this thing have an electric motor too?" Sheeeesh. Had to get this off my chest. Keep up the good work, guys!

It's been about five years now since I last asked...anybody else in western PA have their V8 Datsun Z on the road yet? If so, Email me back with details. Mine's runnin' better than ever. --John G (Butler, PA)

Mike, Thanks VERY much....I had not seen that chart before. I'll order the Ford/Chrysler unit tomorrow. --JohnG

I, too, want to install an AutoMeter fuel gauge in my 240, but am unsure which unit to buy. Pete and others say the Ford gauge is closest at 73 ohms empty to 8-12 ohms full. But on AutoMeter's web page the Ford/Chrysler gauge, ATM-3315 shows only a range of 7.3/4 to 12 ohms. Maybe they're listing only the "full" reading. Can anyone help? --John G

I have a 1971 240Z Hybrid, old 4-lug 14" X 6" Bob Sharp wheels and 195/70-14 tires. Time for an upgrade, right? Oh, got new coilovers also. My son has a 1993 300ZX convertible with stock 5-lug 16" wheels. He's interested in upgrading to a 17" or 18" chrome wheel, and I got to thinking "What would it take to put his wheels and tires on my '71 ??" Are there 5-lug adaptors with the proper bolt circle and offset available? Ross--what are my options? Anybody--can this be done? --JohnG

Pete, I'd encourage you to stick with your 406 idea -- you'll love the torque! Don't use the short (stock 400) rods though -- go with the longer 5.7 or even 6.0 rods with compensated forged aluminum pistons. When are you coming up to Butler? --JohnG

I run a B&M Hammer shifter on my 700R4, and recently the shift cable simply broke. Don't know the reason. Called Summit and got the heavy-duty B&M replacement cable, rated 1000# capacity ("stock" B&M cable that came with shifter is 600#). Also got it 4 ft. long ("stock" cable is 5 ft. long). Shifter works much better now. Just sharing my experience. --JohnG

Above comments on power & response are true. I switched to vac.secondaries because I couldn't take the gas milage hit. I still have my Demon 750DP for sale. Less than 200 miles on it. Cost new was about $480. Make me an offer. --JohnG

Keith, I'll get that number. Nah, I'm gonna shoot my new Glock 19 on Saturday. Last Saturday I had the beast at the Rodfathers show over on Rt.228, near Cranberry, and on Sat. 10/5, I'll be at the Kittanning Walmart show. Haven't seen any other hybrids yet. How's yours coming along? --JohnG

I'm planning the next phase of improving my '71 hybrid 406 sbc Z-car. I need a higher-stall-speed torque converter for my 700R4 tranny. Is there any way to tell if I have a 27-spline or a 30-spline unit? I don't know what year or model GM car the unit came out of. Is there a number or code stamped somewhere on it, that I could look up somewhere. Help. --JohnG