310z

This is my battery tray area. The tray was painted separate and then tray was riv-nutted in place at the end of the build. The photos are at post #43 on my Build post(The build of a 240Z by 310z). This may give you some ideas. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/83577-the-build-of-a-240z-by-310z/page__hl__%2Bthe+%2Bbuild+%2Bof+%2Ba+%2B240z+%2Bby+%2B310z__st__40 http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/73648-show-off-your-engine-bay-pics-wanted-l-series/page__st__60__p__701825__fromsearch__1#entry701825

It is looking great. Everything to the highest level as in your last car, (my head is bowed, in a moment of silence) can't wait to see your ideas and workmanship on a 240Z.

What it comes down to is false advertising. At the bottom of the Sears web page I was on there were tools that appear and are clearly listed as "tools others buyers who looked at this tool, also looked at these other tools, from other manufactures". The tool advertised that I purchased looked exactly like what I received except there was no Craftsman name etched on it like in the picture. Prior to opening the box that said OTC (the tool brand)on the outside of the box, I thought Sears was just having the tool drop shipped from the factory that Sears uses to manufacturer their tools. I thought the tool would be a Craftsman tool when I opened the box. I don't think it is Sears intention to falsely advertise products, so it is probably more of a fluke issue. An issue they were willing to correct on their web page but not with the customer that pointed out the error. As for the name Craftsman, they have to have the copyright on that name to use it exclusively as Sears does. I think the online supervisor I spoke to was completely wrong in her statement of use of the Craftsman name. She seemed flustered and had no knowledge of how to deal with the issue other than to spout generic company lines. If Sears was innocent in this issue, Sears should be as up set as I am about someone using their name especially on the Sears web page. I sent Sears the letter I posted here in hopes that they may gain a deeper understanding of the issue. The response I received was a generic(We are sorry you are unhappy with your purchase and hope you will continue to shop with us). WHAT?

The tool I received is a 65/14 Flute socket that will work on the Tundra.

This is an issue I had when buying tools online at Sears. Craftsman tools being sold on Sears web page that are not "Sears" Craftsman tools with the legendary life time warranty. Sears is allowing third party company's to sale tools on the Sears web page with the Craftsman name. I do not know how many of you may have run into this problem in the past but there probably will less Tundra owners and mechanics having this issue in the future. The tool was advertised on Sears Web page as a 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra oil filter wrench. As many of us do our own maintenance on our vehicles. The Tundra needs a special socket (Flute Socket in size 65/14) to change the oil filter. I did not have this tool in the correct size, so living in the sticks I went to the easiest place to get the tool, on line. As most of my tools are "Sears" Craftsman brand I went to Sears on line. I found a Flute Socket with the Craftsman name etched on the tool in Sears Craftsman style of writing. The tool was the most expensive Flute Socket on the Sears tool page at $26.00, but, I wanted the Craftsman lifetime warranty from Sears so I paid the extra money. What I got delivered to me was a box from unbeatablesales.com with an OTC brand tool that does not state Craftsman on it anywhere and it is made in Taiwan. The tool does look like a well made tool but it is not what I ordered. I contacted Sears via email for a return and asked if they would send me the Craftsman brand tool I ordered and if they could not provide the tool, I need a refund of my money including shipping for both directions. I received an email from Sears stating their return policy along with unbeatablesales.com return policy. So, I called Sears and spoke to an associate and then an online supervisor who told me I did not buy from Sears. I emphasize that the tool I clicked on had the Sears Craftsman name on it and it was on their web page. The Sears supervisor informed me I bought a tool from a third party vendor that Sears allows to advertise on their site. The supervisor informed me that anyone can put the Craftsman name on a tool. She also told me that the tool in question with the Craftsman name on it had been removed from their web page (If that is not enough evidence of admitting guilt, I don't know what is.). The Sears online supervisor after unknowingly admitting guilt on their part refused to deal with the issue. Stating that I would need to follow the return policy of Sears's third party online company, which required paying shipping for both directions and a 25% restocking fee. The email I received from Sears stated you should be sure you actual want the product prior to purchase. This seemed a bit offensive as I clicked on a Craftsman tool at Sears that I do want, however the “Sears†Craftsman Flute Socket 65/14 tool is not available from Sears with the legendary life time warranty. Sears is acting as a middleman for some third party companies and falsely selling parts as Craftsman tools. I suggest in store purchases only for Sears Craftsman tools so you actually see and have in your hand what you are buying. Sears online site has proven it’s self as untrustworthy and unwilling to back up the mistakes they have made. So, in over one week and many emails, Sears has only removed the falsely advertised product. They have made absolutely no effort or mention of correcting the issue with me, the customer.

Museum quality $250,000 along with two GTRs at $250,000 each. The sale was made over the last year and arrived in America this summer. I do not not know much more about the sale other than they came out of a museum in Japan. The owners name I will not reveal but they are in the Bay Area.

That is as good as they get. A 432Z in the original orange color, I do not remember the code.The wheels are 14x7 Watanabes, the way they came from the factory. There are only two original 432Z in the Untied States. The second one only arrived about eight months ago at a cost of $250,000. Both are in collectors hands.

I will put in another vote for Riken Mesh. They are a one piece cast aluminum wheel. Not highly valuable but a nice wheel. The emblems are a Japanese, well,I can't think of the right word. But a testing authority for road worthiness like helmets have SNELL and DOT.

The valve cover came out nice. It looks good under the hood.

Nice work. Keep it up. The mods are sports car correct. The artsy stuff is not my thing but it appears you did nice work and I can appreciate the cherry blossoms on a Japanese car.

The Recaro seats I have in my Z make it the most comfortable seats I have ever been in, period. They have all day comfort. Does my Z have climate control like my other cars? No. So if it is above 75 degrees it is hot and the wind wares on you. GPS? yes. Is it fast. Yes. It has been on a track and it was very impressive. Is it Lexus quiet inside? Absolutely not and I even installed a resonator and lots of sound deadening. So can an S30 be driven all day in comfort my answer is yes, if the temperature is below 75. When the windows are down all day, I feel pretty beat up by night fall. Did I break the bank to achieve this. Yes. Is it fun to have a guy in a modified 2010 Porsche Turbo at the track say "I have the best German technology in the world. Your car is 40 years old. How can it do that. You are all over me." Yes, Yes it is.

Car looks great. Nice photography.

Pettersen Motorworks is in Chico Calif. 530-895-3606 he is not that far from you. He builds 240Z for a living. He builds amazing L6 motors and is honest and fair. Heads are where HP is made and it can be expensive depending on what you want done. Give Steve an the freedom to work magic and you will receive amazing results.

Congratulations! The two best days of my life were 4 and 7 years ago and it has been an amazing ride ever since. Always remember the most important thing in the world is your family and don't let anything get in the way of that.

Volume 4 has arrived. I gave it a quick once over and it will be interesting to read and study the photos as time allows. The high quality of print has remained.

The car looks great. I run a Center Force dual friction and have no problems.

I subscribed while at the 2009 West Coast Nationals and received the first three editions there. I really enjoyed the high quality of the photography and paper it is printed on. Top quality! Equivalent to Motor Trend Classic that sells for $15.99 each. I have yet to receive a subscription sent to me so I Emailed Ben, the editor and possibly owner (the guy that sold me the subscription). He got back to me and said the magazine was having financial difficulties along with the rest of the world and was sorry for the delay. He also stated that they were in the process of mailing out the newest edition. Glad to hear it is starting to arrive. I would highly recommend this magazine to all fans of Japanese car as it is about us; our passion, the cars we drive, the future values of these cars and the Japanese Nostalgic Car movement. Glad to hear Japanese Nostalgic Car magazine is surviving. Good luck Ben japanesenostalgiccar.com

Thanks for saying hi. To bad about the 280Z, it looked like a great place to start and probably still is, for someone doing a complete restoration. The 240Z looks great, enjoy the ride.

Watch eBay, they come up from time to time, be willing to spend the money $250 - $350. I got mine out of Tailand, the seller frequently has Datsun stuff on eBay his name is Gira 777. He is a good seller to deal with. Another guy that has access to mirrors is on this site and goes by azcarbum he is in Oregon.

Looks great in the sunshine.

You got it right. That car is beautiful and purposeful, no tacked on garbage. A beautiful combination of colors on a sexy body, reminds me of a women I once knew. Oh, wait, whoops, wrong story.

Yes, this is a very common problem. If it is on the outside as the picture appears frequent cleanings is the solution.It has been a while but I think I used a Power Ball buffer and a plastic cleaner. However, if the coloration is getting on the inside of the lens then you need to check the seals where the bulbs go in. Or the seals where the colored lens and the back come together. The latter would be unlikely.

Had trouble trying to load a picture for you. However, if you look at my build thread (A 240Z by 310Z)you will see how my car is set up. This set up allows easy access to the valve cover without removing fuel lines.

It is great that awesome cars were used in a well done video. The sound that was going along with the blip of great cars was ......well I will leave it at that. I would of rather heard your car running, that would be music.