76Fairlady

I've been looking everywhere for a Nissan Competition or Motorsports header for the past few months. Those are pretty darn hard to find these days. My car is Right hand drive which means NO STEERING SHAFT to get in the way! Yippy!!! Lol

Just a fun street car. Extensive head work. Nasty cam. I want to know who has the biggest runners and best collectors as well as equal lengths.

I've searched and I apologize if I haven't seen it, but here goes... What is the best header for a square port N42 head? How is the Clifford? And any experience or dyno numbers from the one off Ebay from Top End Performance? Thanks in advance!

I have one as well in GA. I know of another that is South of Atlanta but not in running shape. His is a 2+2.

I'm actually looking to flare the car all around, but I'll prob her some 16's to do that with. Thanks!

Which ones are those? 15x7, 4x114.3 lug patterns, with 0 offset? Or 16"s??

You CAN weld aluminum! It isn't that bad. And I'm in the process of smoothing my valve cover as well. I took a slightly different approach and cleaned the valve cover really well, then filled in the letters and valleys with JB weld first. Now I've set it up on the mill and machined it perfectly flat that way. Now the original meat of the valve cover is still there with just a little bit of jb weld on top. That way, if I lean over to work in the engine bay and accidentally set my hand on it, I won't go through the paper thin valve cover lol... I'll post pics of mine when finished.

Ok, online sources says it is 4.7". My measurements say 4.8125". Let me know what ya think! Thanks!

I'll measure them after work. Thanks!

No, I bought them on purpose because they were a great deal! I could sell them and easily double my money but if it only takes $140 for adapters and they'll clear tue AZC brake kit, then they're going on the Z!

I was reading that the AZC big brake kit will clear some 15" wheels.. Just wanted to make sure these would work before I went out and bought the $140 adapters! Lol

Yes. -5.4

I picked up a nice set of rewinds for a GOOD deal, only problem is that they are the 4x110 bolt pattern with a +20 offset. 15"x7". Now I have come across a really nice wheel adapter manufacturer to allow these 4x110's to mount on the Datsun 4x113.5's. They are 1" thick as well. Would this setup clear and have enough room for the Arizona Z Car big brake kit with the 4 piston Wilwoods?? Thanks in advance!

It didn't "die" lol it is still here. I work 50-60 hours a week and have plenty other work when I get home. It is now past 3 in the morning and the first time that I've been able to get on here in a while. I'm going to get a full history report on the Fairlady from the link Tony D gave me. I'll do that in a couple of weeks or so and relay the info on to you guys. For what it is worth, I phone an old cell phone of mine and the phone number to the second owner was still in the phone. I contacted that number and it is still Mr Stephens! But here is the sad part... His original story of it belonging to an air force buddy in Europe, well, he said that honestly all he knows is that he owned the Fairlady and did the mods. He doesn't remember the original owner, what country it came from, who he sold it to, or anything. Pretty useless info there. And pretty disheartening. However, like I said, I will use that link to see who brought her out of Japan. The VIN def indicates a pure Japanese Fairlady so stayed tuned! And due to my busy schedule, def won't be any real updates in the next week or so, so don't get your panties in a bunch!

And I still have my mind set in stone in not selling her. She is staying with me for good! I've always wanted a Z, any 240/60/80Z, NO ZX, and when this girl popped up, I fell in love immediately. Somebody else snatched her up that day and I was devastated. Then a year or two later she was available again and I jumped all over her. I've had her for 7 years now. I won't let her get away from me now! It's not about the money at all. She's my baby.

Thanks Tony! And I actually JUST found the second owners phone number (if it is still the same) and will be calling him today! PM sent...

Who is Alan? HS30-H?

Yep, she has the skinny bumpers.

I'll get the rest of the numbers tomorrow. That's why I was confused about the year. It was sold to me as a 76, the doors look like they are from a 76-up, but also look like they aren't the original doors or the original lock mechanisms. I'm going to be tearing her down and looking behind the lock latch on the body, etc. But the doors are the only thing making me think 76, besides the last owner saying it was a 76. As for everything else, and I mean EVERYTHING Else, it is starting to look like an earlier 240 style body. The gauges, the taillights, the bumpers... That's why I was confused as hell. And I'm not 100% sure that this VIN is the original VIN. No door jamb sticker, no engine plate VIN (well, I haven't found one yet, the stamping on the firewall doesn't look right, and the plate on the dash looks like it could've been some non-factory rivets. Like I said before, I'm never selling her, so I'm not trying to make her seem like something she isn't, I just want to get to the bottom of what she really is for my own personal joy. Plus, I just bought the aftermarket frame rails and floor pans for a 280 body and if this in fact a 240 body, then they won't work. That's why I've been telling you guys about the other indicators such as the taillights, gauges, 2 knob clock, etc. Any other clues or indicators that you guys can think if that would verify it being a 240 body and not a 280 body or vice versa would be great. Thanks so far! And is there anyone on here from North GA? That's where she has been residing all of her life since she's been in the states... And I do know at least 4 of the past owners. The second owner and the three before me. I'd like to link it all together, again, just for my own shiggles...

Is the small button on the end of the turn signal for the PASS option? I've never used it, honestly.

Ok update. Looked at the VIN. Def S30 prefix. Looked in the "passenger" feet area. Not foot rest or Flares but there def was something there as I see tapped holes and something missing. As for the turn signal, the letters are worn off but there is def a small button on the very end for a PASS option

I didn't get a chance to look at her today, doing mother's day lunches and dinner with family... Pretty sure she has the S30-xxxxx VIN. GRRETC, she def has the black fender mirrors and these are black fender mirrors that I've never seen available anywhere. Not sure about a passenger foot rest or a PASS button on the turn signal. I'll check in those sometime this week. I know the gauges seem a lil different from anything I've seen, the FUEL gauge has AMP above it instead of VOLTS. And like I said, the clock has the two knobs which I have heard is extremely rare. As far as Tony D's comments, I was born in 85. The story of the Fairlady coming over on a cargo plane is exactly that. A STORY that was told to me by the second owner from the 70's. I wasn't around or even alive back then so I don't know how true it is, but it IS what he told me. I've had cash in hand offers for $26k and $22k and turned them down. I'm not selling her and I never plan on it. At ALL. I'm def not trying to play it up as an ultra rare 432 or anything, just trying to see what she really is for my own shiggles. I'm also trying to find out the history of all the previous owners and I want to find the original 'Air Force owner'. I have already made contact with the past 3 owners as of last week and I'm getting closer to find out the real story of her history.

Yes I read that part, Leon. She has Fairlady badges on the back and on the glove box. And these were there from the beginning. One of the original owners knew that she was a true Fairlady and he owned her back in the late 70's and he wasn't really into the 'JDM' cars back then. She is def a true Fairlady, I was never questioning that. I'm just curious as to what model Fairlady she is, because I recently noticed the 2-knob clock and discovered that those are extremely rare.

I'll get the VIN in the morning. She is def a true RHD, I've inspected the firewall and the whole chassis and it is all legit. You can't tell by the 2 knob clock or the taillights?

Ok, here's the deal.. I purchased my genuine '76' Fairlady Z RHD about 7 years ago. I put her in storage and would start her up once a year when I would return home. I moved to FL for work and completely rebuilt my 93 RX7 with a big T78 single turbo and everything else you could think of. I recently returned home and now have the Fairlady on my mind 24/7 since she is right here with me.This is where you guys might be able to help. When I bought her, the kid said she is a 76. I really want to make 100% sure I know what she is. Here is the details... After purchasing her, an older gentleman that I knew stepped forward and claimed he owned her in the late 70's. I didn't believe him until he said, "Clifford intake manifold, Holley carb, header, fuel pump switch in a 'certain place'", and then I knew he was being 100% legit. The older gentleman told me that my Fairlady was originally owned by his buddy that was in the Air Force and stationed in Europe back then. The buddy loaded her up onto a cargo plane and brought her over in the late 70's. My buddy John Stephens did all the mods for the Airman. The airman was sent back to Europe and the car was sold to my old acquaintance, Mr.Stephens. Mr.Stephens sold her in the 80's to an unknown person and he never saw her again, until he came over to my place.I believe I remember him saying that they swapped in the 2.8, N42, that is currently in it as well as the 5-speed tranny. He said the old one was a 4 spd. The doors have the recessed lock mechanism, just like the older 76-77 US doors. The taillights have the integrated reverse light (like the early 240z's) on the bottom next to the orange blinker with the red on top. The last tidbit of info... She has the dual knob clock! Now, Mr.Stephens was 100% sure that she is a European Fairlady as the original owner, U.S. Air Force fellow, was a real good friend. I can provide more info for you guys if you know of any other indicators that I should look for to help ID exactly which year and which special model she is. Thanks for your help guys! Let's do this!!!