Wick Humble provides a complete update to his original guide for restoring 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z sports cars, including the pluses and minuses of frame-up or staged restoration. He also discusses the tools needed and covers in detail all components of teardown, restoration, and assembly. Includes tips on setting up your shop and what procedure to follow when storing and organizing your parts.
You'll find everything here! Packed with info, this guide includes more than 500 step-by-step photographs, charts, technical bulletins, illustrations, plus a bonus section that includes 32 Datsun parts ID and illustrations. This book is easy to follow and is the essential guide to restoring your Datsun Z-Car.
Acknowledgments
Foreword
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Restoration Procedures & Tips
Some Hard-Learned Tips
Planning Your Project
Before You Start
Storage
Restoration, Over-Restoration or Modification
“Frame-Up” versus “Staged” Restoration
Used Parts
A “Parts Car”
Chapter 2: Engine & Transmission Removal
Chapter 3: Body Exterior Teardown
Fuel Tank
Body Disassembly
Chapter 4: Body Repair & Paint
Engine-Compartment Preparation
Taillight Assemblies (Early Style)
Bumpers
Body & Paint
Select a Paint System
Painting
Finishing Up
Trial Fitment
Chapter 5: Interior Trim & Component Removal
Interior Disassembly
Hatch Removal
Instrument-Panel Area
Chapter 6: Front Suspension, Steering, & Brakes
Front Brakes
Front Suspension
Steering Column
Chapter 7: Rear Suspension, Differential, & Brakes
Axle Half-Shafts
Control-Arm Spindle
Control Arm
Rear Brakes
Rear Hub
Suspension Refinishing
Suspension Reassembly
Rear Suspension Control Arm
Struts/Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension, Differential, & Brakes
Installation
Rear Suspension Installation
Half-Shaft Installation
Rear Brakes Reconditioning
Parking-Brake Cable
Chapter 8: Electrical Components & Wiring
Troubleshooting
Wiring Harness Restoration
Electrical Component Replacement
Counterfeits
Wiring Harness Installation
Engine-Compartment Harness
Route Wiring
Battery Shut-Off Switch
Air Conditioning
Chapter 9: Interior Restoration & Assembly
Instrument Panel Restoration
Gauge Refurbishment
Restored or New Dash/Instrument Panel Reassembly
Interior Restoration
Headliner Reinstallation
Windshield Installation
Hatch Glass
Quarter Windows
Sill Trim
Under-Dash Area Reassembly
Cowl Drains
Pedal-Bracket Assembly
Clutch Master Cylinder
Brakes
Stock Firewall Installation
Accelerator Linkage
Heater/Air Conditioner
Instrument Panel Installation
Steering Column
Back to the Instrument Panel
Console Reconditioning and Installation
Parking Brake
Hood Release & Speedometer Cable Grommet
Hood Latch
Interior Shock-Tower Trim
Wheel-House Trim
Deck-Front Trim
Choke Mechanism Installation
Radio Installation
Console Installation
Seat Restoration
Seat Back
Seat Assembly
1970–74 Taillights
Antenna-Mast Repair
Interior Panels
Chapter 10: Body Exterior & Driveline Assembly
Door Restoration
Door Reassembly
Door Sealing
Door Trim Panel Restoration & Installation
Hatch
Engine & Transmission Installation
Fuel & Vapor Lines
Fuel Filler
Fuel Tank
Fuel-Filler Door
Rear Finisher
License-Plate Light Housing Restoration
Rear Finisher Installation
Front Fenders
Turn & Park Lights
Emblem Restoration
Engine Compartment Assembly & Detailing
Hydraulic Systems Bleed
Grease Fittings
Hood Installation
Grille
Bumpers
Rubber Plugs
Plates
Decals
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Wheel Covers
Chapter 11: Recalls & Technical Bulletins
Recalls
Headlight-Bulb Failure
Fuel-Pump Leaks (Some 240Zs and 260Zs)
Gasoline Seepage
Exhaust Leak
High-Idle Problem
Selected Tech Bulletin Summaries
Chapter 12: Insuring Your Z-Car
Collector-Car Insurance
Chapter 13: Z-Car Identification & Codes
Source Guide
Parts Illustrations
Metric Conversion Chart 253
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