First in a continuing series

The purpose of this column is to provide information on the availability of replacement parts for first generation (1970- 1978) Z cars.

The following parts are No Longer Available (NLA) from Nissan; deck lid "Datsun: emblem (70 - 78), front fender emblem (75 - 78), glove box door emblem (70 - 73), rear bumper override rubber facings (70 - 73), red interior trim (70 - 73), brown door seals (74 - 78).

The following parts are in very short supply from Nissan; deck lid "240" emblem (70-73), deck lid "280" emblem (74-78), dash emblem (75-78), wiper arms (70-75), upper door seals (76-78), gas door flap hold down bar (77-78), front and rear bumper ends (77-78), carburetor parts (70-73).

Some of the parts I've listed as being NLA may still be available on the aftermarket.

Folks, I hate to beat a dead horse but if you plan to keep your Z car, now is the time to seek out those rare pieces!

  

Mike McGinnis
Banzai Motorworks