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How To Restore Your Datsun Z-Car, Second Edition

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Part #:70-1091
Price: $29.95
It Is Done!
This is the Second Edition of perhaps the greatest book every printed on Classic Z Cars! Our friend Wick Humble, the author, has updated his book, and put it back in print to help the next generation of Z-Car restorers to have success in their restoration projects. There is no greater resource for your early Z. You'll find it all here, among 256 pages, and 590 photos, illustrations, charts and tech bulletins, including over 500 step-by-step images.

Description:
This book is still the definitive work on Z-Car restorations, covering all aspects of refurbishing (including frame up) for 70-78 Z's. Over 580 photographs and drawings, and an easy-to-follow text, take you step-by-step through every section of your Z's teardown and restoration. Recommendations on parts, tools, how to set up your garage for the project, even tips for storing and organizing your parts. The most complete source book available.

About The Author:
Wick Humble has been a Datsun Z-Car enthusiast and automotive author for decades. In addition to Nissan/Datsun, he has also restored some awesome Chevy's and Ford's, and even VW bugs. He has contributed to various automobile-collector and restoration magazines including Street Rodder, Special Interest Autos, Old Cars Weekly, Classic Chevy World, Car Exchange, Coast Car Collector, and was restoration editor of Z Car Magazine. Sports cars and hot rods have always been, and continue to be, his passion. Wick is a retired teacher living in Chico, California, and drives a “restomod” 1971 240Z finished in 2015.

Note:
While the principles in this book can be of great value in any restoration of any classic car, this book was designed for, and examples restoration specifically on, the classic Z-Cars in the guides below:

Model Guide:
Datsun 240Z, 260Z, 280Z

Code Guide:
Datsun S30

Year Guide:
1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

Some parts may not fit every version of every year listed. See product Title & Description for any application breakdowns or customization options, and contact us with any questions.

  • 1970 Datsun 240Z
  • 1971 Datsun 240Z
  • 1972 Datsun 240Z
  • 1973 Datsun 240Z
  • 1974 Datsun 260Z
  • 1975 Datsun 280Z
  • 1976 Datsun 280Z
  • 1977 Datsun 280Z
  • 1978 Datsun 280Z
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