Skillard Guides

Which Paint Colors Hold Value Best on a Datsun Z?
The biggest problem with this topic is that reliable information is legitimately hard to come by - most of what's out there is forum opinion. One owner will insist that only orange and yellow actua...

LED Taillight Swaps for the S30 Z - What Are Your Options?
The S30 parts world is a scattered mess of overlapping fitments and conflicting information - it's what keeps owners away from the car for months at a time. The model year makes a big difference wi...

How to Refinish the Rear Tail Panel on a Datsun Z
Owners hit this exact point in a repair and find out the hard way that there's quite a bit more metal loss hiding underneath. Product options multiply fast once you're deeper into the project. It's...

How to Convert Your 280Z to the 240Z Bumper Style
The 280Z is a capable machine - a strong inline-six, fuel injection and a chassis that still holds its own on the road. The issue is almost purely about looks. Set one next to a 1970 240Z, and the ...

What to Know About Window Tint on a Datsun 240Z
A window tint on a Datsun 240Z is a much different job than you'd do on any modern driver. The S30 chassis dates back to 1970, and every choice that you make on a car like this counts - especially ...

Safari Rally Build Ideas for the Datsun 240Z or 280Z
The metalwork alone is far heavier than a standard track build calls for - suspension work on a rally-spec car is a whole different process compared to a weekend autocross setup. Underbody protecti...

How Hard is It to Vinyl Wrap a Datsun 240Z and 280Z?
A vinyl wrap on a Datsun 240Z or 280Z is a demanding job - especially once the vinyl meets its first compound curve. Most owners come across this topic for a reason, and it's not because the job is...

Should You G-Nose Your Datsun 240Z? Pros and Cons
Few modifications split the S30 community quite like the G-Nose conversion. On one side, you have purists who treat every factory rivet like it's irreplaceable. On the other, builders want to conne...

S30 Z Bumper Delete and Tuck Guide for a Clean Look
The S30 Datsun Z has some of the most recognized body lines in Japanese automotive history - but then the federal government had other plans. From the 1974.5 260Z onward, every US-market car got fi...


