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Ben Millspaugh

March 12, 2004 by zed240au
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Hi back in 1993 Ben Millspaugh came to the 93 z nationals in sydney Australia he had written one book zeds and had one coming out soon after Which i bought a copy of He was videoing at the nationals and said he was going to be putting a video out on zeds some time Just wondering if anyone knows if he did or have seen a copy Thanks Mick

Last reply by zed240au, March 12, 2004
You Guys Gotta Hear This!

March 8, 2004 by Datsun-Fever
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Hey guys, i had just finished fixing my fuel pump, so i took it off the stands and decided to fire her up. So i got my mom out and she watched cause she really wanted to see, i started it and it sputtered, sputtered and popped then after a couple tries i started! after 3 seasoned mechanics had tried i actually fixed it. But thats not the funny part, as i gave it some gas somthing came out of the tail pipe.....DOG FOOD!!?? yea, funny how the mice store there food everywhere.....it was a site, looking back and seeing dog food firing out the back. But i got it started, thats the important thing.

Last reply by EScanlon, March 10, 2004
Hello Z owners :)

March 8, 2004 by my240zav
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Hi everyone, Just started working on my newly acquired 72' 240Z, previous owner forgot to put oil and locked the motor. Has a nice setup (N42 head on a L28 block) so I figured, might as well rebuild it. Pulled the engine yesterday and found the 5th piston rod jammed along with the crankshaft. Gonna visit the boneyard this thursday and find some parts then i should be rolling on the weekend. :classic:

Last reply by sblake01, March 9, 2004
Question regards the tailgate stay

March 7, 2004 by LEE240ZPERTH
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Hi Could someone please tell me what the distance between the lip of the tailgate and the slam panel is when fully open. I have a 1970 car but don't know if I have the correct tailgate stay, it does'nt open anyway near as much as the tailgate on the 1972 car I used to own, was there a difference between the very early cars and say cars from 1971 onwards. There does'nt look to have been any mods to my unit so assume it is possibly original (it's stuffed by the way so looking for a replacement or re gas if it can be done) Any advice much appreciated Lee

Last reply by LEE240ZPERTH, March 7, 2004
Modifications

March 2, 2004 by MikeT73
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I have about a grand to spend on mods. I need input on the following. Electronic ignition, Headers, Carb filters and Grose Jets,exhaust pipes, tuned exhaust, spark plugs(split fire?) and wires. Positive or negative comments welcomed. Regards, Mike.

Last reply by EScanlon, March 3, 2004
Which oil cap?

March 1, 2004 by TTDRIVER
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I have two oil caps one with the Japanese charaters surrounding the elephant, and one which says OIL in capital letters. Which is more desirable if at all and more rare. Thanks

Last reply by Bambikiller240, March 1, 2004
Welder

March 1, 2004 by mriz
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I'm getting ready to cut out the rust and weld in new metal. This is my first restoration project and I am going to DIY no matter what. I could use some advice on a welder purchase keeping in mind I only have 100 amp service. The frame rails are in great shape so I only have to weld body panels and rockers. Thanks Jim M.

Last reply by hls30.com, March 1, 2004
Weather Stripping for a 280zx

January 4, 2004 by taggedd
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Anyone know of where I can get some weather stripping for my 280zx - 1983? The seals on the doors and the t-tops are so worn out. What has everyone else used? Also, have any good tips on doing this repair? Never done it myself. Cheers. Tim.

Last reply by hls30.com, February 28, 2004
Found: Z with a G nose 1 2

February 23, 2004 by CoastGuardZ
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Okay here it goes... On my way to Savannah, GA the other day I damn near broke my neck when I caught a glimpse of a Blue long nosed car on the side of Highway 17 in someones yard. Yup it was a 240 and appeared to have a... no could it be? ... yes it had a G-nose and a fender mounted mirror. Well we picked up my mother in-law from the Sav. airport and I swung by real quick to try and get a better look. It looked pretty rough. Only had the drivers (left) side mirror and the nose (which was fiberglass ) was cracked. It also had no badges on it was equipped with the most ridiculously wide tires and rims with a set of $13.99 Wal-Mart hub caps. Do to the small and very de…

Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 28, 2004
4/76 Road&Track-Z spanks Porsche & AlfieR

February 23, 2004 by wolf66
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July 1976 Issue Road & Track Magazine Road test 280z Vs Porsche 924 Vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT

Last reply by wolf66, February 27, 2004
many thanks....

February 27, 2004 by mellow
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many thanks going out to you all, my '82 ZX is up & running, has been fully rebuilt now, and i am currently running the engine in, thanking everyone for all the help & info i needed to get this happening..... the body is very straight & rust free (apart from one spot, grrr) it has been garaged for the last 8 years, but now this classic is back on the road again...... thanks, mellow:dead:

Last reply by mellow, February 27, 2004
Seeking Link to Z Information websites

February 25, 2004 by Bambikiller240
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About a week ago, somebody posted a link to a website that had many, many links to articles on other websites about Z cars Somehow I did not book mark the site that was posted. Can anyone point me to it? It was not the "Z Garage" weblink, although this site did have links to articles on Z Garage and many other sites as well. Thanks if anyone remembers the thread this was posted in or has saved the link. carl

Last reply by mdbrandy, February 27, 2004