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   Gas tank 1 2

   February 11, 2002 by Ed

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   I have a quick question. How many gallons (U.S.) will my 73 240 hold? And what kind of gas mileage is common? I'm getting about 20 mpg.

   

   Last reply by kmack, February 18, 2002
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   Just Bought a Project, Part Two

   February 17, 2002 by jdllaugh

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   Well, I got my "new" '72 240z home just now. Whew, what a mess! The wheels were locked up and we had to drag it across a field with a tractor until the wheels finally broke loose enough to at least roll. Then, we used a come-along to drag it up onto the flatbed. When I looked at this car the first time, the owner, Bob, (who has to be in his 70s), said it had been sitting for "about 10 years" in a field behind his farm house. As we're messing with it I noticed a safety inspection sticker in the window. 1984! You can't drive a car in Oklahoma without a current inspection sticker. I asked Bob if it had been sitting since then, and he said "yea, that sounds about right." Turn…

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 17, 2002
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   wrecked 75 280z

   February 14, 2002 by suntadz

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   i found a 280z for free. Looks good but bad. Take a look!!! Hit a wood fence and the side was messed up but other that that it might be a GO. Let me know what u think. http://home.attbi.com/~suntadz/75280z.htm

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 17, 2002
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   Just bought a project

   February 16, 2002 by jdllaugh

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   I just found a '72 240z that has minimal rust for only $400. It doesn't run, bu everything's there. Looks pretty original throughout. The ONLY rust I could find is on the leading edge of the left rear quarter panel (that spot in front of the rear tire) and under the rear hatch at the back. Solid everywhere else, including the floors, under the battery tray and where the front frame rails meet the firewall. The owner said he parked it when the fuel pump went out 10 years ago! It's been sitting ever since, so it will be a major project. Now the question is do I restore it to original, fix it up with later model Z stuff or hybridize with non Z stuff? I want to end up with …

   

   Last reply by ZmeFly, February 17, 2002
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   Gainesville (FL) Import Car Meet on 2/16/2002

   February 7, 2002 by Paw Gump

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   Import car meet in Gainesville, Florida on 2/16. Meet at the Oaks Mall at 11 AM. Sponsored by 4 different car clubs. Many cars and parts vendors. Lets out-number the rice burners... bring a Z-car! Check out the event website: http://www.geocities.com/gvillemeet/meet.htm

   

   Last reply by Paw Gump, February 15, 2002
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   spring sets

   February 9, 2002 by XYZ

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   Anyone have experience or know the differences between the Eibach pro-kit springs, the suspension techniques springs and the tokico spring sets. I'm looking at the springs which lower the vehicle 1" on all of these sets. Obviously price is a consideration but is there a huge difference between the three sets? I'm assuming it has to do with ratings.

   

   Last reply by Rattfink, February 14, 2002
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   High speed ejection

   February 13, 2002 by car_dumi

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   When I get up to about 70 mph on the highway my trunk pops open!! I don't mean to say that the whole thing actually opens but instead that the latch becomes unlatched. It even happens when I lock it! I've tried pulling it up when not moving but it doesn't budge. What's going on? Quick fix?

   

   Last reply by Daniel, February 14, 2002
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   Anybody autocrossing their Z?

   February 12, 2002 by Franklin

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   Just wondering if anyone is autocrossing their Z? I'm interested in the setup you have and the pros / cons of the performance.

   

   Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 13, 2002
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    Alan Giles? FP 260/280Z?

    February 12, 2002 by EricB

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    Hey Alan, If you are on this website, well I just randomly got these pics fwd'ed to me from a friend of your FP autox Z and... wow that's one bad arse lookin car... Hey who needs B-pillars anyways.... Can I get a ride? Provided you even have a pass seat left? -e

    

    Last reply by Zlishous, February 12, 2002
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    salvage title 1 2

    February 11, 2002 by Franklin

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    Found an interesting 240 but it has a salvage title. Current owner says he bought it this way and the previous owner said "theft" recovery". What do you all think? It's about $1k and runs but needs a little work. Looks ok though.

    

    Last reply by Franklin, February 12, 2002
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    monza exhaust header

    February 9, 2002 by morfirst

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    I have a monza header for my 72 240z that has two separate exhaust pipe outlets. Each exhaust pipe outlet serves three cylinders. Has anyone installed a dual exhaust with custom bent exhaust pipes?

    

    Last reply by ZmeFly, February 10, 2002
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    Dash covers in Australia

    February 9, 2002 by Mudpi

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    Anybody know a good place around Melbourne for interior parts for the 240- I'm on the hunt for a dash cover but after that I need new locks, a new center console and possibly some outher little nick nacks, Any advice? R

    

    Last reply by 2ManyZs, February 9, 2002