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   so excited

   April 30, 2006 by funz1z

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   Hi z fans, I just bought my second z after owning 1 for nearly 20 years. My previous z is now waiting to be brought back to life, so I had to get another one. I kind of "accidently" found one that is a 10/70 production date and it seems is a series one 240. I didn't realize that there were different series (fortunately for me, neither did the guy selling it). It is all original and is in nearly perfect condition and has had only one previous owner, it even has the original owners manual. I can't wait to fully restore it, and can't believe my luck in finding it.

   

   Last reply by civiceater, April 30, 2006
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   lstoeckel

   April 29, 2006 by loren stoeckel

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   Hi have never done this so not sure if its correct. I'am 65 & getting ready to retire. Am lookin go buy a z. thanks

   

   Last reply by gogriz91, April 30, 2006
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   Hey, new here

   March 31, 2006 by archiele

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   I joined up a little bit ago and am finally getting around to introducing myself. I live in upstate NY, and should have my Z in posession next month. (cannot wait) The car that I have is a '73 240 with a 260 motor and a 5 speed. I plan on driving it throughout the summer and then this fall/winter of starting a total ground up restoration/mod with it. I want to fully restore the body and interior (with a non-stock color though) and keep the 260 motor with a few tweaks, possibly an LSD transplant and maybe a triple duece weber setup.

   

   Last reply by beandip, April 27, 2006
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   Cold Air Intake--NOT a "fifteen minute install" 1 2 3 4 5

   August 5, 2005 by KDMatt

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   Oh, now this is the closest thing I've got to a Z-car story... Today (yesterday) UPS brought me my brand new 'cold air intake' with a BOMZ Racing filter... now I say cold-air in quotes just because... well, it's one of those cheapo ones where it's just an aluminum pipe that sticks into where the airbox used to be, though admittedly, the stock location is pretty nice if it's cold air you're after... Anyway, I set to work on it right of way. I unbolted the stock box but... for whatever reason... the tension screw keeping the box and the rubber attached would not come loose, so I tried some WD-40 (the only penetrating oil I had)... and when that (plus several different kin…

   

   Last reply by sblake01, April 25, 2006
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   its nice to meet you all

   April 24, 2006 by The Wizard Of Z

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   hello its nice to join you all, ive been looking for a site like this for a very long time, its nice to have a site like this that pretty much covers any questions and solutions a z owner mite have, well i have my very first z car, its a 1972 204 z, its been completely rebuilt from the ground up, and it has a new 280 z engine with dual round top su carbs and a 280z 5 spd transmission, it was originally for a buddy of mine but he didnt want it anymore, so i joined in and helped him and his dad build it and then later i bought, it just hit 10k miles on the engine, and is now 6 years old since we built it, i have many problems though and hopefully someone can give me some an…

   

   Last reply by The Wizard Of Z, April 25, 2006
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   wont to buy 260z 1 2

   April 23, 2006 by dreamon

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   hi I'm looking to buy 260z, I dont know much about the car but I always wonted one, what are the things to watch out for. there's one I've seen it needs new dash board, seats, staring wheel, ceiling and doors need to be revamped asking price is £2500. dreamon Visit dreamon's Gallery View Public Profile Send a private message to dreamon Find More Posts by dreamon Add dreamon to Your Buddy List

   

   Last reply by Daffy Duck, April 25, 2006
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   Took her out for her first Long trip Today! 1 2

   February 23, 2006 by dhoneycutt

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   Hey guys and gals...Boy how things can change the way you want to do things. I needed to get the Z on the road as soon as possible so after having all the suspension torn out and put back in with urethane bushings and tokico lowering springs and hp struts and new ball joints, tie rod ends, brake calipers and drums and shoes and wheels and tires ztherapy carbs and header and exhaust etc etc etc I was nervous but had to take her out to Davenport IA today for a 172 mile round trip because my job had me go up for a meeting. Well IT WAS AWESOME!!! I have only one question for everyone. I know that it will depend on diff gears, wheel and tire circumference etc. but at what rpm …

   

   Last reply by Zs-ondabrain, April 24, 2006
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   '78 280z in Connecticut

   February 13, 2006 by alissa280z

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   Hello, I am Alissa! Yes, I am a female and I own a Z car! I bought it on Feb 1st. I'll be doing most of the restoration work myself. I posted in pics here: http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20393 CT Area Z people please show yourselves!

   

   Last reply by jernut, April 24, 2006
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    Z car lover

    April 18, 2006 by zmann

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    I owned an '81 280z in CA in the 1980's that got totaled and it broke my heart to walk away from it. The insurance company gave me over bluebook because it was in such good shape. I bought another '81 and a '77 last year and plan to buy a 240 this year to complete my collection. It has become my hobby and I am thrilled everytime, I drive one. My biggest problem is deciding which one to drive. The looks and comments I get are constant and yesterday I drove both to make my day complete. I shipped one car from CA and another from Texas, when I bought them. Most Z's in MI have gone to heaven because of the rust here so I have declared myself President of the Z CLub because I …

    

    Last reply by zmann, April 21, 2006
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    1st post

    April 19, 2006 by zcars4you

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    Hello all; What a great site. There are certainly some very knowlegable members, will be looking for your help soon. Next project for the 73 is to replace the flat top carbs, any suggestions. thanks in advance doug

    

    Last reply by cremmenga, April 20, 2006
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    been lurking for a while... its time 1 2

    April 16, 2006 by vipv35

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    im now the proud owner of a 73 240z. found it in tennesee for 1k. i also got a few cool magazines and vintage catalogs along with the car. the project begins.

    

    Last reply by 260Zed, April 18, 2006
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    Hello Fellow Owners

    April 16, 2006 by SOLCHIEF

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    Hello to all. I am new to the site but an old Z owner. I have a 74 Fairlady ZL and an 76 280z auto. Like what I have seen so far. Hope to visit often.

    

    Last reply by Alex 240Z, April 16, 2006