Louiem

[Louiem]

My Z is up and running finally.

I had been considering a Z car and quickly snap one up when I saw an ad for a 74 260Z($700). It was supposed to be running but needed major electrical work. The owner claimed he had driven around the block a few times. I tried starting it but with no luck. It cranked real hard like it had a spun bearing or similar. Inspecting the oil showed too much oil plus fuel contamination. I remember the guy saying he rebuilt the carbs(flat tops). Probably not a good job. We pulled the engine and found all the insides in great shape including the bearings but after cleaning the block we discovered a crack under the manifold area and I decided not to use this block. He had given me two spare blocks , an L26 and a L28. The L28 proved to be fine and we rebuilt that one(minor rebuilt,rings,bearings, etc.) It turned out quite nice.

2 0r 3 weeks after I bought this car I decided to stop by a car lot I had seen a Z parked and ask about it even though I had already asked once before. This time he surprized me and wanted to sell it.($500) Another 74 260Z but this one with the round top carbs. It also needs work but we are using it to help sort out the wiring on the first one and I have robbed the carbs for the first Z. Anyone have a set of round tops they want to sell?

Any way I soon hope to have one Z running and legal. By the end of the year I should have two. I have a good friend working on the wiring and he has it almost all done except for turnsignals. Charging system also needs help but he's getting there.

Louie.