So, I've been quite busy saving my Z's life these past few months. When I got her she wouldn't and couldn't run and she was so sad. She sat in the lot crying day and night, 'cos nobody loved her- until now.

For some reason everyone was driving like maniacs out here in Cleveland Ohio this morning, so I stepped her up a notch 'cos she wanted to go with the crowd. I had her up to 80 and felt a big smile come over her old face, and I had a shiny one on me too!

I've picked up some body pieces along the way, a brand-new looking front valance and a couple of front fenders.. and a 4 foot piece of sheet metal and I have a good friend with a mig. I wish I had more to give her, 'cos she's such a good girl- and gives me all that she can.

Thank you guys and gals for being here to help me solve the little problems that have come my way!

Ahhhhhh, the joy!

Took a day and a half to get the smile down to a self satisfied smirk.

Congrats.

Ditto what Bart said.

I hope you get the old girl in better shape and have a try at an autocross or a track day.

Your smile will get much wider....

gnosez, I don't think she'll ever get back into racing condition. I simply don't have the money nor the resources. She's got a chunk out of a frame rail, twisted at the C pillar and the suspension needs to be gone over as well.

But believe me- if I had ten grand- it would go into rebuilding this car that I know for a fact has a good heart.

Man I can't even remember what it is like to drive my car anymore; it's been so so long. I can't remember what it's like to drive my old 1978 280z either. I long for the smiles you peeps are talking about. Someday I hope. I'm lucky enough to have my M3 to generate the smiles, but it isn't the same as driving a 70's legend....

Good to hear you're really enjoying your Z Panic. Keep the good times rolling....

My car was apart and sitting so long I forgot about the Z experience. Now I'm just looking for a reason to drive her. i am so happy with the whole driving experience of the Z that I wouldn't trade her for nothing. Bonus thing is that I can't go a day without someone giving me the thumbs up or "nice car dude".