Thanks, Rich. Love the photos. That is good inspiration! I figure I'll give the flattops a chance. I'd like to keep it as original as possible. I'll probably order a rebuild kit from ZTherapy, as that seems to be the board's consensus on where to go for the SUs.

Montezuma - thanks for the tips. Where do I find Mr. Beck's register? And what's the best way to clean that off-white interior?

Hi Phils204z:

Go To: http://ZHome.com

In the Left Hand Column - select - "Internet Z Car Club"

Then select -- "Z Car Registers"

In the Right Hand Frame -You Will See: "To Add your car to one of the Registers"

under that heading select:

In the Right Hand Frame - select: "The Original Owners' 240Z Register"

Because your Father-In-Law was the original owner - you {and/or you and your wife} will be shown as the Second Generation original owners.

If you have any questions just drop me an E-Mail: beck@becksystems.com

FWIW,

Carl B.

Montezuma - thanks for the tips. Where do I find Mr. Beck's register? And what's the best way to clean that off-white interior?

I choose not to clean my off-white interior, I got all new parts from Les at Classic Datsun Racing. I do however still have the original door panels, visors and headliner. I have not decided how I want to clean it yet. I might go with Mr Clean with beach spray. Thank you Carl for helping Phil register his car. My VIN is still the third from the bottom.

Money put into restoration work will NEVER come back out of it. Do it if you WANT to spend the money fixing THIS CAR up, otherwise you're be $ ahead to sell it, and go BUY an already-restored daily driver.

I just stumbled upon this thread.

You guys are evading the real answer to the original question:

"What should I do with my father-in-law's Z?"

The real answer is: "SELL IT TO ME, OF COURSE!!!!!"

All Z Best,....................Kathy & Rick