Thought I would start a thread in lieu of finally getting my 71 running this weekend!!!!

The car had been in a 5 year hiatus before I bought it, and due to other projects has sat for another 2 years while in my possession.

But on this memorial day weekend I was determined to get as much done as possible with the single goal of getting it going.

The car came with a l28 head l24 combo:sick:, which also happened to be missing a valve guide. The engine was swapped out for an l24 block early e88 head courtesy of CL.

I installed the engine a while back, had the SU's rebuilt, and toyed with ideas of elec ignition.

Yesterday, with everything hooked up, stock points distributor installed it started right up and rev'd great! Never mind the clould of smoke!

Today we installed the E12-80 distributor and did some further syncing of the the carbs. Idles really well,

Really happy with the progress! As any running Z gets the nod in my book :D

Future plans ? Just to get it on the road again. Brakes and clutch need to be gone through, Have ordered both slave and master clutch cylinders, as were both shot.

Theres some pics

Put the original hood back on last Saturday. Still a ways to go.

Reco'd valve cover installed. Haven't driven much lately.

The valve cover looks sharp

That valve cover looks amazing! Great job!


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Its been awhile, however the refreshtoration continues! The PO had jammed a lot of bondo in the back end of the dog legs, so new panels were in order on both sides. Also new spindles, bushings, paint and seals for the glass. More pics coming shortly. :)

Let the sanding begin! Need new seals all round. Taillight, door, hood, etc. Kit recommendations?