What makes a Z a Z? What modifacations go too far to be called a Z?

[Bonzi Lon]

On the secret handshake; Does running original steelies and wheel covers make up for the picture window in the roof?

Bonzi Lon

[hls30.com]

As long as you are truly remorseful, actively seeking-and progressing toward a correct repair, and read Project X 240Z The Fated Z Plan in its entirety to every youngster you know below the age of 8-that way you will prove your seriousness!

[TomoHawk]

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA BWA HAA JA JA KA KA KA! **snort**

[72 OJ]

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/content.php?r=180-World-s-best-Datsun-240Z-resto-mod......So to some this baby is not a Z...... Edited August 10, 2012 by 72 OJ

[psdenno]

Sooooooooo, after 124 expressed opinions and responses, do we have an answer for "What makes a Z a Z? What modifacations go too far to be called a Z?"?

Dennis

[grantf]

Sooooooooo, after 124 expressed opinions and responses, do we have an answer for "What makes a Z a Z? What modifacations go too far to be called a Z?"?

Dennis

Do you remember how the commercial ended after the Wise Owl licked the tootsie roll tootsie pop three times?

[MotoManMike]

I really needed that amuzing flashback Grant Edited August 10, 2012 by MotoManMike

[72 OJ]

Just came to my attention that this lime Z(400hp) that appears on the opening page of the forum , was not mention on this thread, it is a well executed car with no regard to money, and the Z name was never ignore on the comments it generated .............that is all. Just a simple observation on my part. BTW aint she a pretty Z

Edited August 10, 2012 by 72 OJ

[TomoHawk]

No offense to Will, but it's spelled

MODIFICATION.

[psdenno]

Do you remember how the commercial ended after the Wise Owl licked the tootsie roll tootsie pop three times?

Nope.

Dennis

[Gary in NJ]

Sooooooooo, after 124 expressed opinions and responses, do we have an answer for "What makes a Z a Z? What modifacations go too far to be called a Z?"?

Dennis

As I type this there have been 58 responses to the poll, with 123 total votes. Clearly, too many exterior changes is a big no-no with 43 or nearly 75% responding. 1/3 of respondents didn't like some type of an engine change, but as a category 62 (more then 100%) votes were cast against any engine change. Having the OEM engine is part of the Z experience.

You can think otherwise all you want, but you're just pissin' up a rope.

[72 OJ]

Gary, that is math manipulation, and that is OK. I ask......what is wrong in honoring this marvel of a car by updating it's drive train, today 150 hp and rear drums are obsolete none fun factors. I like old school but also welcome a well thought and well done update on a classic looking sports car. I invite you watch any of the Barrett Jackson Auctions or similar venues , there you can clearly see the moneys that are exchange on complete blue chip restorations, even exotics with modern guts. At times the so called modified brings more $ than its out of the box twin

Edited August 10, 2012 by 72 OJ