Z Update

[MrPeabody]

Hey guys,

I haven't posted in quite a while. I'm the guy who was lucky enough to trade his 1990 Honda Civic for a clean 70.

Anywho, a few updates on the Z.

I swapped the toasted four speed for an 83 ZX five speed I pulled from the junk yard. Actually, my dad and I were able to snag two for a great price, (it was half off day.) The better unit went in without too much fuss.

Finally located a bumper and drove to southern C.A. to get it. Then we had to buy some brackets off ebay. It's on now and fits great.

My dad has been scouring ebay for hard to find parts and we have a collection of goodies in the garage ready to throw on. Turned out to be the best place to find parts for the Z. An example: we managed to buy two tachometers, a speedometer, two clocks and a few other gauges for a good price. Next job is to replace the tach.

After that we will probably be replacing all the worn suspension parts and bushings. The cars a little wobbly above 70

Only bad news is that the car was broken into and the radio was stolen. The thieves busted my left corner window to get it. Luckily insurance covered it and they managed to find a replacement a state over.

That’s about all I can think of. Check out www.cardomain.com/id/pman240z for updated pics. The hatch is getting refinished after Christmas break, so that will be nice.

-Ben

[Victor Laury]

It's good to hear it's coming along. I remmeber when you got it last January. We all had a good laugh at the guy, who would trade a Z, for your old Civic!

[MrPeabody]

It still amazes me how he was so enthusiastic about the trade. I know his dad wasn't too happy, since he restores vettes and has a good idea about the Z's worth. But I guess whatever the kid wanted to do with his car he could do it.

Kind of funny, but it turns out the civic has traded hands several times since the kid got it. I know a guy at a tire shop in town, and he says it's been in there for an alignment by several different people.

-Ben