Bonzi Lon

HLS30 00110 is currently registered, on rolling mid 70's tires, Appliance chrome spokes tucked in a corner of the shop. However, it is not on anyone's list, yet. With my recent back problems, who knows when I will 'get around to it', or if I will ever be able to. Bonzi Lon

"Honey? What file did you post on craigslist?" Bonzi Lon

Dave: Got mine today. Again, I am impressed with the quality of parts that come in your packages. Will be getting the other 2 wiring harnesses soon. Thanks again for this undertaking. Bonzi Lon

That is as they are today. From about 1885 to the late 1950's most watches, Swiss and American, had 18,00O BPH, or 5 per second. Dave, take care of it, a very fine time peice. The 5 points of the Rolex Crown represent the five fingers of the craftsman that made it. Here are 2 examples of what I enjoyed working on. Not Z related, but I couldn't resist. Bonzi Lon

Sorry, that is wrong. Take it from a watchmaker clockmaker that has been in the business for over 20 years. The majority of quartz clocks in automobiles will tick at one second intervals, nothing to do with saving energy as they use less than any other form of power. Bonzi Lon

And the engine number, located on 2 pads between spark plug 5 & 6, will not match the VIN#. The engine number is located on the passenger shock tower plate, if it is still there. Bonzi Lon

An everyday quartz time piece will tick every second. An older mechanical, wind up, self winding movement would normaly tick 5 times per second, however, some high grade hand made precision movements of the day could tick at a rate of 15 times (or more) per second. Bonzi Lon

I'm glad you visited the site and joined. I could not of gotten my car back together, after being apart for 28 years, without the knowlege of this sites archives and daily posts. I am truly amaized at the depth and detail that goes into it. Learning every day. On a nice day I will try to make it down your way. Bonzi Lon

"When you care to send the very best", Hallmark. Thanks Dave, looking forward to seeing another quality from you. RE: Headlight upgrade. Bonzi Lon

WingZrO: I use a pair of needle nose plyers slid under the ball and gently rocking back and forth till they pop off. A little spray lube first really helps. The ball then unscrews from the rod on at least one end. On my 73 I had to remove the entire rod to replace the boot, IIRC. Bonzi Lon

OK, thats it. I've been SOLD! Put me down for one, Dave. Payment WILL be in the mail Monday morning. PM shipping info. You know this will set my Parking Light & Turn Signal upgrade account back about 30 days. I'll get back with you when its time. Thanks, Bonzi Lon

After reading this thread I went out to look at #110. Sure enough it has the plastic cover still on it, in pristine condition, and underneith is a new (invoice dated 76) voltage regulator. Bonzi Lon

Ha. Not if you factor inflation into the equation I forgot to add, :stupid:. or the one for sarcasim. The guy I sold it to put about 3K in it also. It was junk! Bonzi Lon

A year before the refurbishment I had a gentleman visit one of my garage sales where I had some junk cars, cheap. He owned a salvage yard, metal recycler, car collector, he bought 2 and asked about the Z in the back room. He said 'Hope you don't need any parts, I just crushed all 22 I had last week'. Bonzi Lon

I take a pair of needle nose plyers and wedge under it, gently rocking back and forth till it pops off. Bonzi Lon

And right at the 6 month timeline! That is a quick turnaround (imo) for what you started with. Very nice, well done. Its exciting watching them get 're-born'. Bonzi Lon

As an antique postcard and paper dealer/collector for 20 years, the above poster is copyright by Nissan, the writing at the bottom provides the answer. It doesn't always have to be stated or have the little 'c circle' to be 'truely copyrighted'. Copies would be at your discretion. Do you have safety shoes and a hardhat? Bonzi Lon

That is a very nice burgandy, it will be a knock out in the sun. Now the fun 'really' begins. Belive me. Bonzi Lon

fuzze, I totally agree that 'color is a personal choice'. Having had the car for 32 years now, the love of a blue Z car has been permenantly imprinted on the brain. On the other hand, when properly done in black (as mentioned, super straight, attention to detail etc..) it is a sight to behold. Like a 'liquid mirror'. Its all about the reflection. Look at the tree reflection in rewiredz first photo. Thats what I'm talking about. Well done. Everyone that is painting, keep us updated with photos. We all need different colored Z's so we have the Easter egg effect at Z-car shows. Bonzi Lon

My experience with a 'youngster' in the shop was when big brother brought his 5 year old daughter to 'help out'. She was imitating our work but she was using 80 grit on places we had finished with 220! Bonzi Lon

My heart went, BUMP! Bonzi Lon

Hello philbar73. I also have a 73, but for only 32 years. :disappoin If I may ask, what is the VIN and month build date? Bonzi Lon

It has snowed on me on Independence Pass in CO on the 4th of July. I prefer KS as it is flat enough to watch your dog run away for 3 days, and easy to spot a rouge tornado. Your adventure has been a great read. Thanks. Bonzi Lon

A 75 Corvette. Bought in 82 for $7000. It ran real good, had a rebuilt engine, beefed up from the original underpowered 350, but it was a piece of junk. Everything rattled, squeeked, fell apart, fell off, t-tops and back window leaked, 3 water pumps, chased vacuume leaks, 2 master vacs, ac froze up killing the engine at a busy intersection, etc, spent over $7000 on it in the 3 years I had it. Sold it in 85 and could only get $7000 out of it. The new owner had it 2 years and got $7250 in 87. Saw one last week in the paper for $7000. They do hold their value. Bonzi Lon

For those of you that like to look at V-8's, this one stopped by the house a couple of weeks ago. He lives about 20 miles away, small world. The car is well known on the web, just never thought it would be in my yard. His site is http://www.ratzun.com/. A determined and competent builder. A few stats: Very early 73 240Z, 516ci chevy, 11-71 blower, street legal, flex fuel E-85, dyno pull of 840hp, 700+ft lb torque, fastest quarter 8.96 sec. Lots more on the web site. Needless to say, when he left my heart was pounding, so was the ground! Bonzi Lon