Bonzi Lon

Very interesting that it is engraved not stamped. Engraving would not be hard at all. Having been in the jewelry business for life, we know if it can be held down, we can engrave it, even the insides of rings. A small rotary bit engraver, or diamond point stylis, that would fit over the cowl and clamp down in the proper position. Place the proper font/numbers in the machine. It works off a pentagraph that follows the master type and the rotary head, or diamond point will make the same image on the cowl, but smaller. This is all speculation. Bonzi Lon

My theory on chassis numbers. I think the numbers were put on after quality control checked everything and it was good to go to the paint department. Numbers being assigned and stamped upon leaving Q.C. and off to paint. If the shell was out of quality the 'cookie jar' shell could be inserted without loosing a chassis number or floor speed. The out of quality shell would be taken out/off, repaired or scrapped. Bonzi Lon

Upon further review...that patch is indictive of wear if painted, would really like to see under the headliner, darn OCD. geezer: The blue/blue combo was the least manufactured color of the 240Z, then came the blue/white combo, then blue/black, IIRC. Conformation or correction requested. You might say I have a thing for blue Z's, my 73 is blue/white and HLS30-00110 was purchased as blue/black only to discover later it is blue/blue. Bonzi Lon

I'm sorry but I don't see anything that leads to a blue interior, unless it is by the gas pedal, that appears to be body paint. The passenger door panel has vertical lines in the vinyl, both my 240's do not have the lines. A look behind/between the headliner and upper vinyl would be the only way to see if it really was a blue interior. Bonzi Lon

I also have watched it on TV, what a wonderful road race. The spectators have great views too. The one I saw had an orange 240Z that had engine problems from the start, running 3-6 cylinders but made it at least 3/4 the way before it seized. Looks like a blast for the ones that are out to win it all. Bonzi Lon

The passenger door panel does not look quite right for a 240, missing the chrome strip, vertical stripes in the vinyl. Could this have been a blue/blue car? There are only 4 known blue/blue cars in the first 4000 VIN's. (Zhome list) Bonzi Lon

I've been to 3 major midwest Z events and have yet to see a lime Z. In the 70's our town had two Dr. brothers each had a 240Z, Randy had the orange one, Dan had the lime one. They were refered to as the 'pumpkin' and 'tennis ball'. Bonzi Lon

Go ahead and polish the 2400. Slow down on the refurbishment if you want to beat my 28 year saga. Great looking car and supurb attention to detail. Bonzi Lon

madkaw: I wanted to save money on my paint job by doing the sanding and polishing, however I had never done anything like it before. Painter Ray said it was easy and it was. Nerve wracking at first for fear of sand or burn through. He orderd a kit from his paint supplyer, it is from "Buff and Shine", www.buffandshine.com 800-659-2833. It is a 3 part system, #1 very thick wool pad for first grit polish, #2 foam for second grit polish, and #3 foam is the final polish made exclusive for new paint till the clear cures completly, then wax. You will need a varible speed angle grinder/buffer set low. I don't remember if that company sent the compound or he got it elsewhere. He gave me sheets of 1500 wet paper. The compound was 3000 for the first and 4500 for the second. IIRC. You will see the difference at each step. I did peices of the car for 1 and 2 till done, then the whole car in #3. Step back and look, then reassembly with out scratching or chipping . Painter Ray showed me how to do it in about 15 minutes. Your painter should be able to also. It will take some getting use to but you will get the hang of it. Lighting is very important and using very clean shop towels for wiping down, I used two rolls on mine. If you drop one on the floor, throw it away. If you drop your sandpaper, wash it off completly. It took about 80 hours for me to get the results I wanted, mostly at night where I could get the light just right consistantly. Painter Ray did a 2 foot section of the hood for instruction and told me to match it up. There is some real estate on that hood so that should look its best. You can do it, go for it. Bonzi Lon

To me that little light was the coolest, most ingenious thing under the hood. I remember some the old 50's cars had a light that would turn on automatically when the hood was lifted. When I got my car back from the engine overhaul at the dealership I discovered the entire light had been stolen. Have to get a new one to be cool again. Bonzi Lon

For ZDDP protection on my rebuilt engine, I am usuing a product called "Cam Shield". Bonzi Lon

You may have mis-typed the fireing order.^^^ The correct fireing order is: 1-5-3-6-2-4. There is a saying to remember it: 15 too young, 36 too old, 24 just right. Bonzi Lon

Due to circumstances beyond my control, fractured vertebre, I will be unable to attend the festivities as planed. I think my grand daughter is more upset than I am. Bonzi Lon

Jesse: This is what the original steel wheel and wheel cover lookd like.* Note: *On original, the chrome scollope you see would of been painted grey, the blue center should be a red reflector. Very early Z's had a "D" center. ($) Bonzi Lon

To prevent any arcing in that area I attached a piece rubber innertube to the under side of the metal gusset right above where the positive post sits. Bonzi Lon

2cc of John Deere hydrostat fluid, 20wt no detergent. Bonzi Lon

FWIW, the hood on #110 is like the green one. Bonzi Lon

FWIW, #110 has the filter alignment spring clips on the outside. Bonzi Lon

My flat top 73 had the orange air cleaner, 6-77. The dealership kept it and the carbs after the swap, 8-80. They also took my under hood lamp. :mad: Bonzi Lon

The non a/c 73 did not have a shroud except for the little finger saver on top, however the original radiator does have capture nuts welded in place to hold a shroud. Bonzi Lon

My older brother and I were discussing this just last week. I mentioned Kroil (which I have not used and he has never heard of), and PBBlaster. He said "Grampa made his own penatrating oil out of ATF and kerosene, or was it acetone?." He couldn't remember, but watched him make a batch when little. Kept it in the BLUE pump oil can. I did not know this. Worth a try. Grampa (1898-1970) self taught mechanic and machinist. So maybe old school is now new school, or something lost has been found again. :bulb: Bonzi Lon

Sorry Will, and others. I must keep them. They have been a fixture of the shop for about 30 years now, no complaints of wanting a new home. Besides, has not aged a bit. Bonzi Lon

The balls do just pop off. I used a pair of needle nose plyers and gently pushed/twisted the ball off of the socket. You will have to remove one ball to get the boot on, IIRC there is a stop nut on the interior side, so mark its position. A little lube on the boot helps with instalation, same with the ball & socket. Bonzi Lon

These were bought in 1980 for my 73, but still sit in the box to this day. They were bought from Jim Cook Racing for $95 plus shipping, and are as Will describes, including the 'cool keys' and that HOT 70's chick. Bonzi Lon

My console was rather grey and other black bits in the interior rather dull from 26 years of storage. Even after several good cleanings they just wern't 'black'. Not wanting to spray anything or use chemicals, there had to be something else. While at a dollar store I spotted a sale on black "Kiwi" shoe polish, 2fer1. Carnuba wax and pigment. It was worth a shot. I started with the rocker covers to see if it worked. Applied like you would to shoes. It really made them look like new. Did the original door and hatch seals, welt, seatbelt covers, console, fuse cover, stearing cover, horn pad, everything black except the glove box cover and uncracked dash. I'm pleased with the way it turned out but will see how long it lasts before I do the dash and glove box. I knew I should of taken photos before and after. :stupid: Bonzi Lon