psdenno
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It makes me wonder how many parts are stashed away on shelves, in attics & garages, and in storage sheds belonging to members of this forum. I know I have more than a few "nice to have" Z items and Porsche parts. As a group, we could probably build a few new Zs with all the parts. Deeds
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That might be enough to pay off one class at a second tier school. Unfortunately, the carbs are only "new in box" until they're installed. Then they're as used as any set you'd find at the local Pick-A-Part. Shelf item for bragging rights only. Dennis
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But, shipping is only $50. I wonder how the seller arrived at the price he's asking for the carbs. Dennis
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I always like Volvos had planned to buy an 1800 coupe when I came back to the States in 1971. However, the body style had changed to "sportswagon" and the coupe was no longer available new. Bought the Z instead. Interestingly in the article about the 3 million mile 1800, his daughter said they weren't close. No wonder....... .he was cranking out 100,000 road miles a year to get to the three million mile mark. I wonder how she'll word the Craigslist ad when she sells it. "One owner, retired school teacher, rebuilt engine." Dennis
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It will be a good day when all wars are just distant memories, faded pictures, and stories in history books. Dennis
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Let them know I'm booked solid until next July.
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Cliff, on behalf of the Vets in the group, I thank you for the recognition. It hasn't always been that way. Although I helped keep the world safe from Communism during my 20 year Air Force career last century, I still know some folks who could stuff you in a plastic barrel and send you to Turkey. Dennis
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And a touch of Saab Sonnet along the rear quarter. Dennis
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Why, of course if they were classy enough, they would call it .......wait for it......flogging the deceased equine. Dennis
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Be polite. Remember, the lady in the pictures is now almost 70 years old and the horses are dead. Dennis
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The Mercedes motor used in the Infiniti QX30 would be a natural choice for Nissan....and it gets 32 MPG. Dennis
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Gotta love the old roadsters. My early open sports car experiences were driving MGAs and MGBs. When I checked out the Datsun offerings, the salesman said, "Get a 2000. We only sell 1600s to girls". At the time, I was in the Air Force and headed overseas, so no sale. When I got back to the States, no more new roadsters, that's when I bought my Z. Dennis
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Impressive! Dennis
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Looks good! Although I might lose some parts transitioning from the street to my driveway where there's a slight dip and incline. My neighbor across the street did about $15K damage to his Porsche engine in his low riding 911 leaving his driveway. Dennis
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Nice. However, pictures of unmodified cars might have added a bit to the discussion of "what to look for" when buying a Z. Dennis
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Let us know how the conversion turns out. If $975 is the current market value, I think I'll take mine out of the box it's been stored in for 45 years and slap on another layer of bubble wrap. Original "D" hubcaps and original AM radios seem to be investment quality items. Never throw anything away Dennis
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Thinking more about the hat, which I really like,,,,,,,,,,,,, Interesting that they depict a vintage "D" hubcap on the front and write "Nissan", rather than "Datsun", on the back. Must be a "Who's your Daddy?" thing. Dennis
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Very nice! Sure to be a popular item. They should come with chin straps so you don't have it snatched off your head. Dennis
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This topic is starting to sound like a variation of an old joke...."How many Datsun Z owners does it take to change a light bulb?" Looks like at least three, so far. Dennis
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The only thing it's lacking is a built in blender for tailgate party Margaritas. Dennis
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I'm sure you would get the "friends and family" rate. This week, she's been an expert witness at the murder trial of someone she worked with several years ago. You would be a nice break for her. Dennis
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You can do a speedometer accuracy check by driving with a portable GPS navigation unit in the car (Garmin, TomTom, perhaps even your cell phone with mapping app, etc.). The GPS unit will show your actual speed and you can compare it to your speedometer reading. Dennis
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If it were my car and it had a 5 speed later model transmission, I wouldn't worry about an AM radio for originality unless I was going to bring all aspects of the car back to 1971 showroom standards. Other opinions may vary. Dennis
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Only if you're tried, and eliminated, all the other suggestions like electrical grounding somewhere in the wiring. Pads & shoes won't make the light come on unless they're very worn and brake fluid level is low. Dennis
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No need to change pads and rear brake shoes UNLESS they show significant wear or you notice a brake squeal (metal on metal) when applying brakes. Don't make extra work for yourself. Dennis
