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For perspective, keep in mind that 46 years ago $3.7K was about six months' pay at my reasonably good job. Today, I could buy a nicely optioned 2017 370Z for a little less than six months pay. So, it's all relative. BTW, if you're paying that much for a bucket of......... in 2017, I can get it for you a little cheaper Dennis

November 1971.... St. Paul, Minnesota. I had just returned from living in the Philippines for a year and a half and needed a car. I had taken a new Pontiac Gran Prix SJ to the Philippines and sold it there before I left. On a stop in Tokyo on the way back to the States, I saw a Fairlady on display in a window on the Ginza. A lasting memory. While I had considered getting a Volvo 1800 or a Lotus when I returned, the 240Z was just too unique and exciting to pass up. Unfortunately, at that time, there was a nine month waiting list for 240Zs at every Datsun dealership. However, I found a dealership that allowed me to buy my way to the top of the waiting list and drive off in a new 1971 Datsun 240Z for just 15% over sticker price. Now, 46 years later, that Z is parked in my driveway and if it wasn't 110º outside, I'd take it for a spin. Dennis

Andrew, where are you?

Do a Google search for "1973 Appliance slotted mags" and you'll see lots of them. Popular wheel for many types of cars in that era. Dennis

Don't forget a CB antenna to complete that 70s vibe Breaker, breaker, this is Z-Dog lookin' for Smokies. Dennis

I think the 280zx injector cooling blower is the remedy. Anyone differs? ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Perhaps it's a language problem. I asked a couple questions about troubleshooting and your ability to connect with other Nissan owners in Panama. In your response, you quoted my questions and then answered with a question about an injector cooling blower. WTF! (Spanish translation available upon request). Ya no puedo ayudarte. Dennis

This has been an ongoing problem for a long time and I don't remember all of the remedies you've tried other than fuel pump and fuel lines, so excuse me if you've already tried what follows. Have you tried letting the Z idle in a shaded spot with the hood open all the way and an external fan blowing down on the carbs to push heat build up away and then revving the engine when it gets to operating temperature to see if it stumbles? That could confirm or eliminate the fuel percolation aspect. Have you connected with any of the Nissan clubs in Panama? Dennis

I've had good luck with Rit Dye when returning the black color to the 46 year old carpet on the cargo shelf on my Z over the years. Dennis

Soooo, the only question should be, "Which do I like more, the Z or $8,000 in my checking account?". Dennis

What's the asking price? Dennis

Don't forget that the rear wheels/tires can be spares for flat up front if you put the small holed spare on the rear and rotate a good rear to replace a flat up front. Had that some issue with a set of alloys many years ago, Just have to jack the car twice instead of once. Dennis

Looks like you're having one of those "When it rains, it pours." times we all experience in life. Stay strong, stay focused, time is a good healer. Keep in touch on this forum. Dennis

Great reminder of a long gone era when "pump jockeys" would fill the tank with 23 cent per gallon gas, check the oil, clean the windshield, and sweep put the floor with a little wisk broom while you sat in the driver's seat getting three one dollar bills out of your wallet to pay for the gas. Dennis

The first modification I made to my '71 Z in 1972 was to add a BRE Spook. I did that after severe lifting in crosswinds at highway speeds. Problem solved. Dennis

Parked mine in the driveway and immobilized the ignition system as theft deterrent while I'm away for two weeks. Drove it to the post office yesterday to drop off taxes. The Z is such a fun car to drive even after 46 years of putting miles behind us. Dennis

Who WOULDN'T want one of those split windshield beauties in their garage so they could drive it to Cars & Coffee on Saturday mornings? Dennis

Just Dashes if you can deal with the cost. www.justdashes.com I had some work done on an interior pad on my Avanti and it was perfect. They've been in business for decades. Dennis

Has your car been lowered? If not, the air dam should work with either 14" or 15" wheels and tires as it's designed for the stock Z. I believe you should have whichever wheels make you feel really good about your Z. That's what all those wheels and aftermarket accessories are all about - making the Z look good in the eye of the beholder and creating 'warm fuzzies" for the owner. Dennis

More importantly, your hubs are 4 bolt, so the wheel pictured in the link you posted is not the proper wheel for your Z. Ask them to show you a picture of the wheel with a 4 bolt mounting pattern. I kind of like the wheels you have, but if you like 15" wheels, Konig makes nice vintage look wheels for your Z. Changing to 15" wheels will impact the accuracy of your speedometer reading slightly, so check it with a GPS to mentally calibrate. Dennis

Where did a 17 year old get $7K? Certainly not from flipping burgers at McDonalds. Some of the cash would have been better spent on a high performance driving school class. Nice car, slow reflexes, bad wreck. Dennis

Should have put put a strip of it in the center of the bumper......might have absorbed the impact. Dennis

Looks good! What shade of orange did you use - custom mix or "off the shelf rattle can"? Dennis

The radio surround panel looks a little plain for a stock piece although it does have the early antenna switch slot (homemade?). Aftermarket replacement? One of the first things I did after buying my Z was to replace the radio. But I used the stock surround. Dennis

Interesting....no side roof vents or early Z rear decklid vents. As Chuck pointed out, a custom. Dennis

Looks like the final exam at "paintless dent removal" school. Dennis