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Please refer to post #6 in this thread. Even though life is a journey, we don't always enjoy all sections of the ride. The good news is that when it's all sorted out, you're going to have a sound and reliable Z that will be a pleasure to drive. Stay strong! Many of us have been there. Dennis

Quite nice! Dennis

Check your bank balance Dennis

And let's not forget..... FOR SALE BY OWNER As opposed to, "For Sale by non-owner"? Dennis

I have no doubt that you're well aware. I posted that additional clarification for Phil's benefit since he asked the question that started the thread. Sorry, if you took it personally. Dennis

The NADA Guide (key word "Guide") is exactly what it calls itself - a Guide, not an absolute. When one uses the Guide, it's important to look at the narrative that defines each quality level. It's printed at the bottom of the web page and in the front of the actual book. Then, you need to appraise your car with "fresh" eyes - not the ones that saw your bride in the car on your honeymoon or your first born learning to drive with the car. I've found it to be an effective "Guide" for a "ballpark" price range. As I mentioned, it's not an absolute. For a look at values based on emotional ties, look at this site: http://www.hagerty.com/hccr/Auto/1971/Datsun/240Z/ And, as we all know, it always comes down to finding a buyer with the fever. Dennis

Start by removing any emotional value you attach to the Z. Check a couple of the on line value guides like: http://www.nadaguides.com/ or http://www.kbb.com/ Check the competition in the AutoTrader or a recent issue of Hemmings. Decide if you want to sell it fast or are willing to wait. Take good pictures of wear or rust areas. Look for a local club where members can help with value or be potential buyers. Good luck! Dennis

I agree and ceased being amused by YORGO after the 3rd post. Dennis

Good looking garage! To answer your question: Mine has a supercharged 1963 Studebaker Avanti, a 1970 Porsche 914-6, and assorted automotive debris/treasures. Dennis

Have you considered asking your members instead of this group? You might get a better insight into what they may prefer to do with their $800. Dennis

The wording in the ad is a maze that's quite easy to get lost in, if you don't study all of it. Was the block bored? Are there new pistons, or rods, or bearings? Is is just a rebuilt head on a freshly painted block with new gaskets and a new cam? The new paint and shiny parts look nice to those of us impressed by new paint and shiny parts. I would stay away from this guy just based on his lack of clarity, or intentional deceptiveness, in clearly describing his product. Dennis

May the youngest among us live that long........ Part of the issue with Zs is that there are still too many of them around. Buyers have many good cars to choose from when Z shopping and that tends to keep prices down. Not that the number produced always impacts collector value - for example, the 1963 Avanti R1 made the list at $33,000. An astute buyer could probably pick up two or three relatively nice examples for that amount of money. The R1 is the least desirable version of the Avanti. The supercharged R2 or R3 and dual carb R4 are the ones to have. Total Studebaker Avanti production was just 4,643 cars. Add to that the fact that you can just about build an Avanti from the NOS and Repro parts that still exist and $33K becomes wishful thinking. I've owned my Avanti R2 for 35 years and appreciation has barely kept ahead of inflation. As with the Z, about the only folks who are making money on them are those who sell parts and services. Enjoy the ride and don't consider the Z as part of your retirement portfolio. Dennis

Nice to see the often overlooked Avanti listed also. I have one in the garage. Interestingly, the Z was the only car of the seven listed that wasn't made in the USA. Dennis

Porsche 944 borrowed from the factory. 148 MPH on the Autobahn in southern Germany. Wife driving, me hanging on in the passenger seat. Dennis

I stopped by MSA yesterday, and they're looking forward to the April 16th event. Easter is April 24th - the following week. The MSA event does fall on my birthday, however. If I attend, gifts are appreciated. Dennis

That's because red stirs the senses and sells more sports cars than yellow. Nice PhotoShop skills, by the way. I wish it was that easy to paint the real car. Dennis

It's after market. No early Zs came with factory air. If it had the original dealer installed A/C, it would have a large York compressor unit under the hood. It sounds like you have a smaller rotary compressor from either the later car that your motor came from or a more recent add on. The control box with the "Colder" knob is the temperature control and probably the On/Off switch if there is no other switch on the box. If the system is working properly, it will cool the interior of the Z. My '71 with A/C is in the same climate zone. A set of rear window louvers also helps by blocking the sun that turns the interior into a "greenhouse" environment. Dennis

It looks "needy", but if you're looking for a project that will keep you engaged for a while offer less than $500 (IMHO). Dennis

Cleaned up the battery cables, put in a new rotor, and found the source of the transmission fluid slow drip leak - speedometer cable seal (I hope). Dennis

Welcome to the group! The early Zs are great cars and it looks like you have a good start for a project. Keep us posted on your progress. Dennis

Not wishing to start an argument or debate - just looking for consensus. What is the statute of limitations on reviving a long sleeping forum thread? And why is it a "bad" thing? Granted nine years is a long time for this one, but as they say, everything old is new again. Quite honestly, I've seen threads that are a day old that shouldn't be resuscitated. Dennis

Welcome to the Group! Great looking Z. How nice that you'll now have a LHD Z and will be able to park at the curb and step out onto the sidewalk and not into traffic Dennis

Still registered in AZ as an Historic Vehicle? Any plans for completing the front bumper trim & vertical pieces? Dennis

There's a metal trim ring that holds the larger boot in place on the tunnel with screws. When I put a 5 speed in my '71 Z, I enlarged the hole in the tunnel, got the later style boot, and used the boot as a template for making a new trim ring with screw holes matched to the holes in the boot. Actually, the metal shop class at the local high school made the ring for me based on the paper template I gave them. All went together nicely. Dennis

After you take out all of the screws that attach the console to the Z, disconnect the battery and take the lid off of the fuse box. Then pull the console toward the rear of the car. You'll also want to disconnect both the choke lever from the bottom of the console and the rear window defrost switch electrical connection. And don't forget to disconnect the battery or you'll blow fuses and cause sparks to fly as the console slide out. Dennis