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Welcome to the group! Tell us more, maybe we can help. Dennis

In addition to all of those handling improvements, mine made a fairly good unintentional snow plow from time to time when I was living in Topeka in the early 70s. It only broke once when I hit a huge drift one dark and stormy night. Dennis

Looks like perfect Z weather to me! Nice photos. Dennis

Arne, here did you get the webbing you used? I'm due for a similar fix on my '71 and have looked at a couple alternatives. Dennis

The dual door mounted mirrors are a nice touch. Dennis

As mentioned earlier in this thread, clean & lube the wiper linkage, too. I just took mine apart and cleaned it today and I now have two speed wipers with the original motor - good as new! Dennis

The radiator on my '71 was recored as a three row after my water pump shaft broke in the late 1970s and the fan augered through the two row. The two row worked fairly well with the AC, but the three row kept me from having to turn on the heater in traffic to increase circulation. I installed a new AC system this summer and added an electric fan. No problems with the 100+ degree weather in Palm Springs. Dennis

I wonder if anyone has EVER had a restoration, or even a refurb, come in under budget? Thankfully, like childbirth, the memory of the pain generally goes away when you see the final product. Dennis

It's either the altitude or the proximity to the Coors Brewery - might even be a combination of the two going back generations. Dennis

In spite of that, do you miss his buns? Dennis

I'm saddened. I had recently served him and am sorry to hear he's toast. Dennis

Intriguing price. I suppose $99 is a good opening bid for a part made of unobtainium. The auction will be interesting to watch. Dennis

My '71 is Queen of the Driveway. The garage is occupied by the Porsche and the Avanti. Dennis

Covercraft is at the top of my list. I used to be a distributor for them years ago - still have a few assorted Porsche and Studebaker covers in the storage shed. Avoid waterproof covers as they tend to trap moisture on the inside of the cover and that plays all kinds of games with painted as well as exposed metal surfaces. A good poly-cotton cover allows trapped moisture to escape and is quite durable when used outside. They are also gentle on the painted surfaces. Wash the cover from time to time to get dirt/dust/sand out of it which can scratch the paint. Covercraft has custom fit patterns for just about any car and will even custom make one for you if your Z has the extended ZG nose or an exceptional rear spoiler/wing. My '63 R2 Avanti and '70 914-6 are snug in their Covercraft covers as I write this. Dennis

I chose the MSA kit a couple months ago when I replaced the old York compressor, all the plumbing, and the interior unit that had been installed since 1972. I'm pleased with the kit and was driving it yesterday in 95 degree heat with the windows up. Cool. Dennis

I appreciate the 2¢ worth. I'm a bit afraid of what the insurance increase is going to be and can remember what it was like to be 16 with a set of keys and no parents in sight. The Z will most likely be "occasional use only". My wife is concerned about the safety aspects of a 37 year old car and I'm concerned about keeping him away from the Porsche in the garage. Your point was well made. Sorry about the thread hijack. Dennis

The door and hatch seals had solidified and crumbled like a graham cracker. Suspension rubber survived a little better and gets by for now. I'm currently doing body work getting it ready for paint. Then it's on to carpet, upholstery, or new seats, and replacement of the rest of the rubber seals. My son turns 16 in a few weeks and had his first experience with a stick shift today, courtesy of the 37 year old Z. When he gets his license, the plan is to let him drive it. I may want to hold off on paint in light of that. Dennis

I went through the same process with mine about a year and a half ago. It had been stored here in Palm Springs for about 15 years and only driven a few times in the 10 years prior to that. Time and heat had done in just about everything made of rubber or containing fluid. Replace everything noted in the link above, belts, clutch & brake cylinders, shock inserts, fuel lines, all fluids. After I did all that, mine fired right up - with carbs that were last adjusted sometime during the final quarter of the last Century. The Z is an amazing, and forgiving, car. Have fun with the one you're bring back! Dennis

Part of the charm of the early headlight surrounds is the you can easily fix them with a little fiberglass cloth and resin when they crack or when a stud pulls out. They tend to be more forgiving than the later metal style IMHO. Dennis

1963 Supercharged Studebaker Avanti R2 1970 Porsche 914-6 Plus assorted spare parts, fenders, tools, and other automotive residue.

Game over?

I set mine to midnight...or was it noon? I can't remember. Dennis

Score! Keep us posted on the work you accomplish. Dennis

Way to go! Keep chipping away at the issues and before you know it, you'll have good looking, good running Z. Advice is FREE here, so don't be shy about asking if you run into any problems. Dennis

With all respect for Mr. Brock, wouldn't spoiler + scoop be spoop, not spook? Dennis