Marty Rogan

I am looking for a decent sent of OEM spark plug wires to use at shows. I am tired of gettting dinged for having aftermarket wires, but not tired enough to pay Nissan $126 for new ones! So, if you have a set that you replaced with new high performance wires, that can be cleaned up to be presentable, let me know. Please send me a description (pictues would be nice) and the asking price. Thanks, Marty

Michael, SEM goes on like a spray paint. If you follow the process that I have, it will penetrate and bond with the vinyl. I painted light blue over black and had no problems at all covering the black. Email me at marty.rogan@motorola.com and I will forward the instructions to you. Marty

I know Andy. He's a good guy. I am sure that his prices are for black. They are Nissan panels, with the backer board. However, you could buy them and use SEM vinyl dye to make them butterscotch. I have a blue interior, which is impossible to find door panels for. I used SEM and you can't tell which was an original panel from a dyed one. It has held up great after 4 years use. You can get SEM at some parts stores or an auto paint supplier. If you go that route, email me and I can send you some good instructions. Marty

If you are talking about black interior door panels, I think you can still get them new from Nissan for about $155 each. MSA should have them also. I would check with Courtesy Nissan in Richardson. http://www.courtesynissan.com/ Marty

Those are the fresh air vents. Pull on them and they open up a small door to get a breeze into the car. That was common on cars in the '60's. One of those quaint little features of an old Z. Open 'em up and enjoy! Marty

Mike, Your suggestion is one that I could probably live with. I rely heavily on the mail list for information and secondarily to the forums. The nice thing about the forums is tha you can pick and choose what you want to read. I think there are many more differences in the cars though. The bodies are different: bumpers, doors, interiors, engine compartment differences, and aren't the suspension different to handle the extra weight? Probably a bunch of other stuff that I don't know about, 'cause I'm a 240 guy. Well anyway, if that will help keep the club alive an healthy, I'll bow to your wisdom. I do appreciate keeping the mailing list pure 240Z though. Marty

Mike, I agree with Bryan Pilati, that we should go back and look at the roots of the club. It was started because people who had 240Z's got tired of wading through all of the later generation Z stuff on the "Big List", in order to get help. I think the charter that you set up is still appropriate. We are a 240Z club. People who own 260's and 280's are welcome here to discuss characteristics or problems with their cars that are common to the 240Z. By shear production numbers, there are more 260 and 280's out there. I would hate to see the discussions turn into all talk about them and the 240Z discussions get pushed into the back ground. As many have said, there are other places that already exsist to help out the later cars. I love the look and feel of this club. It is a close knit group of 240Z nuts that enjoy talking about this great car. Let's not lose our focus! Stay the "Internet 240Z Club". Best Regards, Marty Rogan

Hi Craig, If you have NOS blue interior parts, especially a drivers door panel and Nissan seat covers, please get back to me with what you have and a price. You can contact me directly at: marty.rogan@motorola.com I have a 70 240, with a build date of 6/70. Thanks, Marty

Recently I had the driver's side headlight go dim on me. The fuse was fine. I was about to start tearing into the wiring when one of our wise members suggested checking the fuse holder. I bent the wire on the fuse holder to make a tighter fit and it worked perfect! Start with the easy stuff first. Good luck! Marty

I would like to see pictures of that. Stuffed must be the operative word!!! That thing must be brutally fast. If he has not significantly stiffened up the car though, he will probably shake or twist it apart. Marty

I believe that really is a 432Z. There are pictures of it on his website. I recall talking to Les about it a couple of years ago. Marty

Kyle, I have been looking for an NOS drivers side interior door panel in BLUE for 4 years. I would be willing to pay up to $200 for one if you can locate it. Also would be interested in NOS BLUE seat covers for a reasable price, arougn $250? I have 1970 240Z Thanks, Marty Rogan

I like the old one better, since you can see other people's questions and the replies. It can prevent a bunch of people from asking the same question. Even if I am not interested inthe item, it helps me keep a feel for the Z market. Marty

Check out NISMO Parts. They have the Euro Springs for $54 a piece. http://nismoparts.safeshopper.com/index.htm?482 Marty

Grantman, Looks like you done good buddy! as they say, good things come to those who wait. Give us some more details on the car, mileage, interior conditions, etc. It looks like it might have a newer paint job too. Looks like a steal for $2,700. Congrats, Marty

Gene, I live in Chicago and might be able to help you check out a car that is local here. Do you live in Chicago too? Also, I would highly recommend having a good Z shop check it out. I would recommend Z Car Service Center in DesPlaines, 847-298-1110. The guy that runs it used to race Z's and is very knowledgeable. If I can help out, contact me direct at marty.rogan@motorola.com Marty

The Indy Z Car Club is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Z Heritage Show at the Indianapolis Intl Speedway. Events scheduled Aug. 16 & 17. The 350Z will also make its Midwest Debut at this event. Nissan has promised us at least one car to get upclose and personal with. We are working on bringing in some Nissan Motorsport Drivers ( retired) as well as officials from Nissan North America. Should be fun spread the word!!! Just like last year the entry fee is still $20.New this year is the club trophy. This will be a traveling trophy awarded to the club that accumulates the most points. Points will be awarded for number of cars attending, number of cars in the show and points for number of winners in the judging. The Club will get a plaque to keep. Bigger and better that is this years 3rd annual Midwest Heritage Z Car Show. Schedule below. I know that I plan to be there. Marty Rogan 2002 MIDWEST HERITAGE Z CAR SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY AUGUST 16,2002 7:00 PM –9:00 PM INTRO OF NEW Z 9:00 PM- MIDNIGHT WINE AND Z’S PARTY SATURDAY AUGUST 17,2002 9:00 AM-12: 00 PM REGISTRATION 12:00 AM-3:00 PM JUDGING 3:00 AM- 3:30 PM TABULATION 4:00 PM AWARDS WINNER CIRCLE PICTURES 5:00 PM –7:00PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN 7:00 PM -??? PARTY SPONSORED BY INDY Z ALL DAY – RAFFLES, PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING, AND ENTERTAINMENT

I was just talking with a guy yesterday about rebuilding carbs. He is a member of the Z Club of Texas. I have had him do a considerable amount of re-plating of parts on my 1970. Any way he said he does similar work as Z Therapy in rebuilding the carbs. Polished, replated, etc., only he rebushes them with teflon bushings instead of roller bearings. He charges $450.00 for the set. Takes him 15 hours to rebuild 1 set. It turns out that he re-did the carbs on the car used by the Franklin mint to make the 240Z model. Personally, I have not seen a set of his rebuilt carbs. His plating is very good, and with the correct greenish zinc tint. It would be worth checking out. His name is Joe Barta, and his email address is: Joe Barta [b4burn@yahoo.com] He is a true Z nut and a real good guy. Tell him that I referred you. Marty Rogan

KMack is right. For $8,900 I would not expect to find any rust, anywhere. There are plenty of 240's out there for sale, at a lot cheaper prices. At that price, I would expect it to have new paint, interior and extensive restoration. Check out this website: http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com/adsearchprocess.html It has 76 cars for sale right now. Fly in to no rust zone and drive one home. It will still be cheaper inthe long run and a cool memory that will last a lifetime! Take your time and be picky. You will thank yourself later. Good luck. Marty

SirJester, You can put in a later 4 or 5 spd. The problem is the hole where the shifter comes through the tunnel is located dirfferently on the A type trans that came in a 70. Youwill have to cut out some of the tunnel, and I think trim some of the console too. That is what keeps me from putting a 5spd in my 70. It boils down to how original do you want to keep your car. The website that was mentioned has a lot of good info. Check it out. Marty

Paul, I did see the pix of the outside of the trunk. It looks great. I was wondering what the inside of the trunk looked like. Did you finish the interior? Does it have much useable space? Marty

I always use Min-wax stain. Have had very good luck with it. The staining part was easy. Getting the clear coat to go on smooth and even was another story. Marty

I just finished restoring my wheel a couple of weeks ago. Satin black is correct for the center. Although the rim is some sort of composite plastic, it does take stain very well. I re-stained mine with red mahogony stain and it turned out beatiful. I also red-did the shift knob in matching stain, which turne out good too. Except the plastic on top got ruined by the stripping fluid or something. so if you do that, make sure you mask it really well. Go for it, it will really enhance the look of the interior. Marty

Paul, That's a real beauty!!! Did you do the body work yourself? I would be interested in seeing some pix of the interior and the trunk too. Does it have a soft top? That would be interesting to see also. Are those aftermarket seats, or transplants from a different make of car? Nice work! Marty

Silver Z, I have had the same problem. I have changed vacuum hoses, Z Therapy carbs, checked the timing. Still have the problem. If you figure it out, let me know what the problem was. Thanks, Marty