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That's Easy. Time to work on it!

Just re-shoot the blue stripe on the hood and polish again, but with a bit less vigor... Thanks for the pics. Looks good!

Went for a short drive this morning. My Niece's husband was driving my car, (a holiday treat for him), and while returning home we saw a very nice yellow 240Z on 101 North of 92. The yellow Z came up from behind, beeped his horn & waved as he slowly passed. We came along side, checking-out his car. It looked to be in great shape, and my relative loved the look of the Z in that color. We had to move away and over as we had to take the next exit. Quite a pleasant surprise seeing another 240Z on the road!

I got 91%

For 2010? Once my hand heals... Rebuild the carbs Complete the AC / heater install Fix non-working passemger door lock Mylar window tint! (Thanks to Arne) Complete wiring-up the aux lights Wheel alignment Stereo system install Get 5-speed rebuilt and install a,ong with new diff mount (Thanks to Dave) Detail, polish & wax This will take most of 2010, but she's drivable now. Also have about 100+ hours of "catch-up" maintenance to do on my old sailboat prior to summer! Of course there's all the house maintenance & honey-do's... Amazing I have time to go to work to pay for it all!

Arne, They look great! The "Datsun" version is growing on me as well. Will be a tough decision on which one to use...

You have a good and understanding wife my friend!

Go with the G37. I detect a trend here. They are great cars.

I'll second that. Happy Holidays everyone! Santa brought me a HPI RC 240Z kit. Looking at it I think restoring the real car involves fewer parts. Should be fun! Have a happy and safe holiday season.

Darrel, I hate to admit it, but your'e right! Initial injury ( 7 weeks ago) was preventable, but low probability of occurance. Sometimes the statistics get you. The re-injury was just me being stupid and clumsy...

Re-fractured my right hand two weeks ago, by tripping on the porch because I forgot to activate the porch light sensor. Will be at least a month before I can drive or do any work on the car. Also have not posted much because it's a bit difficult to type. Not a big problem since the holidays are so busy I wouldn't have much free time anyway!

This was a verbal over the phone quote from united transmissions. Keep in mind they have not seen the tranny yet...

I just won a nice set of 72 carbs on eBay as spares. Plan to send my current carbs to Z Therapy to get them reworked in the next few months. My forward carb is just developing a bit of throttle shaft play.

My 77 5 speed was $275 in usable condition. I plan to get it rebuilt before putting it into the car. Have a verbal quote for $550.

I got a 77 5-speed locally for my 72' 240z a few weeks ago. Plan to get it rebuilt and install it sometime next year. Should be better for highway gas mileage on longer runs, but about the same for around town. Perfect!

Like most, I don't fit a single catagory. Kind of a resto-mod. Have BRE spoilers, bigger Toyota front brakes, upgraded L series engine, (212 hp), headlight harness upgrade, H4 headlights, Eibach springs, 15" panasports with a grey & black interior. I'm in the process of completing a Vintage Air HVAC upgrade and have a 280Z 5-speed and Dave's diff mount upgrade to install next year. Everything I've done, with exception of the internal engine mods is easily reversable to stock, and the engine exterior looks stock with exception of the polished parts. I prefer the retro-original look as opposed to air dams and "boy racer" add-ons. I do like the BRE spoilers and sun shades. I have some sun shades, but and not sure if I will install them.

I agree w/ Steve. The Mpotor Trend list is far better. I mean, how could Grass Roots not include the Ford GT40?!!

It's a good idea. I'll look through my spare parts this weekend. Got a jump-start on this about a month ago. Gave a fellow 240z owner a decent left tailight assembly.

My Z has no name as yet. Have to think about that. My previous "hobby" car was a 1960 MGA. It was named "Maybelle" after my best friends mother. Both his mother and the car had loads of personality. Years before I had a 1953 Willy's high-hood Jeep. It was named "Louise" after the same my buddy's girlfriend. Initially both were quite unreliable. The jeep got better, Louise didn't...

Nice to meet you and welcome! You've owned your Z for 33 Years... That's pretty impressive!

Remember those blue translucent NGK spark plug wires harnesses sold in the late 70's through mid 1980's? While web browsing I may have found a source for bulk wire. Comes in clear, translucent red and blue. Attached is a spec sheet. Two problems: 1 - I don't know if the resistance is too high / low, and - 2- The mfg datasheet indicates it's sold in 1000 meter rolls. I haven't tried contacting them, but perhaps with some sweet talking they might be willing to sell it in 25 or 100 meter lengths. Alternately, I found a source for the "clear" wire stock sold in 25 foot lengths. I'm thinking it may be possible to dye it blue to recreate the old NGK wires. Here's the link: http://www.thehotrodcompany.com/shopnow/show_item.asp?product_id=spw_clear25 Translucent Spark Plug Wire.pdf

Fastwoman, That just sucks... Keep your head above water and I hope your boat and other property ride-out the storm untouched. At least your Z is safe. Good Luck!

I believe "red" loctite is is the supposedly "permanent" hold (it's not), and the blue is the "removable" type.

I'm a sailor also, just on the "left" coast. Have a 1983 Seafarer 30 with currently peeling varnish. Ignored her while restoring the car this last year. Will have lots of hours of work to make her bristol again next spring...