Langford Chuck

Yes, I am currently doing the same project, in part because i want to bypass the dodgy old fusebox. So when i work on component of the electrical system, such as replacing the stereo or doing the upgrade for the headlights i can take the opportunity to run a fresh power and ground wire (I am also installing a ground bus). I looked quite a bit in the JY but the problem i found was that many of the fuse panels were quite large with a number of relays, which would look kinda junky under the hood. there might be a small neat one but i haven't found it yet. So my solution was to kick out the 50$ and get this: Yes, its a marine box (Blue Sea Systems, available on line but easy enough to get at most marine stores) which is good as its weatherproof and can be put in the engine bay. The pictured one has no cover but the one i bought does. I like the look and its clean, and price seemed reasonable. I intend to run power to it direct from the battery, and locate the ground bus near it. Not sure of exact location yet, but near the battery, and likely on the firewall to facilitate running wires to interior components. Will post pics when done (not real soon, school keeps gettingin way :disappoin

the ones from Z Car Source are cheaper, only 5.50 for 10. http://www.zcarsource.com/content/p/9/pid/59805/catid/7840_8438/Interior_Rivet_74_5_78_Dark_Brown_new i may look for an alternate as i don't want to wait for shipping from florida to canada, spo may explore the ones for the ford..... a part number would rock !

well, it depends on how much sound you want to deaden, i guess. If the sound deadening material is not stuck to the floor, or only stuck in some spots, you will lose or lessen the capacity to deaden the resonances that happen across the sheet metal. I will block the transmission of external noise either way, but not the resonances. On the other hand, i share your worry about not being able to get in there and check for rust later on. I may compromise and glue it down except in the front footwell, where I am most worried about the rust returning.

looking forward to seeing it! Still on the hunt for twin stacks, let us know if you are thinking of making more...

Wingpro, i like the look of the pipes when they angle up: looks a little more euro-exotic if you know what I mean. Nice looking product. I am pretty committed to getting my hands on an Ansa exhaust, although I must admit i really really want the vertical twin tips, which are hard to find now. Oh, belated response to earlier question, I wrapped the 510 when someone turned across my lane and i chose the pole not the side of his car. Its true, I might have been going a bit too fast making me all nostalic now for celica's.... will have to be satisfied with my 86 MR2.

per another recent thread bruce is no longer in the gasket business for aircleaners... http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37583 btw, that orange looks great. now on my 'to do ' list. s

There may be a more elegant or comprehensive solution, but all I did was to find the weak spots/breaks in my panels and use a good stiff mixture of a two part expoxy with a light glass cloth across the back. This is not a perfect solution, as some breaks are too close to the edge, or are a tight fit against the door, meaning you can't build it up too much. But it work to stiffen up some dicey spots and give it more rigidity. I note that this solution also worked for the el cheapo plastic panels in the mid and rear of our zeds: that plastic is pretty thin and even gentle handling when you are renewing the interior can produce fractures. hope this helps.

big fan of the celicas. Back when i ran a 510 with double 45 webers celicas were the real competition for us 4 cylinder datsuns. used to race them all the time. Was about to swap my 510 for a real nice 76 celica but i ran the 510 into a telephone pole and that ended that.

my tabco parts were ok: but as others have noted some body work is required. i had to trim my dog legs from them, and also form the sides to close the bend properly. But they are solid metal, and it sure beats having to form by hand.

yes, it is interesting to know the history of your car. In my case i was lucky enough to buy it from essentially the first owner. His son in law sold it to me but it has never been registered in his name so on title I am the second owner of my 74 2+2. met the original owner and talked to him about the car as well.

I am in the local market for triple webers: if i see any from a seller I don't know I will forward the info, though I suspect it unlikely they would cross the border to bc. but i will keep an eye open.

there is a bit of a debate about changing the oil after a sea foam experience. my own view is that it can't hurt to have clean oil so i would recommend it. The carbon and other residues freed up by the sea foam have to go somewhere: in the oil is where it goes.

hmm, well i could take a pic of my 260 one installed but it is a 2/2 and so different design. not sure it would help. my original was a single piece, but the replacement is not.

Hi dave! thanks for your commitment to the zed community! I will take one of your diff mounts for my 74 260 2/2. I am in canada (at V9C 2N9, victoria BC), so will pay the shipping extras. have never used walmart money orders but can always learn if not will send cold cash. will pm with my shipping info but with the postal code you should be able to get the ups price. let me know final price point and i will send the moolah. thanks man!

for those interested in seeing different combinations of wheels/rims there is a good thread at hybridz under the thread 'Wheel Show!" (yes, i know, they are not all stock rims )