Terrapin Z

Picked up the RT at the PO today. Ditto on all the kudos!:) I know you did not make these but I think we all applaud you for handling the distribution of an exceptional upgrade product. fast and efficient. Thank you!!! I have your electrical upgrades as well and am quite impressed with them. Cheers:beer: TZ

I tested a 240 clock in the same manner and did hear a ticking noise if listening closely. blue to 12v black to gnd. I left it for 10 min. and the clock advanced 10 min. I would say your clock is non functional. There were some threads on here about replacing the internals with a more modern component. TZ

I feel I fall between 1 and 2. I really like the stock look, but will make upgrade with newer components when things were out. This car had some modifications when I bought it. but retained the nostalgic look. After getting it home I found some rubber under the car had deteriorated. I feel if you can make an improvement to the stock 70.s technology without changing the original look I feel it is worthwhile. A semi sleeper if you will. For example I replaced the worn bushings, struts and springs, brakes and some electrical wiring (Dave's) There is a spoiler on the front that was on it, and thats fine but I would not do any extra body work. I like the way it looks. Not a full on racer and definitely not a trailer queen, something in between!!

FYI Dave, I dropped the MO in the snail mail today I expect you'll see it tomorrow or Wed. Thanks for holding a mount for me. TZ

I intend like to attend a Z show or gathering / drive next summer. When is the Canby show? I have looked at your club as well as the one in Seattle. both are 100 miles away and have meetings mid week that would be impossible to attend as I do have to work (to pay for my Zaholism)

Funny,,,, when I got my Z home and started looking through it I found it needed some things. I called the local yard not expecting them to have a Z, they said they had a 72 (HLS30-60414 R.I.P.) So I went and found a nice lime green all stock car with a smashed in tail. I bought the trim parts I was after. but couldn't stop thinking about the perfect shape dash in the car. I asked about the crushing and was told once they have made enough profit it gets crushed. A week later I went and got the dash $100 for the complete set up gauges, radio, glove box, heater controls. the works. I know it is different than my 70 but how could I pass it up. As it turns out the clock still works!!! Next time I was back there someone else had found it and many body parts were gone. I was again considering going back and picking up some other spare parts just because. TZ

Thanks Darrel, Dave filled me in on this as well, Being it is winter, what better time to fix it.

Thanks Adam I had looked at a bunch of cars that people said were "clean" or "nice" and found a bunch of buckets. When the guy opened his garage for this one I knew I had found my ride. A lot of it is what I had in mind to do already. I have seen these type of American Slots a lot and these are usually oxidized, which takes all the elbow grease to bring them back. The old owner had them polished and the slots blacked out, to give them a great look. Now all I have to do is keep up on the polish. Thank you Walter

Thanks for the info on these. The car is originally from Portland the story sounds right. I have see this type of wheel on other Z's but never with the center cap. I agree they are not up to their original snuff, and at this point I am not racing around too much, puttering as you say. Thanks for the input.

Dave, Please put me down for one as well I just replaced my mount with a stock piece and am sure it will rip out again. Id rather have the mount for when it goes than not. PM sent TZ

Thanks Your car is 1000 cars newer than mine.

Hey Arne, This should answer that question. I looked again and I see no checking, the tires are gummy and hold pressure. I took this one pic to ask about the wheels. The seller said they were Per Spec. a dealer option with the car. He was quite excited about them. I have looked on the web and can't find anything. Ever hear or them?

Thanks zlady, I'm in WA State now, I don't think I can make your meetings. Thanks though.

Hi All, I bought my Z a few months ago and have been doing some work on it. I have used this forum for info and product info. I have found it very informative. I am the third owner of this 1970 Z, HLS30-06389. I pretty much bought it as you see it. Owner 2 bought it in 72 and had kept it in his garage most of its life. It has 54,293 miles on it, with a few mods and changes, nicely done though IMHO. Anyway glad to be on board here and I hope I can contribute something other than my two cents. Happy Turkey Day!! TZ