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I really like what you did with the spare tire well, that is a good use of the space if you don't mind losing the tire. I like what you mentioned about making a bigger box and sandwiching the two towers (front and back). I am going to mess around with that and see what I can get out of it! Thanks for the advice and the tips. I'll post some pictures when i get things up. -John

Well it wouldn't fly off it I were to get in an accident, when I said it wasn't screwed or bolted down I just meant for the moment. I wanted to get some opinions and fit it all in before I put it in place, If I do so. I have seen the MSA unit and I came close to buying that but I just thought it might be more fun an save me some money if I tried to make one up myself. I'll mess around with it, see if I can think up something else. Thanks for the info everyone. -John

Let me know what you guys think. I was looking around for a good place to mount the two 6 1/2" pioneers I have. I thought this might be a cool place for a speaker box. Its no permanently set where it is in the pictures Im just getting an idea of the look. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks alot guys! -Johnny

A very extensive list, and VERY helpful! I tried heat, lubricant, shock to no avail. I decided to cut my losses on this one. I picked up a tap and die kit this morning. I'll just drill out the old stuff and re-tap the holes. Thanks a lot everyone for your help on this one. I will be coming back here for more help with my Z! Thanks again gentlemen -John

I'm using a 6 point socket. I did try a 12 point at one time but that wasn't catching at all. The 6 point catches, and when i turn it its pretty tough, could it just be so tight that instead of loosening the nut, the socket (or wrench) just slips? I do not have a drummel but might be able to get my hands on one. Thanks again -Johnny

So I have two bolts remaining under the intake and I have them fit to a 12mm socket. I was having trouble gripping them with the socket so i managed to get a hold on them with a wrench (same size). But whenever I think I'm getting a good hold on the nut, I realize that the wrench is just turning around the nut.. Is it possible that those two nuts are rounded off and unable to be gripped? I threw some heat at them, tried some liquid wrench as well.. Any suggestions? Everyone has been a lot of help, those pictures helped immensely! Thanks everyone. -Johnny

Gary, thanks for the help. I was pretty sure about the propane torch, just figures I'd double check. I'll have to call my local shop and talk to them. Thanks for all the advice guys/gals! -Johnny

So I've managed to locate all the hidden bolts and nuts but when I try and fit a socket to them it slips. So I downsize to the next lowest socket and it just slips everytime, until I get to too small of a socket and it doesn't fit. My question is what's wrong here and what's the best way to loosen this nuts? Should I be concerned? Thanks again everyone, your help has been greatly appreciated! -Johnny

In order to reach those middle nuts do I have to remove the heat shield underneath the intake? And where are those bolts at? I have felt around underneath and have located a few but may have missed - or not be knowledgable - to the others Thanks for the the help this far, everyone has been a great help! -Johnny

So I'm new to this world of restoration.. This is my first car.. I'm in the process of removing the intake manifold on my '76 280z and I'm a little stuck. I've removed the intake manifold bolts holding it to the head, I don't know where to go from here. I have removed everything that looks like it would be in the way but the thing won't budge.. I guess my question is how do I pull the intake manifold? My Haynes manual is in the mail.. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

I do have a propane torch, two actually - wonderful tools. But would the propane torch work for the welding of the two bolts you were talking about? And I know I'm new to the world of restoration... What's a heli - coil? Thanks for all the help! -John Thank you for the help

Thanks a lot. I'll have to try everything and hope for the best.

I'm currently working on a '76 280z (also my first car!) and as I was removing a two bolts holding a piece onto the intake manifold, the heads of the bolts snapped right off. There is still a portion of one of the bolts left sticking up, the other is a receded within the manifold. So my question is: How can I get these bolts out of there? I know one way would be to drill the bolts out and tap the holes for new threads.. Might there possibly be another way?? Any advice is greatly appreciated! -John

You guys are awesome! Thanks a lot. -John

Im looking for the proper torque settings for the valve cover in a 1976 280z.. :stupid: