Mike

Heyya!! Yea, I'm in Albany (cough)... a little white-trash town just south of Salem. There are about 4-5 other classic Z members in Salem/Portland/Vancouver area.... there are even more "all Z" members in that area as well. Just wait, I'm sure a few will chime in. Escanlon? Beandip? you guys awake? -- M

Actually, I meant to never drive it in the rain ever again.. Why? I spent $6,500 on paint, bodywork, etc... This baby only comes out when it's sunny. :cheeky:

Geeze Victor, I am sad and happy all in one. I never really saw this post until tonight! Sorry you had to go through the experience, but, I'm glad that your story turned out OK. Count your blessings. Your car had a few minor things to repair and that's good!! She could have turned out smashed into a tree. I wish these idiot car thieves (looooosers) would stick to stealing Camry's, Honda's, and your standard boring car. They don't deserve to even DRIVE a car loved that much by someone. Did I mention they are losers and will never have the opportunity to experience the joy of owning a car such as yours? Ok, good.... If you need anything, please let me know.... -- Mike

I had this same problem. I spent a lot of money on new U-joints (all 6 replaced). The clunk was reduced. But, it wasn't until I replaced the diff mount and the moustache bar bushings that it went completely away. I even had the diff checked out. Point? Replace the mounts and bushings before you assume it's the diff itself.

I offered to help with their site but haven't heard back. If they need help with a portal system, all they need to do is ask! I've been working with them for quite awhile. -- Mike :cheeky:

You can also buy a carbon fiber replacement hood ! I think Classic Datsun is still selling them.

Not a bad deal considering this is an early model 240z.

Cool... The search feature (in the link module) is also pretty good. But, I haven't tried it much. Might want to try and search the forums as well. Maybe it was a forum message.

Carl, did you check our links area?

Unless it was a big computer malfunction, it is not likely this guy got the decimal point in the wrong spot. Even considering that possibility, he would have seen the value written in big-bold letters and numbers across the report. The value is spelled out as well as shown in a dollar figure. Oh well.. Just look at the location.. CALIFORNIA! Nothing but a bunch of crooked people in that damn state. Derrek, we are all a bunch of Z fanatics from the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, and all other parts of the world. We KNOW the Classic Zcar. Point of all these replies? You should consider getting another appraisal. Sorry if our tact wasn't the greatest... right guys?!

If they are on Linux, we could host their site... There is plenty of room on our machine. Someone want to pass the info?

Alan, I like your idea! What if you were to post a poll asking about the kind of 240's people own (including all countries). We have about 111 240z's in this poll, so far. Give this poll another week and go ahead and post the poll. You'd be the most qualified to do the list. What do you think? -- Mike

We also have a ton of links in our database. Look at the Links tab. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a good way of telling you what you will find by visiting the link. Unless, of course, the person submitting the link wrote a good description. http://www.classiczcars.com/modules.php?s=&op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index

Dumb jokes are great! So, hey... What did the bartender ask the horse that just walked in ?

Sandblasting with a siphon feeder and a small volume (inexpensive) air compressor will not usually warp the metal. I sandblasted my entire car. If I was to do it again, I would have done the following: 1) Move everything else out of the garage. Putting up plastic can protect other parts of the garage, but, sand WILL get everywhere. I can guarantee that part. 2) Use a sandblaster that pressurizes a can (this type can warp metal) instead of the siphon feeder. The siphon feed type can take a LONG time. The pressurized can type will make this job go a lot quicker. I ended up purchasing 3 siphon fed systems by the time I was done. 3) Use a sand that does not cause cancer in lab rats. Mine was a silica based sand and has the potential of giving me cancer. Ugh. The things you do when you're younger. 4) Buy a sand-blasting hood from the beginning. I don't care if you think you're gonna take a shower after every session, the sand will still be in your hair, ears, and other places. Buy the hood made from the lightweight white material and if you can afford the suit.... do that too. You'll avoid having sand all over your house. 5) Never plan to drive your car in the rain. If there is sand in the holes and things, they say that water can get in and cause more rust. Hell, don't even let water get near this baby. You spent a long time blasting her to hell.... you don't want to have it ruined by rain!! Anyway, just some tips.

Actually, I don't think it's a good idea to go back and edit posts unless they are extremely bad. It's better to leave it alone and post a reply. Thanks for the explainations guys... It's tough being the site-moderator sometimes. -- Mikey

Earplugs.

Guys, I really don't want to start cracking bones again. I've done it in the past and it really sucks. Can I trust that we will stay away from personal slander and continue discuss issues on a professional level? As a rule of thumb, if you are suffering from emotional discomfort while typing your message.... WALK AWAY. Come back to the post at a later date. I have a few members that I've 'restricted' due to topics like this in the past. They immediately took notice when this post came up. Here's my rule. Do not torment each other with slander. Keep all posts Z-related. Thanks. -- MIke

Make sure you mark all the cars you've owned. You can vote multiple times.

That's why I think it's ok to allow the discussions. There really isn't much for 240k out there and a few of you guys recommended it awhile back. So, here it is... Besides, I have a special place in my heart for Aussies and Kiwi's... Must have been all that time I spent down there. It affected my brain.

Hey guys... you can discuss the 240k in here. A single forum just for you.

You guys can choose multiple selections.... If you own(ed) two cars, a 240z and a 280z, then select them both. Isn't a fairlady a 240z ?

Hiya, I recommend getting some kind of EFI schematic. I think I might have one laying around here in digital form. The FI system on these cars is quite complex and has various safety devices that keep it from spurting fuel... I debugged a '75 280z EFI system and found some useful information.... Start at your fuel pump. If that's running, work your way to the front of the car. The fuel pump should start to pump when you turn the key on...... You'll need a helper. -- Mike

Just wondering what are members are either driving today, restoring, working-on, or have owned in the past......