
Everything posted by Mike
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We're bringin' back the Flat Tops!
Gorgeous!!
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Member 240z Featured in VTO Marketing
Hi @jonathanrussell, yeah I compared to Panasports, Rota, and Konig's. The VTO wheels are very nice option at a medium price point. No real complaints from the shop on mount/balance. From what I can tell, the wheels looked like they balanced up just fine with a minimal amount of weights.
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Z Cars & Coffee @ The Shop Seattle
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Z Cars & Coffee @ The Shop Seattle
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Join us on June 29th as the Z car club of Washington and The Shop present the 50th anniversary of the Z. Z Car Club 50th Anniversary Cars and Coffee Sat, June 29 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The Shop, 2233 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA Hey All, The Shop is being kind enough to allow us to host a Cars & Coffee event at their facility this Saturday at 10am-12pm. feel free to show up a little early and enjoy breakfast at Derby Restaurant. There will be plenty of parking available for anyone that wants to come down. There will be some spaces reserved for "featured cars" we are still looking to fill a few spots so if you are coming down with a Z and want to be featured let me know. we currently need a 260z, 280z and Z31 300zx. We will have spaces open for others especially one off's (convertibles, slick top Z32, 2+2 280z) or 100% stock vehicles of all generations. https://www.facebook.com/events/the-shop/z-cars-coffee/2283399661926602/ RSVP if you can. Thank You, Stoph Johnson ZCCW President 206-579-9990 -
Cars for Sale: 1969 1600 Datsun Roadster
Hi Jay, glad you found the site. Good luck with the sale of your roadster! Mike
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Member 240z Featured in VTO Marketing
Woot! My yellow 240z was recently featured in the VTO Wheels Customer Spotlight! I was wondering why Alex wanted me to take some photos of the car.. Anyone notice the cat posing for the photo? His name is Mr Banks and will sign autographs. ? 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Mike came to VTO Wheels because he knew our fitment and customer service is the best in the industry. The VTO Classic 8 GTR 16"x7" wheels gives Mike's Z car a stylish finish, while the deeper lip gives a much more desirable and understated aggressive look. This yellow beauty is sitting on stock struts with Tokico springs that lower the car 1 inch. The VTO's are 0mm offset and wrapped in 205/55-16 BFG G-Force Sport 2 sticky rubber. No rubbing issues are reported, and the ride is said to be smooth and free of vibration. Thank you for your support, and please let VTO help you find the perfect fit for your next project, whatever the year, make, or model may be. Don't know what offset or bolt pattern to run? With us fitment doesn't have to be a guess! We will send you a wheel to test your fitment so you know that when you place an order, the fit will be perfect. 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1970 Franklin Mint 240Z up for Auction on BaT
Check out what I just found in my files. This was the original order form that was sent to me from the Franklin Mint. I used one of these to order my model. I have two copies of this set and am willing to send it to the new owner of the Z purchased on BaT (if you don't already have a copy). Just send me a PM.
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Franklin Mint Sales Brochure & Order Form
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Here's a scan of the original sales brochure, marketing letter, and order form for the Franklin Mint Z. I found this among my documents and wanted to share with the club.Free -
Replacement Door Plate
Ok sending you my address in PM. Thank you!! Mike
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Restoration is back on track (with a lot of help)
And took some more photos...
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This is my baby..
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From the album: 1971 240z Jedi
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From the album: 1971 240z Jedi
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Restoration is back on track (with a lot of help)
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Restoration is back on track (with a lot of help)
Update, I found my original door and engine plates in a random box. I did start another post to discuss replacements below. Glad I found these before I purchased new ones. Here's the post I created about buying and creating new plates:
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Replacement Door Plate
Absolutely, I have no idea why I put them in such a random location! It must have made sense at the time, I'm sure. @Patcon, sure I could use them. Do you advise rivets over screws? Not sure if screws would clear the door, though.
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Replacement Door Plate
Well, I have some EXCELLENT news! While going through my files trying to find some other stuff, I ran into a box with my original 1971 radio and at the bottom of the box were these:
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Brake Booster Problems with Heat
@bingo, this is actually a fluid distribution valve with a warning switch. It's a stock item, and is supposed to be there. The probe on the top is supposed to connect to a wire that leads to a light inside the cabin. When the fluid becomes out of balance, the switch will close the circuit and cause the light to turn on in the dash.
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1970 Franklin Mint 240Z up for Auction on BaT
Looks like the new owner is a current member of our club... I'll wait for him to introduce himself.. ?
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1970 Franklin Mint 240Z up for Auction on BaT
I have a feeling more people are going to keep their car stock, So they can resell them later at a higher price. As far as the 260z value is concerned, Just give it time
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FutoFab CV axles
I've heard CV joints are a good upgrade. Good luck with the install, Guy. Do they have other colors besides orange?
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1970 Franklin Mint 240Z up for Auction on BaT
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1970 Franklin Mint 240Z up for Auction on BaT
Kats, he's referring to a funny joke in the English language. It goes like this: Let's eat Grandma Let's eat, Grandma * Commas save lives
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Cool rear speakers
Don't think I've ever seen these. Are they JDM ? Wouldn't mind getting these and replacing the box I installed on my rig... I want to stay as stock as possible (with small classy updates)..
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[2019] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?
Finally got around to installing my new door skins and inner kick plates... aaaaaaand some more polishing. ?
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